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2026-07-15 16:31:30 UTC

📰 XRP Ledger Holds 70% of $3.5B Represented Tokenized Commodity Market
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 12:01 UTC
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 rem
➤ The XRP Ledger (XRPL) now dominates over 70% of the represented tokenized commodity market, holding $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, surpassing last year's total growth.
➤ While XRP leads in represented commodities, Ethereum holds the largest share of the overall tokenized commodity market, including distributed assets.
#xrpledger #tokenizedcommodities #rwaxyz #representedcommodities #distributedcommodities #ethereum #polygon #arbitrum #justoken #jmwh
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kucoin-xrp-ledger-holds-70-of-3-5-b-represented-tokenized-commodity-market-3080741101

2026-07-15 16:29:56 UTC

📰 One-Man CFTC Speeds Up Rulemaking on Prediction Markets, Crypto
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 15:01 UTC - Rebecca Klar, Gillian R. Brassil
The US regulator in charge of derivatives trading is rapidly proposing rules to establish its authority over prediction markets and digital assets, charging ahead with formal policies on big-ticket issues even as four out of its five commissioner seats remain vacant.
➤ The CFTC is rapidly proposing new rules for prediction markets and digital assets, even with a single commissioner.
➤ This accelerated rulemaking aims to assert CFTC authority and harmonize with the SEC, potentially influencing future crypto regulation.
➤ Challenges remain due to staff losses and political considerations, creating uncertainty around implementation and enforcement.
#cftc #predictionmarkets #digitalassets #rulemaking #derivatives #sec #clarityact #michaelselig #jurisdiction #crypto
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/news.bloomberglaw-one-man-cftc-speeds-up-rulemaking-on-prediction-markets-crypto-1510824011

2026-07-15 16:29:03 UTC

📰 BDAX CEO Wins Award as RWA Platform Bidan Sees Rapid Growth - TokenPost
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 13:42 UTC - TokenPost
Busan Digital Asset Exchange (BDAX) said Tuesday UTC that CEO Kim Sang-min has been named a winner in the ‘innovation management’ category at the 2026 Korea Influential CEO Awards, a recognition that comes as the...
➤ Busan Digital Asset Exchange (BDAX) CEO Kim Sang-min received an innovation award amidst rapid growth of its RWA platform, Bidan, which tokenizes and trades physical commodities.
➤ Bidan has achieved significant user growth and profitability, moving from a loss in 2024 to substantial profits in 2025 and Q1 2026, driven by strategic acquisitions and business model adjustments.
➤ The platform's success highlights the growing interest in RWAs as a bridge between traditional finance and digital markets, with future expansion dependent on transparency, regulatory clarity, and competitive fee structures.
#bdax #bidan #rwa #tokenization #commodities #kimsangmin #korea #digitalassetexchange #retailparticipation #profitability
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tokenpost-bdax-ceo-wins-award-as-rwa-platform-bidan-sees-rapid-growth-token-post-3413239813

2026-07-15 16:27:47 UTC

📰 These Are the Only 2 Cryptocurrencies I Want to Buy in July
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 13:05 UTC - Unknown
Detailed price information for Nvidia Corp (NVDA-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.
➤ The author is only interested in buying Bitcoin and Hyperliquid in July, expressing caution towards Ethereum and Solana due to volatility and tokenomics.
➤ Bitcoin is favored for its resilience against economic headwinds and ETF inflows, while Hyperliquid is highlighted for its unique fee-based token buyback mechanism and yield generation from stablecoin collateral.
➤ The article discusses the potential for tokenized assets like stocks, commodities, and gold on Hyperliquid, and its hedging strategy against interest rate hikes, positioning it as an appealing investment amidst current uncertainties.
#bitcoin #hyperliquid #ethereum #solana #tokenomics #tokenizedassets #decentralizedexchange #fees #yield #volatility
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/theglobeandmail-these-are-the-only-2-cryptocurrencies-i-want-to-buy-in-july-489644940

2026-07-15 16:26:45 UTC

📰 UK plans to issue its first digital sovereign bond in early 2027
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 14:47 UTC
ChainThink reports that, on July 15, according to CoinDesk, the UK plans to issue its first digital sovereign bond in early 2027, potentially becoming the first
➤ The UK plans to issue its first digital sovereign bond in early 2027, aiming to be the first G7 country to use distributed ledger technology for government debt.
➤ The digital gilt (DIGIT) will be denominated in pounds, issued on HSBC's Orion platform, and operate within the Bank of England and FCA's Digital Securities Sandbox.
➤ This initiative aims to test blockchain's potential to reduce settlement times, reconciliation efforts, and operational costs for government debt.
#digitalsovereignbond #ukgilt #distributedledger #hsbcorion #bankofengland #fca #digitalsecuritiessandbox #tokenizedrepurchaseagreements #centralbankfinancing #governmentdebt
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kucoin-uk-plans-to-issue-its-first-digital-sovereign-bond-in-early-2027-1236848976

2026-07-15 16:25:43 UTC

📰 Pakistan's crypto push clouded by Islamic edict, regulator asks for clarification
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 14:33 UTC - Ariba Shahid
Pakistan's virtual assets regulator has asked the country's top Islamic seminary to draw a distinction between speculative cryptocurrencies and asset-backed digital tokens, its chief said on Wednesday.
➤ Pakistan's virtual assets regulator is seeking clarification from the country's top Islamic seminary to differentiate between speculative cryptocurrencies and asset-backed digital tokens.
➤ A recent religious edict deeming cryptocurrencies impermissible under Islamic law has cast doubt on the government's crypto initiatives, including tokenized state assets and stablecoin exploration.
➤ The regulator aims to develop Shariah-compliant digital finance by working with scholars to categorize digital assets individually, particularly focusing on asset-backed tokens and stablecoins.
#pakistan #islamiclaw #cryptocurrency #assetbackedtokens #virtualassetsregulatoryauthority #fatwa #shariah #stablecoins #realworldassettokenisation #digitalfinance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/reuters-pakistans-crypto-push-clouded-by-islamic-edict-regulator-asks-for-clarification-552200293

2026-07-15 15:44:40 UTC

📰 Pepperstone Expands Perpetual CFDs as Markets Move Toward a 24/7 Future
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 14:26 UTC - AOL
➤ Pepperstone is expanding its Perpetual Contracts for Difference (CFDs) offering to include traditional assets like Gold, Silver, Nasdaq, S&P 500, and energy markets, enabling 24/7 trading.
➤ This move reflects a broader industry trend towards continuous trading and the increasing demand for always-on markets, inspired by innovations in digital assets.
➤ The expansion aims to bring the benefits of perpetual market mechanics into a regulated environment, aligning with the evolution of global financial markets towards digital ownership and continuous liquidity.
#perpetualcfds #pepperstone #247markets #tokenizedassets #digitalassets #continuoustrading #financialmarkets #gold #silver #indices
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/aol-pepperstone-expands-perpetual-cf-ds-as-markets-move-toward-a-24-7-future-1666602328

2026-07-15 15:43:40 UTC

📰 Bitcoin and Ethereum Social Media Buzz Crashes to 2020 Lows as Retail Retreat Meets Tokenization Wave
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 19:05 UTC
Bitcoin and Ethereum social media activity has plunged to levels not seen since 2020, signaling fading retail interest. Meanwhile, institutions are.
➤ Social media activity for Bitcoin and Ethereum has hit a 2020 low, indicating a significant retreat of retail interest due to macroeconomic shifts and reduced speculative appetite.
➤ Concurrently, there's a strong institutional push into tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), including treasury bonds and private credit, driven by promises of yield and compliance, signaling a shift towards efficiency over speculative buzz.
➤ This transition suggests a maturing market where traditional finance players are building infrastructure for a more professional, less retail-driven ecosystem, potentially diminishing the dominance of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the retail narrative.
#bitcoin #ethereum #tokenization #retailinvestors #institutionalcapital #realworldassets #treasurybonds #socialmediabuzz #marketstructure #blockchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-bitcoin-and-ethereum-social-media-buzz-crashes-to-2020-lows-as-retail-retreat-meets-tokenization-wave-823200925

2026-07-15 15:43:09 UTC

📰 Ledger adds Celo fee abstraction, expands support to 18 token gas payment options
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 19:45 UTC
🚀 Ledger now lets users pay $CELO network fees with 18 different tokens. 🌍 8 million Ledger users across 200 countries can choose stablecoins or fiat-based assets for fees. 🪙 90.8% of all Tether Gold (XAUT) holders are on Celo, far ahead of other blockchains. 📲 Celo claims it...
➤ Ledger has integrated Celo's fee abstraction (CIP-64), allowing users to pay network fees with 18 different tokens, including stablecoins and fiat-backed assets.
➤ This feature aims to lower barriers to entry and streamline the user experience for Celo payments and DeFi applications.
➤ Celo also highlighted its leading position in tokenized gold (XAUT) adoption, with 90.8% of holders on its network, driven by its growing ecosystem.
#celo #ledger #feeabstraction #stablecoins #tokenizedgold #xaut #cip64 #gasfees #defi #mentolabs
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-ledger-adds-celo-fee-abstraction-expands-support-to-18-token-gas-payment-options-448061281

2026-07-15 15:42:38 UTC

📰 UK/US Taskforce for Markets of the Future Makes Recommendations
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 19:38 UTC - Shanny Basar
Industry engagement showed a clear desire to deepen cross‑border connectivity & reduce fragmentation.
➤ The UK-US Taskforce for Markets of the Future (TTMF) has released recommendations to enhance financial services collaboration between the UK and US, focusing on digital assets and capital markets.
➤ Key recommendations include fostering industry experimentation with tokenized assets, seeking common regulatory approaches for digital assets and stablecoins, and exploring cross-border capital raising facilitation.
➤ The initiative aims to reduce fragmentation, promote innovation through real-world use cases, and strengthen the global competitiveness of both financial sectors.
#tokenizedassets #digitalassets #crossborder #regulatoryclarity #stablecoins #capitalmarkets #uk #us #taskforce #financialservices
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/marketsmedia-uk-us-taskforce-for-markets-of-the-future-makes-recommendations-228111956

2026-07-15 15:15:39 UTC

📰 What are tokenized deposits and how do they differ from stablecoins?
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 10:16 UTC - ForkLog
Why banks need tokenized deposits and how they differ from stablecoins.
➤ Tokenized deposits are digital representations of bank deposits on a distributed ledger, issued by financial institutions and remaining on their balance sheets, unlike stablecoins which are issued by non-bank companies.
➤ Key differences include the issuer (bank vs. non-bank), network type (permissioned vs. public), and regulatory status (insured bank liability vs. reserve-backed asset).
➤ Tokenized deposits offer advantages in instant settlement, programmability, and regulatory compliance, with major banks like JPMorgan and HSBC actively piloting and launching these services for payments and collateralization.
#tokenizeddeposits #stablecoins #jpmorgan #hsbc #blockchain #distributedledger #programmability #settlement #collateralization #financialinstitutions
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/forklog-what-are-tokenized-deposits-and-how-do-they-differ-from-stablecoins-1761920554

2026-07-15 15:15:07 UTC

📰 South Korea to Recognize Crypto as a National Asset
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 10:05 UTC - Rizwan Ansari
South Korea plans to bring cryptocurrencies under its National Asset Basic Act as it pushes ahead with stablecoin rule, spot Bitcoin ETF plan
➤ South Korea plans to recognize cryptocurrencies as national assets under the National Asset Basic Act, signaling a significant shift in regulatory approach.
➤ The country is also advancing plans for stablecoin regulations, spot Bitcoin ETFs, and the tokenization of government bonds and real estate.
➤ This initiative aims to integrate digital assets into the nation's long-term financial infrastructure, alongside developing a comprehensive digital asset roadmap.
#southkorea #cryptocurrency #nationalasset #stablecoin #bitcoinetf #tokenization #digitalasset #securitytokens #governmentbonds #cbdc
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinpedia-south-korea-to-recognize-crypto-as-a-national-asset-3227854291

2026-07-15 15:14:26 UTC

📰 Ripple’s Partner SBI Launches World’s First Tokenized Japanese Equity Fund
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 09:33 UTC - Varinder Singh
Ripple's partner SBI Global Asset Management and RWA exchange DigiFT launch the world's first tokenized Japanese equity fund on Solana.
➤ SBI Global Asset Management and DigiFT have launched the world's first tokenized Japanese equity fund, the JX token, on the Solana blockchain.
➤ The JX token offers accredited and institutional investors on-chain access to a high-dividend Japanese equity strategy managed by SBI Asset Management.
➤ This initiative, despite SBI's long-standing partnership with Ripple, highlights a strategic move towards tokenizing traditional assets on public blockchains, with USDC settlements and future JPY stablecoin integration planned.
#sbiglobalassetmanagement #digift #tokenizedjapaneseequityfund #solana #ripple #jxtoken #highdividendequity #institutionalinvestors #usdcsettlement
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coingape-ripples-partner-sbi-launches-worlds-first-tokenized-japanese-equity-fund-2507770034

2026-07-15 15:13:55 UTC

📰 Exclusive Comments from Binance Founder CZ — Makes Predictions on AI and Cryptocurrency
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 20:45 UTC
Binance's popular founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), spoke about cryptocurrencies and the field of artificial intelligence in his recently published interview. Continue Reading: Exclusive Comments from Binance Founder CZ — Makes Predictions on AI and Cryptocurrency
➤ Binance founder CZ predicts AI and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) will drive the next decade of crypto, emphasizing the need for faster product launches and better regulatory understanding.
➤ He believes crypto is still in its early stages, with potential for significant growth beyond current market penetration, and foresees a convergence of traditional and crypto finance.
➤ CZ highlights AI's dual role in enhancing blockchain security and efficiency, while also posing risks that require rapid development of countermeasures.
#cz #binance #ai #cryptocurrency #tokenization #realworldassets #blockchain #payments #defi #regulation
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-exclusive-comments-from-binance-founder-cz-makes-predictions-on-ai-and-cryptocurrency-2353141513

2026-07-15 15:13:23 UTC

📰 Robinhood Just Launched a New Blockchain. Here's Why Investors Should Care.
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 23:47 UTC - The Motley Fool
➤ Robinhood has launched its own Layer-2 Ethereum blockchain, the Robinhood Chain, enabling 24/7 trading of tokenized U.S. stocks for its 28 million users.
➤ Built on Arbitrum technology, the chain will direct 10% of its net protocol fees to the Arbitrum ecosystem, creating a significant bridge between on-chain activity and Arbitrum's value.
➤ The platform is designed to be 'AI-native,' facilitating transactions for autonomous software agents and potentially positioning Robinhood as a major competitor in the crypto space.
#robinhoodchain #tokenizedshares #arbitrum #ethereum #aiagents #layer2network #retailinvestors #blockchain #cryptowallet #tradingplatform
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/nasdaq-robinhood-just-launched-a-new-blockchain-heres-why-investors-should-care-2986391017

2026-07-15 15:12:22 UTC

📰 Balchunas Says DTCC Tokenization Project Uses Hyperledger Besu, Canton Network
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 13:12 UTC - Uk Jin
Hyperledger Besu and the Canton Network were used in the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp.'s latest tokenization project, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric B
➤ The DTCC's latest tokenization project utilizes Hyperledger Besu and the Canton Network as part of a multichain strategy for enhanced resilience and scalability.
➤ Over 40 major financial institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan, are participating in this initiative.
➤ The project involves tokenizing a diverse range of assets such as company shares (Microsoft, Circle), ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries.
#dtcc #hyperledgerbesu #cantonnetwork #tokenization #ericbalchunas #blackrock #goldmansachs #jpmorgan #ustreasuries #etfs
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/en.bloomingbit-balchunas-says-dtcc-tokenization-project-uses-hyperledger-besu-canton-network-2317651874

2026-07-15 15:10:19 UTC

📰 Who Qualifies for Binance's New $800,000 XRP Drop? Strict KYC and Regional Bans Detailed
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 12:26 UTC - Gamza Khanzadaev
Binance details the strict KYC and regional bans for its $800,000 XRP airdrop.
➤ Binance is launching an $800,000 XRP airdrop campaign, but participation is restricted by strict Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and significant regional bans, including most of Europe and several other countries.
➤ Eligibility requires holding at least 0.01 RLUSD and meeting a minimum average daily trading volume of $500 in Margin or Futures, with specific rules for collateral and borrowed funds.
➤ The campaign highlights the trade-offs of centralized platforms, requiring users to commit liquidity and engage in trading activity to earn rewards, indicating that such bonuses are not without cost.
#binance #xrpairdrop #rlusd #kyc #regionalbans #micaregulation #tradingvolume #margintrading #collateral #borrowedcapital
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/u-who-qualifies-for-binances-new-800-000-xrp-drop-strict-kyc-and-regional-bans-detailed-2622437358

2026-07-15 15:08:31 UTC

📰 Fidelity Strategist: The Long-Term Value of Tokenized Funds Lies in Balance Sheet Management, Not 24/7 Liquidity
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 12:53 UTC
According to ChainCatcher, citing Coindesk, Giselle Lai, Director and Digital Assets Strategist for Fidelity International in Asia Pacific, stated that the most
➤ Fidelity International's strategist highlights balance sheet management, not 24/7 liquidity, as the primary long-term value of tokenized funds for institutions.
➤ Tokenized instruments offer advantages like 24/7 interest-bearing capabilities and improved efficiency for fund transfers, liquidity, and collateral management.
➤ The most popular tokenized products are money market funds backed by U.S. Treasuries, with institutional focus on efficiency and cost reduction rather than the token itself.
#tokenizedfunds #balancesheetmanagement #fidelityinternational #institutionalinvestors #ustreasuries #moneymarketfunds #liquiditymanagement #collateralmanagement #yieldgeneration
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kucoin-fidelity-strategist-the-long-term-value-of-tokenized-funds-lies-in-balance-sheet-management-not-24-7-liquidity-2528344532

2026-07-15 15:07:34 UTC

📰 BlackRock, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Join DTCC Trial to Tokenize Stocks, Treasurys
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 13:24 UTC - Boluwatife Adeyemi
BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs are among the Wall Street giants set to tokenize their stocks in a DTCC trial.
➤ Major financial institutions including BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs are participating in a DTCC pilot program to tokenize stocks and Treasurys.
➤ The pilot aims to test the blockchain-based tokenization of assets like Microsoft shares, Circle shares, and ETFs, utilizing private networks like Hyperledger Besu or Canton.
➤ This initiative signifies a significant push by Wall Street to integrate tokenized assets within existing market infrastructure, maintaining liquidity and protections.
#dtcc #tokenization #blackrock #jpmorgan #goldmansachs #stocks #treasurys #pilotprogram #blockchain #hyperledgerbesu
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coingape-black-rock-jp-morgan-goldman-sachs-join-dtcc-trial-to-tokenize-stocks-treasurys-1012296823

2026-07-15 15:06:43 UTC

📰 CLARITY Act in Crisis: Democratic Senators Label Bill “Corrupt” Over Trump’s $1.4B Crypto Windfall
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 13:31 UTC - Coingapestaff
Senators Murphy and Merkley call the CLARITY Act a cover for Trump's $1.4B crypto gains, demanding conflict-of-interest rules before a Senate floor vote.
➤ Democratic Senators Chris Murphy and Jeff Merkley have labeled the CLARITY Act a 'corrupt' bill, alleging it serves as a cover for President Trump's substantial crypto earnings.
➤ The senators are demanding the inclusion of strong conflict-of-interest rules before the bill, which aims to define regulatory oversight for digital assets, proceeds to a Senate floor vote.
➤ The CLARITY Act's passage is crucial for regulatory clarity in the U.S. crypto market, but the ethical concerns raised by Democrats pose a significant hurdle, potentially delaying or altering the bill's final form.
#clarityact #trump #cryptocorruption #senateethics #conflictofinterest #digitalassets #cftc #sec #worldlibertyfinancial #xrp
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coingape-clarity-act-in-crisis-democratic-senators-label-bill-corrupt-over-trumps-1-4-b-crypto-windfall-277124168

2026-07-15 14:22:12 UTC

📰 US, UK Align on 10-Point Roadmap for Tokenized Finance
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 07:48 UTC - Blockhead
The Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future commits both treasuries to harmonized rules for tokenized securities and stablecoins, reducing the risk of a fragmented regulatory outcome.
➤ The US and UK have established a 10-point roadmap to harmonize regulations for tokenized finance, including securities and stablecoins.
➤ The initiative aims to reduce regulatory friction and prevent fragmented rules for digital assets operating across the Atlantic.
➤ Key aspects include one-to-one backing for payment stablecoins and the creation of industry working groups for pilot projects.
#tokenizedfinance #ustreasury #uktreasury #stablecoins #tokenizedsecurities #regulatoryalignment #crossborder #geniusact #fca #bankofengland
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockhead-us-uk-align-on-10-point-roadmap-for-tokenized-finance-1705190548

2026-07-15 14:20:38 UTC

📰 US and UK Publish Joint Roadmap to Align Rules for Tokenized Assets and Cross-Border Stablecoins
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 10:07 UTC - Unchained
A transatlantic task force issued several recommendations to reduce friction for tokenized securities and stablecoins moving between the world's two largest financial centers.
➤ The US and UK have released a joint roadmap to align regulations for tokenized assets and cross-border stablecoins, aiming to reduce friction between the two major financial centers.
➤ Key recommendations include a pilot program for cross-border tokenization, coordinated regulation, and assessing banking standards for digital assets to allow coexistence of stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits.
➤ The initiative also focuses on closer collaboration between regulators like the SEC, CFTC, FCA, and Bank of England on areas such as settlement of tokenized securities and the use of stablecoins as collateral.
#tokenizedassets #stablecoins #crossborder #us #uk #regulation #roadmap #financialcenters #pilotprogram #digitalmoney
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/unchainedcrypto-us-and-uk-publish-joint-roadmap-to-align-rules-for-tokenized-assets-and-cross-border-stablecoins-3667855470

2026-07-15 14:20:06 UTC

📰 US-UK Transatlantic Taskforce Releases 10-Point Digital Asset Roadmap to Advance Stablecoin Innovation
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 19:25 UTC - Generation Infinity
The US and UK Treasuries released a 10-point Transatlantic Taskforce roadmap to align stablecoin, tokenized securities, and cross-border digital asset rules.
➤ The US and UK have launched a 10-point roadmap via the Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future (TTMF) to harmonize regulations for stablecoins, tokenized securities, and cross-border digital asset activities.
➤ The initiative aims to reduce regulatory friction and foster innovation by coordinating on shared standards, exploring common settlement rails for tokenized securities, and examining stablecoins as collateral.
➤ Despite progress, significant regulatory divergence remains, particularly concerning stablecoin reserve requirements and licensing, highlighting the ongoing challenge of achieving true transatlantic alignment.
#usuktransatlantictaskforce #digitalassetroadmap #stablecoininnovation #tokenizedsecurities #crossborderdigitalassets #regulatoryalignment #capitalmarkets #geniusact #financialconductauthority #industryengagement
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/genfinity-us-uk-transatlantic-taskforce-releases-10-point-digital-asset-roadmap-to-advance-stablecoin-innovation-3434278339

2026-07-15 14:19:35 UTC

📰 KuCoin Web3 Wallet Adds Support for Robinhood Chain as Tokenized Assets Move Onchain
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 11:35 UTC
KuCoin Web3 Wallet has added support for Robinhood Chain, giving users a self-custodial way to access the network and the tokenized real-world asset ecosystem forming around it.
➤ KuCoin Web3 Wallet now supports Robinhood Chain, enabling self-custodial access to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) like stock tokens.
➤ This integration aims to simplify user experience by consolidating access to diverse on-chain financial products within a single wallet, addressing market fragmentation.
➤ The move signifies a trend towards multi-chain wallet consolidation and increased accessibility for both crypto-native users and those new to Web3 exploring traditional market exposure.
#kucoinweb3wallet #robinhoodchain #tokenizedassets #realworldassets #rwa #onchainfinance #selfcustodial #stocktokens #fragmentation #interoperability
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-ku-coin-web-3-wallet-adds-support-for-robinhood-chain-as-tokenized-assets-move-onchain-2504892254

2026-07-15 14:19:04 UTC

📰 US, UK treasuries to align transatlantic rules on tokenization and stablecoins
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 19:55 UTC
The task force recommended that financial agencies in the US and UK identify shared approaches on the regulation of tokenized assets.
➤ The US and UK treasuries have released recommendations for aligning transatlantic rules on tokenization and stablecoins, aiming for comparable regulatory outcomes.
➤ Key recommendations include testing cross-border use cases for tokenized assets and establishing a dynamic, fully-backed stablecoin market.
➤ The UK aims to boost its economy through tokenization, with plans to issue tokenized bonds by early 2027.
#ustreasury #uktreasury #tokenization #stablecoins #regulatoryalignment #crossborder #tokenizedassets #financialstability #tokenizedbonds #geniusact
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-us-uk-treasuries-to-align-transatlantic-rules-on-tokenization-and-stablecoins-164192859

2026-07-15 14:18:32 UTC

📰 The U.S. New Hampshire Expands Crypto Protections for Self-Custody, Mining, and Staking
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 00:50 UTC - Nana K.
New Hampshire Governor protects self-custody, mining, staking. Exempts miners from money licensing. Special blockchain court created.
➤ New Hampshire has enacted HB 639, the 'Blockchain Basics Act,' to enhance crypto protections for residents.
➤ The law safeguards self-custody of digital assets, permits crypto use for legal transactions, and exempts miners from money transmitter licensing.
➤ A specialized judicial process for blockchain disputes is established, positioning New Hampshire as a more crypto-friendly state despite some political barriers.
#newhampshire #hb639 #blockchainbasicsact #selfcustody #cryptomining #staking #moneytransmitterlicensing #blockchaindisputes #digitalassets #statesupremecourt
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/bitcoinfoundation-the-u-s-new-hampshire-expands-crypto-protections-for-self-custody-mining-and-staking-2154196480

2026-07-15 14:18:01 UTC

📰 Tokenized Real-World Assets: Why Institutions Are Accelerating Blockchain Adoption
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 04:59 UTC - Suyash Raizada
Tokenized real-world assets are accelerating institutional blockchain adoption through settlement speed, compliance, collateral, and yield.
➤ Institutions are accelerating blockchain adoption through tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) like U.S. Treasuries and private credit, driven by benefits such as faster settlement, improved collateral mobility, and programmable compliance.
➤ RWAs serve as a practical bridge between traditional finance and on-chain systems, with tokenized Treasuries being a key category for yield-bearing collateral and private credit benefiting from improved distribution and automation.
➤ The integration of RWAs with DeFi infrastructure, alongside evolving regulations, is strengthening the institutional case for blockchain, making it a primary entry point for financial institutions.
#tokenizedrealworldassets #blockchainadoption #institutionalfinance #ustreasuries #privatecredit #settlementspeed #collateral #compliance #defiintegration #assetmanagers
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockchain-council-tokenized-real-world-assets-why-institutions-are-accelerating-blockchain-adoption-3803626658

2026-07-15 14:17:29 UTC

📰 How Institutional On-Chain Financing Is Reshaping Crypto Market Liquidity
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 04:59 UTC - Suyash Raizada
How institutional on-chain financing is reshaping crypto liquidity, credit markets, tokenized RWAs, settlement, and DeFi infrastructure.
➤ Institutional capital is increasingly flowing onto blockchain rails for credit, collateral, and settlement, fundamentally reshaping crypto market liquidity by deepening order books and improving price discovery.
➤ This shift is driven by maturing DeFi infrastructure, the rise of Bitcoin ETFs and tokenized RWAs, and a move towards more robust, institution-grade risk controls and compliance in on-chain financing.
➤ The integration of traditional finance practices like prime brokerage and cross-margining with on-chain mechanics is creating a more continuous, 24/7 liquidity environment, with tokenized RWAs adding a significant new layer.
#institutionalonchainfinancing #cryptoliquidity #tokenizedrwas #defiinfrastructure #creditmarkets #settlement #primebrokerage #collateral #smartcontracts #marketmakers
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockchain-council-how-institutional-on-chain-financing-is-reshaping-crypto-market-liquidity-1533327464

2026-07-15 13:57:44 UTC

📰 11 Investment Must Reads for This Week (July 14, 2026)
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 16:30 UTC - Wealth Management Staff
Blackstone sells data centers while hedge funds post strong gains and new federal law bans PE from buying single-family homes
➤ Private equity firms are divesting data center holdings, while hedge funds and small-cap stocks show strong performance in mid-2026.
➤ New federal law prohibits large private equity firms from purchasing single-family homes, impacting the real estate market.
➤ Robinhood's blockchain, built for tokenized stocks, is currently dominated by speculative memecoin trading, highlighting a divergence in use cases.
#privateequity #datacenters #hedgefunds #smallcapstocks #ai #tokenizedstocks #robinhoodchain #memecoins #realestate #corporatebonds
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/wealthmanagement-11-investment-must-reads-for-this-week-july-14-2026-436555955

2026-07-15 13:56:45 UTC

📰 Binance Launches U.S. Stocks Trading and Previews bStocks Tokenized Securities
🗓️ Jun 01 2026 15:07 UTC
/CNW/ -- Binance today introduced U.S. equities trading, giving eligible users access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs. The launch reflects...
➤ Binance has launched trading for over 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and integrate traditional investing with on-chain finance.
➤ The exchange will soon introduce 'bStocks,' tokenized securities representing U.S. stocks and ETFs, issued by a Special Purpose Vehicle in ADGM, enabling trading on Binance Exchange.
➤ This move signifies Binance's strategy to bridge traditional assets with programmable, tokenized assets, potentially unlocking DeFi applications and offering global scale for real-world equities.
#binance #tokenizedsecurities #usstocks #etfs #bstocks #equitiestrading #financialinclusion #defi #usdc #adgm
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/newswire-binance-launches-u-s-stocks-trading-and-previews-b-stocks-tokenized-securities-1357402172

2026-07-15 13:55:10 UTC

📰 Celo Reports 107,622 Users Hold Tokenized Gold - TheCryptoUpdates
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 06:58 UTC - Sneha Singh
Celo Reports 107,622 Users Hold Tokenized Gold - TheCryptoUpdates
➤ Celo has achieved significant user adoption for its tokenized Gold, reporting 107,622 global users and over 90% market share in this niche.
➤ Despite current low trading volume, this milestone highlights Celo's role in advancing digital asset accessibility and the broader trend of tokenization.
➤ The platform's success in tokenized Gold positions it for potential future innovation and increased investor interest in digital asset ownership.
#celo #tokenizedgold #useradoption #blockchain #digitalassets #marketshare #financialaccessibility #cryptomarket
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/thecryptoupdates-celo-reports-107-622-users-hold-tokenized-gold-the-crypto-updates-3043454902

2026-07-15 13:54:39 UTC

📰 RWA Tokenization: Modernizing Assets, Markets, and Settlement
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 20:22 UTC - Shardeum Content Team
Explore how RWA tokenization connects real-world assets to blockchain infrastructure for faster settlement, broader access, and programmable utility.
➤ RWA tokenization is transitioning from experimentation to execution, leveraging blockchain for faster settlement, broader access, and enhanced utility of real-world assets.
➤ Key asset classes like tokenized Treasuries and private credit are gaining traction, with institutions like BlackRock leading the way in integrating these assets onto blockchain infrastructure.
➤ The focus is on making blockchain's benefits (like 24/7 settlement and programmability) invisible to the end-user, thereby modernizing traditional finance and improving user experiences.
#rwatokenization #blockchain #settlement #realworldassets #institutionaladoption #programmability #tokenizedtreasuries #privatecredit #smartcontracts #digitalinfrastructure
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/shardeum-rwa-tokenization-modernizing-assets-markets-and-settlement-1821577615

2026-07-15 13:54:07 UTC

📰 DTCC Soft-Launches Tokenization for US Stocks, ETFs and Treasuries
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 01:45 UTC - Aleksandar Dukic
DTCC, the $114T US securities custodian, has begun a soft launch of its tokenization service for select stocks, ETFs and Treasuries, moving settlement on-chain.
➤ DTCC, a major US securities custodian, has soft-launched its tokenization service for select stocks, ETFs, and Treasuries, moving settlement onto blockchain rails.
➤ This move is significant because DTCC is the core settlement layer of American markets, indicating a shift towards blockchain as market infrastructure rather than just a separate asset class.
➤ The launch aligns with a broader trend of institutional adoption of tokenized assets and validates the underlying blockchain infrastructure for broader financial applications.
#dtcc #tokenization #usstocks #etfs #treasuries #settlement #blockchain #marketinfrastructure #custody #institutionaladoption
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/spendnode-dtcc-soft-launches-tokenization-for-us-stocks-et-fs-and-treasuries-1257787534

2026-07-15 13:53:04 UTC

📰 The Impact of Growing Tokenization on Solana — Why It Could Reshape Market Dynamics
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 06:59 UTC - Ayanfe Fakunle
Solana news reveals a surge in asset tokenization. This trend could reshape trading strategies — here’s what traders should know.
➤ Solana is experiencing a significant surge in asset tokenization, with stocks, commodities, and memecoins being tokenized on its network.
➤ This trend is expected to reshape trading strategies and attract new users to the platform, building on its existing strength in stablecoin supply.
➤ Further advancements, including AI-powered payments, are anticipated to enhance Solana's technological edge and market presence.
#solana #tokenization #assettokenization #stocks #commodities #memecoins #tradingstrategies #stablecoinsupply #emergingmarkets #aipayments
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-the-impact-of-growing-tokenization-on-solana-why-it-could-reshape-market-dynamics-3345738256

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2026-07-15 13:33:52 UTC

📰 Citi’s $1 Trillion Treasury Franchise Steals the Quarter
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 02:16 UTC - PYMNTS
Citi’s record quarter suggests geopolitical complexity is creating more liquidity, payments, foreign exchange and financing work.
➤ Citi reported a record quarter driven by its treasury and payments business, benefiting from increased global financial complexity and cross-border transaction volumes.
➤ The bank's services division saw significant growth in revenue, deposits, and assets under custody, indicating a strong performance in managing corporate money flows.
➤ Citi is leveraging this complexity to offer integrated financial services, including foreign exchange, lending, and capital markets, while also investing in AI and automation to simplify client operations.
#citi #treasuryservices #payments #crossbordertransactions #liquidity #geopoliticalcomplexity #financialcoordination #supplychain #ai #automation
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/pymnts-citis-1-trillion-treasury-franchise-steals-the-quarter-51927302

2026-07-15 13:33:20 UTC

📰 Securitize Leads Tokenized Treasuries Market — Here’s Why It Matters
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 08:09 UTC - Ayanfe Fakunle
Securitize leads the tokenized treasuries market with a $14.4B cap. Here's why this matters for future investments.
➤ Securitize leads the tokenized treasuries market with a $14.4 billion market cap, representing 21.3% of the segment.
➤ Despite current low trading volume, the growth signifies increasing institutional interest in tokenized assets.
➤ Securitize's recent IPO on the NYSE (SECZ) is a pivotal moment for broader adoption of tokenized financial products.
#securitize #tokenizedtreasuries #marketcap #tokenterminal #digitalassets #institutionaladoption #secz #nyse
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-securitize-leads-tokenized-treasuries-market-heres-why-it-matters-94788223

2026-07-15 13:25:30 UTC

📰 Morning Minute: Crypto Rips on Cool CPI
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 12:26 UTC
Circle has a rough day. Pump.fun pumps on first major unlock. And Robinhood Chain sees its first big rotation.
➤ Crypto markets surged following a cooler-than-expected CPI print, indicating potential easing of inflation and influencing Federal Reserve policy expectations.
➤ Despite positive market reactions, Fed Chair Warsh expressed caution, stating that 'mission accomplished' on inflation is not yet his view, suggesting continued vigilance on interest rates.
➤ Key developments include Mizuho's downgrade of Circle due to competition, Pump.fun's first major token unlock, and Robinhood Chain experiencing a rotation from meme coins to protocols.
#cpi #inflation #circle #usdc #bitcoin #ethereum #fed #interestrates #tokenization #robinhoodchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/decrypt-morning-minute-crypto-rips-on-cool-cpi-3577100581

2026-07-15 13:23:36 UTC

📰 Circle suspended Tether-backed fund over market manipulation concerns, arbitration filings show
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 12:22 UTC
Circle suspended Heka Funds over suspected market manipulation after learning Tether had invested $800 million in the arbitrage fund.
➤ Circle suspended Heka Funds' services due to suspected market manipulation aimed at benefiting Tether, its main competitor.
➤ Arbitration documents revealed Tether had invested $800 million in Heka's fund, representing 75% of its assets, and waived minting fees.
➤ An arbitrator sided with Circle, ruling the company had the right to suspend services based on a reasonable suspicion of manipulation, not requiring definitive proof.
#circle #tether #usdc #usdt #hekafunds #marketmanipulation #arbitration #stablecoin #arbitragefund
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/theblock-circle-suspended-tether-backed-fund-over-market-manipulation-concerns-arbitration-filings-show-2751455198

2026-07-15 13:22:33 UTC

📰 XRP ETF flows after Goldman: Who buys the next $4 billion
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 14:00 UTC - Rony Roy
XRP ETFs gathered $1.5B in their first eight months. Standard Chartered sees $4B to $8B more behind one legal gate. The buyer list, ranked.
➤ XRP ETFs have attracted $1.5 billion in inflows, with potential for another $4-8 billion contingent on the CLARITY Act's passage.
➤ The article analyzes potential buyers for future XRP ETF inflows, including RIAs, model portfolios, wirehouses, corporate treasuries, and sovereign investors, highlighting the sequential nature of their adoption.
➤ Despite strong on-chain accumulation and regulatory progress, XRP's price has remained stagnant, creating a 'flow machine' paradox that hinges on legal clarity and macro conditions.
#xrpetf #goldmansachs #standardchartered #clarityact #institutionaladoption #registeredinvestmentadvisors #modelportfolios #wirehouses #corporatetreasuries #sovereigninvestors
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-xrp-etf-flows-after-goldman-who-buys-the-next-4-billion-3002296278

2026-07-15 13:22:01 UTC

📰 UK’s tokenization roadmap aims to generate $44.15B annually by 2035
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 01:00 UTC - Lennox Gitonga
Here is why tokenized market cap will continue to grow over the coming years.
➤ The UK government has launched a tokenized finance roadmap, projecting $44.15 billion in annual economic output by 2035, with the first government bond issuance planned for Q1 2027.
➤ Major financial institutions and crypto firms, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Coinbase, have joined a UK task force to develop live use cases for tokenization.
➤ While the overall tokenized market cap is growing, with stablecoins and tokenized funds leading, Airbnb's CEO expressed skepticism about the technology despite hinting at potential tokenization of the business.
#uktokenizationroadmap #governmentbondissuance #tokenizedfinance #blackrock #goldmansachs #jpmorgan #airbnbceo #realworldassets #tokenterminal #securitize
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/ambcrypto-u-ks-tokenization-roadmap-aims-to-generate-44-15-b-annually-by-2035-4205737240

2026-07-15 13:21:29 UTC

📰 BlackRock Joins UK Tokenization Push to Deliver $44 Billion to the Economy
🗓️ Jul 13 2026 13:46 UTC - Lockridge Okoth
➤ BlackRock and HSBC are backing a UK initiative to boost the economy through tokenization, with a government report projecting up to $44 billion in annual output gains by 2035.
➤ The initiative, led by Christopher Woolard, aims to move tokenized financial instruments like bonds and funds from pilot stages to live markets, with a focus on the repo market and sovereign debt.
➤ The UK seeks to become a global leader in tokenized markets, with plans for a digital gilt pilot by early 2027, amidst growing institutional interest and regulatory developments.
#blackrock #hsbc #uktokenization #economicoutput #digitalgilts #financialservices #assetmanager #blockchain #repomarket #sovereigndebt
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/beincrypto-black-rock-joins-uk-tokenization-push-to-deliver-44-billion-to-the-economy-1574110603

2026-07-15 13:20:58 UTC

📰 Ripple backs UK tokenization plan targeting £33B annual boost
🗓️ Jul 13 2026 09:15 UTC - Olivia Stephanie
Ripple backs Britain’s tokenization plan focused on live repo trials, digital gilts and up to £33 billion in annual economic output by 2035.
➤ Ripple has backed a new UK strategy to advance wholesale financial markets towards tokenized infrastructure, aiming for live repo testing and digital gilt issuance.
➤ The initiative, led by Chris Woolard and supported by HM Treasury, estimates tokenized finance could boost UK economic output by £33 billion annually by 2035.
➤ The plan involves nine action groups and aims to integrate tokenized assets like bonds and repo transactions into mainstream financial processes, with regulators preparing markets through initiatives like the Digital Securities Sandbox.
#ripple #uktokenization #digitalgilts #repotrials #wholesalefinancialmarkets #chriswoolard #hmtreasury #tokenizedassets #financialconductauthority #bankofengland
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-ripple-backs-uk-tokenization-plan-targeting-ps-33-b-annual-boost-4054428632

2026-07-15 13:09:09 UTC

📰 La fondation Linux mise sur x402 pour les paiements des agents IA
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 11:00 UTC - Mattis Meichler
La Linux Foundation officialise le lancement de la x402 Foundation afin de standardiser les paiements natifs sur Internet.
➤ The Linux Foundation has launched the x402 Foundation to standardize native internet payments, enabling AI agents, applications, and APIs to exchange money.
➤ The x402 protocol, initially developed by Coinbase, integrates payment capabilities directly into web exchanges via HTTP, with stablecoins like USDC being a primary use case.
➤ Major crypto and traditional finance players, including Circle, Ripple, Stellar, Visa, and Mastercard, are supporting the initiative, highlighting its potential for machine-to-machine economies.
#x402foundation #linuxfoundation #aiagents #internetpayments #web3 #stablecoins #usdc #coinbase #ripple #stellar
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptoast-la-fondation-linux-mise-sur-x-402-pour-les-paiements-des-agents-ia-344217257

2026-07-15 13:08:06 UTC

📰 Спот Биткойн ETF-ите отчитат приток от 181 милиона долара, като Ethereum ETF-ите добавят 58 милиона долара, сигнализирайки за силно институционално търсене
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 15:01 UTC - Наталия Иванова
Спот Биткойн ETF-ите привличат $181 милиона притока, тъй като Ethereum ETF-ите добавят $58 милиона – институционалното търсене остава устойчиво на 14 юли Спот ETF-ите на Bitcoin и Ethereum продължиха да привличат значителен институционален капитал н
➤ Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $181 million in inflows, while Ethereum ETFs added $58 million on July 14th, indicating sustained institutional interest.
➤ These inflows highlight the growing role of regulated investment vehicles in the crypto market, despite limited price movement and fluctuating retail sentiment.
➤ The data suggests a maturing market structure with increasing diversification strategies and a growing role for Ethereum in RWA and DeFi sectors.
#bitcoinetf #ethereumetf #institutionaldemand #capitalinflows #cryptoassets #tokenization #realworldassets #defi #assetmanagers #hedgefunds
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kriptonovini-spot-bitkoin-etf-ite-otchitat-pritok-ot-181-miliona-dolara-kato-ethereum-etf-ite-dobaviat-58-miliona-dolara-signaliziraiki-za-silno-institutsionalno-trsene-3516966779

2026-07-15 13:07:03 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

2026-07-15 13:05:54 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

2026-07-15 13:03:26 UTC

📰 CoinGecko: MEXC Ranks 2nd in TradFi Perpetual Futures With $323.9 Billion in Trading Volume
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 11:00 UTC - PR DESK
Disclaimer: The below article is sponsored, and the views in it do not represent those of ZyCrypto. Readers should conduct independent research before taking any actions related to the project mentioned in this piece. This article should not be regarded as investment advice.Mutsamudu, Comoros, July 15, 2026 — MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset […]
➤ MEXC has been recognized by CoinGecko for its significant presence in RWA and TradFi products, ranking first in total listings and second in trading volume for TradFi Perpetual Futures.
➤ The exchange listed 358 RWA Spot and TradFi Perpetual Futures between January 2025 and May 2026, accumulating $323.86 billion in trading volume, indicating strong growth and market share.
➤ MEXC plans to further expand its RWA and TradFi offerings, aiming to provide global users with broader access to traditional financial assets alongside digital assets.
#mexc #rwa #tradfi #perpetualfutures #coingecko #tradingvolume #productlistings #digitalassets #cryptoexchange
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/zycrypto-coin-gecko-mexc-ranks-2nd-in-trad-fi-perpetual-futures-with-323-9-billion-in-trading-volume-112547804

2026-07-15 13:02:10 UTC

📰 UK bets on tokenization to reinforce London’s financial edge
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 10:46 UTC - Crypto Reporter
Government-backed roadmap says blockchain-based markets could add £33 billion to the economy by 2035 as Britain races to stay competitive in digital finance
➤ The UK has launched a government-backed strategy to become a leader in blockchain-powered financial markets, aiming to add £33 billion to the economy by 2035 through tokenization.
➤ The initiative focuses on tokenizing traditional assets like government bonds and repo markets, with participation from major financial institutions.
➤ This move is seen as crucial for maintaining the UK's financial competitiveness against global rivals and signals a shift towards institutional financial infrastructure.
#tokenization #uk #financialmarkets #blockchain #governmentbonds #repomarkets #collateralmanagement #economicoutput #competitiveness #distributedledgertechnology
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-reporter-uk-bets-on-tokenization-to-reinforce-londons-financial-edge-2219700438

2026-07-15 13:01:04 UTC

📰 South Korea to Pilot Tokenized Government Bonds in 2027
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 11:00 UTC - Jalpa Bhavsar
South Korea will pilot tokenized government bonds on the Bank of Korea (BOK) wholesale CBDC network in 2027, advancing blockchain-based capital markets.
➤ South Korea plans to pilot tokenized government bonds on the Bank of Korea's wholesale CBDC network in 2027.
➤ The initiative aims to modernize financial markets by reducing settlement friction and exploring interoperability between different blockchain platforms.
➤ This pilot is part of a broader strategy to expand South Korea's blockchain and digital asset sector, supported by upcoming capital market reforms.
#southkorea #tokenizedgovernmentbonds #bankofkorea #wholesalecbdc #blockchain #capitalmarkets #projecthangang #pilotprogram #financialinfrastructure #settlementfriction
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptotimes-south-korea-to-pilot-tokenized-government-bonds-in-2027-3670726231

2026-07-15 11:17:04 UTC

📰 The UAE's crypto boom is turning it into one of the region's biggest fraud targets
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 07:43 UTC - Adia backs mega IPO of Hong Kong manufacturer
Positioning the country as a global crypto hub “naturally paints a massive regulatory and economic bullseye” on its digital infrastructure, experts tell us
➤ The UAE's ambition to become a global crypto hub has made it a prime target for fraudsters and hackers, with AI-driven scams and sophisticated attacks posing significant threats.
➤ While the UAE has a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, the speed and anonymity of crypto transactions, coupled with vulnerabilities in custody and smart contracts, create a challenging environment for law enforcement.
➤ Experts emphasize the need for robust cybersecurity, secure custody, and operational resilience, alongside evolving regulations, to maintain trust and combat the increasing sophistication of crypto-related financial crime.
#uae #cryptofraud #cybersecurity #digitalassets #scammers #hackers #aml #blockchain #tokenization #ai
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/enterpriseam-the-ua-es-crypto-boom-is-turning-it-into-one-of-the-regions-biggest-fraud-targets-3065925907

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📰 XRP Price Prediction as CLARITY Act Advances to the Senate Floor
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 09:53 UTC - About Author
XRP price rises above $1.10 as CLARITY Act talks advance, while XRP ETFs hold $1.48B in inflows and bulls eye the key $1.20 zone.
➤ XRP price surged above $1.10, driven by increased stablecoin operations on the XRP Ledger and positive market sentiment.
➤ The CLARITY Act, a significant digital asset market structure bill, is advancing to the Senate floor, though facing some Democratic opposition.
➤ XRP ETF products have accumulated $1.48 billion in total inflows, despite a pause in daily net inflows, while technical indicators suggest potential for further price increases.
#xrp #clarityact #senate #digitalassets #stablecoin #xrpledger #rlusd #xrpetf #cynthialummis #regulatoryclarity
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coingape-xrp-price-prediction-as-clarity-act-advances-to-the-senate-floor-1716341533

2026-07-15 11:01:37 UTC

📰 Tether gèle 130 millions de dollars d'USDT liés à la Banque centrale d'Iran
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 08:00 UTC - Vincent Maire
Mardi, Tether a gelé 130 millions de dollars d'USDT affiliés à l'Iran, ce qui a été confirmé par le secrétaire du Trésor américain.
➤ Tether has frozen $130 million worth of USDT linked to Iran's central bank, following a U.S. Treasury Department sanction.
➤ The frozen funds were primarily withdrawn from payment service providers and cryptocurrency exchanges, highlighting the interconnectedness of traditional and digital finance.
➤ This action underscores the power of stablecoin issuers to comply with government directives, contrasting with the decentralized ethos of Bitcoin.
#tether #usdt #iran #centralbankofiran #sanctions #ofac #tron #blockchain #stablecoin #assetfreeze
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptoast-tether-gele-130-millions-de-dollars-d-usdt-lies-a-la-banque-centrale-d-iran-408036777

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📰 SBI picks Solana: What Japan’s tokenization pivot means for SOL
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 20:22 UTC - CryptoNews
On July 13, one of Japan’s largest financial conglomerates rewired its blockchain strategy in a single press release. SBI Holdings announced that the Solana Foundation will take an
➤ SBI Holdings and the Solana Foundation have formed a joint venture, SBI Solana Global, to build an on-chain financial market in Japan, focusing on stablecoin issuance and tokenized real-world assets.
➤ This partnership signifies a major institutional embrace of Solana for financial infrastructure, including tokenized corporate bonds, commercial paper, funds, and real estate, leveraging Japan's clear regulatory framework for digital assets.
➤ While the announcement is a significant strategic move, its immediate market impact on SOL was muted, highlighting a market trend of discounting announcements until tangible products are shipped, with the venture's success hinging on future execution and adoption.
#sbiholdings #solanafoundation #tokenization #japan #stablecoin #corporatebonds #commercialpaper #crossbordersettlement #institutionalservices #sol
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-sbi-picks-solana-what-japans-tokenization-pivot-means-for-sol-41485549

2026-07-15 10:36:59 UTC

📰 Sunrise Energy Metals Stock Jumps 13% to $16.82 as Blistering Yearlong Scandium Rally Continues Strong
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 09:33 UTC - Tony Jackson
Sunrise Energy Metals' shares surged 13.34% as investor enthusiasm for its Syerston scandium project in New South Wales grows, bolstered by a significant supply agreement with Lockheed Martin.
➤ Sunrise Energy Metals' stock surged over 13% due to strong investor interest in its Syerston scandium project and a significant supply agreement with Lockheed Martin.
➤ The company is positioned as a key non-Chinese supplier of scandium, a critical metal for aerospace, defense, and clean energy, with potential contributions to the U.S. strategic stockpile.
➤ Despite a remarkable yearlong rally and growing resource estimates, Sunrise remains a pre-revenue company, with its valuation dependent on successful project execution and market demand.
#sunriseenergymetals #scandium #lockheedmartin #syerstonproject #criticalminerals #supplychain #aerospace #defense #newsouthwales #australiansecuritiesexchange
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/ibtimes-sunrise-energy-metals-stock-jumps-13-to-16-82-as-blistering-yearlong-scandium-rally-continues-strong-4017338691

2026-07-15 10:36:16 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

2026-07-15 10:35:44 UTC

📰 Ripple Joins X402 Foundation to Power XRP and RLUSD Agentic Payments
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 16:35 UTC
Ripple has joined the x402 Foundation to expand XRP and RLUSD payment capabilities for agentic, AI-driven transactions as the Linux Foundation rolls out the protocol under open governance.
➤ Ripple has joined the x402 Foundation as a Premier Member to enhance XRP and RLUSD payment capabilities for AI-driven, agentic transactions.
➤ This collaboration aims to standardize internet-native payment systems and supports the development of machine-to-machine transactions on the XRP Ledger.
➤ The x402 Foundation, launched by the Linux Foundation, brings together various tech, finance, and blockchain organizations to foster open governance and collaborative protocol development for native internet payments.
#ripple #xrp #rlusd #x402foundation #agenticpayments #aidriventransactions #linuxfoundation #opengovernance #machinetomachinetransactions #xrplaistarterkit
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-ripple-joins-x-402-foundation-to-power-xrp-and-rlusd-agentic-payments-2785034316

2026-07-15 10:35:11 UTC

📰 JCB Partners With Circle to Pilot Stablecoin Payments in Japan
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 19:25 UTC
Japan’s largest domestic card and payments network, JCB, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Circle to explore the use of USDC in cross-border payments and merchant transactions. The agreement focuses first on technical trials for internal fund transfers, while also tes...
➤ JCB, Japan's largest card network, is partnering with Circle to pilot USDC stablecoin payments for cross-border transactions and merchant use.
➤ The initial phase includes internal fund transfer trials and evaluating stablecoin checkout options for international visitors in Japan.
➤ This initiative aligns with Japan's broader regulatory reforms and expands on previous stablecoin payment experiments by JCB.
#jcb #circle #usdc #stablecoin #crossborderpayments #japan #merchanttransactions #proofofconcept #blockchaininteroperability
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-jcb-partners-with-circle-to-pilot-stablecoin-payments-in-japan-1016582755

2026-07-15 10:34:38 UTC

📰 CleanSpark Stock Soars 22% After $6.6B Georgia Data Center Deal
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 17:35 UTC
CleanSpark shares jumped sharply on Tuesday after the Bitcoin miner disclosed a long-term deal that ties up large-scale power and real-estate capacity for a new data center in Georgia. The company said it signed a 20-year triple-net lease for a 175-megawatt facility at its Sander...
➤ CleanSpark, a Bitcoin miner, has secured a 20-year lease for a 175-megawatt data center in Georgia, projecting $6.6 billion in contracted revenue.
➤ This move diversifies CleanSpark's revenue streams beyond Bitcoin mining, leveraging its infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing demand.
➤ The deal aims to mitigate post-halving margin pressures and Bitcoin price volatility, positioning the company within the broader digital infrastructure sector.
#cleanspark #bitcoinminer #datacenter #georgia #triplenetlease #contractedrevenue #aicompute #digitalinfrastructure #diversification #posthalving
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-clean-spark-stock-soars-22-after-6-6-b-georgia-data-center-deal-3027206807

2026-07-15 10:34:07 UTC

📰 US and UK Treasury plan shared rules for tokenization and stablecoins
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 20:25 UTC
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the UK’s HM Treasury have released joint recommendations as part of a transatlantic working group aimed at coordinating financial-market oversight for digital assets—specifically stablecoins and tokenized finance. In a statement published T...
➤ The US and UK Treasuries are collaborating on joint recommendations to coordinate financial market oversight for digital assets, focusing on stablecoins and tokenized finance.
➤ Key recommendations include aligning regulatory expectations for stablecoins, ensuring they are fully backed by high-quality liquid assets, and promoting cross-border testing for tokenized assets.
➤ This initiative aims to foster financial stability and innovation while encouraging comparable regulatory outcomes across jurisdictions.
#ustreasury #ukhmtreasury #tokenization #stablecoins #regulatoryalignment #crossborder #financialstability #digitalassets #genuisact #bankofengland
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-us-and-uk-treasury-plan-shared-rules-for-tokenization-and-stablecoins-3214831675

2026-07-15 10:02:44 UTC

📰 EthSystems Launches to Tackle the Institutional Privacy Problem on Ethereum
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 01:52 UTC - CryptoNews
Public blockchains run on radical transparency. Every transaction, every smart contract interaction, every whale wallet movement is visible to anyone with an internet connection. For
➤ EthSystems has launched to address the critical need for institutional privacy on the Ethereum blockchain, a problem hindering wider adoption.
➤ The company aims to build privacy solutions that allow institutions to use Ethereum without exposing sensitive transaction data, focusing on selective disclosure and compliance.
➤ This launch highlights the growing demand for privacy infrastructure as tokenized real-world assets expand, though navigating regulatory concerns remains a key challenge.
#ethsystems #ethereum #privacy #institutional #blockchain #tokenization #zeroknowledgeproofs #regulatory #layer2 #smartcontracts
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-eth-systems-launches-to-tackle-the-institutional-privacy-problem-on-ethereum-4224787002

2026-07-15 10:02:12 UTC

📰 South Korea to Pilot Tokenized Bonds on CBDC in 2027
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 19:34 UTC - Abdelaziz Fathi
South Korea's 2026 growth strategy sets a 2027 pilot linking tokenized government bonds to the Bank of Korea's wholesale CBDC infrastructure.
➤ South Korea plans a 2027 pilot to integrate tokenized government bonds with the Bank of Korea's wholesale CBDC infrastructure, moving sovereign debt tokenization into an official government timeline.
➤ This initiative is part of a broader 'blockchain economy' strategy, aiming to test the interoperability of central bank money, tokenized debt, and commercial bank deposits on a unified ledger.
➤ The pilot coincides with the planned launch of South Korea's regulated token securities market in February 2027, aligning legal recognition with infrastructure testing for traditional capital markets and distributed ledger technology.
#southkorea #tokenizedbonds #cbdc #bankofkorea #pilotprogram #sovereigndebt #blockchaineconomy #projecthangang #settlementinfrastructure #tokenizedsecurities
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-south-korea-to-pilot-tokenized-bonds-on-cbdc-in-2027-4000113961

2026-07-15 10:01:39 UTC

📰 0x (ZRX) Explained: How the 0x Protocol Enables Decentralized Crypto Trading
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 21:37 UTC - Damilola Esebame
0x Protocol is open-source infrastructure that enables decentralized token trading across multiple blockchains. It does not operate as a single exchange.
➤ 0x Protocol is an open-source infrastructure enabling decentralized token trading across multiple blockchains by aggregating liquidity from various sources.
➤ It utilizes an off-chain order relay and on-chain settlement model to reduce gas costs and has facilitated over $200 billion in trading volume.
➤ Despite significant infrastructure usage, the ZRX token's market capitalization is relatively low, and the protocol faces ongoing debates regarding fees and regulatory clarity, with a recent exploit impacting a third-party routing contract.
#0xprotocol #decentralizedtrading #blockchaininfrastructure #zrxtoken #liquidityaggregation #crosschainapi #defi #orderrelay #onchainsettlement #matchameta
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-0-x-zrx-explained-how-the-0-x-protocol-enables-decentralized-crypto-trading-853243709

2026-07-15 10:01:08 UTC

📰 How to Research AI Projects Before a Token Launch
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 19:34 UTC - Damilola Esebame
The AI crypto sector has become one of the largest narrative-driven categories in digital assets. By mid-2026, leading AI tokens like Bittensor (TAO), NEAR Protocol, and Chainlink (LINK) will command multi-billion dollar market capitalizations
➤ The article outlines a framework for researching AI crypto projects before token launches, emphasizing the need to differentiate between genuine infrastructure and speculative narratives.
➤ Key due diligence areas include evaluating demand beyond incentives, team track record, token functionality, and competitive landscape, with a focus on measurable metrics like GPU workloads and developer activity.
➤ It highlights significant risks such as data poisoning and prompt injection, and notes the growing regulatory scrutiny and potential for institutional capital inflow via ETFs.
#aicrypto #tokenlaunch #duediligence #decentralizedcompute #modelmarketplaces #agentplatforms #tokenomics #developeractivity #regulatoryimplications #securityrisks
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-how-to-research-ai-projects-before-a-token-launch-2510638189

2026-07-15 10:00:36 UTC

📰 Tether Bets $7M on Pact Labs to Power USAT Payroll Rails
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 00:05 UTC - Abdelaziz Fathi
Tether led a $7M Series A in Pact Labs to build USAT payroll, earned-wage, and everyday-payment rails for the U.S. market — the investor takeaway.
➤ Tether has invested $7 million in Pact Labs to develop payment infrastructure for its USAT stablecoin in the U.S. market.
➤ The investment aims to enable faster payroll, earned wage access, and everyday payments, positioning USAT as a regulated digital dollar alternative to traditional banking systems.
➤ This move signifies a strategic shift for Tether from stablecoin issuance to building compliant payment utility and distribution networks within the U.S.
#tether #usat #pactlabs #stablecoin #payroll #paymentrails #digitaldollar #usinfrastructure #compliance #earnedwageaccess
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-tether-bets-7-m-on-pact-labs-to-power-usat-payroll-rails-107628660

2026-07-15 10:00:05 UTC

📰 US Treasury Blockchain Transactions: How Blockchain Could Modernize Government Finance
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 21:52 UTC - Damilola Esebame
A Polymarket prediction contract created on June 29, 2026, asks a pointed question: Will the US Treasury conduct an official blockchain transaction before year-end?
➤ A Polymarket prediction contract highlights market anticipation for the US Treasury to conduct an official blockchain transaction by the end of 2026, reflecting growing conviction in adoption.
➤ While private institutions like Tradeweb and DTCC are actively conducting on-chain Treasury settlements and tokenized asset trades, the federal government has yet to execute a qualifying blockchain transaction in its ordinary operations.
➤ The Treasury's GENIUS Act report emphasizes digital assets' role in innovation and proposes guidance on digital identity and blockchain analytics, but legislative action is pending, leaving the timeline for routine government blockchain use uncertain.
#ustreasury #blockchain #tokenization #polymarket #geniusact #tradeweb #dtcc #cantonnetwork #settlement #institutionaladoption
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-us-treasury-blockchain-transactions-how-blockchain-could-modernize-government-finance-3974522139

2026-07-15 09:58:41 UTC

📰 Traditional Finance Embraces Blockchain Technology While Keeping DeFi at Arm’s Length
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 07:38 UTC - Uk Jin
Traditional financial institutions are selectively adopting blockchain technology that can make existing financial systems more efficient, rather than
➤ Traditional financial institutions are selectively adopting blockchain technology for efficiency gains rather than fully embracing decentralized finance (DeFi).
➤ Institutions are prioritizing tangible benefits like cost reduction and improved capital efficiency, integrating blockchain features such as programmable money and tokenized collateral.
➤ Examples like JPMorgan's Kinexys, tokenized money market funds, and the use of stablecoins for payments illustrate this trend of complementary systems rather than direct competition with DeFi.
#traditionalfinance #blockchaintechnology #decentralizedfinance #a16zcrypto #tokenizedcollateral #stablecoins #crossborderpayments #jpmorgan #blackrock #franklintempleton
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/en.bloomingbit-traditional-finance-embraces-blockchain-technology-while-keeping-de-fi-at-arms-length-105050946

2026-07-15 09:51:16 UTC

📰 Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is Very Bullish on RWA Tokenization
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 14:19 UTC - Anisha Pandey
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has backed the long-term potential of RWA tokenization, saying it can remove friction from ownership.
➤ Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky expressed strong optimism about RWA tokenization, highlighting its potential to reduce friction in asset ownership, making it faster and cheaper.
➤ Chesky emphasized that trust, rather than the underlying blockchain technology, will be the key determinant of success for tokenization platforms.
➤ His comments align with the growing trend of traditional finance players like Robinhood exploring tokenization to bring assets like stocks and bonds on-chain.
#airbnbceo #brianchesky #rwatokenization #ownership #friction #robinhood #vladtenev #blockchain #trust #accessibility
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinedition-airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-is-very-bullish-on-rwa-tokenization-2559633419

2026-07-15 09:47:05 UTC

2026-07-15 09:46:33 UTC

📰 After a brutal H1, is the worst over for the crypto-market in 2026?
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 07:00 UTC - Ishika Kumari
Conflict in the Middle East, Fed rates, oil prices, and security breaches were some of the various factors that jolted the crypto space...
➤ The crypto market experienced a brutal first half of 2026, marked by falling Bitcoin prices, geopolitical conflicts, and rising security incidents, despite some stabilization in H2.
➤ Bitcoin ETFs saw their first weekly inflows since May, totaling $281.8 million, offering a glimmer of optimism, though overall 12-month inflows remain significantly down.
➤ While RWA market capitalization shows strong growth, outperforming stablecoins, a confirmed market bottom is not yet evident, with indicators like the Crypto Fear and Greed Index still in 'Extreme Fear'.
#bitcoinetfs #rwamarketcapitalization #cryptomarket #h12026 #h22026 #geopoliticalfactors #fedrates #securitybreaches #bitcoinprice #stablecoins
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/ambcrypto-after-a-brutal-h-1-is-the-worst-over-for-the-crypto-market-in-2026-3747771532

2026-07-15 09:45:47 UTC

📰 How Asset Managers Are Investing in Crypto
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 01:55 UTC
Asset managers invest in crypto mainly through regulated products: spot ETFs, digital asset funds, tokenized funds, qualified custodians, and blockchain company equity. Most invest on behalf of clients rather than for their own accounts. Their aim is to deliver digital asset exposure inside the brokerage, retirement, and advisory structures clients already use, with the custody, compliance, and reporting that institutional investment mandates require. The firms running the largest pools of capit...
➤ Asset managers are increasingly investing in crypto on behalf of clients, primarily through regulated products like spot ETFs, tokenized funds, and blockchain company equity.
➤ Bitcoin is the most common entry point due to its market cap, liquidity, regulatory clarity, and established infrastructure, with major firms like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton leading the charge.
➤ Key challenges include managing market volatility, navigating evolving regulations, ensuring robust custody solutions, and addressing operational complexities, with most allocations kept small to mitigate risk.
#assetmanagers #crypto #etfs #tokenizedfunds #custody #blackrock #fidelity #franklintempleton #bitcoin #regulation
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/theblock-how-asset-managers-are-investing-in-crypto-548883692

2026-07-15 09:45:16 UTC

📰 Bitcoin flirte avec les 65 000 dollars malgré les tensions au Moyen-Orient
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 06:00 UTC - Magali
Bitcoin franchit les 65 000 dollars le 15 juillet 2026, porté par un CPI américain en chute libre. Les tensions à Hormuz n'y changent rien.
➤ Bitcoin a dépassé les 65 000 dollars, principalement en raison de la baisse de l'inflation américaine (CPI) et de l'espoir d'un assouplissement monétaire de la Fed.
➤ L'actif numérique semble désormais plus sensible aux indicateurs macroéconomiques comme les rendements des bons du Trésor américain qu'aux tensions géopolitiques au Moyen-Orient.
➤ L'article suggère que le profil de Bitcoin a évolué vers un actif macro plus classique, influencé par l'adoption institutionnelle et les ETF spot, plutôt que par des événements géopolitiques.
#bitcoin #65000dollars #cpiamericain #inflation #fed #politiquemonetaire #tbills #geopolitique #etfspot #adoptioninstitutionnelle
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/journalducoin-bitcoin-flirte-avec-les-65-000-dollars-malgre-les-tensions-au-moyen-orient-2275991280

2026-07-15 09:44:24 UTC

📰 South Korea Schedules 2027 CBDC Bond Tokenization Pilot
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 14:12 UTC - Kathleen Kinder
South Korea's 2026 growth strategy sets a 2027 pilot testing tokenized government bonds on the Bank of Korea's wholesale CBDC platform.
➤ South Korea plans a 2027 pilot to test tokenized government bonds on the Bank of Korea's wholesale CBDC platform.
➤ This initiative is part of a broader growth strategy that includes new regulations for digital assets and stablecoins, effective February 2027.
➤ The pilot aims to study interoperability between CBDC infrastructure and external blockchain networks, with a focus on legal and architectural considerations for tokenized sovereign debt.
#southkorea #cbdc #tokenizedbonds #pilotprogram #bankofkorea #digitalassetbasicact #securitiesregistry #wholesalecbdcplatform #sovereigndebt
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinlaw-south-korea-schedules-2027-cbdc-bond-tokenization-pilot-2017091367

2026-07-15 09:43:52 UTC

📰 Stablecoins : vers une collaboration active entre les États-Unis et le Royaume-Uni ?
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 05:30 UTC - Hugh Bernard
Les États-Unis et le Royaume-Uni se coordonnent au sujet de l'intégration des stablecoins dans leurs systèmes financiers.
➤ The US and UK are collaborating on stablecoin regulation through a transatlantic working group, aiming for regulatory convergence.
➤ Both nations recognize stablecoins' potential to enhance financial system efficiency, competition, and cross-border transactions.
➤ The initiative seeks to shape the development of next-generation financial infrastructure and provide market clarity.
#stablecoins #unitedstates #unitedkingdom #regulatoryconvergence #cryptoassets #financialinnovation #crossborderpayments #tokenizedassets #treasurydepartment #financialconductauthority
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptoast-stablecoins-vers-une-collaboration-active-entre-les-etats-unis-et-le-royaume-uni-3168219999

2026-07-15 09:43:02 UTC

📰 Stripe & Advent Bid $53 Billion to Acquire PayPal amid Stablecoin Push
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 07:25 UTC
Payments giant Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly offered to acquire PayPal Holdings for more than $53 billion. This marks one of the largest acquisition deals as both companies are actively expanding into stablecoins, mainly amid the GENIUS Act and ...
➤ Stripe and Advent International have made a $53 billion bid to acquire PayPal, signaling a major consolidation in the digital payments sector.
➤ Both Stripe and PayPal are actively expanding into stablecoin technology, with PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin already reaching a significant market cap.
➤ The potential acquisition, driven by competition and innovation in digital payments, has led to a substantial surge in PayPal's stock price.
#stripe #adventinternational #paypal #acquisition #stablecoins #pyusd #genuisact #clarityact #paymentindustry #fintech
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-stripe-advent-bid-53-billion-to-acquire-pay-pal-amid-stablecoin-push-253412332

2026-07-15 09:42:11 UTC

📰 Bitcoin knackt die 65.000 $: Warum BTC durchstartet – und wie es jetzt weitergeht
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 06:57 UTC - Silke Schütters
Bitcoin springt über 65.000 $, weil die US-Inflation abkühlt. Wir liefern dir die Chartanalyse, die Makro-Trigger und den Blick auf ETH, XRP, SOL & DOGE.
➤ Bitcoin has surpassed the $65,000 mark, driven by cooling US inflation and reduced fears of a Fed interest rate hike.
➤ Key supporting factors include the fading of negative news, positive regulatory developments, strong ETF inflows, and historical July seasonality.
➤ The article analyzes chart patterns, identifies key resistance and support levels, and discusses the potential price movements for Bitcoin and major altcoins like ETH, XRP, SOL, and DOGE.
#bitcoin #btc #65000 #inflation #fed #etf #ethereum #eth #xrp #sol #doge
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptoticker-bitcoin-knackt-die-65-000-warum-btc-durchstartet-und-wie-es-jetzt-weitergeht-3940476989

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2026-07-15 09:14:02 UTC

📰 ECB Selects 36 Payment Firms for Digital Euro Testing Before 2027 Pilot
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 03:35 UTC
The European Central Bank has moved the digital euro project into its next phase, selecting payment service providers to take part in a pilot designed to stress-test how a potential central bank digital currency could work in real-world payments. In an announcement published Tues...
➤ The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 payment firms for a 12-month digital euro pilot program, set to begin in the second half of 2027.
➤ The pilot aims to stress-test real-world payment scenarios, involving both traditional banks and fintech companies across 19 euro-area countries.
➤ This initiative signifies a move towards operational readiness and distribution channel testing for a potential central bank digital currency, contrasting with differing approaches in other global jurisdictions.
#digitaleuro #ecb #centralbankdigitalcurrency #pilotprogram #paymentserviceproviders #cbdc #euroarea #fintech #blockchain #testing
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-ecb-selects-36-payment-firms-for-digital-euro-testing-before-2027-pilot-1841591239

2026-07-15 09:13:30 UTC

📰 Ripple burns another 10M RLUSD as supply falls 20% from peak
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 07:14 UTC - Olivia Stephanie
Ripple burned another 10 million RLUSD as supply fell about 20% from its May peak, while new AI payment integrations expand its utility.
➤ Ripple has burned 10 million RLUSD tokens, reducing its circulating supply by approximately 20% from its May peak, as part of active treasury management.
➤ Despite the supply contraction, Ripple is expanding RLUSD's utility through AI payment integrations and growing activity on the XRP Ledger, including significant trading volume.
➤ The burns reflect redemption activity and active supply management, with the market watching to see if this trend continues or if new minting resumes based on demand changes.
#rlusd #ripple #stablecoin #tokenburn #supplymanagement #aipayments #xrpledger #marketcapitalization #redemptions #minting
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-ripple-burns-another-10-m-rlusd-as-supply-falls-20-from-peak-2270618194

2026-07-15 09:12:40 UTC

📰 Hyperliquid lists CXMT pre-IPO perpetual at 526% premium
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 07:44 UTC - Olivia Stephanie
Hyperliquid lists a CXMT pre-IPO perpetual as its $8 price implies a $535B valuation, 526% above the chipmaker’s Shanghai IPO price in July.
➤ Hyperliquid has launched a pre-IPO perpetual market for Chinese chipmaker CXMT, offering synthetic exposure before its Shanghai debut.
➤ The perpetual contract's price implies a valuation significantly higher than CXMT's IPO price, reflecting a derivatives market premium.
➤ This move highlights Hyperliquid's expansion into real-world asset derivatives and provides a speculative avenue for traders ahead of the company's public listing.
#cxmt #hyperliquid #preipo #perpetualmarket #syntheticexposure #starmarket #derivatives #valuation #dramproducer #ipo
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-hyperliquid-lists-cxmt-pre-ipo-perpetual-at-526-premium-955293905

2026-07-15 09:11:36 UTC

📰 Confirmo launches stablecoin subscription payments for enterprise billing
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 09:25 UTC
Confirmo has launched a stablecoin subscription payment service that supports automated recurring billing across more than 700 self-custody wallets and exchange accounts. According to a July 15 press release shared with crypto.news, Subscribe allows enterprise businesses such as ...
➤ Confirmo has launched 'Subscribe,' a new service enabling businesses to automate recurring subscription payments using stablecoins like USDC and USDG.
➤ The service supports over 700 self-custody wallets and exchange accounts via WalletConnect integration, built on Solana and Polygon.
➤ This launch signifies the growing adoption of stablecoins for enterprise billing, cross-border settlements, and subscription services, aiming to reduce costs and payment failures.
#confirmo #stablecoin #subscriptionpayments #recurringbilling #usdc #usdg #solana #polygon #walletconnect #enterprisebilling
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-confirmo-launches-stablecoin-subscription-payments-for-enterprise-billing-1787176648

2026-07-15 09:11:04 UTC

📰 ECB taps Deutsche Bank as digital euro pilot defies US CBDC push
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 15:05 UTC
The European Central Bank has selected 36 payment firms, including Deutsche Bank, for a digital euro pilot as Europe presses ahead with its CBDC plans. According to a July 14 announcement from the European Central Bank (ECB), the selected payment…
➤ The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 payment firms, including Deutsche Bank, for a 12-month digital euro pilot program set to begin in the second half of 2027.
➤ This initiative contrasts with the U.S. where efforts are underway to prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC until at least 2031.
➤ The pilot aims to test the digital euro's technical performance and user experience, while the U.S. continues to debate the fundamental allowance of a CBDC.
#digitaleuro #ecb #cbdc #deutschebank #pilotprogram #paymentfirms #europe #unitedstates #federalreserve #mica
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-ecb-taps-deutsche-bank-as-digital-euro-pilot-defies-us-cbdc-push-1987228681

2026-07-15 09:10:31 UTC

📰 Bitcoin’s safety: $470 billion in assets may be a target of quantum hackers
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 15:45 UTC
Quantum computing concerns are renewing focus on Bitcoin security as institutions research long-term cryptographic protections and network resilience. With the continued development of quantum computing technology, the future security of Bitcoin has once again become a focus of m...
➤ Quantum computing poses a long-term theoretical risk to Bitcoin's encryption, with an estimated $470 billion in assets potentially vulnerable.
➤ Institutions like Coinbase and Strategy are researching cryptographic protections and network resilience in anticipation of future quantum advancements.
➤ Amidst these security discussions, EX DeFi is promoting cloud mining as an alternative way to participate in the Bitcoin ecosystem, emphasizing its compliance and security measures.
#quantumcomputing #bitcoinsecurity #cryptography #exdefi #cloudmining #assetsecurity #digitalassets #networkresilience #institutionalresearch
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-bitcoins-safety-470-billion-in-assets-may-be-a-target-of-quantum-hackers-2332948335

2026-07-15 08:28:16 UTC

📰 Binance plans crypto super app with payments, stocks and stablecoins
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 05:04 UTC - Olivia Stephanie
Binance is pursuing a crypto super app strategy, using stablecoin payments, stocks and broader financial services to expand beyond trading.
➤ Binance is evolving into a 'super app' by integrating payments, stablecoins, and traditional financial services like stocks beyond its core crypto trading.
➤ The strategy leverages stablecoin adoption, particularly for emerging markets, to offer cross-border payments and access to dollar-based digital assets.
➤ Binance is expanding its offerings to include tokenized equities (bStocks) and fractional shares of US stocks and ETFs, aiming to bridge traditional and digital finance.
#binance #superapp #stablecoins #payments #stocks #tokenizedequities #emergingmarkets #usdt #usdc #bstocks
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-binance-plans-crypto-super-app-with-payments-stocks-and-stablecoins-2529600314

2026-07-15 08:09:09 UTC

📰 The SEC Is Developing New Rules for Crypto. Here's Why Crypto Investors Should Pay Attention
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 11:50 UTC - The Motley Fool
➤ The SEC is proposing new rules to provide regulatory clarity and safe harbor for DeFi platforms and tokenized securities trading, potentially easing enforcement burdens.
➤ The proposed rules include exemptions for startups and qualifying issuers, and a key pathway to confirm tokens are no longer investment contracts once essential managerial efforts cease.
➤ Ethereum and Solana are highlighted as key beneficiaries, with potential for significant institutional capital inflows if these regulations and the Clarity Act advance.
#sec #cryptoregulation #defi #tokenizedsecurities #clarityact #ethereum #solana #rwa #enforcementprotection #institutionalcapital
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/nasdaq-the-sec-is-developing-new-rules-for-crypto-heres-why-crypto-investors-should-pay-attention-1894195346

2026-07-15 08:08:19 UTC

📰 Strategy adopts new buying and selling approach for Bitcoin
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 09:45 UTC - Editorial Team
➤ Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) has formally authorized the sale of up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin under a new 'Digital Credit Capital Framework'.
➤ This framework aims to generate liquidity for preferred stock dividends, interest payments, and share buybacks, marking a shift from their previous 'never sell' Bitcoin strategy.
➤ The announcement was positively received by the market, with Strategy's shares rising, indicating a potential new model for corporate Bitcoin holders managing liquidity needs.
#strategyinc #bitcoin #digitalcreditcapitalframework #michaelsaylor #corporatetreasury #liquiditygeneration #sharebuybacks #preferredstock #institutionaladoption
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobriefing-strategy-adopts-new-buying-and-selling-approach-for-bitcoin-3757149845

2026-07-15 08:07:19 UTC

📰 Future of Cryptocurrency Industry? Airbnb CEO Says 'Something Real is Happening'
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 08:23 UTC - Arman Shirinyan
RWA's are the next logical step for the cryptocurrency industry, believes Airbnb CEO.
➤ Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky believes real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is a significant innovation addressing accessibility and friction in traditional finance.
➤ He highlights fractional ownership, 24/7 markets, and instant settlement as key benefits, emphasizing that trust in the platform and underlying assets is crucial for adoption.
➤ Chesky sees tokenization as a transformative force, akin to the internet, that will fundamentally change how ownership is accessed and transferred.
#brianchesky #airbnbceo #realworldassets #tokenization #blockchain #fractionalownership #accessibility #trust #financialinnovation #institutionaladoption
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/u-future-of-cryptocurrency-industry-airbnb-ceo-says-something-real-is-happening-3165423451

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2026-07-15 08:06:16 UTC

📰 Billions of AI Agents Will Soon Have Wallets: Pharos CEO Wish Wu on the Coming Machine Economy
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 02:45 UTC
AI assistants can already summarize documents, answer questions, and write code. Wish Wu believes the next step is far bigger: AI agents that hold assets, make payments, and manage money on their own. Wu is the co-founder and CEO of Pharos Network, a programmable financial Layer ...
➤ Pharos CEO Wish Wu envisions a future with billions of AI agents acting as economic actors, managing assets and making payments autonomously.
➤ Blockchain infrastructure, particularly platforms like Pharos, is seen as essential for this 'machine economy' due to its programmability and interoperability, unlike traditional banking systems.
➤ The development of AI agents with wallets and financial capabilities is presented as a natural evolution, with trust and regulatory frameworks being key challenges to overcome.
#aiagents #machineeconomy #programmablefinance #realworldassets #pharosnetwork #rwa #blockchain #autonomoustreasury #financialinfrastructure #aiwallet
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-billions-of-ai-agents-will-soon-have-wallets-pharos-ceo-wish-wu-on-the-coming-machine-economy-2035364103

2026-07-15 08:05:30 UTC

📰 Baillie Giffford launches native tokenized fund in Hong Kong
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 03:35 UTC - Rupert Walker
The Securities and Futures Commission has authorised the Baillie Gifford Enhanced Yield fund,
➤ Baillie Gifford has launched a native tokenized investment fund, the Enhanced Yield fund (BAGEY), in Hong Kong, authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
➤ The fund, an actively managed portfolio of short-duration government and corporate bonds, is issued directly on public blockchain infrastructure, with tokens representing investor holdings and the blockchain serving as the official record of ownership.
➤ Developed in collaboration with BNY, the fund aims to simplify ownership, enhance transparency, and is available for professional investors using fiat currency or stablecoins like USD Coin on Ethereum and Solana.
#bailliegifford #tokenizedfund #hongkong #sfc #enhancedyieldfund #bny #fixedincome #publicblockchain #usdc #ethereum
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/fundselectorasia-baillie-giffford-launches-native-tokenized-fund-in-hong-kong-2547699513

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2026-07-15 08:04:07 UTC

📰 SBI Group, DigiFT, and Startale Group Advance Tokenized Capital Markets with JPYSC-Powered Settlement and Onchain Dividend Distribution (15 ...
🗓️ Jul 15 2026 01:45 UTC
The proof of concept demonstrates end-to-end JPYSC-powered settlement and automated onchain dividend distribution for tokenised securities in a testnet environment, illustrating the potential of programmable capital markets. For these technical demonstrations, the parties used a ...
➤ SBI Group, DigiFT, and Startale Group successfully demonstrated a proof-of-concept for tokenized securities settlement and dividend distribution using a Japanese yen stablecoin (JPYSC) on an Ethereum testnet.
➤ The initiative showcases the potential for regulated stablecoins to streamline the entire lifecycle of tokenized assets, reducing settlement risk and enabling automated, onchain income distribution.
➤ This collaboration aims to build a Japan-originated onchain capital market, connecting tokenized Japanese financial assets with regulated digital cash for global institutional investors.
#jpystablecoin #tokenizedsecurities #settlement #dividenddistribution #sbigroup #digift #startalegroup #programmablecapitalmarkets #onchainfinance #japan
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-sbi-group-digi-ft-and-startale-group-advance-tokenized-capital-markets-with-jpysc-powered-settlement-and-onchain-dividend-distribution-15-4201984272

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2026-07-15 08:02:38 UTC

📰 US Central Command accuses Iran of targeting seven commercial ships as crypto enters the Strait of Hormuz
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 23:29 UTC - Editorial Team
➤ US Central Command accuses Iran of targeting seven commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil trade route.
➤ Iran is reportedly demanding Bitcoin fees for vessel passage, using cryptocurrency as a revenue stream due to international sanctions.
➤ This geopolitical event, involving Bitcoin as a transit toll, is expected to intensify regulatory scrutiny on crypto's role in sanctions circumvention.
#iran #bitcoin #straitofhormuz #commercialships #uscentralcommand #sanctions #cryptomining #transittoll #btc
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobriefing-us-central-command-accuses-iran-of-targeting-seven-commercial-ships-as-crypto-enters-the-strait-of-hormuz-4179743234

2026-07-15 08:01:40 UTC

📰 Federal Reserve’s Bowman advises against micromanaging banks on AI
🗓️ Jul 14 2026 19:14 UTC - Editorial Team
➤ Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman advocates for a principles-based approach to AI regulation in banking, emphasizing guardrails over micromanagement.
➤ This philosophy, focusing on material financial risks and tailored rules, could set a precedent for how regulators approach other emerging technologies like digital assets.
➤ While not directly mentioning crypto, Bowman's stance on AI may indirectly benefit crypto markets by potentially easing infrastructure development for digital asset services within banks.
#federalreserve #micromanagingbanks #airegulation #principlesbased #financialrisks #innovation #cryptoinvestors #digitalassets #aml #defi
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobriefing-federal-reserves-bowman-advises-against-micromanaging-banks-on-ai-3773021828

2026-07-15 08:00:42 UTC