BlackRock's BUIDL token passed $2 billion in assets this week and paid out $100 million in dividends to holders. The milestone reflects growing institutional adoption of tokenized funds in 2026.
BUIDL Dividend Payout
BlackRock distributed $100 million to BUIDL token holders after the fund crossed $2 billion in assets. It's the largest single dividend in the tokenized asset space this year. Holders received payments automatically through the platform. The firm hasn't said when the next distribution will come.
Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings
Metaplanet bought 4,279 additional Bitcoin, bringing its total reserve to 35,102 BTC. The purchase happened early this week despite price swings. The company's been adding BTC regularly since January. This isn't its first big move this quarter.
Exploit Hits Unleash Protocol
Unleash Protocol lost $3.9 million after a security breach. Hackers moved the stolen funds through Tornado Cash. The team confirmed the exploit and is working with blockchain investigators. Users saw disrupted services for several hours before systems stabilized.
South Korea's Regulatory Standstill
South Korea delayed new cryptocurrency rules because lawmakers remain deadlocked over stablecoin regulations. The holdup leaves crypto firms operating without clear guidelines. Legislators missed last week's deadline for compromise. The next committee meeting is scheduled for June 3.
