🚨 There’s a large-scale supply chain attack in progress: the NPM account of a reputable developer has been compromised. The affected packages have already been downloaded over 1 billion times, meaning the entire JavaScript ecosystem may be at risk. The malicious payload works by silently swapping crypto addresses on the fly to steal funds. If you use a hardware wallet, pay attention to every transaction before signing and you're safe. If you don’t use a hardware wallet, refrain from making any on-chain transactions for now. It’s still unclear whether the attacker is also stealing seeds from software wallets directly at this stage. Excellent report here: jdstaerk.substack.com/p/we-j…

Another week in RWAs, another sign that tokenization is moving from narrative to reality. This past week was nothing short of transformational for RWAs, stablecoins, and the broader digital finance ecosystem. Here’s what went down and why it matters: 1. Policy & Regulation - President Trump is pushing crypto and private equity into 401(k) plans while demanding clear SEC rules by August. If executed, this could unlock trillions into tokenized assets. - Hong Kong passed its landmark Stablecoin Ordinance, creating a licensing regime for issuers. - The EU finalized bank rules on BTC & ETH exposure, El Salvador opened doors for digital asset investment banks, and Vietnam added crypto to its national investment strategy. 2. Stablecoins Surging to $270B - Global stablecoin value is now north of $270 billion, with July volumes hitting $3.3T. At this pace, stablecoins could settle $5 trillion annually by 2026, directly competing with SWIFT. - Ethena’s USDe passed $10B in 500 days, Circle minted 250M new USDC, and salaries paid in crypto have tripled since 2024. - Stablecoins are no longer just a “crypto tool,” they’re fast becoming the backbone of global currency flows. 3. Circle’s Bold Play The headline of the week: Circle announced ARC, a new Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for stablecoins. Why this matters: i. It challenges Ethereum’s dominance in RWA tokenization and DeFi. ii. It signals a future where stablecoin-native infrastructure could become the foundation of on-chain finance. iii. If successful, Circle positions itself not just as an issuer, but as a platform leader for the next financial era. 4. Tokenization & TradFi Integration Wall Street firms executed the first 24/7 Treasury financing via tokenization on the Canton Network. This is a real-world proof that financial markets are moving toward 24/7, blockchain-native infrastructure. Ripple acquired stablecoin firm Rail for $200M, while giants like BNY Mellon partnered with OpenEden to manage tokenized T-Bill funds. My Take: The convergence is accelerating. Stablecoins are eating into traditional settlement rails, governments are racing to regulate, and institutions are no longer sitting on the sidelines. Circle’s ARC launch is particularly fascinating; it could mark the beginning of a new competitive cycle in RWA tokenization and stablecoin infrastructure. The question isn’t if tokenization will reshape finance. It’s who will lead the charge, Ethereum, Circle, or the Wall Street incumbents going digital. As RWAs scale into the trillions, one thing is clear: the infrastructure being built today is laying the rails for the next global financial system. What do you think, will Circle’s ARC challenge Ethereum’s dominance, or will Ethereum’s ecosystem remain unmatched? Follow @_mikepreneur for more deep dives on updates in the RWA space

🧵 Big update from Reef Chain! Wrapped USDC is now live, thanks to our integration with @VIA_Labs and @avax! This unlocks a stablecoin foundation for serious dApp development and user activity on Reef. Here’s why it matters 🧵👇

🧵 Big update from Reef Chain! Wrapped USDC is now live, thanks to our integration with @VIA_Labs and @avax! This unlocks a stablecoin foundation for serious dApp development and user activity on Reef. Here’s why it matters 🧵👇

🧵 Major milestone for Reef Chain! The dedicated Reef app for @Ledger hardware wallets is now live 🟣🔐 You can now securely send, receive, and stake native $REEF — all while keeping your keys offline. Here’s how it works and why it matters 👇

$REEF l @Reef_Chain 🪸 Slowly but surely.. bullish divergence on 1W chart