Step Finance reported a $40 million loss due to hackers compromising executive devices. Although some assets have been recovered, the platform is under investigation and has paused certain operations to enhance security. Users are advised against engaging with the STEP token as the situation unfolds.

Bhutan has launched TER, a gold-backed token on the Solana blockchain, issued through Gelephu Mindfulness City and managed by DK Bank. This token aims to provide international investors with a digital option for gold investments, combining traditional asset features with blockchain transparency. The move aligns with a trend among smaller nations exploring digital currencies tied to physical reserves.

The Solana Foundation has facilitated numerous discounted token sales, leading to an increase in Solana-based digital asset treasuries. While this strategy boosts demand and visibility within the ecosystem, it may create valuation pressures for these treasuries as their numbers grow.