tZERO Newsletter 07.30.2025
“Tokenization” might be the buzzword of the industry, and while it’s easy to get swept up thinking it’s the next big thing in digital assets, like the metaverse or memecoins, it’s really not about hype. It’s about replacing outdated financial systems and processes with programmable, 24/7 infrastructure, where speed, compliance and transparency are built in from the start.
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Why Blockchain May Be The Next Big Play In U.S. Sports
American sports organizations recognize blockchain’s potential for new avenues for ownership, participation and engagement. Major U.S. leagues like the NBA and NFL are expressing concrete interest in fan tokens. The focus is on real-world use cases: sustainable monetization, long-term engagement and meaningful fan experiences.
CLARITY Act passes House; US pushes for digital asset regulation
The latest backronymic digital asset legislation has arrived in the United States: the House of Representatives passed the CLARITY Act, which focuses on clarifying the structure of digital asset markets and the regulators in charge.
Citadel Securities Comments to SEC on Tokenized Equities
The digital asset product landscape is diverse and evolving, and a key focus of the Crypto Task Force is to provide greater clarity to market participants regarding which digital assets are considered “securities” under federal law. However, certain digital assets—such as tokenized U.S. equities—clearly fall within the definition of a “security,” and the Commission should resist self-serving requests for broad exemptions from longstanding securities regulations for these products.
SEC Chair Confirms Ethereum Is a Commodity, Not a Security, Boosting Market Confidence
Ethereum has gained fresh regulatory clarity after U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins confirmed that the agency views ETH as a commodity, not a security. Speaking to CNBC, Atkins made it clear that the SEC is treating Ethereum similarly to Bitcoin, offering much-needed reassurance to investors and institutions seeking guidance in the evolving digital asset space.
Senator Lummis says US is ‘waking up’ on crypto after historic legislative week
After years of lagging behind global competitors, the US may finally be catching up on crypto policy, according to Senator Cynthia Lummis. In the latest episode of “Decentralize with Cointelegraph,” the Wyoming senator said recent developments mark a turning point.
Galaxy Executes One of the Largest Ever Bitcoin Transactions
Galaxy completed the sale of more than 80,000 bitcoin—valued at over $9 billion based on current market prices—for a Satoshi-era investor, representing one of the earliest and most significant exits from the digital asset market.
The crypto sector’s climb to a $4-trillion market value has reignited interest for initial public offerings, with clearer regulation, corporate treasury adoption, and institutional inflows fueling a new wave of new listings.
Institutional Ethereum adoption continues to gain momentum, with SPAC firm Dynamix reportedly planning to form a dedicated ETH treasury company through a strategic merger. According to the Wall Street Journal, the resulting entity will be called Ether Machine, with plans to accumulate over $1.5 billion in ETH.
