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2026-07-16 13:08:43 UTC

📰 South Korea’s National Asset Basic Act Could Transform Crypto Into State Wealth - TokenPost
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 11:22 UTC - TokenPost
South Korea is preparing a sweeping overhaul of how it manages public assets by proposing the National Asset Basic Act, legislation that would recognize cryptocurrencies, virtual assets, and intellectual property as part...
➤ South Korea is proposing the National Asset Basic Act to recognize cryptocurrencies, virtual assets, and intellectual property as part of the nation's wealth, marking a significant policy shift.
➤ The legislation aims to manage approximately $940 billion in state assets with a value-creation model, including tokenizing state-owned real estate and piloting tokenized government bonds linked to CBDC infrastructure.
➤ This move positions digital assets as a strategic component of national financial infrastructure, complementing broader digital asset reforms and signaling South Korea's commitment to blockchain integration.
#southkorea #nationalassetbasicact #cryptocurrencies #virtualassets #tokenization #statewealth #digitalassets #cbdc #governmentbonds #realestate
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tokenpost-south-koreas-national-asset-basic-act-could-transform-crypto-into-state-wealth-token-post-3354214899

2026-07-16 13:07:31 UTC

📰 Биковете на Ethereum поемат контрола: Масовите ликвидации на къси позиции и китовото изкупуване водят до пробив на ETH
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 15:00 UTC - Роберт Петров
Притокът на Ethereum ETF се увеличава, тъй като търсенето на залози и натрупването на китове подхранват пробива над $1894 – следващите ли са $1950? Етериум ( ETH ) показва обновена сила, продължавайки възстановяването си след решителен пробив над зо
➤ Ethereum (ETH) is showing renewed strength, breaking above $1894 and consolidating near $1920, driven by lower-than-expected US inflation data, stable ETF inflows, whale accumulation, and significant short liquidations.
➤ The rally is further fueled by over $112 million in liquidations, predominantly short positions, creating a short squeeze. Institutional interest is evident with over $200 million in net inflows into spot Ethereum ETFs, outperforming Bitcoin ETFs.
➤ On-chain metrics, including a growing staking queue and whale accumulation, suggest a bullish outlook, with potential for ETH to reach $1950 and beyond if key support levels hold.
#ethereum #eth #etf #staking #whales #shortliquidation #price #defi #rwa #bitcoin
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kriptonovini-bikovete-na-ethereum-poemat-kontrola-masovite-likvidatsii-na-ksi-pozitsii-i-kitovoto-izkupuvane-vodiat-do-probiv-na-eth-3638453038

2026-07-16 13:06:21 UTC

📰 Securitize Unveils Onchain IPO Platform With Cantor Fitzgerald
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 11:45 UTC - Peter Mwenda
Securitize and Cantor Fitzgerald launch a regulated platform enabling public companies to conduct onchain IPOs and follow-on offerings.
➤ Securitize and Cantor Fitzgerald have launched a regulated platform for conducting onchain IPOs and follow-on offerings using blockchain technology.
➤ This partnership extends tokenization from secondary markets into the primary issuance of securities, combining traditional capital markets expertise with blockchain settlement.
➤ The initiative aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and global investor access for public companies raising capital, while adhering to existing securities regulations.
#securitize #cantorfitzgerald #onchainipo #tokenization #blockchain #capitalmarkets #securities #digitalsecurities #primarymarket #equity
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/livebitcoinnews-securitize-unveils-onchain-ipo-platform-with-cantor-fitzgerald-3510566491

2026-07-16 12:59:26 UTC

📰 Nuveen, CalSTRS to Invest $2bn in Sustainable Infrastructure
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 09:34 UTC - Shanny Basar
CalSTRS will anchor Nuveen's Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II .
➤ Nuveen and CalSTRS are partnering to invest up to $2 billion in sustainable infrastructure, focusing on clean energy and digital economy buildout.
➤ CalSTRS will act as an anchor investor for Nuveen's Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II (EPIC II), with potential for future complementary strategies.
➤ The investment aims to finance renewable power, energy storage, decarbonization, and AI-related infrastructure, aligning with long-term institutional investor goals and sustainability objectives.
#sustainableinfrastructure #nuveen #calstrs #energyinfrastructure #cleanenergy #privatecredit #ai #digitaleconomy #investmentpartnership #renewablepowergeneration
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/marketsmedia-nuveen-cal-strs-to-invest-2-bn-in-sustainable-infrastructure-1649990324

2026-07-16 12:58:54 UTC

📰 Tradable to tokenize $1 billion in private credit on Stellar network
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 16:35 UTC
🚨 Tradable to tokenize $1 billion in private credit assets on the Stellar blockchain. 💡 The move diversifies Tradable’s reach beyond ZKsync with ambitious asset migration. 🌐 Stellar attracts institutional projects by offering rapid settlements and robust infrastructure. 📈 Tra...
➤ Tradable plans to tokenize $1 billion in private credit assets on the Stellar blockchain, expanding its reach beyond ZKsync.
➤ The move leverages Stellar's rapid settlement and robust infrastructure to enhance asset administration and institutional access.
➤ This initiative signifies a growing trend of integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology for private credit markets.
#tradable #privatecredit #stellarnetwork #tokenization #zksync #institutionalinvestors #assetmigration #settlement #blockchaininfrastructure
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-tradable-to-tokenize-1-billion-in-private-credit-on-stellar-network-3458154132

2026-07-16 12:58:13 UTC

📰 Bitget brings 100 tokenized U.S. stocks into one margin pool
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 11:30 UTC - Olivia Stephanie
Bitget launches a unified account combining 370+ assets and 100 tokenized US stocks for margin, borrowing and trading across one pool.
➤ Bitget has launched a Cross-Asset Unified Account that integrates 100 tokenized U.S. stocks (rTokens) with over 370 other assets into a single margin pool.
➤ This new system allows users to use tokenized equities as collateral for trading, borrowing, and margin use, enhancing flexibility and breaking down traditional barriers between crypto and real-world assets.
➤ The initiative, supported by Bitget's Reality platform, aims to provide broader utility for tokenized assets beyond simple price exposure, with plans to add more assets in the future.
#tokenizedstocks #bitget #unifiedaccount #marginpool #rtokens #crossasset #collateral #usequities #realityplatform #trading
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-bitget-brings-100-tokenized-u-s-stocks-into-one-margin-pool-3130665740

2026-07-16 12:57:37 UTC

📰 Sabai Protocol Opens Early Access to Fund Tokenization in Southeast Asia
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 08:43 UTC - Julia Filobokova
➤ Sabai Protocol is offering early access to its fund tokenization infrastructure for asset managers in Southeast Asia, specifically Thailand.
➤ The program allows companies to launch tokenized funds under their own brand and license within 90 days, providing a complete turnkey solution.
➤ This initiative targets the rapidly growing tokenized fund market, with Sabai positioning itself as an independent integrator in the region.
#sabaiprotocol #fundtokenization #southeastasia #assetmanagers #thailand #tokenizedfunds #realworldasset #turnkeyinfrastructure #kycaml #iso20022
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/einnews-sabai-protocol-opens-early-access-to-fund-tokenization-in-southeast-asia-1244843763

2026-07-16 12:57:06 UTC

📰 Why a $545 Slice of a Dubai Apartment Is the Biggest Story in Tokenization
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 08:05 UTC - PYMNTS
On the most recent episode of “From the Block,” Ctrl Alt’s Matt Ong unpacks Dubai’s experiment with real estate.
➤ Dubai is experimenting with tokenizing real estate directly through its land registry, enabling fractional ownership and connecting digital tokens to authoritative ownership records.
➤ The key innovation lies in bypassing traditional SPVs and integrating tokenization at the source (land registry), simplifying access and reducing friction, though replication in other jurisdictions like the US may be challenging.
➤ While illiquid assets like real estate are a focus, liquid assets like public equities are expected to see broader on-chain adoption first due to existing infrastructure and market dynamics.
#dubai #tokenization #realestate #landregistry #fractionalownership #onchainfinance #atomicsettlement #interoperability #secondarymarkets #ctrlalt
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/pymnts-why-a-545-slice-of-a-dubai-apartment-is-the-biggest-story-in-tokenization-2544421992

2026-07-16 12:56:34 UTC

📰 Real Estate Tokenization and Fractional Ownership - ATEG - Capital
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 09:43 UTC
You bought a token.You receive rental income.But an important question often remains unanswered:
➤ The article clarifies that while rental income from tokenized real estate is distributed to tokenholders, the token's price appreciation is driven by secondary market supply and demand, not solely by cash flow.
➤ It emphasizes the importance of understanding the difference between participation (income distribution) and price dynamics, highlighting that natural demand stems from external reasons to own the token, not just speculative trading.
➤ ATEG's approach focuses on creating continuous, structural demand by aligning token dynamics with real economic processes and emphasizing transparency and education over speculative expectations.
#realestatetokenization #fractionalownership #tokenprice #rentalincome #supplyanddemand #secondarymarket #valuecreation #ateg #education #transparency
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/ateg-capital-real-estate-tokenization-and-fractional-ownership-ateg-capital-640974046

2026-07-16 12:55:58 UTC

📰 Ledger adds Celo fee abstraction with 18 token gas payment options - TheCryptoUpdates
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 04:12 UTC - Sneha Singh
Ledger adds Celo fee abstraction with 18 token gas payment options - TheCryptoUpdates
➤ Ledger has integrated Celo's fee abstraction, allowing users to pay gas fees with 18 different tokens, including stablecoins and fiat-referenced tokens, enhancing payment flexibility.
➤ Celo network data shows a significant shift towards stablecoin usage for transaction fees, with nearly half of the volume now using USD-backed stablecoins over native CELO.
➤ Celo is also a dominant platform for tokenized gold (XAUT), holding over 90% of holders, driven by its ecosystem of apps focused on real-world asset tokenization.
#ledger #celo #stablecoins #gasfees #tokenizedgold #xaut #tethergold #paymentflexibility #defi #onboarding
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/thecryptoupdates-ledger-adds-celo-fee-abstraction-with-18-token-gas-payment-options-the-crypto-updates-1782869355

2026-07-16 12:55:26 UTC

📰 ONDO Price Prediction: ONDO Jumps Above $0.37, But Can Tokenized Stocks Finally Unlock a Bigger Rally?
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 11:45 UTC - Arslan Butt
A major update for Ondo Finance sent the ONDO token surging past $0.37, its first price surge in weeks. The move wasn’t triggered
➤ Ondo Finance has launched a new tokenized-stock platform, causing the ONDO token price to surge above $0.37, though the token's utility and demand remain a concern for investors.
➤ The company's core business, tokenized Treasuries, has seen significant institutional adoption, with approximately $2 billion in assets, and the upcoming Ondo Chain aims to further enhance its ecosystem.
➤ Despite the growth, ONDO token holders lack ownership claims on platform revenues or assets, raising questions about long-term value and demand, especially with a fixed token supply and upcoming unlocks.
#ondofinance #tokenizedstocks #ondotoken #tokenizedtreasuries #institutionaladoption #ondochain #governancetoken #securities #blockchain #yield
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/fxleaders-ondo-price-prediction-ondo-jumps-above-0-37-but-can-tokenized-stocks-finally-unlock-a-bigger-rally-3139458425

2026-07-16 12:52:39 UTC

📰 CoinGecko: MEXC ranks second in TradFi perpetual futures with $323.9 billion in trading volume
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 20:24 UTC - Samuel Msiska
MEXC topped CoinGecko's 2026 report for RWA and TradFi listings, with $323.86B in perpetual futures trading volume.
➤ MEXC leads CoinGecko's 2026 report in Real-World Asset (RWA) and Traditional Finance (TradFi) product listings, offering 358 such products.
➤ The exchange ranks second globally in TradFi perpetual futures trading volume, with $323.86 billion recorded between January 2025 and May 2026.
➤ MEXC's strong performance indicates significant growth in the convergence of crypto and traditional financial markets, with plans to further expand its RWA and TradFi offerings.
#mexc #coingecko #rwa #tradfi #perpetualfutures #tradingvolume #listings #cryptoexchange #tokenizedassets
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-coin-gecko-mexc-ranks-second-in-trad-fi-perpetual-futures-with-323-9-billion-in-trading-volume-3865959654

2026-07-16 12:52:08 UTC

📰 Hong Kong SFC approves Baillie Gifford native tokenized fund
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 19:01 UTC - Ledger Insights
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has authorized Baillie Gifford's Enhanced Yield Fund (BAGEY), an actively managed portfolio of short
➤ Hong Kong's SFC has approved Baillie Gifford's Enhanced Yield Fund (BAGEY), a native tokenized fund investing in short-duration government and corporate bonds.
➤ The fund, developed with BNY, is digitally native, with the token serving as the legal record of ownership on Ethereum and Solana.
➤ Professional investors can subscribe/redeem using fiat or USDC, with same-day redemptions available for up to 10% of NAV.
#bailliegifford #hongkongsfc #tokenizedfund #enhancedyieldfund #governmentbonds #corporatebonds #publicblockchains #usdc #ethereum #solana
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/ledgerinsights-hong-kong-sfc-approves-baillie-gifford-native-tokenized-fund-4207999096

2026-07-16 12:51:36 UTC

📰 XRP Now Boasts a 70% Share of the Global Represented Commodity Market of $3.5B
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 22:29 UTC - CryptoNews
The $XRP Ledger is now home to more than 70% of the entire represented tokenized commodity market, emerging as the dominant player in the sector. Tokenization remains one of the biggest
➤ The XRP Ledger (XRPL) now dominates the represented tokenized commodity market with a 70% share, valued at $2.5 billion out of a total $3.55 billion.
➤ The overall tokenized commodity market has grown significantly, reaching $8.08 billion year-to-date, with distributed commodities making up $4.53 billion and represented commodities at $3.55 billion.
➤ While XRPL leads in represented commodities, Ethereum holds the largest share of the total tokenized commodity market (represented and distributed combined) with 52%.
#xrpledger #tokenizedcommodities #rwaxyz #representedcommodities #distributedcommodities #ethereum #polygon #arbitrum #justoken #jmwh
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-xrp-now-boasts-a-70-share-of-the-global-represented-commodity-market-of-3-5-b-1610126354

2026-07-16 12:51:05 UTC

📰 What Is Arrow Crypto? The Robinhood Chain DeFi Protocol Bringing Tokenized Assets On-Chain
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 16:51 UTC - Yevheny Serhiienko
Learn what Arrow Finance is, how ARROW works, its tokenomics, Robinhood Chain integration, use cases, risks, and how to buy ARROW.
➤ Arrow Finance is a new DeFi protocol on Robinhood Chain designed to facilitate borrowing and liquidity provisioning for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) like stocks and ETFs, alongside traditional crypto collateral.
➤ It utilizes an overcollateralized CDP model to mint its native stablecoin, aUSD, allowing users to access liquidity without selling their underlying assets.
➤ The protocol's governance token, ARROW, incentivizes long-term participation and community control over risk parameters, aiming to become a central DeFi suite on the Robinhood Chain ecosystem.
#arrowfinance #robinhoodchain #tokenizedassets #defi #rwa #arrowtoken #ausd #cdp #tokenizedstocks #tokenizedetfs
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/bitcoinfoundation-what-is-arrow-crypto-the-robinhood-chain-de-fi-protocol-bringing-tokenized-assets-on-chain-632326964

2026-07-16 12:19:08 UTC

📰 Visa, Stripe and Google join massive open-source project to let AI agents pay each other
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 11:22 UTC - Ian Allison
The newly-convened x402 Foundation is a neutral space where competitors and payment methods can work together to create an open standard for AI agentic commerce.
➤ Major financial and tech companies like Visa, Stripe, and Google are collaborating on an open-source project called the x402 Foundation to create a payment standard for AI agents.
➤ The x402 protocol aims to enable seamless, low-cost transactions between AI agents, machines, and users via HTTP, moving away from subscription or ad-based models.
➤ This initiative, stewarded by Coinbase and aligned with the Linux Foundation, seeks to build an open, global financial system for the future of AI-driven commerce, leveraging blockchain infrastructure.
#x402foundation #aiagents #paymentsstandard #opensource #visa #stripe #google #http #blockchain #coinbase
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coindesk-visa-stripe-and-google-join-massive-open-source-project-to-let-ai-agents-pay-each-other-3798761150

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2026-07-16 11:54:36 UTC

📰 Cantor8 Co-founder Reni Achkar on Why Private Credit Could be The Real Tokenization Opportunity
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 09:20 UTC - Olayimika Oyebanji
Tokenized Treasuries and money-market funds get the headlines because they are simple, safe, and come with brand names and clean round numbers.
➤ The article argues that the real opportunity in tokenization lies in illiquid assets like private credit, not easily tokenized assets like Treasuries, as the former faces significant friction that tokenization can address.
➤ Key challenges to successful tokenization include creating genuine liquidity through demand and market makers, overcoming regulatory fragmentation, and ensuring robust custody and oracle infrastructure, rather than just wrapping existing assets.
➤ The focus should shift from 'what can be tokenized' to 'what should be tokenized,' prioritizing complex, underserved markets where tokenization can fundamentally change outcomes by reducing costs and increasing access.
#privatecredit #tokenization #liquidity #friction #access #compliance #oracles #demand #cantor8 #reniachkar
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/hackernoon-cantor-8-co-founder-reni-achkar-on-why-private-credit-could-be-the-real-tokenization-opportunity-2641083031

2026-07-16 11:53:53 UTC

📰 Alpaca Raises $135 Million to Scale Agent-First Brokerage Infrastructure for Tokenized Markets and AI-Native Financial Services
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 11:18 UTC
➤ Alpaca has secured $135 million in funding to scale its agent-first brokerage infrastructure, focusing on tokenized markets and AI-native financial services.
➤ The company has expanded its regulated presence globally and seen significant growth in AUC for tokenized equities and API users, driven by AI capabilities.
➤ This funding aims to enhance Alpaca's infrastructure for bridging traditional and on-chain markets, supporting financial institutions and the next generation of financial applications.
#alpaca #tokenization #brokerageinfrastructure #ainativefinancialservices #peakxv #kraken #onchainmarkets #api #globalcapitalmarkets #regulatedinfrastructure
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/morningstar-alpaca-raises-135-million-to-scale-agent-first-brokerage-infrastructure-for-tokenized-markets-and-ai-native-financial-services-203315324

2026-07-16 11:52:57 UTC

📰 Cantor, Securitize bring IPOs onchain in Wall Street tokenization push
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 11:03 UTC - Olivia Stephanie
Cantor and Securitize partner to bring IPOs and follow-on offerings onchain, combining traditional markets with blockchain-based issuance.
➤ Cantor and Securitize are partnering to bring Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and follow-on offerings onto the blockchain, integrating traditional capital markets with tokenized issuance.
➤ This collaboration focuses on an issuer-sponsored model where blockchain tokens represent the actual securities, aiming to modernize ownership records, distribution, and settlement processes.
➤ The move signifies a broader trend of Wall Street institutions tokenizing traditional assets, with Securitize leveraging its prior experience in tokenizing its own public shares.
#cantor #securitize #ipos #tokenization #onchain #blockchain #securities #capitalmarkets #stockofferings #issuersponsored
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-cantor-securitize-bring-ip-os-onchain-in-wall-street-tokenization-push-2381978947

2026-07-16 11:51:59 UTC

📰 DTCC Tests Tokenized Stocks and U.S. Treasuries with 40 Financial Institutions
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 07:03 UTC
CoinMarketCap reports:The U.S. securities clearing house DTCC has launched a new pilot, collaborating with nearly 40 financial institutions to test tokenized st
➤ DTCC is piloting tokenized stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries with 40 financial institutions to test integration into existing post-trade infrastructure.
➤ The pilot focuses on collateral management, repurchase transactions, and asset transfers, aiming to demonstrate coexistence of traditional infrastructure with new technologies.
➤ This initiative signifies a move towards validating clearing and settlement infrastructure for tokenized assets, with broader rollout planned.
#dtcc #tokenizedstocks #ustreasuries #pilotprogram #financialinstitutions #blockchain #posttradeinfrastructure #collateralmanagement #repurchasetransactions #jpmorganchase
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kucoin-dtcc-tests-tokenized-stocks-and-u-s-treasuries-with-40-financial-institutions-1814000329

2026-07-16 11:51:19 UTC

📰 Anthropic Plans October IPO, Base App Handed Back to Coinbase
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 02:17 UTC
Anthropic plans to launch its IPO as early as October, with investment banks arranging preliminary c
➤ Anthropic is planning an IPO in October, while the Base app is being returned to Coinbase.
➤ DTCC will tokenize major financial instruments including U.S. Treasury bonds for Wall Street.
➤ Several market-moving events are noted, including PPI data, FTX asset liquidation, and SpaceXAI's Grok open-sourcing.
#anthropicipo #baseapp #coinbase #dtcc #tokenization #ustreasurybonds #clarityact #ppi #ftxassets #spacexaigrok
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/weex-anthropic-plans-october-ipo-base-app-handed-back-to-coinbase-474869562

2026-07-16 11:13:19 UTC

📰 DTCC Tokenized Securities Go Live This Week as Wall Street’s Blockchain Pilot Begins
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 20:41 UTC - Generation Infinity
DTCC begins limited production trades of tokenized Russell 1000 stocks, ETFs, and US Treasuries this week, kicking off a 50+ firm pilot ahead of an October 2026 launch.
➤ DTCC is launching a limited production pilot for tokenized Russell 1000 stocks, ETFs, and US Treasuries this week, with a full service launch planned for October 2026.
➤ The pilot utilizes DTCC's existing custody infrastructure and is supported by a working group of over 50 financial firms, including major banks, asset managers, and digital asset firms.
➤ This initiative marks a significant step in bringing institutional tokenization from proof-of-concept to production within the core US settlement system, under an active SEC framework.
#dtcc #tokenizedsecurities #blockchainpilot #wallstreet #russell1000 #etfs #ustreasuries #composerx #chainlink #stellar
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/genfinity-dtcc-tokenized-securities-go-live-this-week-as-wall-streets-blockchain-pilot-begins-329391441

2026-07-16 11:12:47 UTC

📰 OKX Launches 24/7 Tokenized ETF and Stock Trading
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 03:05 UTC
OKX is now offering 24/7 tokenized ETF and stock trading, which enables crypto users to access U.S. equities on-chain with $USDT via X Layer and Solana.
➤ OKX has launched 24/7 trading for tokenized U.S. ETFs and stocks, allowing crypto users to access equities via USDT on X Layer and Solana.
➤ This initiative breaks traditional market hour limitations, enabling real-time trading and faster reactions to market events.
➤ The service provides price exposure to underlying assets rather than direct ownership, bridging traditional finance and digital assets.
#okx #tokenizedstocks #tokenizedetfs #247trading #usdt #xlayer #solana #unifiedtokenizedstocks #equities #cryptoexchange
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-okx-launches-24-7-tokenized-etf-and-stock-trading-2277051270

2026-07-16 11:12:14 UTC

📰 Pharos: launches Harbor RWA aggregator - 16 Jul 2026
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 05:59 UTC
Pharos announced that Pharos Harbor is live, introducing a compliance-ready RealFi RWA aggregator designed to help users discover and compare real-yield asset classes through transparent APY and TVL metrics.The release adds a working product to the Pharos ecosystem and ties the project more directl…
➤ Pharos has launched Pharos Harbor, a new RWA aggregator designed to help users discover and compare real-yield asset classes.
➤ The platform provides transparent APY and TVL metrics to reduce search friction and increase practical utility for participants in the tokenized real-world asset space.
➤ While the launch adds a working product and strengthens Pharos' position in the RWA segment, its direct impact on the PROS token's value capture remains to be seen.
#pharosharbor #rwaaggregator #realyield #apy #tvl #complianceready #realfi #tokenization #assetclasses
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tradingview-pharos-launches-harbor-rwa-aggregator-16-jul-2026-1317346181

2026-07-16 11:11:15 UTC

📰 Securitize, Cantor Team to Launch Tokenized IPOs
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 17:55 UTC - Abdelaziz Fathi
Securitize and Cantor Fitzgerald are building a framework for blockchain-based IPOs and follow-on equity offerings within existing securities law.
➤ Securitize and Cantor Fitzgerald are collaborating to create a framework for tokenized Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and follow-on equity offerings, operating within existing securities laws.
➤ This initiative aims to integrate blockchain technology into public capital markets, enhancing operational efficiency in issuance, distribution, and servicing of securities.
➤ The partnership signifies a move towards applying tokenization to regulated public equity markets, with a focus on practical advantages and maintaining compliance, custody, and liquidity standards.
#securitize #cantorfitzgerald #tokenizedipos #blockchainbasedipos #equityofferings #securitieslaw #publiccapitalmarkets #tokenizedsecurities #capitalmarketsinfrastructure #traditionalfinance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-securitize-cantor-team-to-launch-tokenized-ip-os-2886215997

2026-07-16 11:10:43 UTC

📰 BlackRock iShares Surpasses $6 Trillion in Assets
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 17:34 UTC - Shanny Basar
Assets under management in the ETF franchise have roughly doubled in three years.
➤ BlackRock's iShares ETF franchise surpassed $6 trillion in assets under management, doubling in three years, driven by strong inflows into equity and bond ETFs, as well as active and precision ETFs.
➤ The firm is actively exploring tokenization of long-term investment products like iShares ETFs and treasury funds, aiming to integrate traditional and decentralized finance by offering products accessible through digital wallets.
➤ BlackRock is also expanding its private markets business through acquisitions and strategic partnerships, focusing on infrastructure and private credit, while reporting record revenues and strong organic base fee growth.
#blackrock #ishares #tokenization #digitalassets #etfs #defi #stablecoins #moneymarketfunds #privatemarkets #aladdin
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/marketsmedia-black-rock-i-shares-surpasses-6-trillion-in-assets-2319518456

2026-07-16 11:10:12 UTC

📰 HBAR News Today: Hedera’s TVL Falls 40% After $9.05M Bonzo Lend Exploit, Even as Lloyds Banking Group Deepens Institutional Adoption
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 00:25 UTC
HBAR news today: Hedera's TVL fell 40% after a $9.05M Bonzo Lend exploit, even as Lloyds Banking Group completed the UK's first tokenized RWA collateral trade.
➤ Hedera's Total Value Locked (TVL) dropped by 40% following a $9.05 million exploit on the Bonzo Lend protocol due to a third-party oracle flaw.
➤ Despite the exploit, Lloyds Banking Group, Aberdeen Investments, and Archax successfully completed the UK's first FX transaction using tokenized RWAs as collateral on Hedera.
➤ The article highlights Hedera's dual nature: a network with strong institutional adoption and enterprise backing, yet also exposed to DeFi risks through its permissionless layer.
#hedera #hbar #bonzolend #exploit #tvl #lloydsbankinggroup #tokenizedrwa #collateral #fxtransaction #hederacouncil
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-hbar-news-today-hederas-tvl-falls-40-after-9-05-m-bonzo-lend-exploit-even-as-lloyds-banking-group-deepens-institutional-adoption-638455372

2026-07-16 11:09:40 UTC

📰 Strategy CEO says company isn't going anywhere as bitcoin buyer, sees debt concerns only below $10,000 BTC
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 21:07 UTC
Strategy would begin considering risks associated with its debt only if bitcoin falls to around $8,000-$10,000, CEO Phong Le said.
➤ Strategy CEO Phong Le affirmed the company's commitment to being a long-term buyer of bitcoin, despite recent sales and stock offerings.
➤ Le stated that debt-related risks would only be a concern if bitcoin's price dropped to the $8,000-$10,000 range, emphasizing the company's current secure balance sheet.
➤ The company is evolving into a digital capital platform, aiming to outperform bitcoin over time by strategically issuing preferred stock to fund further bitcoin acquisitions.
#strategy #bitcoin #ceo #debtconcerns #treasury #digitalcapitalplatform #preferredstock #mstr #strc #balancesheet
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/theblock-strategy-ceo-says-company-isnt-going-anywhere-as-bitcoin-buyer-sees-debt-concerns-only-below-10-000-btc-1049589830

2026-07-16 11:09:09 UTC

📰 Tradable Agrees to Bring Up to $1 Billion in Tokenized Private Credit Assets to Stellar
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 15:22 UTC -
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➤ Tradable is integrating with the Stellar network to tokenize up to $1 billion in private credit assets, aiming to bring institutional-grade investment opportunities on-chain.
➤ This partnership leverages Stellar's compliance-focused infrastructure to enhance liquidity, interoperability, and investor engagement for tokenized private credit.
➤ The move signifies a growing trend of enterprises utilizing public blockchain infrastructure for large-scale tokenization of real-world assets.
#tradable #stellarnetwork #privatecredit #tokenization #blockchain #assetmanagers #onchain #institutional #liquidity #compliance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/lasvegassun-tradable-agrees-to-bring-up-to-1-billion-in-tokenized-private-credit-assets-to-stellar-1096917106

2026-07-16 11:08:37 UTC

📰 Tradable Set to Migrate $1 Billion in Private Credit Assets from ZKsync to Stellar
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 21:14 UTC - CryptoNews
Tradable, the startup backed by ParaFi Capital, plans to migrate approximately $1 billion in private credit assets to the Stellar network. The platform had already tokenized $1.7 billion
➤ Tradable is migrating $1 billion in private credit assets from ZKsync to the Stellar network, aiming to enhance liquidity and transparency.
➤ Stellar is positioning itself as a leading network for institutional tokenization, attracting major players like Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance.
➤ This move signifies a growing trend of tokenizing private market assets and integrating them into blockchain infrastructure.
#tradable #privatecredit #stellar #tokenization #zksync #institutionalassets #blockchain #paraficapital #assetmigration
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-tradable-set-to-migrate-1-billion-in-private-credit-assets-from-z-ksync-to-stellar-225663474

2026-07-16 11:08:05 UTC

2026-07-16 10:58:02 UTC

📰 Interactive Brokers Expands Crypto Offerings With Stablecoin Withdrawals, New Tokens
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 04:50 UTC - Blockhead
A 40-year-old S&P 500 broker signals how institutional adoption of digital assets looks in practice: integration, low costs, and minimal friction.
➤ Interactive Brokers has expanded its crypto offerings by adding new tokens and introducing stablecoin withdrawal functionality, allowing clients to move USD via USDC, PYUSD, or RLUSD.
➤ This move signifies a strategic integration of digital assets into traditional brokerage platforms, offering lower costs and reduced friction for institutional and sophisticated retail investors.
➤ The platform's approach emphasizes treating crypto as a normal asset class alongside stocks, options, and bonds, signaling a maturing phase of institutional adoption.
#interactivebrokers #stablecoinwithdrawals #usdc #pyusd #paxgold #digitalassets #institutionaladoption #multiassetbroker #tokenization #cryptointegration
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockhead-interactive-brokers-expands-crypto-offerings-with-stablecoin-withdrawals-new-tokens-57372598

2026-07-16 10:57:30 UTC

2026-07-16 10:56:37 UTC

📰 Solana surpasses 300,000 real-world asset holders, challenging Ethereum's dominance in tokenized assets.
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 09:38 UTC
Solana's number of wallets holding tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has exceeded 300,000, surpassing Ethereum's roughly 200,000 holders. While Solana's RWA value doubled in 2026 to $3.45 billion, Ethereum still leads with $16.3 billion in tokenized assets, mainly held by large institutions. This trend shows Solana attracting a broad retail base with smaller positions, benefiting from low fees and fast settlements, while Ethereum maintains dominance in overall value. The competition between the...
➤ Solana has surpassed Ethereum in the number of real-world asset (RWA) holders, reaching over 300,000 wallets.
➤ Despite Solana's growth in holder distribution, Ethereum still leads significantly in the total value of tokenized assets ($16.3B vs $3.45B).
➤ The competition highlights Solana's strength in attracting a broad retail base with low fees and fast settlements, while Ethereum retains dominance in overall value, primarily driven by institutional investors.
#solana #ethereum #tokenizedassets #realworldassets #rwaholders #retailadoption #institutionalcapital #blockchaincompetition #lowfees #fastsettlement
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/pluang-solana-surpasses-300-000-real-world-asset-holders-challenging-ethereums-dominance-in-tokenized-assets-1751454581

2026-07-16 10:55:59 UTC

📰 Robinhood Chain’s $INDEX 150% Rally Turns Trading Fees Into Real Stock Rewards
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 06:42 UTC - Coingapestaff
$INDEX token surges 150% as market cap tops $18M after Vlad Tenev's developer push. The token converts Robinhood Chain fees into real stock rewards.
➤ The $INDEX token on Robinhood Chain has surged 150%, reaching a market cap over $18 million, driven by CEO Vlad Tenev's call for RWA and tokenized stock development.
➤ The token's unique mechanism converts trading fees generated on the Arbitrum-based Layer 2 chain into real stock rewards for $INDEX holders, offering equity-backed yield.
➤ This surge is linked to Robinhood Chain's rapid growth in DEX volume and transaction numbers, indicating strong retail interest and potential for increased stock rewards as the ecosystem expands.
#robinhoodchain #indextoken #tokenizedstocks #realworldassets #vladtenev #layer2 #arbitrum #feetostockyield #dexvolume #retailinterest
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coingape-robinhood-chains-index-150-rally-turns-trading-fees-into-real-stock-rewards-2739097691

2026-07-16 10:39:49 UTC

📰 MyEtherWallet (MEW) Kicks off "Hot Stock Summer" with New Trade & Hold Tokenized Stock Activation (14 Jul)
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 13:15 UTC
Los Angeles, United States, July 14th, 2026, Chainwire
➤ MyEtherWallet (MEW) has launched a 'Hot Stock Summer' campaign, rewarding users for trading and holding tokenized U.S. equities.
➤ The initiative aims to position MEW's self-custodial wallet as a primary financial hub for long-term wealth building, offering access to over 400 tokenized stocks and ETFs via Ondo Finance.
➤ MEW data indicates users are increasingly using wallets for integrated wealth management, holding both crypto and tokenized traditional assets, with a focus on dollar-cost averaging and long-term holding.
#myetherwallet #tokenizedstocks #equities #ondofinance #selfcustody #longterminvesting #apple #nvidia #spacexipo #hotstocksummer
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-my-ether-wallet-mew-kicks-off-hot-stock-summer-with-new-trade-hold-tokenized-stock-activation-14-jul-988507539

2026-07-16 10:39:17 UTC

📰 CT3 Announces Dedicated Storage Contracts to Expand Decentralized Storage Infrastructure
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 06:55 UTC
London, United Kingdom, 15th July 2026, Chainwire Continue Reading: CT3 Announces Dedicated Storage Contracts to Expand Decentralized Storage Infrastructure
➤ CT3 is launching a new 'Storage Contracts' model to enhance its decentralized storage infrastructure, aiming to improve scalability and capacity.
➤ This model distributes uploads across dedicated contracts, each linked to fixed storage and verifiable on-chain via NFT access keys, allowing for independent measurement of utilization and capacity.
➤ Participants can finance new storage contracts, earning a share of profits generated from real demand for storage services, with all operations transparently recorded on the blockchain.
#ct3 #decentralizedstorage #storagecontracts #nftaccesskeys #onchainverification #scalability #infrastructureexpansion #ct3cloud #nodeoperators #datastorage
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-ct-3-announces-dedicated-storage-contracts-to-expand-decentralized-storage-infrastructure-2943915194

2026-07-16 10:38:46 UTC

📰 Robinhood Chain Growth: What It Signals for ETH’s Outlook
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 14:55 UTC
Robinhood’s newly launched Ethereum layer-2, built on Arbitrum technology, has quickly become one of the busiest rollups in the ecosystem—prompting fresh debate over a familiar question in Ethereum scaling: do successful L2s ultimately lift demand for ETH, or do they mainly captu...
➤ Robinhood's new Ethereum L2, built on Arbitrum, has seen rapid adoption with significant Ether bridging and user growth, sparking debate on its impact on ETH demand.
➤ The launch by a mainstream financial brand highlights the growing institutional interest in Ethereum's scaling solutions and RWA integration, but questions remain about value accrual to ETH L1.
➤ While L2 activity is increasing, it's uncertain whether this translates to higher ETH L1 fees or burn, or if ETH will be increasingly used as a collateral asset across L2s.
#robinhoodchain #ethereum #arbitrum #layer2 #eth #rwa #tokenizedstocks #defi #l1fees #valueaccrual
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-robinhood-chain-growth-what-it-signals-for-et-hs-outlook-3272931059

2026-07-16 10:38:05 UTC

📰 Sec Boosts BlackRock Ibit Options Limit To One Million Contracts Today
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 17:55 UTC
The SEC approved a rule change that lifts options position and exercise limits for BlackRock’s IBIT from 250,000 contracts to one million, supporting more trading activity and market structure as Bitcoin ETF products continue to mature.
➤ The SEC has approved a rule change to increase options contract limits for BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) from 250,000 to one million.
➤ This move aims to support increased trading activity, enhance market structure, and provide greater flexibility for institutional investors and market makers.
➤ The approval reflects the growing maturity and trading volume of Bitcoin ETF products and aligns with similar adjustments made by other exchanges.
#blackrock #bitcoinetf #ibit #sec #optionslimits #tradingactivity #marketstructure #institutionalinvestors #etfoptions #nysearca
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-sec-boosts-black-rock-ibit-options-limit-to-one-million-contracts-today-1357134831

2026-07-16 10:37:33 UTC

📰 Securitize and Cantor Explore Tokenized IPOs for Public Trading
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 16:55 UTC
Securitize and Cantor Fitzgerald have announced a partnership aimed at enabling blockchain-based primary issuances and follow-on equity offerings for listed companies using tokenized securities. The initiative is designed to fit within existing regulatory pathways for public offe...
➤ Securitize and Cantor Fitzgerald are partnering to enable blockchain-based primary issuances and follow-on equity offerings for listed companies using tokenized securities.
➤ The initiative aims to integrate tokenization into existing regulatory frameworks for public offerings, potentially upgrading traditional IPO and secondary capital-raising workflows.
➤ This collaboration signifies a growing trend towards tokenized stocks and real-world assets, with increasing institutional interest and infrastructure development in public equity markets.
#securitize #cantorfitzgerald #tokenizedipos #publictrading #tokenizedsecurities #equityofferings #blockchain #regulatorypathways #institutionalinfrastructure #dtcc
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-securitize-and-cantor-explore-tokenized-ip-os-for-public-trading-424337051

2026-07-16 10:36:57 UTC

📰 Stanford Study Finds 5-Minute Bitcoin Prediction Markets Susceptible to Manipulation
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 20:55 UTC
Prediction markets are attracting mainstream attention—and they’re also raising new questions about how their mechanics can shape market behavior. A new research paper from Stanford University and Singapore Management University argues that Polymarket’s short-horizon Bitcoin cont...
➤ A Stanford study found that short-horizon Bitcoin prediction markets, like those on Polymarket, are susceptible to price manipulation by sophisticated traders.
➤ The manipulation occurs around settlement times due to contract designs that rely on specific end-of-window spot prices, potentially costing retail participants millions.
➤ The research suggests that adjusting contract durations or using time-weighted average prices (TWAP) for settlement could mitigate these manipulation risks.
#predictionmarkets #bitcoin #polymarket #manipulation #settlementdesign #chainlink #stanforduniversity #retailtraders #contractdesign #pricefeeds
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-stanford-study-finds-5-minute-bitcoin-prediction-markets-susceptible-to-manipulation-3767398512

2026-07-16 10:36:26 UTC

📰 Ostium Halts Trading After Oracle Exploit Reports by Security Firms
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 17:55 UTC
Ostium, a decentralized perpetuals trading protocol built on Arbitrum, has paused all trading after security firms reported what they described as an exploit tied to the protocol’s OLP liquidity vault. Blockaid and CertiK both said the incident appeared to stem from a compromise ...
➤ Decentralized perpetuals trading protocol Ostium has halted all trading due to a suspected oracle exploit affecting its OLP liquidity vault, with estimated losses between $18M and $22M.
➤ Security firms Blockaid and CertiK identified the exploit as stemming from a compromise of Ostium's oracle infrastructure, highlighting a growing trend of attacks targeting off-chain components.
➤ The incident raises concerns about DeFi's operational resilience and readiness for institutional participation, prompting Ostium to advise users to revoke contract approvals while investigations continue.
#ostium #arbitrum #oracleexploit #decentralizedfinance #defihack #liquidityvault #blockaid #certik #tradinghalt #smartcontractsecurity
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-ostium-halts-trading-after-oracle-exploit-reports-by-security-firms-2969308777

2026-07-16 10:35:54 UTC

📰 Revolut Granted UAE In-Principle Approval to Offer Crypto Services
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 21:55 UTC
Revolut has taken another step in its push to expand regulated crypto access in the Middle East, receiving in-principle approval from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to provide crypto-related services in the United Arab Emirates. In a notice shared on Wednesday...
➤ Revolut has received in-principle approval from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer crypto services in the UAE.
➤ This approval follows prior clearance from the UAE Central Bank for payment activities and allows Revolut to provide brokerage, asset management, and exchange services.
➤ The expansion into the UAE is part of Revolut's global licensing strategy, occurring as the company also navigates regulatory changes in Europe, including plans to delist USDT.
#revolut #uae #vara #cryptoservices #dubai #licensing #virtualassets #financialgroup #revolutx #usdt
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-revolut-granted-uae-in-principle-approval-to-offer-crypto-services-256936458

2026-07-16 10:35:23 UTC

📰 Base Creator Jesse Pollak Steps Back After Wrong Social Adoption Bets
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 02:55 UTC
Base creator Jesse Pollak says he is stepping back from running the Base App after acknowledging what he called a “wrong bet” on the role social products would play in the network’s growth. In a Wednesday post on X, Pollak argued that Base’s push toward creator and content toolin...
➤ Base creator Jesse Pollak is stepping down from leading the Base App, admitting a strategic miscalculation in prioritizing social product adoption over financial trading activity.
➤ The network is shifting focus towards financial primitives like stablecoins and tokenized RWAs, aiming to compete in trading volume and liquidity against larger rivals.
➤ Pollak will now concentrate on Base's underlying blockchain infrastructure, signaling a move towards becoming a platform for global finance and settlement.
#base #jessepollak #coinbase #layer2 #defi #tradingactivity #stablecoins #rwa #predictionmarkets #perpetuals
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-base-creator-jesse-pollak-steps-back-after-wrong-social-adoption-bets-128980739

2026-07-16 10:34:51 UTC

📰 Stanford Research Probes Manipulation Risks in Polymarket BTC Contracts
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 00:55 UTC
Fast-settling prediction markets can change how traders behave in the underlying market. A new research paper by scholars at Stanford University and Singapore Management University argues that Polymarket’s five-minute Bitcoin prediction contracts created incentives for some parti...
➤ Stanford University research suggests Polymarket's short-duration Bitcoin prediction contracts incentivize manipulation of spot prices just before settlement.
➤ The study found that manipulating the reference price around settlement could transfer significant value from ordinary traders to sophisticated ones, with an estimated $1.28 million shifted.
➤ The research highlights that settlement design, such as contract duration and pricing methods (e.g., TWAP), is crucial for mitigating manipulation risks in prediction markets, with implications beyond crypto.
#polymarket #bitcoin #predictionmarkets #manipulationrisk #stanforduniversity #chainlink #settlementmechanics #contractdesign #pricefeeds #spotmarket
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-stanford-research-probes-manipulation-risks-in-polymarket-btc-contracts-110438600

2026-07-16 10:34:17 UTC

📰 Base’s Social Momentum Lags in Prediction Markets, Perps Trend
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 01:55 UTC
Base network creator Jesse Pollak says he is stepping back from leading the Base App, after concluding that an earlier push toward social applications was a “wrong bet” for the Ethereum layer-2’s growth. In a post on X on Wednesday, Pollak argued that Base moved too slowly in are...
➤ Base network creator Jesse Pollak is stepping back from leading the Base App, admitting an earlier focus on social applications was a 'wrong bet' for growth.
➤ Pollak cited Base's lag in crucial DeFi areas like prediction markets and perpetual futures, signaling a pivot towards financial use cases including tokenization and AI tooling.
➤ Leadership of the Base App will return to Coinbase under Jordan Fish ('Cobie'), while Pollak focuses on the Base blockchain itself, aiming for global finance settlement.
#basenetwork #jessepollak #cobie #predictionmarkets #perpetualfutures #defi #tokenization #aiagents #b20tokenstandard #coinbase
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-bases-social-momentum-lags-in-prediction-markets-perps-trend-3991927008

2026-07-16 10:33:46 UTC

📰 Trump to Hold Senate Talks on CLARITY Act Thursday, Politico Says
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 04:55 UTC
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with multiple senators at the White House this Thursday to discuss the status of the crypto market structure bill—commonly referred to as the CLARITY Act—and how momentum for the legislation can be sustained. According to Politico,...
➤ President Trump will meet with senators to discuss the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, aiming for progress before the Senate's August recess.
➤ Lawmakers are working to finalize a revised version of the bill, with a new draft expected soon and a potential Senate vote next week.
➤ Prediction markets indicate a higher likelihood of a pre-recess vote than of the bill becoming law this year, highlighting ongoing legislative uncertainty.
#clarityact #cryptomarketstructure #donaldtrump #senate #legislation #cynthialummis #berniemoreno #augustrecess #whitehouse #regulation
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-trump-to-hold-senate-talks-on-clarity-act-thursday-politico-says-637115447

2026-07-16 10:33:14 UTC

📰 Trump Set for Meeting With Senators Over CLARITY Act Push
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 05:55 UTC
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with several senators at the White House on Thursday to hear updates on the federal crypto market structure bill currently under negotiation in Washington. The discussion is expected to focus on progress toward passing the legislat...
➤ President Trump will meet with senators to discuss the CLARITY Act, a federal crypto market structure bill, aiming for passage before the Senate's August recess.
➤ Lawmakers are awaiting a revised draft of the bill, with key figures like Senators Moreno and Lummis involved in pushing for legislative momentum.
➤ Prediction markets show a higher likelihood of a Senate vote than the bill becoming law this year, highlighting ongoing legislative hurdles.
#clarityact #trump #senate #cryptomarketstructure #legislation #berniemoreno #cynthialummis #augustrecess #predictionmarkets #whitehouse
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-trump-set-for-meeting-with-senators-over-clarity-act-push-958562134

2026-07-16 10:32:43 UTC

📰 Ostium Halts Trading After Oracle Exploit Impacts OLP Vault
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 07:55 UTC
Ostium, a decentralized trading protocol for onchain perpetuals, has paused all trading after security firms reported an apparent exploit tied to its OLP liquidity vault. The pause comes alongside warnings that the incident may be linked to the protocol’s oracle system, which del...
➤ Decentralized trading protocol Ostium has halted all trading due to an apparent exploit impacting its OLP liquidity vault, with losses estimated between $18-22 million.
➤ Security firms Blockaid and CertiK suggest the exploit is linked to Ostium's oracle system, highlighting broader concerns about DeFi protocol resilience and off-chain infrastructure security.
➤ The incident raises questions about DeFi's readiness for institutional adoption due to oracle risk and the potential for wider contagion, prompting Ostium to advise users to revoke token approvals.
#ostium #oracleexploit #defisecurity #liquidityvault #arbitrum #tradinghalt #blockaid #certik #decentralizedtrading #onchainperpetuals
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-ostium-halts-trading-after-oracle-exploit-impacts-olp-vault-3932124050

2026-07-16 10:32:11 UTC

📰 Former Ethereum Foundation team launches EthSystems for institutional Ethereum
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 07:45 UTC
Ethereum-backed EthSystems has launched with support from Bitmine, SharpLink and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin, adding another independent organization to Ethereum’s institutional development network after the Foundation cut 54 roles. According to an announcement from EthSystems on Tue...
➤ EthSystems, a new for-profit company founded by former Ethereum Foundation members, has launched to build confidential infrastructure for institutional use of Ethereum.
➤ The company aims to enable financial institutions to leverage Ethereum's public network without revealing sensitive data, utilizing zero-knowledge cryptography.
➤ This launch occurs amidst a restructuring of the Ethereum Foundation, with independent organizations like EthSystems taking on more ecosystem development roles.
#ethsystems #ethereumfoundation #institutionaladoption #confidentialinfrastructure #zeroknowledgecryptography #privacy #consensys #joelubin #ethereum #blockchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-former-ethereum-foundation-team-launches-eth-systems-for-institutional-ethereum-1299315747

2026-07-16 10:31:39 UTC

📰 David Schwartz invokes First Amendment to defend XRP sports ads
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 10:35 UTC
David Schwartz says a government ban on truthful XRP sports advertising would face First Amendment barriers after Kansas added XRP jersey patches.
➤ Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz invoked the First Amendment to defend truthful XRP advertising in college sports, arguing against government bans.
➤ Schwartz cited Supreme Court rulings on lawful advertising for alcohol and gambling to support his claim that broad restrictions on commercial speech face constitutional barriers.
➤ The debate was sparked by the University of Kansas's partnership with Ripple for XRP jersey patches, raising questions about crypto promotion to young audiences.
#xrp #davidschwartz #firstamendment #commercialspeech #ripple #universityofkansas #advertisingban #supremecourt #sec #legalargument
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-david-schwartz-invokes-first-amendment-to-defend-xrp-sports-ads-2844895045

2026-07-16 10:31:01 UTC

📰 Japan passes law recognizing crypto as financial products
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 10:35 UTC
Japan has enacted sweeping amendments to its financial laws that classify cryptocurrencies as financial products, opening the door to lower crypto taxes, domestic exchange-traded funds and stricter market oversight. According to Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, the House of Counci...
➤ Japan has passed a law classifying cryptocurrencies as financial products, moving them from payment methods to investment assets under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.
➤ This legislative change paves the way for a reduced crypto tax rate (around 20%), the introduction of domestic crypto ETFs, and enhanced market oversight including stricter insider trading rules.
➤ The reforms align with Japan's broader Web3 strategy, aiming to integrate digital assets more closely with traditional financial markets and boost startup innovation.
#japan #cryptocurrency #financialproducts #taxreform #cryptoetfs #marketoversight #insidertrading #web3strategy #paymentservicesact #financialinstrumentsandexchangeact
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-japan-passes-law-recognizing-crypto-as-financial-products-2724630713

2026-07-16 10:30:29 UTC

📰 Ben McKenzie lobbies Senate to block CLARITY Act before crypto vote
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 11:35 UTC
Actor and crypto critic Ben McKenzie lobbied senators against the CLARITY Act as ethics concerns complicate its path to a Senate vote.
➤ Actor Ben McKenzie is actively lobbying senators to block the CLARITY Act, citing concerns over consumer protections and government ethics.
➤ The legislation faces significant opposition due to President Trump's cryptocurrency interests and calls for stronger ethics rules, complicating its path to a Senate vote.
➤ The CLARITY Act aims to establish a federal market structure for digital assets but requires bipartisan support, which is currently hindered by ethical disputes and disagreements on DeFi and stablecoin regulations.
#benmckenzie #clarityact #senatevote #cryptocritic #ethicsconcerns #consumerprotection #digitalassets #regulatoryuncertainty #legislativedebate
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-ben-mc-kenzie-lobbies-senate-to-block-clarity-act-before-crypto-vote-2407033359

2026-07-16 10:29:50 UTC

📰 How institutional crypto OTC markets evolved beyond the block trade
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 16:55 UTC
Institutional crypto OTC markets are evolving beyond block trades as firms demand liquidity, settlement, and cross-border infrastructure services. For most of its early history, the institutional crypto OTC market was defined by a single problem: how to move large blocks…
➤ Institutional crypto OTC markets are evolving beyond simple block trades to offer comprehensive execution, settlement, and cross-border infrastructure services.
➤ Key differentiators for OTC desks now include settlement speed, regional banking presence, multi-venue aggregation capabilities, and robust reporting for institutional clients.
➤ The demand from emerging markets and the increasing use of stablecoins for settlement are shaping the future of institutional OTC, requiring deeper operational integration and compliance.
#institutionalcryptootc #blocktrades #liquidity #settlement #crossborderinfrastructure #executioninfrastructure #stablecoinconversions #multivenueaggregation #emergingmarkets #capitalstructure
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-how-institutional-crypto-otc-markets-evolved-beyond-the-block-trade-3274670943

2026-07-16 10:29:09 UTC

📰 Jesse Pollak admits Base misstep, bets big on AI and trading
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 21:25 UTC
Base creator Jesse Pollak has acknowledged that the network’s multi-year bet on onchain social products did not deliver the expected growth and has redirected Base toward trading, payments, and AI-powered financial infrastructure. Base returns to infrastructure after social exper...
➤ Base creator Jesse Pollak admits the network's focus on onchain social products did not yield expected growth, leading to a strategic pivot.
➤ Base will now prioritize trading, stablecoin payments, and AI-powered financial infrastructure, including tokenized assets.
➤ This strategic shift aims to position Base as a key platform for global financial activity, despite competitive pressures in the stablecoin market.
#jessepollak #base #onchainsocial #trading #payments #aiagents #stablecoins #tokenizedstocks #coinbase #jpmorgan
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-jesse-pollak-admits-base-misstep-bets-big-on-ai-and-trading-2396237836

2026-07-16 10:28:34 UTC

📰 Trump meets senators as CLARITY Act heads toward Senate vote
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 06:35 UTC
Trump has stepped up efforts to advance the Senate’s crypto market structure bill by convening key Republican senators at the White House as lawmakers push to secure a floor vote before the August recess. According to Politico, President Donald Trump…
➤ President Trump is actively engaging with Republican senators to advance the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, aiming for a Senate vote before the August recess.
➤ Key figures like Senator Cynthia Lummis are optimistic about a revised bill and a floor vote next week, despite ongoing debates over ethics provisions and conflict-of-interest rules.
➤ Prediction markets indicate increased confidence in a Senate vote, though the likelihood of the bill becoming law this year or by 2027 remains uncertain, with some Democrats pushing for stronger ethics safeguards.
#clarityact #cryptomarketstructure #senatevote #donaldtrump #cynthialummis #stablecoinregulation #ethicsprovisions #legislativeprocess #whitehousemeeting #politicalengagement
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-trump-meets-senators-as-clarity-act-heads-toward-senate-vote-3131419014

2026-07-16 10:27:49 UTC

📰 Bitcoin rally has “borrowed strength” without spot demand, Bitfinex says
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 07:55 UTC
Bitfinex warns Bitcoin’s CPI rally lacks steady spot demand, with ETF flows and the $68,000-$68,300 range now key tests.
➤ Bitfinex warns that Bitcoin's recent rally, driven by softer inflation data, lacks sustainable spot demand and is "borrowed strength" from macroeconomic repricing.
➤ Key tests for Bitcoin's price include sustained inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and breaking through the $68,000-$68,300 resistance range.
➤ The firm remains cautious, emphasizing that Bitcoin's price action is still heavily tied to interest rate outlooks and future ETF flows will be crucial indicators of institutional demand.
#bitcoin #bitfinex #cpi #etf #spotdemand #macroeconomic #resistance #inflation #treasuryyields #fundingrates
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-bitcoin-rally-has-borrowed-strength-without-spot-demand-bitfinex-says-877819363

2026-07-16 10:26:00 UTC

📰 EthSystems Launches to Build Privacy Solutions for Institutions on Ethereum
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 12:55 UTC
EthSystems Launches to Build Privacy Solutions for Institutions on Ethereum
➤ EthSystems has launched to develop privacy and compliance technology for institutions using Ethereum, backed by major investors.
➤ The company, founded by the former Ethereum Foundation's Institutional Privacy Task Force, aims to enable large financial players to transact on Ethereum without revealing sensitive data.
➤ This initiative is seen as crucial for scaling institutional adoption of Ethereum for activities like stablecoin issuance and RWA tokenization.
#ethsystems #ethereum #privacysolutions #institutions #tokenization #compliance #stablecoins #assetmanagers #banks #ethereumfoundation
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-eth-systems-launches-to-build-privacy-solutions-for-institutions-on-ethereum-3551306562

2026-07-16 10:25:29 UTC

📰 What You Actually Own When Buying a Tokenized Asset
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 18:03 UTC
Tokenization is sold as access: anyone, anywhere, one tap into assets that used to be gated. RWA Labs Chief Business Officer Anton Golub says access is the easy part. The hard parts, the two that decide whether tokenized real-world assets become real markets or expensive disappointments, are what s…
➤ Tokenized assets are often sold as access, but true ownership and liquidity are critical challenges, with the 'wrapper' potentially being empty if not backed by real assets and rights.
➤ The article emphasizes that tokenization requires a robust legal framework and market makers to ensure actual ownership and liquidity, similar to traditional finance.
➤ Regulatory clarity and the establishment of market infrastructure are crucial for the success of tokenized real-world assets, with the UAE and US being key jurisdictions to watch.
#tokenizedassets #realownership #liquidity #marketmakers #wrapper #rwalabs #antongolub #legalframework #ownershiprights #regulatory
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tradingview-what-you-actually-own-when-buying-a-tokenized-asset-3307590818

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2026-07-16 10:23:31 UTC

📰 DTCC pilots tokenized stocks, ETFs and U.S. Treasuries
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 22:04 UTC - GNcrypto
DTCC launched a pilot with about 40 firms including BlackRock, Goldman and JPMorgan to test tokenized stocks, ETFs and U.S. Treasuries.
➤ DTCC has launched a pilot program with nearly 40 major financial firms, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan, to test tokenized stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries.
➤ The pilot aims to assess the interoperability and operational resilience of tokenized assets within existing post-trade clearing and settlement systems.
➤ Results from the pilot are expected to inform a potential broader market launch in the fall, demonstrating the coexistence of traditional and tokenized financial instruments.
#dtcc #tokenizedstocks #etfs #ustreasuries #pilotprogram #blackrock #goldmansachs #jpmorgan #posttradesystems #blockchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/gncrypto-dtcc-pilots-tokenized-stocks-et-fs-and-u-s-treasuries-2057652727

2026-07-16 10:22:41 UTC

📰 DTCC Processes First Live Tokenized Stock, ETF, and Treasury Trades with 40+ Wall Street Firms
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 19:20 UTC - Generation Infinity
DTCC processed its first live tokenized U.S. trades in stocks, ETFs, and Treasuries on July 15, 2026, with 40+ firms including JPMorgan and BlackRock.
➤ DTCC successfully processed its first live production trades of tokenized stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries, involving over 40 major Wall Street firms.
➤ The initiative successfully linked traditional post-trade infrastructure with blockchain settlement rails, demonstrating real-world application of tokenization for institutional assets.
➤ With SEC clearance and planned broader launch in October 2026, this event marks a significant step towards building future digital infrastructure for U.S. capital markets.
#dtcc #tokenizedassets #jpmorgan #blackrock #etfs #ustreasuries #chainlink #blockchainsettlement #institutionaltrades #sec
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/genfinity-dtcc-processes-first-live-tokenized-stock-etf-and-treasury-trades-with-40-wall-street-firms-1757250342

2026-07-16 10:22:09 UTC

📰 How Cryptocurrencies & Digital Assets Works: A Guide for the US Financial Market
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 04:05 UTC - Reeves Birner
How cryptocurrencies and digital assets work inside the US financial market: chains, stablecoins, tokenized funds, and the bank integrations behind them.
➤ The US financial market is increasingly integrating cryptocurrencies and digital assets, with major institutions like JPMorgan and BlackRock leveraging blockchain technology for payments, stablecoins, and tokenized funds.
➤ Key components of this ecosystem include public blockchains (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana), stablecoin issuers (Tether, Circle), tokenized fund providers (BlackRock, Franklin Templeton), and various on-ramp/off-ramp services.
➤ Regulatory changes like the GENIUS Act and the growing adoption of tokenized equities and DeFi yield products are shaping the future of digital asset integration within traditional finance.
#jpmorgan #stablecoins #tokenizedfunds #blackrock #usdc #treasurybills #blockchain #digitalassets #financialmarket #secures
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/techbullion-how-cryptocurrencies-digital-assets-works-a-guide-for-the-us-financial-market-162526898

2026-07-16 10:21:38 UTC

📰 Top 3 Altcoin Narratives to Watch: Navigating the 2026 Crypto Frontier
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 21:00 UTC - C
As of mid-2026, the cryptocurrency market is undergoing a significant shift.
➤ The cryptocurrency market in mid-2026 is shifting focus from speculative assets to narratives with tangible utility, particularly RWA tokenization, DePIN, and AI-integrated infrastructure.
➤ Key projects like Bittensor (TAO) for decentralized AI, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) for AI-integrated infrastructure, and Ondo (ONDO) for tokenized US Treasuries are highlighted as leaders in these sectors.
➤ Despite Bitcoin's volatility and macroeconomic pressures, these altcoin narratives are seen as prime candidates for long-term growth due to institutional adoption and real-world utility.
#rwatokenization #depin #aiintegratedinfrastructure #bittensortao #nearprotocolnear #ondoondo #tokenizedustreasuryproducts #decentralizedmachinelearning #agenticcommerce #institutionaladoption
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinidol-top-3-altcoin-narratives-to-watch-navigating-the-2026-crypto-frontier-2766793745

2026-07-16 10:21:06 UTC

📰 Base’s social bet left it trailing in prediction markets and perps: Pollak
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 01:25 UTC
Base creator Jesse Pollak is stepping back from the Base App after admitting its social-first strategy left it behind in perps and prediction markets.
➤ Base creator Jesse Pollak is stepping down from leading the Base App due to a strategic misstep focusing on social features over financial applications like prediction markets and perpetual futures.
➤ The network is pivoting towards financial applications, including trading, payments, and AI agents, with a renewed focus on RWA tokenization and stablecoins.
➤ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong acknowledged past mistakes with content coins, signaling a broader shift in strategy for the company and the Base ecosystem.
#base #jessepollak #coinbase #predictionmarkets #perps #stablecoins #rwa #aiagents #financialapplications #growthstrategy
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-bases-social-bet-left-it-trailing-in-prediction-markets-and-perps-pollak-4178204720

2026-07-16 10:20:35 UTC

📰 What Is Ondo (ONDO)? Complete Guide For 2026 | Bitcoin World
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 02:27 UTC - Neelima
What is Ondo (ONDO)? Complete Guide for 2026
➤ Ondo Finance is a protocol that tokenizes real-world assets, primarily US Treasuries (OUSG), to offer structured financial products and predictable yields within the DeFi ecosystem.
➤ The ONDO token serves as a governance and utility token, allowing holders to vote on protocol upgrades and stake for rewards, with its value tied to the protocol's revenue and adoption.
➤ Ondo differentiates itself through a compliance-first approach and partnerships with major institutions like BlackRock, aiming to bridge traditional finance with DeFi for institutional investors.
#ondofinance #ondotoken #tokenizedtreasuries #ousg #defi #structuredproducts #institutionaladoption #fluxfinance #yieldgeneration #governance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/bitcoinworld-what-is-ondo-ondo-complete-guide-for-2026-bitcoin-world-2755110716

2026-07-16 10:20:03 UTC

📰 Chainlink orchestrates live trade with JPMorgan’s tokenized stock collateral
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 21:56 UTC - Editorial Team
➤ DTCC executed its first live production trades using tokenized US stocks (Invesco QQQ Trust ETF) as collateral, with JPMorgan posting these tokens to CME Group.
➤ Chainlink's technology facilitated the movement and verification of these tokenized assets across different blockchains, enabling immediate capital efficiency for JPMorgan.
➤ This event marks a significant step in traditional finance's adoption of blockchain for settlement and collateral management, expanding beyond Treasuries to include equities.
#chainlink #jpmorgan #dtcc #tokenizedstocks #collateral #cmegroup #qqqetf #blockchainsettlement #institutionaladoption
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobriefing-chainlink-orchestrates-live-trade-with-jp-morgans-tokenized-stock-collateral-244564729

2026-07-16 10:19:31 UTC

📰 Executives Say AI Is About To Become An Active Actor In The Economy
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 23:05 UTC
Executives expect agentic finance and falling development costs to widen access to global markets, although infrastructure, skills and governance will determine who benefits.
➤ AI is evolving from content generation to active participation in the economy, executing financial decisions and managing digital assets.
➤ The convergence of AI and blockchain is seen as key to unlocking new possibilities in cross-border financial execution and asset management.
➤ While AI adoption is rapid, challenges in infrastructure, skills, and governance will determine equitable access and benefit distribution, particularly for emerging markets.
#artificialintelligence #aiagents #tokenization #agenticfinance #digitalassets #globalmarkets #blockchain #financialoperations #emergingmarkets #governance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-executives-say-ai-is-about-to-become-an-active-actor-in-the-economy-2780446608

2026-07-16 10:19:00 UTC

📰 Institutional Blockchain Adoption Becomes Core to Global Finance
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 04:56 UTC - Suyash Raizada
Institutional blockchain adoption is reshaping payments, settlement, tokenization, custody, and treasury operations in global finance.
➤ Institutional adoption of blockchain technology is accelerating globally, moving beyond exploration to balance-sheet deployment in areas like payments, settlement, tokenization, and treasury operations.
➤ Regulatory clarity (e.g., GENIUS Act, MiCA) and accounting changes are key drivers, enabling the integration of stablecoins as financial infrastructure and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), particularly U.S. Treasuries, into portfolios.
➤ While adoption is growing, institutions must address risks such as smart contract bugs, liquidity fragmentation, and regulatory mismatches, focusing on operational controls like qualified custody and API connectivity for successful integration.
#institutionalblockchainadoption #tokenizedtreasuries #stablecoins #globalfinance #regulation #settlement #custody #rwa #mica #geniusact
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockchain-council-institutional-blockchain-adoption-becomes-core-to-global-finance-2991840631

2026-07-16 10:18:29 UTC

📰 Canton: processes DTCC tokenized trades in production - 15 Jul 2026
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 21:02 UTC
DTCC has now processed real production trades using DTC-tokenized U.S. Treasury and equity securities on Canton Network, according to the Full announcement, with the DTCC Tokenization Service still on track to launch in October 2026.The change is the move from prior partnership plans to live instit…
➤ DTCC has successfully processed real production trades of tokenized U.S. Treasury and equity securities on the Canton Network.
➤ This milestone signifies a move from partnership plans to live institutional production workflows, integrating with established post-trade infrastructure.
➤ The DTCC Tokenization Service is on track for its October 2026 launch, marking a significant step in the operationalization of tokenized assets.
#dtcc #cantonnetwork #tokenizedtreasuries #tokenizedequities #productiontrades #dtcctokenizationservice #institutionalworkflows #posttradeinfrastructure #settlementprocesses
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tradingview-canton-processes-dtcc-tokenized-trades-in-production-15-jul-2026-3595268516

2026-07-16 10:17:55 UTC

📰 Binance Breaks Into Equity Markets With US Stocks Trading and Tokenized Securities Preview
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 18:05 UTC
Binance's new equities trading desk and bStocks tokenized securities preview push the exchange deeper into traditional finance, raising questions about.
➤ Binance has launched a new equities trading desk offering access to over 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, alongside a preview of its 'bStocks' tokenized securities product.
➤ This move aims to integrate traditional finance into the crypto exchange, potentially reducing liquidity fragmentation for retail investors and accelerating the convergence of traditional and digital asset markets.
➤ The expansion into regulated U.S. equity markets raises significant regulatory questions and potential scrutiny, especially given Binance's existing enforcement actions in various jurisdictions.
#binance #tokenizedsecurities #usstocks #bstocks #equitiestrading #defi #regulatorylandscape #sec #finra #retailinvesting
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-binance-breaks-into-equity-markets-with-us-stocks-trading-and-tokenized-securities-preview-44793922

2026-07-16 10:15:46 UTC

📰 DTCC tokenizes assets on Besu and Canton and transacts SFTs
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 18:47 UTC - Finadium Editorial Team
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced that it successfully converted assets held at The Depository Trust Company (DTC) into tokens that were then used in real production trades. It was a soft launch ahead of the a tokenization service set for launch in October 2026. More than 30 firms representing a cross-section of...
➤ DTCC successfully conducted real production trades using tokenized assets on its private HyperLedger Besu network and the public Canton network.
➤ The initiative involved over 30 firms and demonstrated the DTCC Tokenization Service's ability to provide institutional-grade resiliency and investor protections for tokenized securities.
➤ This soft launch precedes the official service launch in October 2026, aiming to institutionalize tokenized markets and enhance liquidity and capital efficiency.
#dtcc #tokenization #besu #canton #sfts #dtc #tradfi #digitalassets #collateral #ustreasury
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/finadium-dtcc-tokenizes-assets-on-besu-and-canton-and-transacts-sf-ts-3440280130

2026-07-16 10:15:07 UTC

📰 DTCC Tokenization Pilot Enlists BlackRock, Goldman to Move Microsoft and Treasury Shares On-Chain
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 23:05 UTC
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is testing tokenized versions of Microsoft, QQQ, and Treasury securities with major banks, signaling a quiet.
➤ DTCC is piloting tokenized versions of Microsoft shares, QQQ, SPDR S&P 500 ETF, and U.S. Treasury securities with major financial institutions like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs.
➤ The pilot aims to rebuild settlement and custody infrastructure on blockchain rails, maintaining existing ownership and rights of the underlying securities.
➤ While DTCC plans an October launch, uncertainties remain regarding the blockchain network, regulatory approval, and market structure integration.
#dtcc #tokenizationpilot #blackrock #goldmansachs #microsoftshares #treasurysecurities #blockchain #onchainsettlement #sec #regulatoryapproval
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-dtcc-tokenization-pilot-enlists-black-rock-goldman-to-move-microsoft-and-treasury-shares-on-chain-1825134499

2026-07-16 09:58:57 UTC

📰 Kraken’s FIFA deal and Kane-themed memecoins show sports-crypto fusion is accelerating
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 23:11 UTC - Editorial Team
➤ Kraken has secured a landmark partnership with FIFA, becoming its first official crypto exchange partner, aiming to expose digital assets to billions of viewers.
➤ The article highlights the growing intersection of sports and cryptocurrency, exemplified by Harry Kane-themed memecoins and the utility-driven NFT trading on the Sorare fantasy platform.
➤ While memecoins show extreme volatility, platforms like Sorare demonstrate a more integrated approach where NFT value is tied to real-world athlete performance, indicating a maturing fusion of sports and crypto.
#kraken #fifa #harrykane #memecoins #sorare #nfts #sports #crypto #tokenization #solana
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobriefing-krakens-fifa-deal-and-kane-themed-memecoins-show-sports-crypto-fusion-is-accelerating-86217833

2026-07-16 09:58:08 UTC

📰 South Korea plans Digital Asset Basic Act to bring crypto into its national asset framework
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 08:06 UTC - Editorial Team
➤ South Korea is advancing its Digital Asset Basic Act to formally integrate crypto into its national asset framework, covering issuance, trading, and custody.
➤ The legislation will categorize digital assets, impose stricter rules on stablecoins, and pave the way for spot Bitcoin ETFs and tokenized government bonds.
➤ While ambitious, the act's passage in late 2026 and the 2027 timeline for tokenized bonds face execution risks and depend on successful CBDC development.
#digitalassetbasicact #southkorea #cryptoregulation #stablecoins #spotbitcoinetfs #tokenizedgovernmentbonds #financialservicescommission #capitalmarketsact #cbdc
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobriefing-south-korea-plans-digital-asset-basic-act-to-bring-crypto-into-its-national-asset-framework-1206201946

2026-07-16 09:57:32 UTC

📰 THENA 2.0 proposal goes live for 5-day governance vote on BNB Chain
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 17:04 UTC - Editorial Team
➤ THENA, a decentralized exchange on BNB Chain, has launched a 5-day governance vote for its THENA 2.0 proposal, which includes a roadmap for Real-World Assets (RWAs), AI execution, and liquidity improvements.
➤ The proposal aims to reposition THENA as an access layer to DeFi within the BNB ecosystem, moving beyond its current spot and perpetual trading focus.
➤ This strategic overhaul, supported by veTHE holders, is a significant step for the $7 million market cap protocol, following a past price manipulation incident.
#thena20 #bnbchain #governancevote #realworldassets #aiexecution #liquidityoverhaul #vethe #decentralizedexchange #snapshot #decentralizedfinance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobriefing-thena-2-0-proposal-goes-live-for-5-day-governance-vote-on-bnb-chain-1579139533

2026-07-16 09:56:08 UTC

📰 Stripe and Advent International launch $53B bid to acquire PayPal
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 11:13 UTC - Editorial Team
➤ Stripe and Advent International have submitted a $53 billion non-binding bid to acquire PayPal, offering a 28% premium.
➤ The deal, backed by significant financing, aims to integrate PayPal's consumer-facing products and crypto infrastructure with Stripe's developer-focused payment APIs.
➤ The acquisition could significantly impact the payments landscape, with PayPal's stock surging on the news, though questions remain about the offer's adequacy given PayPal's past valuation.
#stripe #adventinternational #paypal #acquisitionbid #stablecoin #cryptopayments #venmo #merchantrelationships #paymentapis #ecommerce
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobriefing-stripe-and-advent-international-launch-53-b-bid-to-acquire-pay-pal-2380601073

2026-07-16 09:54:21 UTC

📰 What Is the Best Crypto to Invest In as 54 Firms Join UK Tokenization Push and Pepeto Gathers $10.4M
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 05:55 UTC - TOKENWIRE
Press release - TOKENWIRE - What Is the Best Crypto to Invest In as 54 Firms Join UK Tokenization Push and Pepeto Gathers $10.4M - published on openPR.com
➤ The UK government has launched a tokenization taskforce with 54 firms, including BlackRock and JPMorgan, aiming to bring tokenization to wholesale financial markets, projected to reach $88 trillion by 2035.
➤ While institutions focus on large-scale tokenization, the article highlights Pepeto as a crypto investment opportunity for retail investors, having raised $10.4M during a market downturn, with an anticipated Binance listing.
➤ The article also briefly touches on Solana and Ethereum, suggesting their potential for recovery and growth as institutional capital flows into blockchain technology.
#tokenization #ukgovernment #pepeto #blackrock #jpmorgan #wholesalefinancialmarkets #presale #binancelisting #solana #ethereum
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/openpr-what-is-the-best-crypto-to-invest-in-as-54-firms-join-uk-tokenization-push-and-pepeto-gathers-10-4-m-1493778333

2026-07-16 09:53:30 UTC

📰 Optimism, an Ethereum-based blockchain infrastructure company, will join hands with Korean companies.. - MK
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 06:16 UTC - AN Kapsung
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Optimism, an Ethereum-based blockchain infrastructure company, will join hands with Korean companies to enter the Korean market in earnest. Optimism on the 16th is Unveiling Dunamoo's Partnership with..
➤ Optimism, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain infrastructure company, is expanding into the Korean market through strategic partnerships with major Korean companies like Dunamu (Upbit), Toss, and DB Securities.
➤ These collaborations will leverage Optimism's OP Stack technology for various applications, including Dunamu's GIWA blockchain, Toss's digital financial infrastructure, and DB Securities' tokenized securities (STO) and real asset tokenization (RWA) initiatives.
➤ Optimism aims to provide institutional-grade solutions tailored to the Korean market, capitalizing on its growing regulatory environment and digital asset market size.
#optimism #ethereum #layer2 #opstack #korea #dunamoo #upbit #toss #dbsecurities #rwa
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/mk-optimism-an-ethereum-based-blockchain-infrastructure-company-will-join-hands-with-korean-companies-mk-265273821

2026-07-16 09:52:51 UTC

📰 Baillie Gifford Launches Hong Kong’s First Tokenized Fund for Professional Investors
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 23:24 UTC - Patricia Miller
Baillie Gifford's Enhanced Yield Fund is Hong Kong’s first tokenized investment fund for professionals, enhancing transparency and efficiency.
➤ Baillie Gifford has launched Hong Kong's first tokenized investment fund, the Enhanced Yield Fund (BAGEY), for professional investors.
➤ The fund, which invests in short-duration government and corporate bonds, utilizes blockchain for enhanced transparency, efficiency, and ownership verification.
➤ This initiative aims to simplify ownership models, improve liquidity, and position Hong Kong as a leading tokenization hub, with BNY and NatWest providing key services.
#bailliegifford #tokenizedfund #hongkong #professionalinvestors #enhancedyieldfund #fixedincome #governmentbonds #corporatebonds #blockchain #usdc
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/valuethemarkets-baillie-gifford-launches-hong-kongs-first-tokenized-fund-for-professional-investors-3012739061

2026-07-16 09:51:37 UTC

📰 Aave Launches V4 on Avalanche to Support Tokenized RWA and Institutional Credit
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 08:29 UTC
Aave has taken its flagship V4 lending protocol off Ethereum for the first time, launching on Avalanche to support tokenized real-world-asset (RWA) lending and
➤ Aave has launched its V4 lending protocol on Avalanche, marking its first deployment outside of Ethereum, to support tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and institutional credit markets.
➤ The new V4 architecture features a 'Hub-and-Spoke' model designed for bespoke institutional credit markets, enabling lending against tokenized US Treasuries, private credit, and corporate bonds.
➤ This move leverages Avalanche's existing DeFi and tokenization ecosystem, enhanced by Chainlink's CCIP for cross-chain operations, positioning Aave for broader institutional adoption of tokenized finance.
#aavev4 #avalanche #tokenizedrwa #institutionalcredit #hubandspokemodel #chainlinkccip #ustreasuries #privatecredit #corporatebonds #aavegho
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kucoin-aave-launches-v-4-on-avalanche-to-support-tokenized-rwa-and-institutional-credit-3413273534

2026-07-16 09:50:36 UTC

📰 The Market Never Closes: Can Financial Infrastructure Finally Catch Up?
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 06:56 UTC
Market Analysis by covering: . Read 's Market Analysis on Investing.com
➤ The article argues that the true significance of tokenized stocks lies in their potential to enable a 24/7 global financial system, rather than just offering equities on a blockchain.
➤ It highlights a critical infrastructure gap where markets move continuously, but settlement systems remain offline for significant periods, creating risk and limiting institutional participation.
➤ The future competition will be won by platforms that build robust, integrated infrastructure for cross-asset access, settlement, and governance, meeting institutional demands for quality and scale.
#financialinfrastructure #tokenizedstocks #continuoussettlement #247finance #crossassettrading #institutionalcapital #programmablerails #governance #legalframeworks #liquidity
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/investing-the-market-never-closes-can-financial-infrastructure-finally-catch-up-955328922

2026-07-16 09:49:43 UTC

📰 Kaia Partners With Xilo Labs to Expand Stablecoin RWA Investing - TokenPost
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 05:41 UTC - TokenPost
Kaia said it has signed a strategic partnership with Xilo Labs, the operator of onchain asset management platform ‘Mochi,’ in a move aimed at expanding stablecoin-based investing into tokenized ‘real-world assets’ (RWA)...
➤ Kaia is partnering with Xilo Labs (Mochi) to expand stablecoin-based investing into tokenized real-world assets (RWA) on the Kaia network.
➤ The integration will allow users to deposit stablecoins for diversified exposure to RWA portfolios, managed onchain using a model inspired by Bridgewater's 'All Weather' framework.
➤ This collaboration aims to enhance Kaia's onchain financial infrastructure by providing institutional-grade RWA opportunities and accessible onchain products.
#kaia #xilolabs #mochi #stablecoin #rwa #tokenization #assetmanagement #onchainfinance #bridgewaterallweather #portfoliodiversification
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tokenpost-kaia-partners-with-xilo-labs-to-expand-stablecoin-rwa-investing-token-post-975886920

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📰 DTCC Turns Tokenization into Reality: U.S. Trades Successfully Processed Using DTC-Tokenized Assets
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 17:35 UTC -
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➤ DTCC successfully processed real production trades using tokenized assets held at The Depository Trust Company (DTC), marking a significant milestone for tokenization in traditional finance.
➤ The initiative involved over 30 firms and demonstrated the DTCC Tokenization Service's capability to handle various asset classes with the same institutional rigor as traditional assets.
➤ This successful pilot sets the stage for the DTCC Tokenization Service launch in October 2026, aiming to institutionalize tokenized markets and enhance liquidity and efficiency.
#dtcc #tokenization #realworldassets #hyperledgerbesu #cantonnetwork #dtctokenizedassets #financialmarketinfrastructure #institutionalrigor #digitalassetecosystem #collateralpledge
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/lasvegassun-dtcc-turns-tokenization-into-reality-u-s-trades-successfully-processed-using-dtc-tokenized-assets-2103817009

2026-07-16 09:45:09 UTC

📰 DTCC Processes Real-World Trades Using Tokenised Assets | LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 20:49 UTC - Sam Boughedda
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) said Wednesday that it has successfully converted assets held at The Depository Trust Company (DTC) into tokens used in real production trades, marking what it called the largest tokenisation production initiative in breadth of use cases, asset classes and number of participants. The tokenised trades were processed on
➤ DTCC successfully processed real-world trades using tokenized assets, marking a significant production initiative across various asset classes.
➤ The initiative involved over 30 firms, including major financial institutions, and utilized both private (Hyperledger Besu) and public (Canton) networks.
➤ The successful tokenization of assets like U.S. Treasuries, collateral, and security lending aims to improve collateral mobility, liquidity, and reduce counterparty risk.
#dtcc #tokenization #realworldassets #ustreasuries #collateral #securitylending #repo #hyperledgerbesu #canton #blackrock
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/leaprate-dtcc-processes-real-world-trades-using-tokenised-assets-leap-rate-online-trading-industry-news-broker-intelligence-fintech-analysis-3530850804

2026-07-16 08:47:46 UTC

📰 Hyperliquid Open Interest Hits $11B as RWA Trading Peaks
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 04:44 UTC - Marko Nguyen
Hyperliquid open interest reached $11.07 billion on July 13, with RWA markets setting a $3.6 billion record. HIP-3 now drives nearly half of all perp volume on the platform.
➤ Hyperliquid's open interest reached a 2026 high of $11.07 billion, driven by its HIP-3 framework enabling 24/7 trading of tokenized equities, commodities, and pre-IPO assets.
➤ RWA markets, particularly perpetual futures, set a new record of $3.6 billion in open interest, showcasing a significant shift towards derivatives trading on the platform.
➤ Despite impressive growth, structural risks such as deployer concentration, regulatory scrutiny, and token unlocks pose challenges to Hyperliquid's long-term durability.
#hyperliquid #openinterest #rwa #perpetualfutures #hip3 #tokenizedequities #commodities #tradexyz #hypetoken #derivatives
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/memeburn-hyperliquid-open-interest-hits-11-b-as-rwa-trading-peaks-1644531160

2026-07-16 08:46:55 UTC

📰 Visa says stablecoins will power micro-commerce in AI agentic economy
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 08:28 UTC
Visa said it expects agentic commerce to integrate a hybrid flow that combines both card and stablecoin rails at different stages of a task.
➤ Visa predicts stablecoins will drive micro-commerce in the agentic economy, handling sub-dollar machine-to-machine payments.
➤ Traditional card rails will remain dominant for macro-commerce (consumer-sized purchases), while stablecoins are better suited for micro-transactions due to lower fees.
➤ The future of commerce will likely involve a hybrid flow, integrating card-based trust and authorization with stablecoin-based machine-native settlement, though challenges around trust and legal responsibility persist.
#visa #stablecoins #agenticcommerce #microcommerce #macrocommerce #aiagents #cardrails #machinenativesettlement #trust #hybridflow
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/theblock-visa-says-stablecoins-will-power-micro-commerce-in-ai-agentic-economy-1129310589

2026-07-16 08:46:27 UTC

📰 Kaia partners with Xilo Labs to enable stablecoin investing in tokenized real-world assets.
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 06:17 UTC
Kaia has signed a strategic partnership with Xilo Labs to integrate Mochi, an onchain asset management platform, into Kaia's ecosystem. This collaboration allows users to invest stablecoins into diversified portfolios backed by tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), using onchain allocation and rebalancing. The partnership aims to expand stablecoin liquidity use beyond basic DeFi functions, offering conservative to aggressive risk profiles modeled on Bridgewater's All Weather strategy. Both compani...
➤ Kaia and Xilo Labs are partnering to integrate Xilo's Mochi platform into Kaia's ecosystem, enabling stablecoin investments in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).
➤ This collaboration aims to expand stablecoin utility beyond basic DeFi by offering diversified RWA portfolios with varying risk profiles.
➤ The partnership focuses on enhancing liquidity and asset diversity within Kaia's Asia-focused stablecoin finance infrastructure.
#kaia #xilolabs #mochi #stablecoininvesting #tokenizedrealworldassets #rwa #onchainassetmanagement #bridgewaterallweather #asiafocused #liquidity
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/pluang-kaia-partners-with-xilo-labs-to-enable-stablecoin-investing-in-tokenized-real-world-assets-653987258

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📰 Avis Gate EU 2026 : l'un des exchanges crypto les moins chers d'Europe ?
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 06:30 UTC - Clément Wardzala
Que vaut vraiment la plateforme Gate EU ? Les frais de trading sont-ils vraiment bas ? Voici notre avis complet sur Gate EU
➤ Gate EU, the European and MiCA-regulated arm of Gate.io, is reviewed for its competitive trading fees starting at 0.1% and access to over 270 cryptocurrencies.
➤ The platform holds MiCA approval in Malta and is passported to France, emphasizing transparency and investor protection with a Proof of Reserve system.
➤ While lacking derivatives trading and having limited staking options, Gate EU is recommended for its low fees, making it suitable for both beginners and active traders in the European market.
#gateeu #cryptoexchange #micaregulation #tradingfees #usdc #proofofreserve #staking #eulicense #malta #cryptotrading
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptoast-avis-gate-eu-2026-lun-des-exchanges-crypto-les-moins-chers-d-europe-57972176

2026-07-16 08:23:50 UTC

📰 Chainlink (LINK) тества критичната седмична подкрепа – предстои ли масивно биче възстановяване?
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 11:01 UTC - Николай Кръстев
Chainlink (LINK) на критична седмична подкрепа: Очаква се бичи отскок към основните зони на съпротива Chainlink ( LINK ) в момента тества значително седмично ниво на статична подкрепа, представяйки това, което много технически анализатори разглеждат като
➤ Chainlink (LINK) is currently testing a critical weekly support level, indicating a potential for a significant bullish recovery.
➤ The article highlights Chainlink's established role as an oracle network, its integration with DeFi and RWA, and its strong fundamentals as reasons for potential upside.
➤ Technical analysis suggests that if the support holds, LINK could see a substantial price increase towards key resistance zones, making it an attractive accumulation point for investors.
#chainlink #link #oraclenetwork #technicalanalysis #supportlevel #resistance #bullishrecovery #defi #rwa #altcoin
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kriptonovini-chainlink-link-testva-kritichnata-sedmichna-podkrepa-predstoi-li-masivno-biche-vzstanoviavane-1113868818

2026-07-16 08:23:38 UTC

📰 53 milliards de dollars : l'offre choc de Stripe pour racheter PayPal
🗓️ Jul 16 2026 07:09 UTC - Magali
Stripe et Advent International proposent 53 milliards de dollars pour racheter PayPal, la plus grosse acquisition fintech de l'histoire.
➤ Stripe and Advent International have made a $53 billion offer to acquire PayPal, aiming to dominate the digital payment landscape by integrating on-chain settlement technology with PayPal's existing ecosystem and stablecoin (PYUSD).
➤ This potential acquisition, if successful, would be the largest fintech acquisition in history and represents a rare instance of a venture-backed company acquiring a public S&P 500 firm, reversing the typical trend.
➤ The move aligns with a broader industry trend of major payment players like Mastercard and Visa investing in stablecoin technology to adapt to the evolving digital payment rails, though PayPal has yet to seriously consider the offer.
#stripe #paypal #acquisition #fintech #stablecoin #usdc #onchainsettlement #pyusd #mastercard #visa
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/journalducoin-53-milliards-de-dollars-loffre-choc-de-stripe-pour-racheter-pay-pal-2382141793

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