Analysis

SEC proposes scrapping adviser pay-to-play rule

The SEC has proposed rescinding Rule 206(4)-5, which currently bars investment advisers from receiving compensation for two years if they make political contributions above a de minimis threshold.

Nadia Rahman · September 4, 2026
SEC proposes scrapping adviser pay-to-play rule
Altcoins

Solana rent cut puts excess SOL within reach

Solana's first phase of rent reduction allows authorities to reclaim excess SOL from over-funded accounts, using a new Token Program instruction.

Marcus Feld · September 4, 2026
Solana rent cut puts excess SOL within reach
Analysis

SEC targets SYQH and LZGI over years of missing filings

The SEC initiated administrative proceedings against SYQH and LZGI for failing to file required periodic reports, potentially suspending or revoking their securities registrations.

Marcus Feld · September 3, 2026
SEC targets SYQH and LZGI over years of missing filings
Altcoins

Arbitrum treasury runway faces spot-price challenge

A forum post on the Arbitrum Foundation Forum highlights that valuing native tokens at market price for DAO runway calculations creates a liquidity illusion, with actual runway potentially 80% lower.

Marcus Feld · September 3, 2026
Arbitrum treasury runway faces spot-price challenge
Analysis

LlamaRisk proposes Aave stablecoin rate-model changes

LlamaRisk proposes Aave stablecoin rate-model changes, including a 100-basis-point increase to USDe's base rate and a 20-basis-point increase to Slope1 for other stablecoins.

Marcus Feld · September 3, 2026
LlamaRisk proposes Aave stablecoin rate-model changes
News

Optimism proposes ownership shift for five OP chains

Optimism proposes governance changes for five OP chains, shifting Unichain to Optimism's standard control model and returning Mode, Metal, Zora, and Dust to Conduit's management.

Marcus Feld · September 2, 2026
Optimism proposes ownership shift for five OP chains