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Billiton Diamond and Ctrl Alt are tokenizing certified diamonds on the XRP Ledger with a total value of over $280 million, using Ripple's custody technology.

Story Protocol and OpenLedger announced a partnership to launch a new standard that enables AI systems to legally use creative works and automatically pay royalties to copyright holders.According to the agreement, intellectual property registered on Story Protocol can be licensed for AI training and AI-generated content. OpenLedger, as an AI-native blockchain, will execute these licenses within AI systems and handle payments. Both parties are building a shared on-chain standard to record ownership of works, usage methods, and payment recipients.This initiative comes against the backdrop of a continuous increase in AI-related lawsuits, with many cases in 2025 revolving around intellectual property. Data from the World Intellectual Property Organization indicates that the global IP market is valued at over $80 trillion. A representative from OpenLedger stated that the system will shift AI from a model of training first and litigating later to one that only uses content that can be proven to be authorized for use.

ZachXBT stated that Ledger has been breached multiple times, resulting in the leakage of customer privacy data and triggering targeted thefts, causing "millions of dollars" in losses; it also pointed out issues with existing products (such as battery failures in the Ledger Nano X), questioning Ledger's plan to go public in the U.S. to "maximize extraction" after announcing a fee for clear signing.

According to the Financial Times, hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is planning to go public in the United States, with a valuation potentially exceeding $4 billion.The company has partnered with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays to advance this deal, which could be completed as early as this year. Previously, Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier stated last year that the company was considering a listing in the United States and mentioned that the company's annual revenue had reached over $100 million.

According to market news, informed sources have revealed that Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Ripple are exploring the use of Amazon Bedrock's generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) capabilities to improve the monitoring and analysis of the XRP Ledger (XRPL).The two companies plan to apply AI analysis to the system logs of XRPL to shorten the time required to investigate network issues. Some internal assessments by AWS engineers show that processing workflows, which previously took days to complete, can now be done in 2 to 3 minutes. This work aims to address the long-standing operational challenges caused by the massive C++ logs in the global network of XRPL nodes.

According to on-chain detective ZachXBT, hardware wallet provider Ledger has experienced another data breach due to the payment service provider Global-e leaking customer personal data (names and contact information).Some users received an email notification from Global-e: "There was unusual activity in Global-e's cloud system. Although measures have been taken to control and strengthen the system, the investigation has confirmed that some Ledger customers' personal information was improperly accessed. The incident is still under further investigation."

According to official news, Swift announced that it is collaborating with over 30 banks worldwide to advance the design of a blockchain-based ledger system, aimed at expanding the existing financial infrastructure to support the large-scale circulation of tokenized assets.Swift stated that the ledger will record and verify transaction sequences through smart contracts, enabling it to run in parallel with existing systems, addressing the fragmentation issue in digital finance, and enhancing the efficiency of global cross-border payments and asset transfers.

According to the announcement on the official website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the SEC's Division of Trading and Markets recently released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document regarding activities involving crypto assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT), aimed at providing compliance guidance for market participants, covering the following core areas:Broker-dealer Responsibilities: Non-securities crypto assets are not subject to the provisions of Section 15c3-3 of the Securities Exchange Act; however, if they are "crypto asset securities," brokers may establish "control" under that section to meet compliance requirements. The SEC does not oppose non-paper form assets.Customer Asset Protection: If the crypto asset is not a registered product under the Securities Act, the SIPC (Securities Investor Protection Corporation) will not provide protection. The SEC recommends treating non-securities crypto assets as "financial assets" under UCC Article 8 and placing them in "securities accounts" to enhance the independence of customer assets in the event of liquidation.Dual Asset Trading Pairs: National Securities Exchanges (NSE) and Alternative Trading Systems (ATS) may offer paired trading of "crypto securities/non-securities assets," provided they comply with regulatory requirements and disclose relevant information in Form ATS or ATS-N.Transfer Agents and DLT: If a transfer agent provides securities transfer services for the issuer of crypto assets, and the assets are registered securities under Section 12, they must register with the SEC. The SEC does not oppose using blockchain as a master ledger, provided that all recordkeeping and regulatory requirements in federal regulations are met.Clearing and Settlement and ETPs: When registered brokers operate an ATS, they may clear customer transactions within their account ledgers, and the SEC does not mandate registration as a clearing agency. For ETPs referencing crypto assets, the SEC does not oppose their operation based on the no-action letter issued in 2006 for commodity ETPs.

According to Crowdfundinsider, the Avalanche Foundation recently announced the official establishment of a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Foundation within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to support the proliferation of Web3 applications, corporate collaboration, and ecosystem development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.The DLT entity (Avalanche DLT Foundation) will serve as Avalanche's primary regional foundation in the area, "supporting relevant projects, partnerships, government initiatives, corporate participation, and developer outreach activities under a clear and credible regulatory framework." It will also integrate existing initiatives in the Middle East and North Africa, "forming a unified structure to enhance transparency and operational efficiency."

According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, based on the standard formulation and revision plan, relevant standardization technical organizations have completed the preparation of 11 recommended national standards, including the electronic industry "Information Technology - Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology - Guidelines for Logistics Tracking Service Applications." In order to further gather opinions from all sectors of society, it is now publicized.

The Donjon research team at Ledger demonstrated that electromagnetic fault injection (EMFI) can completely compromise a commonly used MediaTek smartphone chip, which is utilized in many Android phone models. The issue requires attackers to have physical access to the device, but it highlights the risks faced by users storing private keys on smartphones.Ledger stated that its team studied the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (MT6878) chip produced by TSMC. Researchers used EMFI tools to disrupt the chip's boot read-only memory (boot ROM), successfully bypassing core security checks and gaining full control of the chip, allowing it to run arbitrary code at the highest privilege level (EL3). Ledger emphasized that this finding does not affect Ledger hardware wallets.Ledger disclosed this vulnerability to MediaTek in May. MediaTek responded that EMFI attacks are beyond the security scope of the MT6878 chip, which is designed for consumer products rather than financial or hardware security module applications. Additionally, MediaTek stated that devices with higher security requirements, such as cryptographic hardware wallets, should include specialized defensive measures.At the time of the report's release, physical attack incidents targeting cryptocurrency users were on the rise.

According to Vedomosti and RBC, Russian presidential economic advisor Maxim Oreshkin stated that cryptocurrencies should be included in the national balance sheet and described Bitcoin mining as a "undervalued export project."He pointed out that Russian companies have invested over $1.3 billion in mining infrastructure and have conducted import and export settlements through cryptocurrencies, which have a real impact on the foreign exchange market. The Russian government is gradually promoting the inclusion of cryptocurrency trade into the regulatory framework to address foreign trade needs in the context of sanctions.

According to Bloomberg, Robinhood Markets Inc. and Susquehanna International Group are acquiring a majority stake in LedgerX. LedgerX is a U.S.-based derivatives exchange that was previously owned by FTX and is currently operated by Miami International Holdings Inc. This acquisition will provide Robinhood and Susquehanna with a strong new foothold in the rapidly growing prediction markets space, as both companies are ramping up their competition in the prediction markets arms race.

According to Thestreet, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and one of the founding architects of the XRP Ledger, David Schwartz, has proposed a new model involving staking that could fundamentally change the way the blockchain network operates.The discussion originated from a lengthy tweet posted by Ripple's Senior Engineering Director, J. Ayo Akinyele, exploring the possibility of adding staking functionality to the XRP Ledger. The XRP Ledger was launched in 2012 and uses a Proof-of-Association (PoA) consensus mechanism, where validators reach consensus on XRP transactions every 3-5 seconds. In contrast, blockchains like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) use a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, where users must lock or stake their crypto assets to qualify for transaction confirmations and network security, and can earn crypto rewards.Akinyele stated that XRP has evolved from a fast remittance tool to a network supporting the settlement of tokenized assets and enabling real-time market liquidity. With the launch of the first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S., the XRP ecosystem has entered a new phase, prompting him and Schwartz to consider supporting native staking on the XRP Ledger.

According to The Block, OpenLedger has launched the OPEN mainnet, which aims to create a decentralized network to provide data provenance and an automated contributor compensation mechanism for artificial intelligence systems.Users can upload datasets to a shared "data network," where developers can train models and automatically complete payments through smart contracts. According to OpenLedger, this model draws inspiration from the economic models of creator platforms like YouTube, aiming to help researchers, writers, and domain experts who support AI system training to earn revenue.At the core of the OPEN mainnet is the "proof of attribution" system, which records the provenance of each dataset, model, and agent on-chain. Every output generated by AI can be traced back to the original contributor, enabling verifiable credit records and automatic payments.OpenLedger states that developers integrating with this network can easily build AI agents without managing infrastructure or data hosting. Contributor earnings are handled by the protocol's OPEN token, with rewards distributed based on the attribution trail on-chain. This infrastructure is referred to as "data as a shared service," providing data producers with tools to access the AI supply chain, allowing them to earn passive income when their works are used in models.Previously, OpenLedger completed a $8 million seed round financing, led by Polychain Capital and Borderless Capital.

According to Bloomberg, the Hong Kong government is marketing a new batch of "digital native" green bonds, covering USD, HKD, EUR, and offshore RMB (CNH), intending to record and settle through HSBC's distributed ledger platform, rated AA+ by S&P.The proposed issuance specifications include: USD two-year T3+3, EUR four-year MS+23, CNH five-year coupon 1.9%, HKD two-year coupon 2.5, with a scale of Benchmark; if successful, this will be the third such issuance since 2023. Additionally, statistics show that this year, several companies in Hong Kong have issued digital bonds, totaling approximately 1 billion USD.

According to the Financial Times, hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is preparing to raise more funds, likely next year. Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier stated that the company is considering an IPO in New York or a round of private financing and is actively expanding its business in New York.Reportedly, as the fundraising plan is being developed, Ledger is experiencing its best year to date, with revenue reaching hundreds of millions of dollars so far in 2025. The company previously raised funds in 2023 from investors such as 10T Holdings and Singapore's True Global Ventures, resulting in a valuation of $1.5 billion.