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2026-08-01 13:27:57 UTC

📰 Uniswap Launches Earn Feature for Onchain Deposits in USDC, USDT, and ETH
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 16:35 UTC
BitcoinWorld Uniswap Launches Earn Feature for Onchain Deposits in USDC, USDT, and ETH Uniswap, the leading decentralized exchange protocol, has introduced a new feature called Earn, now available on its web app and wallet. The feature allows users to deposit USDC, USDT, and ETH ...
➤ Uniswap has launched a new 'Earn' feature allowing users to deposit USDC, USDT, and ETH into onchain lending markets for interest income.
➤ The feature emphasizes self-custody and immediate withdrawals, aiming to simplify yield generation and attract mainstream DeFi adoption.
➤ While offering flexibility and potential liquidity increases, users must be aware of inherent DeFi risks like smart contract vulnerabilities and market volatility, as well as regulatory uncertainties.
#uniswap #earnfeature #onchaindeposits #usdc #usdt #eth #defilending #selfcustody #yieldgeneration #mainstreamadoption
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-uniswap-launches-earn-feature-for-onchain-deposits-in-usdc-usdt-and-eth-104759244

2026-08-01 13:27:12 UTC

📰 What Bank of New York Mellon (BNY)'s On‑Chain Transfer Agency Launch Means For Shareholders
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 21:24 UTC - Simply Wall St
Earlier this week, BNY launched its Digital Transfer Agency capabilities, extending its fund servicing platform to support blockchain-native and traditional funds across multiple jurisdictions with on-chain recordkeeping and fiat or stablecoin transactions.
The move positions BNY at the center of tokenized fund infrastructure, underpinning offerings like Baillie Gifford’s BAGEY, BLIQUID and BlackRock’s planned BSTBL share class.
We’ll now examine how BNY’s on-chain transfer agency and...
➤ BNY Mellon has launched its Digital Transfer Agency capabilities, supporting both blockchain-native and traditional funds with on-chain recordkeeping and stablecoin transactions.
➤ This move positions BNY Mellon as a key player in tokenized fund infrastructure, underpinning offerings from major asset managers like BlackRock and Baillie Gifford.
➤ The launch is seen as a near-term catalyst for BNY Mellon's digital asset ambitions, though risks related to technology execution and market conditions remain.
#bnymellon #digitaltransferagency #tokenizedfunds #blockchain #stablecoin #recordkeeping #fundservicing #blackrock #bailliegifford #institutionaladoption
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/simplywall-what-bank-of-new-york-mellon-bny-s-on-chain-transfer-agency-launch-means-for-shareholders-1099174703

2026-08-01 13:26:31 UTC

📰 BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Records $122.7 Million Outflow
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 05:54 UTC - Qadir AK
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), recorded a $122.7 million net outflow on July 31, according to Farside Investors. The
➤ BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) experienced a significant net outflow of $122.7 million on July 31.
➤ This outflow contributed to a larger trend of over $265 million in net outflows across U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs on the same day.
➤ Market participants are closely monitoring future ETF flow data to gauge whether these withdrawals indicate short-term profit-taking or a potential slowdown in institutional demand.
#blackrock #bitcoinetf #ibit #outflow #etfflows #institutionaldemand #profittaking #spotbitcoinetf
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinpedia-black-rock-bitcoin-etf-records-122-7-million-outflow-3300424010

2026-08-01 13:25:46 UTC

📰 XRP Ledger Processes $4.28B in Stablecoin Transfers as RLUSD Dominance Grows
🗓️ Jul 30 2026 13:41 UTC - Sam Wisdom Raphael
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has experienced a noticeable increase in stablecoin activity as RLUSD, the largest stablecoin on the network, expands its dominance.
➤ The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has seen a significant increase in stablecoin activity, with total transfer volume reaching $4.28 billion over the past 30 days, a 10.8% rise.
➤ Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin dominates the XRPL ecosystem, holding a 94% market share ($872 million) and has recently surpassed Ethereum in total supply after strategic minting and burning.
➤ The growth in stablecoin activity and market capitalization on XRPL indicates increased network usage, improved liquidity, and growing adoption for payments and tokenized assets.
#xrpledger #rlusd #stablecoin #ripple #rwaxyz #tokenization #ethereum #marketcapitalization #transfervolume #usdc
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/thecryptobasic-xrp-ledger-processes-4-28-b-in-stablecoin-transfers-as-rlusd-dominance-grows-1883352667

2026-08-01 13:24:59 UTC

📰 Trex Network Announces $100 Billion in Tokenized Assets Using Polygon
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 17:14 UTC - Kanishka Bothra
Trex Network commits over $100 billion in tokenized assets using Polygon's compliance layer. Here's why it matters for regulators.
➤ Trex Network has committed over $100 billion in tokenized assets, utilizing Polygon's compliance layer for regulatory alignment.
➤ This move aims to enhance regulatory trust in tokenized solutions and pave the way for further institutional adoption.
➤ The announcement could positively impact market sentiment for Polygon and the broader tokenization sector.
#trexnetwork #polygon #tokenizedassets #compliancelayer #regulatoryalignment #blockchain #institutionaladoption #cdk #marketsentiment
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-trex-network-announces-100-billion-in-tokenized-assets-using-polygon-307635323

2026-08-01 13:14:16 UTC

📰 Tokenized Assets on PancakeSwap Yield Over 390% APR, A Game Changer
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 11:49 UTC - Mikaeel
PancakeSwap news reveals tokenized stocks and ETFs yielding over 390% APR. This could reshape investment strategies—here's why traders are interested.
➤ PancakeSwap is offering exceptionally high Annual Percentage Rates (APR) exceeding 390% on tokenized stocks and ETFs like SPCXB and SKHYB.
➤ This development is attracting significant trader interest and could reshape investment strategies within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.
➤ The platform's ability to offer such high yields positions it favorably and may lead to increased liquidity and user engagement.
#pancakeswap #tokenizedstocks #tokenizedetfs #390apr #defi #yieldfarming #spcxb #skhyb #decentralizedfinance #investmentstrategies
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-tokenized-assets-on-pancake-swap-yield-over-390-apr-a-game-changer-4069919183

2026-08-01 13:13:36 UTC

📰 Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) Expands DataMEDS Licensing Agreement Into Commercial Healthcare
🗓️ Jul 30 2026 17:06 UTC
Austin, Texas, United States, July 30th, 2026, FinanceWireDatavault AI NASDAQ:DVLT expanded its definitive licensing agreement with DataMeds AI Inc. NASDAQ:MEDS to extend its PharmacyChain blockchain-related technology beyond pharmaceutical distribution into commercial healthcare, healthspan and we…
➤ Datavault AI (DVLT) has expanded its licensing agreement with DataMeds AI to integrate PharmacyChain blockchain technology into commercial healthcare, healthspan, and wellness applications.
➤ The expanded agreement focuses on patient-controlled health data access, monetization, and real-world asset tokenization across various healthcare environments.
➤ This move aims to leverage Datavault AI's patented technologies and AI capabilities to tap into the growing global health and wellness market and enable new data transaction models.
#datavaultai #datamedsai #pharmacychain #blockchain #healthcare #healthspan #wellness #patientcontrolleddata #realworldassettokenization #ai
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tradingview-datavault-ai-nasdaq-dvlt-expands-data-meds-licensing-agreement-into-commercial-healthcare-1213947086

2026-08-01 13:12:57 UTC

📰 Bybit Clears Six xStocks as Collateral for Margin, Loans
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 12:00 UTC - Kelvin Scott
Bybit approved six xStock tokens as collateral for margin trading, crypto loans and institutional loans, four weeks after Kraken cleared the same assets.
➤ Bybit has approved six tokenized US equities (xStocks) as collateral for margin trading, crypto loans, and institutional loans, following a similar move by Kraken.
➤ These xStocks represent popular publicly traded equities like Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple, aiming to bridge traditional finance with crypto infrastructure.
➤ The move allows holders to utilize their tokenized equity positions for borrowing, increasing flexibility and potentially improving asset retention within the Bybit platform.
#bybit #xstocks #tokenizedequities #collateral #margintrading #cryptoloans #institutionalloans #kraken #backedfinance #usequities
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinlaw-bybit-clears-six-x-stocks-as-collateral-for-margin-loans-1760056497

2026-08-01 13:12:18 UTC

📰 Abra CEO Bill Barhydt Backs CLARITY Act to Advance Tokenized Markets
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 19:58 UTC - Shubham Soni
Abra CEO Bill Barhydt said the CLARITY Act is needed to establish lasting federal rules as tokenized financial markets continue to expand.
➤ Abra CEO Bill Barhydt advocates for the CLARITY Act to establish permanent federal regulations for expanding tokenized financial markets.
➤ He emphasizes that tokenization, beyond just cryptocurrencies, represents the next phase of financial infrastructure, enabling 'always-on' global services.
➤ Despite bipartisan support, the CLARITY Act faces political hurdles, particularly concerning stablecoin yield provisions, with ongoing negotiations in the Senate.
#clarityact #tokenizedmarkets #billbarhydt #abraceo #federallegislation #cryptoregulations #blockchaininfrastructure #sec #cftc #stablecoinyield
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptotimes-abra-ceo-bill-barhydt-backs-clarity-act-to-advance-tokenized-markets-3293834663

2026-08-01 13:11:40 UTC

📰 Robinhood earns $160 target from Bernstein on tokenization and Rothera growth
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 11:43 UTC - Rony Roy
Bernstein maintained its $160 price target on Robinhood, citing Robinhood Chain, tokenized stocks, Rothera and Earn as the next crypto growth drivers.
➤ Bernstein maintains a $160 price target for Robinhood, highlighting its expanding crypto business beyond trading into tokenization and market infrastructure.
➤ Key growth drivers identified include Robinhood Chain, tokenized stocks, Robinhood Earn, and the Rothera exchange, which have processed significant volume and revenue.
➤ Despite positive outlook, regulatory uncertainty surrounding digital assets and payment for order flow remains a key risk factor.
#robinhood #tokenization #robinhoodchain #tokenizedstocks #rothera #bernstein #cryptogrowth #marketinfrastructure #predictionmarkets #regulatoryuncertainty
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-robinhood-earns-160-target-from-bernstein-on-tokenization-and-rothera-growth-3582152039

2026-08-01 13:10:18 UTC

📰 Tether Q2 profit hits $1.5B as USDT supply grows
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 21:35 UTC
Tether generated approximately $1.5 billion in net operating profit during the second quarter of 2026 as returns from US Treasury holdings and repo operations supported its earnings. Tether reports $4.1B in excess reserves Tether’s total assets stood at approximately $187.7…
➤ Tether reported a net operating profit of approximately $1.5 billion in Q2 2026, driven by returns from US Treasury holdings and repo operations.
➤ The circulating supply of USDT grew to $184.6 billion, maintaining over 60% of the stablecoin market share, with excess reserves reported at $4.1 billion.
➤ Tether is diversifying its reserves by reducing secured loans and increasing gold holdings, while also exploring tokenized capital market infrastructure in Africa.
#tether #usdt #stablecoin #profit #ustreasury #excessreserves #goldholdings #repooperations #digitaldollar #marketshare
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-tether-q-2-profit-hits-1-5-b-as-usdt-supply-grows-1432348791

2026-08-01 13:09:34 UTC

📰 Robinhood stock rebounds as Bernstein sees 80% upside
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 19:50 UTC - Lawrence Mondal
Robinhood stock rebounds above its 200-day average as Bernstein maintains a $160 target driven by tokenization and prediction markets.
➤ Bernstein maintains an 'Outperform' rating and $160 price target for Robinhood stock, citing tokenization and prediction markets as key growth drivers.
➤ Robinhood's second-quarter revenue increased significantly, with prediction markets surpassing crypto trading revenue, indicating a strategic shift.
➤ Despite a recent rebound, Robinhood's stock faces technical resistance and regulatory uncertainties, but new products like Robinhood Chain and tokenized stocks offer long-term potential.
#robinhood #tokenization #predictionmarkets #bernstein #stockprice #revenuegrowth #cryptotrading #robinhoodchain #rwa
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-robinhood-stock-rebounds-as-bernstein-sees-80-upside-1965874734

2026-08-01 13:04:16 UTC

📰 Bybit adds tokenized Nvidia, Apple, Tesla stocks as loan collateral
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 19:56 UTC - CryptoNews
Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit has enabled six tokenized stocks to serve as collateral for margin trading and lending products, expanding the financial utility of blockchain-based
➤ Bybit now accepts tokenized Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, and other stocks as collateral for margin trading and lending products.
➤ This expansion allows users to leverage blockchain-based equities for financial services, backed 1:1 by underlying securities held by a custodian.
➤ The tokenized equities market has seen significant growth, reaching $1.72 billion in total distributed value.
#bybit #tokenizedstocks #nvidia #apple #tesla #collateral #margintrading #lending #backed #rwaxyz
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-bybit-adds-tokenized-nvidia-apple-tesla-stocks-as-loan-collateral-644408981

2026-08-01 13:03:37 UTC

📰 BlockDAG Offers $0.00000015 Entry & $1,000 Exchange Credit, While Ondo Price & Pi Network Price Consolidate
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 17:05 UTC
Compare #Ondo price trends & #PiNetwork price recoveries against #BlockDAG, the next crypto to explode with live staking and a limited-time #BDAG discount. #Pressrelease #BlockDAG
➤ BlockDAG is launching with live staking, a $0.00000015 entry price, and $1,000 exchange credit, boasting 7,000 TPS.
➤ Ondo price shows bullish momentum driven by real-world asset adoption and increasing institutional interest in tokenized financial instruments.
➤ Pi Network price is consolidating around $0.0785, with recent ecosystem upgrades aimed at improving liquidity and token integration.
#blockdag #ondoprice #pinetworkprice #bdag #staking #realworldassets #rwa #tokenization #tps #discount
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-block-dag-offers-0-00000015-entry-1-000-exchange-credit-while-ondo-price-pi-network-price-consolidate-2120815856

2026-08-01 12:50:49 UTC

📰 Clarity Act Could Gain Support After Bank CEOs Call for Changes to Crypto Regulation Rules
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 08:31 UTC - By Natalie Carter
August 1, 2026
Clarity Act could gain support as banking leaders call for limited changes to create clearer rules for crypto and digital assets.
➤ The Clarity Act, aiming to define regulatory roles for the SEC and CFTC in digital assets, is gaining potential support following statements from banking leaders like Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.
➤ While proponents believe regulatory clarity will encourage institutional adoption, concerns remain regarding stablecoins, consumer protection, and potential impacts on traditional banking.
➤ The bill faces further debate and potential modifications in the Senate, with its future uncertain due to political divisions and varied industry concerns.
#clarityact #cryptoregulation #sec #cftc #digitalassets #goldmansachs #davidsolomon #stablecoins #financialinstitutions #senatebankingcommittee
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/chshyd-clarity-act-could-gain-support-after-bank-ce-os-call-for-changes-to-crypto-regulation-rules-3787810704

2026-08-01 12:41:11 UTC

📰 Bybit Accepts 6 xStock Tokenized Equities as Loan Collateral
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 10:00 UTC - Anatoly Tereshenko
Bybit now accepts six xStock tokenized equities — NVDAX, TSLAX, AAPL and more — as collateral across UTA Loans, Crypto Loans and Institutional Loans.
➤ Bybit now accepts six xStock tokenized equities (e.g., NVDAX, TSLAX, AAPL) as collateral across its Unified Trading Account Loans, Crypto Loans, and Institutional Loans.
➤ This integration allows users to leverage their tokenized equity holdings for margin trading and borrowing, blurring the lines between traditional and digital asset markets.
➤ While enhancing capital efficiency, using tokenized equities as collateral introduces liquidation risks, especially during periods of market volatility.
#bybit #xstocks #tokenizedequities #collateral #utaloans #cryptoloans #institutionalloans #margintrading #borrowing #nvda
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-bybit-accepts-6-x-stock-tokenized-equities-as-loan-collateral-1870022040

2026-08-01 12:40:32 UTC

📰 Bybit Lets Traders Pledge 6 Tokenized Stocks as Collateral
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 20:48 UTC - Abdelaziz Fathi
Bybit now accepts NVDAX, TSLAX, AAPLX and three more xStocks as collateral for margin trading and crypto loans, as tokenized equity value hits $1.72B.
➤ Bybit now allows traders to use six tokenized stocks (NVDAX, TSLAX, AAPLX, HOODX, CRCLX, GOOGLX) as collateral for margin trading and crypto loans, increasing capital efficiency.
➤ These tokenized equities, backed 1:1 by underlying securities held by a custodian, are moving beyond simple price tracking to become functional collateral within integrated trading accounts.
➤ This development, mirrored by other exchanges like Kraken and Bitget, signifies a trend towards tokenized securities being utilized in lending and derivatives, though it introduces increased liquidation risks.
#bybit #tokenizedstocks #collateral #margintrading #cryptoloans #xstocks #backed #capitalefficiency #liquidationrisk #nvda
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-bybit-lets-traders-pledge-6-tokenized-stocks-as-collateral-3560357861

2026-08-01 12:37:20 UTC

📰 BitMEX Shuts Down as Crypto and TradFi Converge - Briefs Finance
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 22:27 UTC - Nate
BitMEX is closing after pioneering perpetual futures and extreme leverage. Its ideas now live on at both crypto venues and traditional exchanges.
➤ BitMEX, a pioneer in perpetual futures and extreme leverage in crypto trading, is shutting down due to regulatory pressures and increased competition.
➤ The innovative trading models popularized by BitMEX are now being adopted by both crypto exchanges (offering tokenized stocks and perpetuals) and traditional financial institutions (extending trading hours and introducing crypto derivatives).
➤ This convergence signifies a blurring of lines between crypto and TradFi, with traditional finance increasingly imitating crypto's playbook and vice versa, leading to a more globalized and competitive market landscape.
#bitmex #perpetualfutures #cryptotrading #tokenizedstocks #traditionalexchanges #regulation #cmegroup #kraken #coinbase #nyse
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/briefs-bit-mex-shuts-down-as-crypto-and-trad-fi-converge-briefs-finance-369634251

2026-08-01 12:36:37 UTC

📰 Tom Lee: AI 'Might Decide to Close Humans Entirely'—And Crypto Could Be the Safeguard
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 20:29 UTC
Fundstrat Head of Research Tom Lee says AI agents could eventually cut humans out of all economic activity entirely—and crypto may be the only thing that stops them.Why Lee Thinks AI Needs A Crypto Kill SwitchOn Thursday, Lee said in a Fundstrat webinar that as AI becomes capable enough to innovate…
➤ Tom Lee suggests that advanced AI agents might exclude humans from economic activity, with crypto serving as a potential safeguard.
➤ He argues that programmable blockchain transactions and micropayments are essential for keeping humans involved in an AI-driven economy, which traditional finance cannot provide.
➤ Ethereum is highlighted as the base settlement layer for tokenized real-world assets, with platforms like Virtuals Protocol already facilitating significant agent-to-agent transactions.
#aiagents #crypto #blockchain #programmablemoney #micropayments #virtualsprotocol #ethereum #tokenizedrealworldassets #tomlee #fundstrat
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tradingview-tom-lee-ai-might-decide-to-close-humans-entirely-and-crypto-could-be-the-safeguard-849561554

2026-08-01 12:34:26 UTC

📰 Upcoming Crypto Listings August 2026: Latest Market Updates
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 07:35 UTC
Upcoming Crypto Listings August 2026: What Investors Should KnowUpcoming crypto listing August 2026 activity looks less like a single announcement and more like a full crypto calendar this time three confirmed token debuts landing the same day, and two long-teased projects still ...
➤ The article details upcoming cryptocurrency token listings in August 2026, with three confirmed debuts (VBA, REMI, 2U2ai) scheduled for August 3rd across various exchanges.
➤ Two projects, Gtech Network and Little Pepe, face delays and uncertainty regarding their listing schedules, with Gtech Network having missed multiple teased dates and Little Pepe awaiting Binance's compliance review.
➤ The REMI token is highlighted as an RWA-linked token, tokenizing rare earth mineral assets, while 2U2ai is an AI-generated content platform backed by a Web2 company, indicating a mix of asset types and backing.
#cryptolistings #vba #remi #2u2ai #gtechnetwork #littlepepe #tokendebut #rwa #exchangelisting #binance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-upcoming-crypto-listings-august-2026-latest-market-updates-1371934002

2026-08-01 12:33:43 UTC

📰 XRP News: Major Banks Increase XRP Holdings as Exchange Supply Hits Multi-Year Low
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 06:54 UTC - Sohrab Khawas
Large financial institutions are increasing their exposure to XRP through investment products as the token's supply on cryptocurrency exchanges continues
➤ Major financial institutions, including Intesa Sanpaolo, are increasing their holdings in XRP through investment products like ETFs, simplifying compliance and custody.
➤ XRP's supply on cryptocurrency exchanges has hit a multi-year low, with significant withdrawals indicating a shift to private wallets, while U.S. spot XRP ETFs see substantial inflows.
➤ Ripple is expanding its payment infrastructure and preparing upgrades for the XRP Ledger, with growing institutional derivatives markets and strong trading activity in South Korea.
#xrp #majorbanks #exchangesupply #investmentproducts #ripple #xrpledger #intesasanpaolo #grayscalexrptrust #xrpetf #cmegroup
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinpedia-xrp-news-major-banks-increase-xrp-holdings-as-exchange-supply-hits-multi-year-low-3636148229

2026-08-01 12:32:13 UTC

📰 Agorá Completes $1M Tokenized Cross-Border Payment Trial In 80 Seconds
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 20:30 UTC - Sajjal Ali
BIS Project Agorá settles $1M in tokenized cross-border payments, proving faster, secure wholesale settlements in real-value testing.
➤ The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) successfully completed a trial for Project Agorá, settling $1 million in tokenized cross-border payments using real money across six currencies in an average of 80 seconds.
➤ The trial involved 28 financial institutions and central banks, demonstrating faster, safer, and more transparent wholesale settlements through tokenized central bank reserves and commercial bank deposits.
➤ While still a research project, the successful trial indicates growing institutional interest in tokenization for improving international payment efficiency without compromising the existing banking system's safety.
#projectagora #bis #tokenizedpayments #crossbordersettlement #centralbankreserves #wholesalepayments #jpmorganchase #citi #iso20022 #atomicsettlement
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tronweekly-agora-completes-1-m-tokenized-cross-border-payment-trial-in-80-seconds-1153841452

2026-08-01 12:30:50 UTC

📰 Circle Secures New York Trust Charter, Strengthening USDC’s Regulatory Foundation
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 13:15 UTC
TLDR: NYDFS granted Circle New York Trust a limited purpose trust charter on July 31, 2026. Circle first received a BitLicense from NYDFS in 2015, starting a decade-long relationship. Jeremy Allaire called the charter a longstanding objective offering added regulatory clarity. Th...
➤ Circle has obtained a limited purpose trust charter for its subsidiary, Circle New York Trust, from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).
➤ This charter significantly strengthens the regulatory foundation and compliance structure behind Circle's flagship stablecoin, USDC.
➤ The approval marks a decade-long relationship with NYDFS and positions USDC within a respected regulatory framework as stablecoins gain prominence in global finance.
#circle #usdc #newyorktrustcharter #nydfs #regulatoryclarity #stablecoin #bitlicense #jeremyallaire #compliance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-circle-secures-new-york-trust-charter-strengthening-usd-cs-regulatory-foundation-3732609957

2026-08-01 12:30:09 UTC

📰 Breaking: Circle Receives New York Charter to Strengthen USDC Oversight
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 12:46 UTC - Maxwell Mutuma
Circle secures a New York trust charter as USDC adoption grows, expanding its regulated stablecoin operations and compliance framework.
➤ Circle has obtained a limited-purpose trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services, allowing its Circle Internet Trust Company LLC to operate as Circle New York Trust.
➤ This charter enhances Circle's regulated framework for its stablecoin operations, particularly for USDC, and supports transparency and customer protection.
➤ The approval, alongside recent OCC clearance for a national digital currency bank, positions Circle to expand its services as stablecoin adoption grows in payments and digital finance.
#circle #usdc #newyork #trustcharter #nydfs #stablecoin #regulation #compliance #jeremyallaire #occ
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockonomi-breaking-circle-receives-new-york-charter-to-strengthen-usdc-oversight-2027504912

2026-08-01 12:27:55 UTC

📰 Perpetual contracts on tokenized assets explode on Hyperliquid and Binance
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 06:05 UTC - Ghiles Ait Abdallah
Perpetual contracts on tokenized assets explode on Hyperliquid and Binance, to the point of competing with Bitcoin.
➤ Perpetual contracts on tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), particularly tokenized stocks and commodities, have seen a dramatic surge in trading volume, reaching $61.7 billion in one week.
➤ On platforms like Hyperliquid, RWA perpetual contracts now rival and even exceed Bitcoin perpetual contract volumes, indicating a significant diversification in trading interests.
➤ This trend highlights growing investor demand for continuously accessible trading instruments and suggests a potential shift in market focus from purely crypto-native assets to tokenized traditional assets.
#perpetualcontracts #tokenizedassets #hyperliquid #binance #rwa #tokenizedstocks #commodities #tradingvolume #bitcoin #defi
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cointribune-perpetual-contracts-on-tokenized-assets-explode-on-hyperliquid-and-binance-3336094543

2026-08-01 12:15:39 UTC

📰 Binance’s Tokenized Stock Product Passes $500 Million Mark In Seven Weeks – SMBtech
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 10:42 UTC - Staff Writer
➤ Binance's tokenized stock product, bStocks, has rapidly surpassed $500 million in assets under management within seven weeks of its launch.
➤ The product has expanded to over 46 listings and is attracting a predominantly young, crypto-native user base, with Gen Z being the largest participant group.
➤ bStocks is functioning as a bridge to traditional finance for new investors, with a significant portion of users trading outside standard US market hours and showing cross-product adoption within Binance's ecosystem.
#binance #bstocks #tokenizedstocks #equities #afterhourstrading #genz #cryptonative #traditionalfinance #assetsundermanagement #securities
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/smbtech-binances-tokenized-stock-product-passes-500-million-mark-in-seven-weeks-sm-btech-2613620821

2026-08-01 12:14:22 UTC

📰 Canary Capital revives HBAR crypto ETF push – Can tokenization restore demand?
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 10:15 UTC - Benjamin Njiri
Canary Capital renewed marketing of its U.S spot HBAR ETF, hailing it as the best way to gain exposure to Hedera amid tokenization boom
➤ Canary Capital is re-marketing its U.S. spot HBAR ETF, positioning Hedera Hashgraph as a key player in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA).
➤ Despite being the sole U.S. spot HBAR ETF, the product has experienced consistently low demand and underwhelming net inflows since its launch.
➤ While institutional demand for HBAR has been flat, leading to a price pullback, recent whale activity suggests potential buying interest at current discounted levels.
#hbar #canarycapital #spotetf #tokenization #realworldassets #hederahashgraph #institutionaldemand #whaleinterest #pricepullback
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/ambcrypto-canary-capital-revives-hbar-crypto-etf-push-can-tokenization-restore-demand-3294039234

2026-08-01 12:12:23 UTC

📰 RWA perpetual futures volume nears Bitcoin on Hyperliquid, Binance
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 08:35 UTC
RWA perpetual futures reached 99.2% of Bitcoin perpetual volume on Hyperliquid and Binance over the past week, led by tokenized equities, according to Talos.
➤ RWA perpetual futures volume is nearing Bitcoin's on platforms like Hyperliquid and Binance, driven by tokenized equities and commodities.
➤ This surge in RWA derivatives trading indicates a shift from speculating on purely digital assets towards real-world asset-backed instruments.
➤ While growing rapidly, RWA perpetuals still represent a smaller fraction of the overall crypto derivatives market, but their potential for 24/7 trading is attracting significant attention.
#rwa #perpetualfutures #hyperliquid #binance #tokenizedequities #tokenizedcommodities #talos #tradingvolume #onchainrwas #derivativesmarket
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-rwa-perpetual-futures-volume-nears-bitcoin-on-hyperliquid-binance-1683073337

2026-08-01 12:11:06 UTC

📰 Arbitrum Surpasses 11.3 Million Stablecoin Holders In 2026 Positive
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 11:42 UTC - Amrin Sanjay
Arbitrum has reached a new milestone in blockchain adoption, surpassing 11.3 million stablecoin holders, according to data shared by the Arbitrum team.
➤ Arbitrum has surpassed 11.3 million stablecoin holders, outperforming Solana and other Layer-2 networks in this metric.
➤ This milestone highlights the growing importance of stablecoins as a settlement layer for decentralized applications and tokenized real-world assets.
➤ The increased stablecoin adoption signifies real economic activity and positions Arbitrum favorably for institutional interest in tokenization.
#arbitrum #stablecoinholders #layer2 #solana #base #optimism #rwaxyz #settlementlayer #programmableeconomy #tokenization
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tronweekly-arbitrum-surpasses-11-3-million-stablecoin-holders-in-2026-positive-2530597764

2026-08-01 12:10:28 UTC

📰 XRP and Bitcoin Price Outlook as CLARITY Act Faces Crucial White House Review
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 06:29 UTC - Frank bevah
Market Analyst
XRP and Bitcoin prices weaken as markets await Trump's CLARITY Act review, while ETF flows show mixed institutional demand.
➤ XRP and Bitcoin prices are declining due to macroeconomic uncertainty and anticipation of President Trump's review of the CLARITY Act, a bipartisan ethics proposal for digital assets.
➤ The CLARITY Act's passage is uncertain, with low market confidence despite potential impacts on institutional involvement in tokenized assets and regulated crypto products.
➤ ETF flows show mixed institutional demand, with XRP ETFs experiencing inflows while Bitcoin ETFs see outflows, highlighting a complex market sentiment.
#clarityact #xrp #bitcoin #whitehousereview #etfflows #institutionaldemand #regulatorydevelopments #digitalassetmarket #stablecoins #blockchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coingape-xrp-and-bitcoin-price-outlook-as-clarity-act-faces-crucial-white-house-review-2789384369

2026-08-01 12:09:41 UTC

📰 HWAL Announces Shareholder call for August 4, 2026
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 18:40 UTC
➤ HWAL, Inc. is holding a shareholder call on August 4, 2026, to introduce new executives and partners.
➤ The company's subsidiary, Lunar Records, is launching the world's first tokenized real-world asset fund for music royalties, aiming to revolutionize the industry with transparent reporting and immutable ownership.
➤ HWAL also announced projected Q2 financials with combined assets valued at $480 million and highlighted its extensive archive of legendary music recordings.
#hwai #tokenizedrealworldassets #lunarrecords #melodytrust #musicroyalties #blockchain #shareholdercall #financials #kpop
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/morningstar-hwal-announces-shareholder-call-for-august-4-2026-1745166174

2026-08-01 12:09:03 UTC

📰 ATIF Holdings Limited Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire GoldCoin Labs Limited
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 12:21 UTC - By GlobeNewswire
Proposed acquisition advances AUC's strategy in tokenized real-world assets and gold-backed digital infrastructure
➤ ATIF Holdings Limited is acquiring GoldCoin Labs Limited to advance its strategy in tokenized real-world assets, specifically focusing on gold-backed digital infrastructure.
➤ GoldCoin is developing a platform for a tokenized digital representation of physical gold (GOLDM), intended to be backed 1:1 by physical gold meeting LBMA standards.
➤ The acquisition aims to combine ATIF's capital markets experience with GoldCoin's gold-tokenization platform to explore compliant applications in gold-backed digital assets, settlement, and cross-border financial services, while acknowledging regulatory and custody risks.
#goldcoinlabs #atifholdingslimited #goldbackeddigitalassets #tokenization #blockchain #metragroup #goldmtoken #physicalgold #acquisition #regulatorycompliance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/manilatimes-atif-holdings-limited-enters-into-definitive-agreement-to-acquire-gold-coin-labs-limited-369690312

2026-08-01 12:08:16 UTC

📰 XRP Stalls Near $1.05 – Can the New XRPL Upgrade Bring Buyers?
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 06:55 UTC
Key Takeaways Binance open interest fell to approximately $186 million, its lowest since April 2025. The lighter derivatives market reduces […] The post XRP Stalls Near $1.05 – Can the New XRPL Upgrade Bring Buyers? appeared first on Coindoo.
➤ XRP's price is consolidating near $1.05, with low open interest on derivatives markets indicating reduced speculative pressure and liquidation risk.
➤ The upcoming xrpld 3.3.0 release introduces five amendments aimed at enhancing tokenized asset functionality on the XRP Ledger, though validator approval is required.
➤ Key price levels to watch are $1.05 for support and $1.11 for resistance, with the XRPL upgrade serving as a potential catalyst for future demand rather than an immediate price driver.
#xrp #xrpl #xrpledger #openinterest #binance #xrpld330 #validatorapproval #tokenizedassets #technicalanalysis #priceaction
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-xrp-stalls-near-1-05-can-the-new-xrpl-upgrade-bring-buyers-3278591889

2026-08-01 12:07:30 UTC

📰 Best Crypto Tokens Under $1 to Buy in August 2026 Before the Next Altcoin Rally
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 12:11 UTC - Yevheny Serhiienko
Discover the best crypto tokens under $1 for August 2026, featuring projects with strong fundamentals, and long-term growth potential.
➤ The article identifies promising cryptocurrencies under $1 for August 2026, focusing on projects with strong fundamentals, active development, and growing institutional interest, particularly in areas like AI and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).
➤ Key projects highlighted include Hedera (HBAR), Stellar (XLM), Algorand (ALGO), Sei (SEI), Ondo Finance (ONDO), Cardano (ADA), and TRON (TRX), with an emphasis on their utility, ecosystem growth, and potential for institutional adoption rather than just low price.
➤ Investors are advised to look beyond token price and consider market capitalization, tokenomics, liquidity, developer activity, and real-world use cases, while also being aware of the inherent risks such as high volatility, regulatory changes, and token unlocks.
#cryptotokens #altcoinrally #tokenizedrealworldassets #hederahbar #stellarxlm #algorandalgo #seisei #ondofinanceondo #cardanoada #trontrx
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/bitcoinfoundation-best-crypto-tokens-under-1-to-buy-in-august-2026-before-the-next-altcoin-rally-150147299

2026-08-01 12:03:41 UTC

📰 Ethereum Turns 11: DeFi, Stablecoins And L2s Lead
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 15:00 UTC - Ananthyka J
July 30, 2015, is the day Ethereum was officially released on the mainnet. Eleven years on, instead of celebrating a single product launch at the
➤ Ethereum celebrates its 11th anniversary, maintaining its position as the dominant platform for DeFi, stablecoins, and tokenized assets.
➤ The network boasts over 2,900 days of uptime and leads in Total Value Locked (TVL) for DeFi, settling over half of all stablecoin supply and holding the largest share of tokenized real-world assets.
➤ Future growth drivers for Ethereum include regulatory clarity, ETF inflows, and the expansion of RWAs, supported by a strong developer community and Layer 2 scaling solutions.
#ethereum #defi #stablecoins #l2s #tokenizedassets #blockchain #uptime #developers #rwa #settlementlayer
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tronweekly-ethereum-turns-11-de-fi-stablecoins-and-l-2-s-lead-2968321987

2026-08-01 12:03:03 UTC

📰 Here’s Where the Stellar (XLM) Price Could Go in August
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 18:03 UTC - Funbi Afe
Stellar is entering August with a much more interesting setup than many traders expected a few weeks ago. XLM is currently trading at the level of $0.173, and this level turned out to be one of the key levels on the chart. However, the key issue is whether growing network activity will manage to influence […]
➤ Stellar (XLM) is showing increased network activity, particularly in tokenized assets and stablecoins, driven by institutional interest from entities like the DTCC.
➤ The platform's infrastructure, including the Soroban smart contract platform and Protocol 23, is being developed to enhance scalability and support regulatory-compliant finance.
➤ While technical indicators show potential bullish divergence, confirmation is needed for a sustained price increase, with a projected August range of $0.17-$0.20.
#stellar #xlm #tokenization #realworldassets #stablecoin #dtcc #franklintempleton #soroban #protocol23 #blockchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/captainaltcoin-heres-where-the-stellar-xlm-price-could-go-in-august-955727225

2026-08-01 11:44:22 UTC

📰 New York Sues Kalshi, Alleging Illegal Gambling Activities
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 11:35 UTC
New York has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing the company of running an illegal, unlicensed gambling operation in the state. The case centers on Kalshi’s event contracts tied to outcomes such as sports results and elections. In its filing, New Y...
➤ New York has sued prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging it operates an illegal, unlicensed gambling operation through its event contracts.
➤ The lawsuit is part of a larger jurisdictional dispute, with the CFTC arguing that state gambling laws cannot restrict federally regulated prediction markets.
➤ Despite legal battles, on-chain prediction markets show significant growth, highlighting user demand and the ongoing tension between regulatory interpretations and market activity.
#kalshi #newyork #predictionmarkets #gambling #cftc #regulation #eventcontracts #litigation #solana #blockchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-new-york-sues-kalshi-alleging-illegal-gambling-activities-1399749924

2026-08-01 11:43:44 UTC

📰 Strategy Posts $8.33 Billion Operating Loss As Downturn Pushes Bitcoin Below Acquisition Cost
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 10:35 UTC
Strategy reported an $8.33 billion operating loss in Q2, driven by an $8.32 billion unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings as BTC fell below its $63.69 billion acquisition cost.
➤ Strategy reported an $8.33 billion operating loss in Q2, primarily due to an $8.32 billion unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings as BTC's value fell below its acquisition cost.
➤ The company's core software business showed revenue growth, but its significant Bitcoin bet is heavily impacting its financial performance and balance sheet.
➤ Strategy is focusing on maintaining a US Dollar reserve to cover dividend obligations and has reduced convertible debt, but recovery of Bitcoin's value is crucial.
#strategy #bitcoin #operatingloss #unrealizedloss #acquisitioncost #btcholdings #cashreserve #dividendobligations #convertiblenotes #balancesheet
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-strategy-posts-8-33-billion-operating-loss-as-downturn-pushes-bitcoin-below-acquisition-cost-3011766856

2026-08-01 11:16:03 UTC

📰 RWA Market Hits $36 Billion: Why Tokenization Is Transforming Global Finance
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 06:21 UTC - Yash Jain
Tokenized Real-World Assets have grown to $36B as institutions adopt blockchain finance. Explore the drivers behind the trillion-dollar outlook.
➤ The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has reached $36 billion, driven by increasing institutional adoption and the pursuit of operational efficiencies in capital markets.
➤ While still a small fraction of global finance, tokenization is viewed as a long-term infrastructure transformation, with Ethereum emerging as the dominant blockchain for RWA issuance and stablecoins serving as the primary settlement layer.
➤ Industry forecasts predict a significant expansion to trillion-dollar markets within the next decade, underscoring tokenization's role in modernizing financial infrastructure.
#tokenizedrealworldassets #rwamarket #blockchainfinance #institutionaladoption #assetmanagers #tokenizedtreasuries #privatecredit #stablecoins #oraclenetworks #financialinfrastructure
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinpedia-rwa-market-hits-36-billion-why-tokenization-is-transforming-global-finance-1731928300

2026-08-01 11:15:16 UTC

📰 RWA Market Surpasses $36 Billion as Tokenization Gains Institutional Momentum
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 07:15 UTC
Tokenization has evolved from an experimental blockchain application into one of the fastest-growing segments of digital finance. By converting ownership rights
➤ Tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) has surpassed $36 billion, driven by increasing institutional adoption and the pursuit of operational efficiencies in capital markets.
➤ Despite significant growth, tokenized assets represent a small fraction of global financial markets, indicating a long-term infrastructure transformation rather than a short-term trend.
➤ Ethereum leads as the primary blockchain for tokenized assets and stablecoin settlement, supported by oracle networks like Chainlink, with projections indicating a future trillion-dollar market.
#tokenization #realworldassets #rwa #institutionaladoption #blockchaininfrastructure #treasuryproducts #stablecoins #oraclenetworks #marketsize #financialmarkets
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kucoin-rwa-market-surpasses-36-billion-as-tokenization-gains-institutional-momentum-3632670115

2026-08-01 11:14:02 UTC

📰 USDC Issuer Circle Receives New York Trust Charter
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 14:43 UTC - Isha Chavda
Circle has received a New York trust charter from NYDFS, adding to its regulatory footprint as stablecoin firms expand into payments and financial services.
➤ Circle has obtained a limited-purpose trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), establishing Circle New York Trust.
➤ This regulatory approval signifies Circle's expansion into broader financial services beyond stablecoin issuance, including payments infrastructure and intellectual property.
➤ The move aligns with the increasing competition among stablecoin issuers to secure regulatory credentials and establish themselves as comprehensive digital financial infrastructure providers.
#circle #usdc #newyorktrustcharter #nydfs #stablecoin #paymentsinfrastructure #blockchainpatent #linuxfoundation #x402initiative #digitalfinancialinfrastructure
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptotimes-usdc-issuer-circle-receives-new-york-trust-charter-2452321291

2026-08-01 11:13:24 UTC

📰 Strategy Could Liquidate Up to $5B in Bitcoin Under Capital Management Framework, Analysis Shows
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 04:05 UTC
BitcoinWorld Strategy Could Liquidate Up to $5B in Bitcoin Under Capital Management Framework, Analysis Shows A recent analysis by Bitcoin World, citing data from Investing.com, suggests that Strategy—formerly MicroStrategy—could theoretically liquidate as much as $5 billion wort...
➤ Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) could potentially liquidate up to $5 billion in Bitcoin to fund corporate obligations like reserves, dividends, and share buybacks.
➤ The company has already sold a smaller amount of Bitcoin this year to cover preferred stock dividends, highlighting its use of Bitcoin as a flexible financial tool.
➤ This potential liquidation scenario underscores the evolving role of Bitcoin in corporate treasury management and could influence market sentiment and liquidity.
#strategy #bitcoin #corporatefinance #capitalmanagement #liquidation #dividends #sharebuybacks #treasurystrategy #institutionaladoption
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-strategy-could-liquidate-up-to-5-b-in-bitcoin-under-capital-management-framework-analysis-shows-173073963

2026-08-01 11:12:47 UTC

📰 Uniswap price rallies 18% this week: are traders still underestimating UNI?
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 06:07 UTC
Uniswap (UNI) price has reclaimed the $4 level after climbing more than 9% in the past 24 hours, extending its weekly gains to around 18% as a new product launch and protocol revenue changes continue to attract buyers.According to Uniswap Labs, the latest catalyst arrived with the launch of Launche…
➤ Uniswap's UNI token has seen an 18% price rally this week, driven by a new token discovery product launch and protocol revenue changes.
➤ The protocol fee mechanism expansion and a significant UNI buyback-and-burn event have attracted buyers and strengthened token economics.
➤ Uniswap Labs is also expanding into regulated markets with Permissioned Pools and RWA initiatives, indicating a multi-faceted growth strategy.
#uniswap #uni #tokendiscovery #protocolrevenue #robinhoodchain #tokenbuyback #rwainitiatives #pricerally #automatedmarketmaker
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/es.tradingview-uniswap-price-rallies-18-this-week-are-traders-still-underestimating-uni-1779805204

2026-08-01 11:12:02 UTC

📰 South Korea crypto tax set at 22% from 2027
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 18:25 UTC
South Korea will begin taxing cryptocurrency gains at a combined rate of 22% from Jan. 1, 2027, ending expectations that the long-delayed measure could be postponed for a fourth time. South Korea confirms crypto tax launch Deputy Prime Minister and…
➤ South Korea will implement a 22% tax on cryptocurrency gains exceeding 2.5 million won starting January 1, 2027.
➤ Concerns exist that the lack of loss carryforward provisions may drive traders to offshore platforms, impacting domestic market visibility.
➤ While a repeal bill is pending, the government is also considering broader digital asset regulations, including stablecoin guidance.
#southkorea #cryptocurrencytax #2027 #22 #otherincome #offshoreplatforms #losscarryforwards #digitalassets #stablecoins
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-south-korea-crypto-tax-set-at-22-from-2027-2410458459

2026-08-01 11:11:19 UTC

📰 BIS Says Project Agorá Completes Real-Value Testing for Tokenized Cross-Border Payments - Crypto Economy
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 15:41 UTC - Nicholet R.
Project Agorá settles $1M across six currencies using tokenized reserves and bank deposits, marking a real-value cross-border payments milestone.
➤ Project Agorá, a BIS initiative, successfully conducted real-value testing for tokenized wholesale cross-border payments, settling $1 million across six currencies.
➤ The trials involved 28 financial institutions and central banks, utilizing tokenized central bank reserves and commercial bank deposits, with average settlement times of approximately 80 seconds.
➤ This milestone moves beyond simulated transactions to demonstrate the potential of tokenized bank liabilities for scalable, real-value international settlement, though further testing is needed for production environments.
#projectagora #bis #tokenizedpayments #crossbordersettlement #centralbankreserves #commercialbankdeposits #wholesalepayments #multicurrency #atomicsettlement #financialinstitutions
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-economy-bis-says-project-agora-completes-real-value-testing-for-tokenized-cross-border-payments-crypto-economy-1157723502

2026-08-01 11:10:07 UTC

📰 Grayscale Sees 3,000 Onchain Vaults With $7B+ as Next Crypto Breakout
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 05:11 UTC - CryptoNews
Grayscale Tracks $7B in Vaults as Wall Street Eyes Onchain Credit Stablecoins and tokenized assets have already begun reshaping traditional finance. Grayscale now expects onchain vaults
➤ Grayscale identifies onchain vaults, which pool investor funds for yield-generating strategies using smart contracts, as the next major crypto innovation.
➤ These vaults, currently managing $7B with stablecoin strategies dominating, are compared to traditional CLOs but offer greater transparency and efficiency.
➤ Regulatory uncertainty, particularly regarding curator discretion under U.S. securities law, remains the primary obstacle to mainstream adoption for institutional investors.
#onchainvaults #grayscale #tokenizedassets #stablecoins #onchaincredit #smartcontracts #ethereum #base #solana #collateralizedloanobligations
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-grayscale-sees-3-000-onchain-vaults-with-7-b-as-next-crypto-breakout-4129352320

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2026-08-01 11:06:46 UTC

📰 New York Sues Kalshi as Legal Pressure on Prediction Markets Intensifies
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 10:55 UTC
New York has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, accusing it of operating illegal gambling products without a state license.
➤ New York has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, accusing it of operating illegal gambling products without a state license.
➤ The lawsuit centers on whether event contracts offered by Kalshi are considered federally regulated derivatives or unlicensed gambling under New York law.
➤ This action is part of a broader regulatory and jurisdictional dispute involving prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, with similar actions taken against other platforms and bans in international jurisdictions.
#kalshi #newyork #predictionmarkets #eventcontracts #gambling #cftc #commoditieslaw #jurisdictionaldispute #polymarket #legalpressure
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-new-york-sues-kalshi-as-legal-pressure-on-prediction-markets-intensifies-953209446

2026-08-01 11:01:58 UTC

📰 NEAR Protocol introduces Staking Pay: stake NEAR tokens to cover AI inference costs
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 08:15 UTC
BitcoinWorld NEAR Protocol introduces Staking Pay: stake NEAR tokens to cover AI inference costs NEAR Protocol has unveiled “Staking Pay,” a new feature that enables users to stake NEAR tokens to pay for privacy-preserving AI inference and AI agent usage, eliminating the need for...
➤ NEAR Protocol has launched 'Staking Pay,' allowing users to stake NEAR tokens to cover costs for AI inference and AI agent usage, bypassing traditional payment methods.
➤ This feature integrates blockchain staking with AI services, aiming to incentivize token holding and provide a crypto-native payment solution for decentralized applications.
➤ While promising for the crypto-AI intersection, its success hinges on NEAR's token stability, staking yields, and evolving regulatory clarity.
#nearprotocol #stakingpay #aiinference #aiagents #blockchain #cryptonativepayments #decentralizedapplications #stakingrewards #privacypreservingai
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-near-protocol-introduces-staking-pay-stake-near-tokens-to-cover-ai-inference-costs-1034831124

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2026-08-01 10:44:32 UTC

📰 Pons Launchpad V2 Goes Live on Robinhood Chain, Adds Uniswap V4 Integration
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 02:55 UTC
BitcoinWorld Pons Launchpad V2 Goes Live on Robinhood Chain, Adds Uniswap V4 Integration Pons, the token launchpad built on Robinhood Chain, has officially rolled out its V2 upgrade, marking a significant step in bridging traditional finance and decentralized trading. The update,...
➤ Pons Launchpad V2 has launched on Robinhood Chain, integrating with Uniswap V4 to allow new tokens to be paired directly with tokenized stocks.
➤ This integration aims to bridge traditional finance and DeFi, offering greater trading flexibility and efficiency for users and projects.
➤ While the technology advances RWA integration, broader adoption of tokenized stocks is still dependent on regulatory clarity across jurisdictions.
#ponslaunchpad #robinhoodchain #uniswapv4 #tokenizedstocks #defi #liquiditypools #realworldassets #blockchain #tradingpairs #regulatoryclarity
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-pons-launchpad-v-2-goes-live-on-robinhood-chain-adds-uniswap-v-4-integration-2961844398

2026-08-01 10:43:54 UTC

📰 Base Strikes Back Against Robinhood Chain and Bets on Its Distribution Network
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 18:05 UTC - Fenelon LAMSASIRI
Surpassed in users by Robinhood Chain, Base counters with 187.8 million agentic payments and a distribution network.
➤ Robinhood Chain has surpassed Base in daily active users, driven largely by memecoin trading, while Base highlights its established infrastructure and partnerships.
➤ Base acknowledges its shortcomings in trading and tokenized stocks but emphasizes its strengths in agentic payments, stablecoin holdings, and institutional integrations.
➤ The competition between Base and Robinhood Chain illustrates a divergence between retail virality and institutional depth in onchain distribution, with the long-term success of each model yet to be determined.
#base #robinhoodchain #tokenizedstocks #memecoins #agenticpayments #visa #shopify #jpmorgan #dexvolumes #layer2
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cointribune-base-strikes-back-against-robinhood-chain-and-bets-on-its-distribution-network-4252008976

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📰 Binance bStocks Reaches $500 Million in AUM as a New Generation of Investors Turns to Tokenized Stocks
🗓️ Jul 29 2026 12:02 UTC - Binance
/PRNewswire/ -- Binance today announced that bStocks, its tokenized securities offering, has surpassed $500 million in assets under management (AUM), seven...
➤ Binance's bStocks, a tokenized stock offering, has surpassed $500 million in Assets Under Management (AUM) within seven weeks of its launch.
➤ The platform is attracting a new generation of crypto-native investors, particularly Gen Z, who represent 44% of trading activity and often use tokenized securities as their first entry into traditional finance.
➤ bStocks demonstrates significant demand for around-the-clock market access, accounting for 58% of equity-linked trading volume on Binance outside of U.S. market hours.
#binancebstocks #tokenizedstocks #aum #genz #cryptonativeinvestors #traditionalfinance #247marketaccess #equities #binance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/prnewswire-binance-b-stocks-reaches-500-million-in-aum-as-a-new-generation-of-investors-turns-to-tokenized-stocks-1024157579

2026-08-01 10:42:00 UTC

📰 Binance Expands Tokenized Securities Platform as bStocks Reaches $500M AUM
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 11:04 UTC - Jennifer Onyeagoro
The milestone reflects growing demand for tokenized market access as more users explore traditional financial markets through Binance.
➤ Binance's bStocks platform has surpassed $500 million in AUM, indicating strong demand for tokenized securities.
➤ The platform is attracting a crypto-native audience, particularly Gen Z, who are using tokenized stocks as their entry into traditional finance.
➤ bStocks offers 24/7 market access and has expanded its listings significantly, demonstrating growth and user engagement beyond traditional market hours.
#binance #bstocks #tokenizedsecurities #aum #genz #traditionalfinance #equities #etf #apple #amazon
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/techafricanews-binance-expands-tokenized-securities-platform-as-b-stocks-reaches-500-m-aum-1374449004

2026-08-01 10:41:23 UTC

📰 Datavault AI Targets Tokenization Expansion Amid Regulatory Wait
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 16:05 UTC - Timothy Alexander
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) is prioritizing the commercialization of digital-asset products and infrastructure during the third quarter while tying several of its planned exchange platforms to the …
➤ Datavault AI is focusing on commercializing digital asset products and infrastructure, with a key initiative being Project Qestrel, a tokenization project tied to a $10 billion edge infrastructure buildout.
➤ The launch of several planned exchange platforms (IDE, APEX, NIL Vault, Scilex Biotech Exchange) is contingent on the outcome of pending U.S. federal cryptocurrency legislation, specifically the CLARITY Act.
➤ The company is also advancing its SanQtum edge computing network, completing acquisitions, and preparing to launch a Data Vault Bank, all while navigating regulatory uncertainty.
#datavaultai #tokenization #digitalassets #regulatoryframework #projectqestrel #edgecomputing #exchangeplatforms #clarityact #nasdaqdvlt
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/mychesco-datavault-ai-targets-tokenization-expansion-amid-regulatory-wait-3235751321

2026-08-01 10:32:57 UTC

📰 Five Major New Features Are Coming to XRP—Ripple Official Reveals
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 07:05 UTC
Ripple's Head of Product, Jazzi Cooper, announced in his latest post that they will be adding five major new features to XRP. Continue Reading: Five Major New Features Are Coming to XRP—Ripple Official Reveals
➤ Ripple is introducing five major features to the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in version 3.3.0, aimed at enhancing institutional finance and tokenized asset markets.
➤ Key updates include native privacy for tokens (Confidential MPT), atomic batch transactions, delegated authority for managing permissions, sponsored transaction fees, and dynamic token regulations.
➤ These features are designed to improve user experience, facilitate corporate finance applications, and increase the utility of XRP in global transfers, trading, and settlement.
#xrpledger #ripple #tokenization #confidentialmpt #batchtransactions #delegationofauthority #sponsoredfees #dynamicmpt #xrpld330
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-five-major-new-features-are-coming-to-xrp-ripple-official-reveals-1427174207

2026-08-01 10:31:53 UTC

📰 US Sanctions Iran-Linked Bitcoin Insurance Scheme for Strait of Hormuz Ships
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 14:25 UTC
BitcoinWorld US Sanctions Iran-Linked Bitcoin Insurance Scheme for Strait of Hormuz Ships The United States has imposed sanctions on an Iran-linked Bitcoin insurance scheme that provided coverage for ships operating in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting a novel method of circumventi...
➤ The U.S. has sanctioned an Iran-linked Bitcoin insurance scheme used to circumvent oil trade restrictions.
➤ The scheme accepted Bitcoin premiums to cover ships transporting Iranian oil through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to evade sanctions.
➤ This action highlights regulatory concerns over cryptocurrency use in sanctions evasion and signals increased scrutiny for the shipping and crypto industries.
#ussanctions #iran #bitcoininsurance #straitofhormuz #cryptocurrency #sanctionsevasion #oiltrade #ofac #irgc #hongkong
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-us-sanctions-iran-linked-bitcoin-insurance-scheme-for-strait-of-hormuz-ships-1767381917

2026-08-01 10:31:07 UTC

📰 XRP Ledger v3.3.0 brings five institutional features
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 06:45 UTC
XRP Ledger developers are preparing five proposed amendments for the upcoming xrpld 3.3.0 release, targeting privacy, atomic settlement, and easier institutional onboarding. XRP Ledger v3.3.0 targets institutional transactions Jazzi Cooper, head of product at RippleX, outlined th...
➤ XRP Ledger is set to release version 3.3.0 with five new amendments aimed at enhancing institutional adoption.
➤ Key features include enhanced privacy for token transactions, atomic settlement capabilities through batch transactions, and simplified onboarding processes like sponsored fees.
➤ These upgrades are designed to support a wider range of RWA activities such as global transfers, trading, collateralization, and settlement on the XRPL.
#xrpledger #xrpld330 #institutionalonboarding #privacy #atomicsettlement #confidentialmpt #batchtransactions #tokenizedassets #ripple #validators
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-xrp-ledger-v-3-3-0-brings-five-institutional-features-1226180903

2026-08-01 10:30:23 UTC

📰 CLARITY Act Update for XRP Holders: 3000+ National Sheriffs’ Association Sends Warning Letter
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 07:05 UTC
The National Sheriffs’ Association sent a formal warning letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Charles Schumer on July 31. Crypto analyst Diana (InvestWithD) shared the news with her audience, attaching a video of the letter. Signed by NSA President Sher...
➤ The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) has sent a warning letter to Senate leaders expressing concerns about the CLARITY Act, particularly its potential exemptions for DeFi participants from AML and KYC requirements.
➤ The NSA argues these exemptions could be exploited by illicit actors and urges the Senate to address law enforcement risks before voting on the bill, which is nearing a crucial vote.
➤ XRP holders are closely watching the CLARITY Act as it could establish XRP's commodity status and grant the CFTC jurisdiction over decentralized asset spot markets.
#clarityact #nationalsheriffsassociation #xrpholders #defi #aml #kyc #regulatoryframework #digitalassets #senate #cftc
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-clarity-act-update-for-xrp-holders-3000-national-sheriffs-association-sends-warning-letter-2013319761

2026-08-01 10:29:22 UTC

2026-08-01 10:28:38 UTC

📰 Perpetual contracts on tokenized assets explode on Hyperliquid and Binance
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 06:55 UTC
The tokenized asset markets reach a new milestone with a strong increase in trading volumes. Perpetual contracts backed by stocks and commodities now compete with Bitcoin-related products on Hyperliquid and Binance. This evolution illustrates a gradual diversification of trading ...
➤ Perpetual contracts on tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), particularly stocks and commodities, have seen explosive growth, reaching $61.7 billion in weekly volume and challenging Bitcoin-related products on platforms like Hyperliquid and Binance.
➤ Tokenized stocks constitute the largest share of RWA perpetual trading, indicating a significant shift in investor interest towards these diversified instruments.
➤ This trend signifies a broader evolution in crypto markets, with RWA derivatives gaining traction due to their 24/7 accessibility and continuous price formation, attracting attention from both crypto-native and traditional finance players.
#perpetualcontracts #tokenizedassets #hyperliquid #binance #stocks #commodities #rwavolume #bitcoinperpetuals #tradingvolume #diversification
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-perpetual-contracts-on-tokenized-assets-explode-on-hyperliquid-and-binance-1313800731

2026-08-01 10:27:55 UTC

📰 Former Barclays CEO: The CLARITY Act ‘Is Really Good for the Banks’
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 07:12 UTC - Sead Fadilpasic
A former Barclays CEO tells CNBC that the CLARITY Act will benefit major financial institutions as big banks heavily drive innovation.
➤ The CLARITY Act is expected to significantly benefit major banks by providing regulatory clarity for digital assets.
➤ Former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond believes the act will reduce legal and operational risks, encouraging banks to offer services like crypto custody and tokenization.
➤ The legislation is currently awaiting a Senate vote amidst ongoing negotiations on ethics provisions.
#clarityact #bobdiamond #digitalassets #banks #regulation #financialinstitutions #cryptocompanies #innovation #senatevote #compliance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinedition-former-barclays-ceo-the-clarity-act-is-really-good-for-the-banks-1613918381

2026-08-01 10:27:08 UTC

📰 Can Tokenized Rewards Replace Traditional Casino Loyalty Programs?
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 09:07 UTC - Pratik Chadhokar
The digital casino market looks saturated at the moment. However, its phenomenal growth brings ever more opportunities for competitors to attract customers.
➤ Tokenized rewards, utilizing NFTs and blockchain technology, offer a new model for casino loyalty programs, providing players with ownership and tradable assets.
➤ While appealing to younger demographics and offering enhanced community engagement, tokenized rewards face challenges due to crypto's volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and potential for illicit use.
➤ The future likely involves a hybrid model combining traditional points with tokenized assets, offering players governance rights and dividends, alongside a recalibrated casino experience driven by AI and decentralized networks.
#tokenizedrewards #casinoloyaltyprograms #nfts #blockchain #cryptocurrency #smartcontracts #web3 #regulatoryconcerns #volatility #hybridmodel
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/thecoinrepublic-can-tokenized-rewards-replace-traditional-casino-loyalty-programs-3243855255

2026-08-01 10:26:31 UTC

📰 CLARITY Act Update for XRP Holders: 3000+ National Sheriffs’ Association Sends Warning Letter
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 07:00 UTC - Solomon Odunayo
The National Sheriffs’ Association sent a formal warning letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Charles Schumer on July 31. Crypto analyst Diana (InvestWithD) shared the news with her audience, attaching a video of the letter. Signed by NSA President Sheriff Troy Wellman and Executive Director Justin Smith, the letter represents 3,081 […]
➤ The National Sheriffs’ Association has formally warned the Senate against the CLARITY Act, citing concerns that it would create broad exemptions from crucial regulatory requirements like KYC and AML for DeFi participants.
➤ The NSA argues these exemptions could be exploited by illicit actors, particularly through mixers, tumblers, and cross-chain bridges, and urges the Senate to address these law enforcement risks before a vote.
➤ XRP holders are closely monitoring the bill, as it could establish XRP's commodity status and grant the CFTC jurisdiction over its spot market, with a Senate vote anticipated before the August recess.
#clarityact #nationalsheriffsassociation #xrp #digitalassets #regulatoryframework #aml #kyc #defi #senate #cftc
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/timestabloid-clarity-act-update-for-xrp-holders-3000-national-sheriffs-association-sends-warning-letter-1247315187

2026-08-01 10:21:22 UTC

📰 Solana holds key support at $74.39, eyeing $78-$80 resistance amid new AUTO token launch.
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 10:48 UTC
Solana (SOL) is trading at $74.39, up 1.16% in 24 hours, maintaining a crucial support zone that analysts see as a base for further gains. Crypto analyst BitGuru notes buyers are defending this level, boosting market confidence. If momentum continues, SOL could test resistance between $78 and $80 soon. Additionally, Solana launched AUTO, a token backed by U.S. auto loans, expanding access to the consumer lending market via blockchain and enhancing Solana's real-world asset projects.
➤ Solana (SOL) is showing resilience, holding key support at $74.39 and aiming for resistance levels between $78-$80.
➤ The launch of the AUTO token, backed by U.S. auto loans, signifies an expansion of Solana's real-world asset (RWA) initiatives into consumer lending.
➤ This development enhances Solana's ecosystem by integrating traditional financial assets onto the blockchain.
#solana #sol #autotoken #usautoloans #consumerlending #realworldassets #blockchain #support #resistance #priceanalysis
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/pluang-solana-holds-key-support-at-74-39-eyeing-78-80-resistance-amid-new-auto-token-launch-1163952631

2026-08-01 10:20:35 UTC

📰 Dave Rodman, Managing Partner, The Rodman Law Group – Interview Series
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 10:05 UTC - Published
July 31, 2026
Dave Rodman, Managing Partner, The Rodman Law Group, is an attorney whose career has focused on emerging and highly regulated industries, including digital assets, Web3, cannabis, psychedelics, and venture capital. As head of the firm’s emerging companies and venture capital practice, he advises founders and investors on corporate structuring, financing, securities law, intellectual property, regulatory […]
➤ The article features an interview with Dave Rodman of The Rodman Law Group, discussing the legal and regulatory challenges in the digital asset and Web3 space.
➤ Rodman highlights the speed of digital asset transactions compared to traditional venture deals and the evolving landscape of token offerings and securities law, emphasizing the need for careful legal navigation.
➤ He expresses concerns about increasing financial surveillance (CARF) impacting DeFi and stresses the importance of jurisdictional strategy and adapting legal frameworks for crypto innovation.
#web3 #digitalassets #securitieslaw #tokenofferings #regulatorycompliance #venturecapital #defi #jurisdictionalstrategy #ico #carf
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/securities-dave-rodman-managing-partner-the-rodman-law-group-interview-series-1265922702

2026-08-01 10:19:58 UTC

📰 MiCA Was Supposed to Bring Clarity. Instead, It Brought a Reckoning With Scale.
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 13:08 UTC - Published
July 31, 2026
The End of Grandfathering: MiCA Enters Full Operational EnforcementEurope just drew a line in the sand, and roughly 2,700 crypto companies found themselves on the wrong side of it.On July 1, 2026, the transition period for the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation expired across all 27 EU member states. The European Securities and Markets Authority made […]
➤ The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in Europe has moved from legislation to full operational enforcement, leading to the exit of approximately 2,700 unlicensed crypto companies.
➤ MiCA's implementation, including new Q&A clarifications on ESG and MiFIR intersections, signifies a shift towards integrated compliance and higher operational standards, comparable to traditional finance.
➤ The stringent requirements are driving industry consolidation, with banks and scaled fintechs acquiring or partnering with licensed crypto firms, while the UK pursues a similar regulatory path.
#mica #europe #cryptoregulation #esma #compliance #licensing #financialinstitutions #consolidation #uk #fca
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/securities-mi-ca-was-supposed-to-bring-clarity-instead-it-brought-a-reckoning-with-scale-2353347602

2026-08-01 10:19:20 UTC

2026-08-01 10:18:42 UTC

📰 Solana (SOL) Price: Trades at $74 With $1.86B in 24-Hour Volume
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 10:45 UTC
TLDR Solana (SOL) trades at $74.39, up 1.16% over the last 24 hours. SOL is holding a key support zone that traders see as a base for more gains. Analyst BitGuru says buyers are defending this support area, per a post on X. Analysts expect SOL to test resistance between $78 and $...
➤ Solana (SOL) is trading at $74.39, showing a 1.16% increase in the last 24 hours, with analysts anticipating a test of resistance between $78 and $80.
➤ The AUTO token, backed by U.S. auto loans, has launched on Solana, tokenizing near-prime car loans and expanding RWA projects on the network.
➤ The price action for SOL is supported by broader positive crypto market conditions, including Bitcoin's upward trend.
#solana #sol #autoloans #tokenization #rwa #onchain #yield #supportzone #resistance #cryptomarket
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-solana-sol-price-trades-at-74-with-1-86-b-in-24-hour-volume-978131713

2026-08-01 10:18:04 UTC

2026-08-01 10:17:15 UTC

📰 UAE fintech growth enters a new era driven by AI, digital assets and open finance
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 08:48 UTC - Muzaffar Rizvi
From AI-powered finance and tokenisation to open finance and faster cross-border payments, the Emirates is building the infrastructure to become a leading global centre for financial innovation
➤ The UAE is entering a new phase of fintech growth, driven by AI, digital assets, tokenization, open finance, and faster cross-border payments, aiming to become a global financial innovation hub.
➤ The country's success is attributed to a supportive regulatory framework, public-private collaboration, and advanced digital infrastructure, with over 1,670 AI and fintech firms in the DIFC alone.
➤ Key developments include the launch of a dedicated virtual-assets regulator (VARA), a dirham-backed stablecoin, and the Digital Dirham, with tokenization of real estate and AI-driven finance expected to lead future growth.
#uae #fintech #ai #digitalassets #tokenization #openfinance #crossborderpayments #difc #vara #stablecoin
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/khaleejtimes-uae-fintech-growth-enters-a-new-era-driven-by-ai-digital-assets-and-open-finance-3549402195

2026-08-01 10:16:38 UTC

📰 Circle New York Trust Charter Strengthens USDC Regulation
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 18:28 UTC
Circle New York trust charter advances USDC regulatory approval with fiduciary and digital asset custody services in New York's banking framework.
➤ Circle secured a limited-purpose trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), strengthening its regulatory standing for USDC.
➤ This approval, alongside a federal OCC national trust bank approval, positions Circle within traditional banking infrastructure for fiduciary and custody services.
➤ The company also acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolio, signaling a move towards proprietary infrastructure development alongside regulatory compliance.
#circle #usdc #nydfs #trustcharter #regulatoryapproval #digitalassetcustody #bankingframework #occ #ibmpatents #stablecoin
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/en.cryptonomist-circle-new-york-trust-charter-strengthens-usdc-regulation-586362044

2026-08-01 10:15:55 UTC

📰 CRCL Stock Struggles Despite Winning New York Trust Charter Amid Bitcoin’s Drop To $64K
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 13:19 UTC
Shares of Circle Internet Group (CRCL) fell in early-morning trade on Friday despite the USDC (USDC) stablecoin issuer announcing that it had secured a limited-purpose trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services.“Earning a New York trust charter has been a longstanding objectiv…
➤ Circle has obtained a limited-purpose trust charter from the New York Department of Financial Services, a significant regulatory milestone for its USDC stablecoin.
➤ Despite this achievement, Circle's stock (CRCL) declined, influenced by a broader cryptocurrency market downturn and weakness in Bitcoin.
➤ The new charter allows Circle to issue USDC through a regulated trust company, separating issuance from reserve custody, aligning with evolving stablecoin regulatory frameworks.
#circle #usdc #newyorktrustcharter #nydfs #crclstock #stablecoinregulation #bitcoin #coinbase #genesisact
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tradingview-crcl-stock-struggles-despite-winning-new-york-trust-charter-amid-bitcoins-drop-to-64-k-3802981281

2026-08-01 10:15:06 UTC

📰 Unlimit Gains MiCA, But Stablecoin Still Point to EMI Overlap
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 07:25 UTC - Adonis Adoni
The latest inclusion in the CySEC MiCA register, payments company Unlimit, underscores the practical necessities of doing business in the EU.
➤ Unlimit has obtained MiCA registration in the EU, simplifying crypto asset services, but stablecoin issuance still requires an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license, leading to dual-licensing and central bank supervision.
➤ The European Central Bank (ECB) remains skeptical of private stablecoins, prioritizing the development of a digital euro, which creates a challenging regulatory environment for companies like Unlimit.
➤ The article highlights the ongoing tension between crypto asset regulations (MiCA) and existing electronic money mandates, creating complexity and potential barriers for stablecoin issuers in the EU.
#mica #unlimit #stablecoin #emilicense #ecb #digitaleuro #cysec #duallicensing #emoneytoken
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financemagnates-unlimit-gains-mi-ca-but-stablecoin-still-point-to-emi-overlap-4135189019

2026-08-01 10:14:29 UTC

📰 Japan Decides the Fate of XRP This Today. Here’s What Is Coming
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 12:05 UTC
A growing number of XRP supporters are closely watching Japan ahead of the Bank of Japan’s upcoming interest rate decision, with some suggesting the announcement could have significant implications for the digital asset. While much of the attention centers on potential price move...
➤ Japan's upcoming interest rate decision by the Bank of Japan is being closely watched for its potential impact on XRP, with a larger rate hike seen as potentially accelerating Ripple's cross-border payment ecosystem.
➤ Japan's established digital asset regulatory framework and institutional involvement, particularly through SBI Holdings and its XRP Ledger initiatives, are highlighted as key drivers for XRP adoption.
➤ While social media sentiment is optimistic about a rate hike catalyzing XRP's growth, broader macroeconomic factors like yen carry trade unwinding could create short-term pressure on risk assets.
#xrp #japan #bankofjapan #interestratedecision #xrpledger #sbiholdings #regulatoryclarity #institutionaladoption #crossborderpayments #etf
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-japan-decides-the-fate-of-xrp-this-today-heres-what-is-coming-1807636355

2026-08-01 10:13:50 UTC

📰 Why Strategy (MSTR) Stock Is Falling Today
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 19:20 UTC - Petr Huřťák
What Happened? Shares of bitcoin development company Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) fell 4.5% in the afternoon session after the company reported a massive second-qu...
➤ MicroStrategy (MSTR) experienced a significant stock price drop due to a massive second-quarter earnings miss, primarily driven by unrealized losses on its Bitcoin holdings.
➤ The company's core software business met expectations, but the substantial deficit from its cryptocurrency investments overshadowed this performance, raising concerns about future capital raising.
➤ Despite the volatility and year-to-date decline, the article notes the potential for long-term investment gains and highlights the market's tendency to overreact to news.
#microstrategy #mstr #bitcoin #earningsmiss #unrealizedloss #cryptocurrencyholdings #capitalraising #treasuryasset #digitalcreditsecurities #stockvolatility
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/stockstory-why-strategy-mstr-stock-is-falling-today-3398425468

2026-08-01 10:13:07 UTC

📰 As Ethereum turns 11 years old it hosts $148B in stablecoins, but daily mainnet revenue just fell to $330k
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 10:30 UTC
Ethereum's second decade tests ETH value capture, rollup cohesion, governance accountability and neutral scaling.
➤ Ethereum is entering its second decade facing critical tests in ETH value capture, rollup cohesion, governance, and neutral scaling, despite hosting significant stablecoin and tokenized asset value.
➤ The network's mainnet revenue has fallen, raising concerns about ETH's value accrual in an L2-dominated future, prompting discussions on new value-capture mechanisms.
➤ Key challenges include ensuring rollups function as a unified, secure network, clarifying governance structures, and scaling capacity while maintaining neutrality and post-quantum security.
#ethereum #stablecoins #tokenizedassets #rollups #valuecapture #scalability #layer2 #eth #mainnetrevenue #governance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptoslate-as-ethereum-turns-11-years-old-it-hosts-148-b-in-stablecoins-but-daily-mainnet-revenue-just-fell-to-330-k-61638496

2026-08-01 10:12:29 UTC

📰 Avalanche (AVAX) Price: Breakout Pattern Points to $150 Target
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 10:45 UTC
TLDR AVAX is trading near $6.45 with a market cap of $2.78 billion. Analyst Crypto Patel says AVAX is repeating a breakout pattern seen in 2020, 2021, and 2024. The $4–$6 range is being watched as the main support zone. Upside targets mentioned range from $15 up to $150. Avalanch...
➤ Avalanche (AVAX) is showing a repeating breakout pattern that analysts believe could lead to significant price increases, with targets ranging up to $150.
➤ The $4-$6 range is identified as a key support zone, with a drop below $3 invalidating the bullish setup.
➤ The Avalanche ecosystem is also expanding its real-world asset use cases, with a recent grant to YourGrails for tokenized trading cards, alongside its existing tokenized treasury market.
#avalanche #avax #cryptopatel #breakoutpattern #supportzone #pricetarget #yourgrails #tokenizedtradingcards #realworldassets #tokenizedtreasury
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-avalanche-avax-price-breakout-pattern-points-to-150-target-530618005

2026-08-01 10:01:01 UTC

📰 Bitget Rewires BGBTC So Bitcoin Holders Collect Rewards Every Day
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 10:15 UTC
The exchange has rebuilt its 1:1 Bitcoin token to pay daily rewards and route transfers through Chainlink, with Gauntlet overseeing risk.
➤ Bitget has upgraded its BGBTC token to offer daily Bitcoin rewards and utilize Chainlink for cross-chain transfers.
➤ The token remains 1:1 backed by Bitcoin and can be used as collateral in futures and lending, with Gauntlet overseeing risk management.
➤ This move aligns with Bitget's strategy to enhance capital efficiency and connect centralized and decentralized finance.
#bitget #bgbtc #bitcoin #dailyrewards #chainlink #gauntlet #yieldbearing #tokenization #defi #riskmanagement
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-bitget-rewires-bgbtc-so-bitcoin-holders-collect-rewards-every-day-3031364246

2026-08-01 09:45:18 UTC

📰 IRB Infrastructure Q1 FY27 slides: profit surges 51% on InvIT growth
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 05:52 UTC
➤ IRB Infrastructure reported a 51% surge in profit after tax for Q1 FY27, driven by growth in its InvIT and toll road assets, despite flat overall income.
➤ The company is executing a strategic shift towards higher-margin toll and InvIT operations, utilizing an asset recycling model to redeploy capital into new projects and targeting significant growth in Assets Under Management (AUM).
➤ IRB Infrastructure has demonstrated strong outperformance against market benchmarks and is focused on eliminating net debt, increasing cash return on equity, and achieving a 25% CAGR in profit after tax by FY30.
#irbinfrastructure #invit #tollcollection #assetrecycling #financialperformance #ebitda #profitaftertax #infrastructuredevelopment #india #totprojects
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/investing-irb-infrastructure-q-1-fy-27-slides-profit-surges-51-on-inv-it-growth-407156491

2026-08-01 09:42:11 UTC

📰 XRP Ledger v3.3.0 brings five institutional features
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 06:19 UTC - Lawrence Mondal
XRP Ledger’s upcoming xrpld 3.3.0 release proposes five features for token privacy, atomic settlement and institutional onboarding.
➤ XRP Ledger's upcoming xrpld 3.3.0 release introduces five proposed amendments focused on enhancing token privacy, enabling atomic settlement, and facilitating institutional onboarding.
➤ Key features include Confidential MPT for private token balances, batch transactions for atomic settlement across multiple accounts, and delegated permissions for controlled access.
➤ These upgrades aim to position XRPL as a robust platform for tokenized assets, supporting global transfers, trading, collateralization, and settlement, with amendments requiring validator approval for activation.
#xrpledger #xrpld330 #institutionalonboarding #tokenprivacy #atomicsettlement #confidentialmpt #batchtransactions #delegatedpermissions #sponsoredfees #adjustabletokenproperties
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-xrp-ledger-v-3-3-0-brings-five-institutional-features-478479219

2026-08-01 09:34:11 UTC

📰 AI tokens lose steam as speculative frenzy fades
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 06:35 UTC - Mikaia ANDRIAMAHAZOARIMANANA
AI crypto tokens are cooling down as capital moves toward RWA, stablecoins, and Bitcoin.
➤ AI crypto tokens are experiencing a downturn with low returns in July, indicating a shift in investor interest away from speculative AI projects.
➤ Institutional capital is increasingly flowing towards Real-World Assets (RWAs), stablecoins, and Bitcoin, driven by established players like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton.
➤ The advent of more powerful and cost-effective GPUs like Nvidia Blackwell is expected to further depress AI token prices, while AI agents and payment infrastructures represent a more promising, albeit nascent, area of innovation.
#aitokens #rwa #stablecoins #bitcoin #nvidiablackwell #institutionalcapital #blackrock #franklintempleton #ondo #aiagents
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cointribune-ai-tokens-lose-steam-as-speculative-frenzy-fades-3780636334

2026-08-01 09:33:32 UTC

📰 Media: Ondo Finance Considers a Major RWA Deal Worth Up to $500M
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 07:26 UTC - Olena Kocherhina
One of the largest issuers of tokenized assets, Ondo Finance, is preparing a potential acquisition of a company valued at up to $500 million. The platform has already neared $3.5 billion in TVL. Why is the project, founded by former Goldman Sachs managers, looking at wealthtech companies, and what records is the crypto M&A market setting? Details.
➤ Ondo Finance, a major RWA issuer with nearly $3.5 billion in TVL, is reportedly considering a significant acquisition of a wealthtech company valued between $250 million and $500 million.
➤ This potential deal could mark one of the largest in the asset tokenization sector and highlights the accelerating pace of M&A activity in the crypto industry.
➤ Ondo Finance, founded by former Goldman Sachs employees, has also been active in integrating traditional finance with blockchain, including a move to become the first tokenized stock issuer under SEC oversight.
#ondofinance #rwa #acquisition #wealthtech #cryptoma #tokenization #tvl #goldmansachs #sec #institutionalcapital
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/incrypted-media-ondo-finance-considers-a-major-rwa-deal-worth-up-to-500-m-1899062272

2026-08-01 09:25:52 UTC

📰 SBI Holdings Reaffirms $41.2B Ripple Stake Despite XRP Market Slump
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 18:35 UTC
SBI Holdings reaffirmed its Ripple stake valued at ¥6.6 trillion (about $41.2 billion) despite XRP weakness, while pointing to Clarity Act uncertainty and posting record first-quarter earnings.
➤ SBI Holdings reaffirms its significant stake in Ripple, valued at $41.2 billion, despite a slump in XRP's market price.
➤ The company links current crypto market sluggishness to uncertainty surrounding the proposed Clarity Act in the U.S., which aims to provide clearer digital asset regulations.
➤ Despite crypto division losses, SBI Holdings reported record first-quarter earnings and continues to expand its digital asset services, including stablecoins and custody.
#sbiholdings #ripple #xrp #clarityact #digitalassets #cryptocurrency #recordearnings #stablecoin #blockchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-sbi-holdings-reaffirms-41-2-b-ripple-stake-despite-xrp-market-slump-581015680

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📰 RWA Perpetuals Reach 99.2% of Bitcoin Volume Across Hyperliquid and Binance - Crypto Economy
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 14:46 UTC - Nicholet R.
RWA perpetuals reached 99.2% of Bitcoin volume on Hyperliquid and Binance as tokenized equities led a rapidly expanding derivatives segment.
➤ RWA perpetuals are nearing Bitcoin's trading volume on platforms like Hyperliquid and Binance, driven by tokenized equities.
➤ Tokenized traditional assets have seen significant growth, with bStocks reaching $500M AUM.
➤ This indicates a rapid expansion in the crypto derivatives segment, particularly with tokenized equities and commodities.
#rwaperpetuals #bitcoinvolume #hyperliquid #binance #tokenizedequities #derivatives #aum #tradfi
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-economy-rwa-perpetuals-reach-99-2-of-bitcoin-volume-across-hyperliquid-and-binance-crypto-economy-2788477207

2026-08-01 08:43:09 UTC

📰 BIS Completes $1 Million Test of Tokenized Cross-Border Payments
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 18:00 UTC - Wesley Grant
Explore the impact of cross-border payments with BIS's Project Agorá, revealing efficiency in tokenized deposit technology.
➤ The BIS's Project Agorá successfully tested tokenized deposits for cross-border payments, processing $1 million across 30 transactions in approximately 80 seconds.
➤ The project, involving 28 major banks, demonstrated improved transparency, simultaneous FX and payment settlement, and reduced friction compared to traditional correspondent banking.
➤ Project Agorá offers an alternative to stablecoins by integrating tokenized commercial bank deposits and central bank reserves within a regulated framework.
#projectagora #bis #tokenizeddeposits #crossborderpayments #stablecoins #centralbanks #jpmorgan #citi #foreignexchange #correspondentbanking
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/paymentsjournal-bis-completes-1-million-test-of-tokenized-cross-border-payments-218458653

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📰 Michael Saylor Backs CLARITY Bill, Says Bitcoin Will Succeed Regardless
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 22:05 UTC
BitcoinWorld Michael Saylor Backs CLARITY Bill, Says Bitcoin Will Succeed Regardless Strategy founder Michael Saylor has publicly voiced support for the CLARITY bill, a bipartisan legislative effort aimed at establishing clear rules for digital assets in the United States. In a p...
➤ Michael Saylor has endorsed the CLARITY bill, a bipartisan U.S. legislative effort to define digital assets as securities or commodities, aiming to provide regulatory certainty.
➤ Saylor believes the bill will protect property rights and foster innovation, though he maintains Bitcoin's success is independent of its passage.
➤ The bill's potential passage could impact institutional adoption and market stability, but faces uncertainty in the legislative process.
#michaelsaylor #claritybill #bitcoin #digitalassets #regulatoryclarity #sec #cftc #congress #investorprotection #innovation
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-michael-saylor-backs-clarity-bill-says-bitcoin-will-succeed-regardless-2512678452

2026-08-01 08:32:38 UTC

📰 Binance Research: Crypto’s H1 2026 Onchain Data Shows Broad Contraction, Not Sector Rotation
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 05:05 UTC
Binance Research's H1 2026 report reveals a broad onchain contraction across DeFi and L1 blockchains, not a sector rotation, as TVL fell 38% and major L1.
➤ Binance Research's H1 2026 report indicates a broad contraction in crypto, with DeFi TVL down 38% and major L1 market caps falling 42%, rather than a sector rotation.
➤ User activity on Layer-2 networks plummeted by 77%, and security incidents led to nearly $1 billion in losses, further eroding confidence during the liquidity crunch.
➤ Prediction markets were a notable outlier, surging 86% in volume due to event-based speculation, while the overall trend points to capital leaving the crypto space.
#defi #onchaincontraction #tvl #layer1blockchains #layer2activity #securityincidents #predictionmarkets #bnbchain #solana #binanceresearch
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-binance-research-cryptos-h-1-2026-onchain-data-shows-broad-contraction-not-sector-rotation-1122175548

2026-08-01 08:31:52 UTC

📰 Variational’s Approach to RWA Trading Signals Shift Towards Swaps in Crypto
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 17:13 UTC - Mikaeel
Variational news highlights founder Lucas V. Schuermann's vision for swaps in RWA trading. Here's why it matters for crypto markets.
➤ Variational is pioneering the integration of off-chain liquidity into on-chain derivatives markets for Real-World Assets (RWAs), focusing on swaps as a key innovation.
➤ The protocol aims to enhance trading efficiency, transparency, and liquidity aggregation, targeting institutional investors with its unique approach to derivatives.
➤ Upcoming swap implementation by Variational could redefine liquidity standards and institutional participation in decentralized finance for RWAs.
#variational #rwatrading #swaps #onchainderivatives #offchainliquidity #institutionalinvestors #decentralizedfinance #liquidityaggregation #hedging #marketdepth
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-variationals-approach-to-rwa-trading-signals-shift-towards-swaps-in-crypto-3339171118

2026-08-01 08:31:14 UTC

📰 How Robinhood Crypto’s New Stock Tokens Could Impact Digital Trading
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 20:49 UTC - Ayantan Maity
Robinhood Crypto launches Stock Tokens on Robinhood Chain, enhancing trading options for investors. Here's why this matters.
➤ Robinhood Crypto has launched 'Stock Tokens' on its Robinhood Chain, enabling the trading of tokenized debt securities issued by Robinhood Assets (Jersey) Limited.
➤ This move aims to expand Robinhood's offerings and attract a wider range of investors, particularly in a market with mixed signals and evolving sentiment.
➤ While current trading volume is zero, the performance and user engagement of these tokens will be key indicators for future adoption and potential industry precedents.
#robinhoodcrypto #stocktokens #robinhoodchain #tokenizeddebtsecurities #digitaltrading #regulatorycompliance #investorengagement #marketsentiment
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-how-robinhood-cryptos-new-stock-tokens-could-impact-digital-trading-1876071027

2026-08-01 08:30:31 UTC

📰 Why Hashgraph Bet on ioBuilders: Asseto Unites Hedera, HashSphere, and CLPR for Institutions
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 13:33 UTC - Generation Infinity
Hashgraph's investment in ioBuilders puts the Asseto tokenization platform, HashSphere, and CLPR under one roof for institutional finance.
➤ Hashgraph has invested in ioBuilders, integrating its Asseto tokenization platform, HashSphere, and CLPR to offer institutions a comprehensive, single-stack solution.
➤ Asseto aims to streamline institutional tokenization by consolidating issuance, lifecycle management, trading, and settlement, moving beyond project-by-project solutions.
➤ The partnership leverages both public (Hedera) and private (HashSphere) networks, with CLPR facilitating cross-ledger asset movement to reduce fragmentation and accelerate institutional adoption, focusing on illiquid assets like private credit.
#iobuilders #asseto #hashgraph #hedera #tokenization #institutionalfinance #hashsphere #clpr #crossledgerprotocol #privatecredit
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/genfinity-why-hashgraph-bet-on-io-builders-asseto-unites-hedera-hash-sphere-and-clpr-for-institutions-3685240721

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📰 Four Pillars Joins Injective (INJ) as Institutional Validator
🗓️ Jul 31 2026 16:31 UTC - Blockchain.News
Four Pillars launches institutional validator on Injective, enhancing governance, infrastructure, and APAC focus for the DeFi blockchain.
➤ Four Pillars has launched an institutional validator on the Injective (INJ) blockchain, enhancing network security, governance, and its focus on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
➤ This move signifies Injective's growing appeal to institutional players, with Four Pillars bringing significant infrastructure management experience and a research-driven approach to validator operations.
➤ The partnership aims to strengthen Injective's position in the intersection of DeFi and traditional finance, particularly within Asian markets, and offers INJ holders a new staking option.
#injective #fourpillars #institutionalvalidator #defi #tokenizedrealworldassets #apac #governance #staking #inj
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockchain-four-pillars-joins-injective-inj-as-institutional-validator-2770214922

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