Morgan Stanley continues to expand its commitment to digital assets, announcing the launch of two new exchange-traded products (ETPs): the Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust (MSSE) and the Morgan Stanley Solana Trust (MSOL), both of which are now available for trading on NYSE Arca.
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Chloe Adams writes about the infrastructure layer of crypto: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Layer 1 networks, stablecoins, DeFi and the regulation shaping how these systems are used. At BlockchainJournal, she pays close attention to protocol upgrades, network activity and adoption claims, separating meaningful ecosystem progress from technical noise or premature conclusions.When relevant, she also tracks regulatory developments and market reactions tied to core blockchain systems.
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The Binance Android app is no longer available on Google Play in several European Union countries after the exchange failed to obtain a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation before the June 30, 2026, deadline. The measure, effective as of July 1, affects markets such as Spain, France, Italy, and Poland, and marks a new chapter in the practical implementation of European crypto-asset regulations.
On July 23, 2026, Strategy and BlackRock led the formation of the Bitcoin Security Consortium with an aggregate pledge of $15 million. The capital will support open-source developers and researchers working over the next three years to defend the network against potential quantum computing breakthroughs.
Property tokenization has taken another step toward mass adoption following the advancement of projects driven by companies like Ripple, which allow for the trading of real estate assets on the blockchain. This development was confirmed in February 2026 based on statements by executive Reece Merrick and projects in Dubai, where assets worth over $280 million are already being tokenized.
Large Ethereum holders bought approximately $2 billion worth of ETH, reducing the available supply and creating conditions that could support a sharp rally.
BitMEX announced the launch of Equity Perps, perpetual swap contracts that are cash-settled. Alongside the launch, they also enabled a promotional fund of 70,000 USDT in Trading Credits, designed to attract newly verified clients and encourage initial liquidity.
Strategy announced a strategic shift, as it will begin focusing on issuing Bitcoin-backed loans. The product, called Stretch (STRC), is designed to offer investors Bitcoin returns while reducing outright volatility.
Wirex and Collective Memory released a statement announcing their partnership, aimed at eliminating payment delays for digital creators. The solution, they announced, is effective immediately and will allow for the instant exchange and settlement of digital coins.
The European Union has unveiled another package of sanctions to regulate crypto activity in Russia, proposing a blanket ban on transactions involving the country. The measures aim to close perceived loopholes used to circumvent traditional banking sanctions, including the explicit hedging of the digital ruble.
The CLARITY Act is at a standstill after talks between the White House, banks, and major exchanges collapsed. The banks continue to push for stablecoins to be unable to offer returns to their users.
