Robinhood Chain has overtaken Solana to become the top network by the number of on-chain RWA holders, 25 days after its mainnet went live. The shift points to rapid adoption of its infrastructure for bringing real-world assets on chain. The update did not cite any specific tokens, but it said the progress could act as a fundamental catalyst for tokens that rely on similar settlement or compliance protocols, such as JST and IN.

Morgan Stanley has made Solana available to eligible E*TRADE clients, extending access across 8.7 million U.S. households. Mubadala Capital’s Alternative Solutions Fund has gone live on Solana. Tokenized-asset trading volume on Solana reached $5.8B in quarterly volume, up 114% quarter over quarter, while USDGO’s circulating supply topped $1B within five months. Solana consumer card top-ups also set a record at $94.32M in a single month, underscoring faster adoption by mainstream finance and sovereign-linked capital.

Keeta Network and LayerZero Core are rolling out tokenized commercial bank deposits across Ethereum, Solana, Base and the Keeta Network. The launch covers nine currencies this month, including the dollar, yen and dirham, according to The Block. Each token is backed by an individual deposit held via licensed money transmitter Bivo, rather than a pooled reserve. Issuing banks retain full contract authority over the tokens.

S&P Global has introduced its first crypto index and positioned it as a fundamentals-based benchmark rather than a price-weighted gauge. Under the index methodology, Bitcoin was not included because it is not considered a revenue-generating protocol, S&P CEO Kathy Clay said. The benchmark tracks 18 blockchain networks, including Ethereum (ETH), BNB, Solana (SOL) and TRON (TRX). The index focuses on measurable indicators such as protocol revenue, on-chain activity, utility and ecosystem expansion, and it is not accompanied by an ETF or other funded product at this stage.

MV Electrosystems, a Haryana-based maker of railway electrical and power electronics equipment, will open its mainboard initial public offering on July 30 with a fresh issue of up to Rs 290 crore. The company plans to use the proceeds for long-term working capital, research and development, and general corporate purposes. For the fiscal year ended March 2026, revenue fell 21% to Rs 49.4 crore and the company reported a net loss of Rs 12.6 crore.

Missile exchanges between the U.S. and Iran intensified this week, slowing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and stoking fears of oil supply disruptions. Attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Houthi rebels added to concerns over broader risks to key shipping routes. Brent crude briefly moved above $100 a barrel before settling at $96.78, while WTI closed at $89.31. The conflict has heightened worries about disruptions along major global supply corridors, acting as a bullish catalyst for international oil futures.

Virtu Financial (VIRT) reported second-quarter revenue of US$1,190 million and net income of US$285 million, with EPS of US$1.63, and said the results met and reinforced its earnings guidance in July 2026. Artisan Partners subsequently increased Virtu’s weighting in its portfolio based on the update. The company also secured an EU MiCA license during the same period, expanding its digital-asset trading business in Europe.

ITA Airways said it is canceling all flights to and from Israel through Monday, July 27, citing “operational reasons” amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and heightened regional security risks. The Italian national carrier is the first airline to announce such cancellations following the latest Iran-related escalation. The airline has not said whether flights will resume on Tuesday, July 28, or whether the decision is tied to airspace limits, crew planning, or an internal risk assessment.