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Infrastructure
Optimism Scores Another Big Deal as Ronin Joins Its L2 Stack
Ronin is tapping Optimism’s tools to build its own chain, joining crypto heavyweights who also relied on the OP Stack to launch their L2 networks.

Hacks
Massive Software Supply-Chain Hack Targeting Crypto Ends with Pennies Stolen
One web developer’s compromised npm account triggered a large-scale supply chain attack, but the hacker only got a few cents in crypto, analysts say.

Event
Real-World Asset Summit Returns to Brooklyn Under New Leadership
The flagship Real-World Asset Summit is set to take place on September 16 and 17 at The William Vale in Brooklyn, marking the event's third consecutive year at the venue. This upcoming edition is positioned to be a significant gathering for industry leaders, particularly following the recent passing of the GENIUS Act, which has generated favorable momentum for the sector.

Markets
Crypto Market Stays Above $4T as PPI and Job Revisions Fuel Rate Cut Speculation
BTC pushed above $114,000, while ETH is trading near $4,400.

TradFi & Fintech
Nasdaq’s Tokenized Equities Filing Highlights Settlement and Infrastructure Challenges
The stock exchange’s plan to support trading of tokenized shares presents new technical hurdles for the SEC and DTCC.

Blockchains
UpBit Unveils GIWA Ethereum Layer 2 Network
Korea’s leading centralized exchange is bringing its users onchain.

DeFi
Fidelity’s Tokenized Fund Launch Marks ‘Tipping Point’ for Institutional On-Chain Adoption
With its Digital Interest Token (FDIT), Fidelity moves to challenge BlackRock’s BUIDL fund.

Blockchains
Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Secures Approval, but Faces Challenges
Solana validators approved an update that aims to settle transactions in just 150 milliseconds.

TradFi & Fintech
Canadian Solana Treasury Firm SOL Strategies Debuts on Nasdaq
The Toronto-based blockchain investment firm is trading under the ticker STKE.

Blockchains
Ethereum L2 Kinto Shuts Down after July Exploit as ‘Fundraising Options Disappeared’
Just two months after the exploit, Kinto’s K token dropped sharply on the news, wiping out the remaining value it had recovered.





