Bitcoin experienced a significant price drop over the weekend, falling to nearly $75,000, marking its lowest level since April 2025. This decline was part of a $2 billion liquidation event, reflecting heightened volatility and market stress.
Step Finance, a DeFi platform on Solana, suffered a $27 million hack affecting its treasury, leading to an 80% drop in its governance token (STEP). The incident adds to the broader market downturn, highlighting vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols.
The market for tokenized stocks surged by almost 3,000% in 2025, nearing a $1 billion valuation. This growth was driven by new SEC regulations and a DTCC pilot program, with companies like Ondo and Securitize leading the expansion.
Metropolitan Capital Bank and Trust, a small Illinois bank, was shut down by regulators, adding to financial market turmoil. The bank's closure coincided with sharp declines in gold, silver, and Bitcoin, reflecting broader economic uncertainties.