Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet introduced BitBonds, a continuous bond issuance program, completing its first private sale of four bond series worth about $1.3 million. These unsecured bonds mature in about three years and offer fixed annual interest rates between 4% and 4.3%, providing a new funding channel alongside shares and equity-linked securities. While the bonds are backed by Metaplanet's creditworthiness, investors face risks from the company's bitcoin-heavy balance sheet and lack of principal protection. Future bond issuances will depend on market demand and funding needs, with potential public offerings in the future.
LayerZero will stop supporting 15 blockchains on August 28, 2026, affecting users who bridged tokens via Stargate and left funds on these chains. Without the LayerZero DVN and Executor services, users cannot move or redeem their bridged tokens, effec...
XRP's price rose over 50% in the past week, reaching $1.51, outperforming Bitcoin's 23.6% gain. However, in Germany, XRP gains are tax-free only if held for more than one year. Most investors with real gains bought XRP less than a year ago, meaning t...
Bank of America (BAC) preferred shares Series NN and QQ currently yield 6.6%, providing an attractive income option compared to long-term U.S. Treasuries. The bank's solid operating results, including rising net interest income and steady loan growth...
As of August 2026, only a few Volksbanken publicly offer crypto trading through the DZ Bank-operated meinKrypto platform, accessible via the VR Banking App. The service is licensed under EU regulations and allows trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoi...
Pendle's USDC vault on the Morpho lending protocol has attracted $50 million from 230 depositors in just about ten days since its launch on August 4, 2026. The vault, curated by Wintermute's Armitage arm, offers depositors a mix of base yield and PEN...
