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2026-08-29 22:10:59 UTC

📰 Coinbase US500 Futures Reach $104M, Demand Test Remains
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 21:02 UTC
Coinbase's US500 futures hit $104 million in launch-week volume, but later open interest data leave demand persistence unproven.
➤ Coinbase's US500 futures contract saw a significant $104 million in trading volume during its launch week, indicating initial market interest.
➤ However, subsequent data on open interest and daily volume suggests that sustained demand and liquidity are yet to be proven, raising questions about the product's long-term viability.
➤ The contract, which integrates crypto-style funding rates into a regulated US equity index future, faces a crucial test of its ability to attract and retain traders beyond the initial launch hype.
#coinbase #us500futures #tokenization #equityindex #marketvector #fundingrate #openinterest #liquidity #tradingvolume #cftc
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptoslate-coinbase-us-500-futures-reach-104-m-demand-test-remains-73011356

2026-08-29 22:10:24 UTC

📰 Doppler Finance Joins XRP Seoul 2026 as Platinum Sponsor
🗓️ Aug 14 2026 06:33 UTC
➤ Doppler Finance, an XRP-based platform, is a Platinum Sponsor for XRP Seoul 2026, a conference focused on the XRP Ledger ecosystem.
➤ The conference will cover topics including real-world asset tokenization, stablecoins, institutional finance, and DeFi, with Doppler Finance showcasing its infrastructure for tokenized capital markets.
➤ Doppler Finance aims to provide institutional-grade financial infrastructure for the XRP ecosystem, emphasizing secure on-chain services and global expansion strategies.
#dopplerfinance #xrpledger #xrpseoul2026 #koreablockchainweek #realworldassettokenization #stablecoins #institutionalfinance #decentralizedfinance #fireblocks #ceffu
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/yellow-doppler-finance-joins-xrp-seoul-2026-as-platinum-sponsor-157643823

2026-08-29 22:10:15 UTC

📰 Bitwise’s BHYP Stakes $74.9M in HYPE: A Milestone for Institutional Crypto Adoption
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 02:15 UTC
BitcoinWorld Bitwise’s BHYP Stakes $74.9M in HYPE: A Milestone for Institutional Crypto Adoption Bitwise’s spot Hyperliquid ETF, trading under the ticker BHYP, has now staked approximately $74.9 million worth of HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid protocol. This marks a sig...
➤ Bitwise's BHYP ETF has staked $74.9 million in HYPE tokens, the native asset of the Hyperliquid protocol, marking a significant step in integrating staking into regulated investment products.
➤ This move allows investors indirect exposure to staking rewards through a familiar ETF structure, potentially enhancing returns beyond simple price appreciation.
➤ The development signifies growing institutional interest in proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies and could set a precedent for future staking-enabled crypto ETFs, though regulatory clarity and staking risks remain considerations.
#bitwise #bhyp #hype #hyperliquid #staking #etf #institutionaladoption #defi #yield #crypto
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-bitwises-bhyp-stakes-74-9-m-in-hype-a-milestone-for-institutional-crypto-adoption-3328748161

2026-08-29 22:10:04 UTC

📰 Avalanche holds $7 support as Schwab plans AVAX trading, RWA assets reach $3 billion
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 18:55 UTC
🚨 Avalanche holds $7 support as Schwab plans AVAX trading and RWA assets hit $3 billion. ⚡ $AVAX currently trades at $7.26 after a 2.42% daily drop, testing crucial price levels. 🏦 Charles Schwab to enable AVAX trading, expanding access beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. 📈 Avalanche...
➤ Avalanche (AVAX) is currently testing a critical support level around $7.00-$7.20, with potential for recovery if this zone holds.
➤ Charles Schwab plans to introduce AVAX trading on its platform, expanding access for both institutional and retail investors.
➤ Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) on Avalanche have surged to $3 billion, indicating growing institutional adoption and ecosystem relevance.
#avalanche #avax #rwa #tokenization #charlesschwab #institutionalinvestors #supportlevel #blockchain #digitalassets
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-avalanche-holds-7-support-as-schwab-plans-avax-trading-rwa-assets-reach-3-billion-3703116728

2026-08-29 22:09:28 UTC

📰 MoonPay Acquires Rhythm to Expand Into Onchain Trading
🗓️ Aug 28 2026 21:48 UTC - CryptoNews
MoonPay is expanding deeper into onchain trading with the acquisition of Rhythm, a platform built to help traders find opportunities, execute transactions and manage risk across fast-moving
➤ MoonPay has acquired Rhythm, a platform focused on onchain trading, to enhance its capabilities in asset discovery, execution, and risk management.
➤ This acquisition integrates Rhythm's technology and team into MoonPay's expanding ecosystem, which now includes payments, trading, stablecoins, and onchain infrastructure.
➤ The move signifies MoonPay's strategic growth beyond its initial crypto payment services, aiming to offer a more comprehensive suite of onchain financial tools to its large customer base.
#moonpay #rhythm #onchaintrading #defi #acquisition #cryptomarkets #tradinginfrastructure #riskmanagement #stablecoins #solana
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-moon-pay-acquires-rhythm-to-expand-into-onchain-trading-67457089

2026-08-29 22:09:08 UTC

📰 Bullish provides USD.AI $100M facility for GPU loans
🗓️ Aug 28 2026 21:27 UTC - Lawrence Mondal
Bullish provides USD.AI with a $100 million stablecoin facility for GPU-backed loans and plans to list its yield-bearing sUSDai token.
➤ Bullish has provided USD.AI with a $100 million stablecoin facility to fund loans secured by GPUs for AI infrastructure.
➤ USD.AI offers non-recourse financing collateralized by computing hardware, with Bullish planning to list USD.AI's yield-bearing sUSDai token.
➤ This facility expands USD.AI's GPU loan capacity and aims to develop secondary trading markets for compute-backed debt.
#bullish #usdai #gpuloans #stablecoinfacility #aiinfrastructure #tokenizedassets #computelending #susdai #onchainrecords #nvidia
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-bullish-provides-usd-ai-100-m-facility-for-gpu-loans-2710908609

2026-08-29 22:08:59 UTC

📰 Pakistan Advances Towards Global Leadership in Virtual Assets Regulation Under Bilal Bin Saqib
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 19:02 UTC - webdesk
Independent report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made significant progress in developing a regulatory framework for virtual assets in a short period and with limited resources, Minister of State and Cha…
➤ Pakistan has rapidly established a comprehensive regulatory framework for virtual assets in under six months, with a focus on efficiency and minimal expenditure.
➤ The framework covers exchanges, custody, brokerage, and asset management, incorporating AML, CFT, consumer protection, and cybersecurity requirements.
➤ Pakistan aims to lead in tokenized markets, programmable payments, and stablecoins, emphasizing a technology-driven approach to governance for emerging technologies.
#pakistan #virtualassetsregulation #bilalbinsaqib #bitcoinasiaconference #tokenisedmarkets #programmablepayments #stablecoins #aml #cft #cybersecurity
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/dailyindependent-pakistan-advances-towards-global-leadership-in-virtual-assets-regulation-under-bilal-bin-saqib-1382186394

2026-08-29 22:08:48 UTC

📰 Pakistan Builds Crypto Regulatory Regime Using Just 8% of Budget
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 12:42 UTC - Sabica Tahira
Pakistan launched its crypto regulatory regime in under six months, using just 8% of the approved budget, Minister Bilal Bin Saqib said.
➤ Pakistan has successfully launched its crypto regulatory regime, PVARA, in under six months with significant budget efficiency, spending only 8% of the allocated funds.
➤ The new framework covers a wide range of virtual asset activities and emphasizes a balance between speed, accountability, and consumer protection, demonstrating a technology-driven approach to regulation.
➤ Pakistan aims to become a frontier market for digital assets and financial technology, exploring future possibilities like tokenized markets and AI-driven transactions, while focusing on attracting legitimate businesses and ensuring robust oversight.
#pakistan #cryptoregulation #pvara #virtualassets #regulatoryregime #budgetefficiency #digitaleconomy #tokenizedmarkets #aiagents #financialinfrastructure
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/techjuice-pakistan-builds-crypto-regulatory-regime-using-just-8-of-budget-3692783386

2026-08-29 22:08:12 UTC

📰 Algoz and Evendough Launch Institutional Crypto OTC Trading Desk - FinanceFeeds
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 12:49 UTC - Abdelaziz Fathi
Quantitative digital asset trading firm Algoz has partnered with Evendough Holdings Ltd. to launch an over-the-counter cryptocurrency trading desk aimed at
➤ Algoz and Evendough have launched an institutional-focused OTC crypto trading desk, offering large-scale transactions away from public exchanges.
➤ The service provides fixed pricing, access to major cryptocurrencies and fiat, and emphasizes regulated custody and same-day settlement.
➤ The desk aims to attract corporations and high-net-worth investors seeking discretion, speed, and robust asset protection in crypto trading.
#otctradingdesk #algoz #evendough #institutionalclients #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #ether #solana #regulatorycustody #micaregulated
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-algoz-and-evendough-launch-institutional-crypto-otc-trading-desk-finance-feeds-3117227995

2026-08-29 22:07:52 UTC

📰 Key White House Meeting: Crypto Industry Seeks to Define Its Regulatory Future in Washington - Crypto Economy
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 08:00 UTC - F. Bustos
The White House meeting brings crypto and Wall Street leaders together as the U.S. reshapes its regulatory framework.
➤ A key White House meeting convened crypto and traditional finance leaders to discuss the future regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S.
➤ The SEC introduced a new 'Regulation Crypto Assets' proposal offering exemptions for capital raising and a safe harbor for certain tokens, aiming to balance innovation with investor protection.
➤ While the meeting signals growing political acceptance and institutional openness for crypto, the industry awaits the finalization of broader legislation like the CLARITY Act to establish durable rules.
#whitehousemeeting #cryptoregulation #secproposal #clarityact #ripple #coinbase #xrp #wallstreet #financialinfrastructure #institutionaladoption
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-economy-key-white-house-meeting-crypto-industry-seeks-to-define-its-regulatory-future-in-washington-crypto-economy-2893937266

2026-08-29 22:07:31 UTC

📰 UMB becomes first bank in Ghana approved by BoG and SEC to offer virtual accounts
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 09:36 UTC - Citi Newsroom
Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) has become the first bank in Ghana to receive approval from both the Bank of Ghana (BoG) and the Securities and Exchange
➤ Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) in Ghana has received approval from the Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer virtual accounts to businesses in the virtual asset ecosystem.
➤ This move positions UMB as a key player in Ghana's evolving digital economy, facilitating the integration of virtual asset businesses into the formal financial system.
➤ The approval aligns with UMB's strategic transformation agenda focused on innovation, digital capabilities, and operating within a sound regulatory framework.
#universalmerchantbank #ghana #bankofghana #securitiesandexchangecommission #virtualaccounts #virtualassetecosystem #fintech #digitaleconomy #regulatoryframework
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/citinewsroom-umb-becomes-first-bank-in-ghana-approved-by-bo-g-and-sec-to-offer-virtual-accounts-514134326

2026-08-29 22:07:20 UTC

📰 Visa works with Upbit parent on stablecoin payments, AI commerce
🗓️ Aug 28 2026 07:41 UTC - Helen Partz
Visa and Dunamu formed a partnership to examine stablecoin payment services, cross-border remittances and AI-linked financial infrastructure.
➤ Visa and Dunamu (parent of Upbit) are partnering to explore stablecoin payments, cross-border remittances, and AI-powered commerce.
➤ The collaboration aims to integrate Dunamu's digital asset technology with Visa's global payment network, potentially using stablecoins like OUSD.
➤ The initiative also focuses on agentic commerce, where AI agents can make purchases and payments on behalf of users, combining AI with stablecoin infrastructure.
#visa #dunamu #upbit #stablecoin #payments #remittances #ai #commerce #ousd #digitalassets
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cointelegraph-visa-works-with-upbit-parent-on-stablecoin-payments-ai-commerce-1335677414

2026-08-29 22:06:56 UTC

📰 Chainlink CCIP Brings TAO Swaps to Aerodrome
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 17:44 UTC - Sharmistha Suman
Chainlink’s CCIP expands TAO to Base, enabling TAO swaps on Aerodrome while DataLink supports lending and borrowing markets for tokenized Argentine peso wARS.
➤ Chainlink's CCIP is enabling the expansion of the TAO token to the Base network, facilitating its first-ever swaps on the Aerodrome decentralized exchange.
➤ Concurrently, Chainlink DataLink is providing essential reference data for lending and borrowing markets of wARS, a tokenized representation of the Argentine peso.
➤ These developments highlight Chainlink's role in providing interoperability and data infrastructure for diverse tokenized assets across different blockchain networks.
#chainlinkccip #tao #basenetwork #aerodrome #tokenizedargentinianpeso #wars #datalink #crosschaininteroperability #defi
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptotimes-chainlink-ccip-brings-tao-swaps-to-aerodrome-2891378843

2026-08-29 22:06:16 UTC

📰 Best Crypto to Buy Now: Chainlink Powers Coinbase's Tokenized Stocks While Pepeto Sets Up a 100x Run -
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 13:13 UTC - PressRelease
Every list of the best crypto to buy now gets written after the move, and readers arrive last. This time you are early: Coinbase just handed Chainlink the
➤ Coinbase is leveraging Chainlink's Data Feeds to enable tokenized stocks on its Base platform, allowing DeFi protocols to use these assets as collateral.
➤ The article highlights Pepeto as a high-potential presale cryptocurrency, driven by a founder with a track record in successful meme coin launches, aiming for significant returns before its Binance listing.
➤ While Chainlink and XRP are noted for their recent price surges and integration into traditional finance, Pepeto is presented as the primary opportunity for substantial, multi-fold returns due to its early-stage presale status.
#chainlink #coinbase #tokenizedstocks #pepeto #presale #defi #base #xrp #jpmorgan #binancelisting
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-best-crypto-to-buy-now-chainlink-powers-coinbases-tokenized-stocks-while-pepeto-sets-up-a-100-x-run-3686942886

2026-08-29 22:06:03 UTC

📰 SEC proposes $75M crypto token sale rule that the market has outgrown
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 10:18 UTC - Andrew Folkler
The SEC Regulation A+ framework for crypto token sales arrives eight years after the ICO boom, as capital formation has shifted to launchpads and airdrops.
➤ The SEC has proposed a Regulation A+ framework for crypto token sales, allowing up to $75 million in annual fundraising, but the market has largely moved past this model.
➤ Current crypto capital formation heavily relies on mechanisms like launchpads and airdrops, which the SEC's proposal does not cover and are significantly more active than traditional Reg A+ offerings.
➤ The proposal's stringent compliance requirements and lengthy review process make it impractical for most crypto-native projects, with traditional financial institutions being the most likely adopters.
#sec #regulationa #ico #tokensales #capitalformation #launchpads #airdrops #memecoins #pumpfun #compliance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-sec-proposes-75-m-crypto-token-sale-rule-that-the-market-has-outgrown-2813607319

2026-08-29 22:06:00 UTC

📰 Circle’s USDC Net Circulation Rises by 1 Billion as Stablecoin Demand Grows
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 08:15 UTC
BitcoinWorld Circle’s USDC Net Circulation Rises by 1 Billion as Stablecoin Demand Grows Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC), reported a net increase of 1 billion tokens in circulation for the latest reporting period. The company issued approximately 11.2 billion USDC and r...
➤ Circle reported a net increase of 1 billion USDC tokens in circulation, indicating growing demand for stablecoins in DeFi and cross-border payments.
➤ The stablecoin's reserves, composed of cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries, are regularly audited, fostering trust among institutional users.
➤ This growth signals confidence in USDC's stability and utility, highlighting the increasing integration of digital assets into traditional finance, with regulatory compliance being a key factor for future growth.
#usdc #circle #stablecoin #defi #crossborderpayments #ustreasuries #transparency #regulatorycompliance #marketcapitalization #digitalassets
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-circles-usdc-net-circulation-rises-by-1-billion-as-stablecoin-demand-grows-3003919571

2026-08-29 22:05:38 UTC

📰 DeXenY Expands Its Decentralized Energy Vision to a Wider Web3 Audience as $DXY Prepares for Bitvoux Launch
🗓️ Aug 28 2026 15:28 UTC - Ashley Slimmerts
The upcoming Bitvoux launch will expand access to $DXY, the utility token connecting DeXenY’s blockchain, distributed energy, RWA, and AI infrastructure. RO ...
➤ DeXenY is launching its utility token $DXY on Bitvoux to connect decentralized energy infrastructure, RWA, and AI.
➤ The protocol aims to facilitate peer-to-peer energy settlement, reward clean energy generation, and enable network staking and governance.
➤ This initiative bridges physical energy activity with blockchain-based settlement and AI coordination, expanding Web3's reach into real-world applications.
#dexeny #dxy #decentralizedenergy #web3 #blockchain #rwa #ai #bitvouxlaunch #energysettlement #proofofgeneration
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/techfinancials-de-xen-y-expands-its-decentralized-energy-vision-to-a-wider-web-3-audience-as-dxy-prepares-for-bitvoux-launch-911754932

2026-08-29 22:04:48 UTC

📰 ECB’s Schnabel Says Central Banks Must Go On-Chain as Pontes Nears September Launch
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 06:44 UTC - Pardon Joshua
ECB's Isabel Schnabel says central-bank money on blockchain is no longer optional as Pontes pilots in September to counter dollar stablecoins.
➤ The ECB's Isabel Schnabel advocates for central banks to adopt on-chain infrastructure, warning that staying off-chain will cede monetary sovereignty to dollar stablecoins.
➤ The ECB is piloting 'Pontes' in September 2026, a DLT platform connecting to TARGET Services for settling tokenized transactions in central-bank money, aiming to counter dollar stablecoins.
➤ This move positions Europe to provide a euro-denominated risk-free cash token for RWA settlement, contrasting with the US approach of advancing regulated dollar stablecoins.
#ecb #isabelschnabel #pontes #centralbankdigitalcurrency #cbdc #stablecoins #blockchain #tokenization #settlement #euro
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coingape-ec-bs-schnabel-says-central-banks-must-go-on-chain-as-pontes-nears-september-launch-3136513021

2026-08-29 22:04:44 UTC

📰 At Jackson Hole, the BIS Head Said Stablecoins Fail Every Test of Money. Banks Are Building Them Anyway.
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 15:22 UTC - Nolan Pratt
BIS General Manager Agustín Carstens laid out a three-test framework for sound money at Jackson Hole — and argued stablecoins fail all three. Meanwhile, twelve major banks are building one on public chains.
➤ BIS General Manager Agustín Carstens criticized stablecoins at Jackson Hole, stating they fail key tests for sound money (singleness, interoperability, integrity).
➤ He advocated for tokenized deposits as a superior alternative, supported by initiatives like BIS's Project Agorá.
➤ Despite BIS's stance, a consortium of twelve major banks is building a stablecoin on public chains, indicating a divergence between regulators and industry development.
#stablecoins #bis #tokenizeddeposits #jacksonhole #agustincarstens #soundmoney #publicchains #geniusact #monetarysystem
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/forkast-at-jackson-hole-the-bis-head-said-stablecoins-fail-every-test-of-money-banks-are-building-them-anyway-1003195773

2026-08-29 22:04:41 UTC

📰 RWA Perps Hit 37% of Daily On-Chain Perp Volume , DWF Sees Bigger Growth
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 17:38 UTC - Iyiola Adrian
DWF Labs says RWA perpetuals remain far behind crypto perps and CME equity futures, leaving room for major growth.
➤ Real-world asset (RWA) perpetuals are experiencing rapid growth, reaching 37% of daily on-chain perpetual volume in July, driven by demand for 24/7 trading of stocks and commodities, including pre-IPO markets.
➤ Despite this growth, RWA perps are still significantly smaller than crypto perps and traditional equity futures, indicating substantial room for expansion.
➤ Key factors for future growth include liquidity, pricing mechanisms, market listings, and regulatory approval, while risks such as pricing discrepancies during off-market hours remain a concern.
#rwaperps #dwflabs #onchainvolume #derivativesmarket #247trading #preipomarkets #liquidity #regulation #tokenizedequities #spacex
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptotimes-rwa-perps-hit-37-of-daily-on-chain-perp-volume-dwf-sees-bigger-growth-799607738

2026-08-29 22:04:22 UTC

📰 Robinhood Chain Sees $47.8M in Stock Tokens, Driven by Tech
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 11:23 UTC - Ayanfe Fakunle
Technology firms lead a $47.8M stock token market, with NVIDIA and Apple at the forefront. Here's what this means for traders.
➤ Robinhood Chain's stock token market has reached $47.8 million, with technology firms like NVIDIA and Apple leading the charge.
➤ These tech giants collectively represent one-third of the market's value, indicating a growing investor interest in tokenized equities.
➤ The platform facilitates fractional ownership, and ongoing regulatory developments are key to market integrity and investor protection.
#robinhoodchain #stocktokens #nvidia #apple #tokenizedassets #fractionalownership #technologyfirms #spyetf #tokenterminal
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-robinhood-chain-sees-47-8-m-in-stock-tokens-driven-by-tech-33396969

2026-08-29 22:03:28 UTC

📰 Stellar Price Prediction: After $313 Billion in RWA Volume, XLM Faces Its Biggest Test Yet
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 20:02 UTC - Funbi Afe
The XLM price is sending mixed signals right now. Stellar is posting huge growth in one of crypto’s fastest-growing sectors, real-world assets, but at the same time, money continues flowing out of its DeFi ecosystem. Data from ALLINCRYPTO, citing Messari, shows Stellar’s 30-day real-world asset transfer volume hit $313 billion. That’s an insane 81,000% jump […]
➤ Stellar (XLM) is experiencing a massive surge in Real-World Asset (RWA) transfer volume, reaching $313 billion, an 81,000% increase in 30 days, indicating strong adoption in tokenization.
➤ Despite RWA growth, Stellar's Total Value Locked (TVL) in its DeFi ecosystem has significantly declined, falling from over $247 million to around $82.8 million, signaling a potential outflow of liquidity.
➤ The XLM price shows mixed signals, with technical indicators suggesting a potential bottoming out, but its future trajectory depends on whether RWA growth or DeFi decline becomes the dominant trend.
#stellar #xlm #realworldassets #rwa #tokenization #tvl #defi #blockchain #priceprediction #tradingvolume
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/captainaltcoin-stellar-price-prediction-after-313-billion-in-rwa-volume-xlm-faces-its-biggest-test-yet-703361761

2026-08-29 22:03:21 UTC

📰 Crypto VC funding: RQD* raises $74M, Fasset gets $68M
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 07:45 UTC
Crypto and blockchain companies disclosed $184.1 million across eight funding rounds between Aug. 22 and Aug. 28, led by RQD* Clearing’s $74 million growth investment. Stablecoin neobank Fasset followed with a $68 million Series C that valued the company at…
➤ Crypto and blockchain companies raised a total of $184.1 million across eight funding rounds, with RQD* Clearing securing the largest investment of $74 million.
➤ Key funding went towards infrastructure providers like RQD* Clearing and stablecoin neobank Fasset, indicating growth in digital asset services and institutional adoption.
➤ The funding rounds highlight a trend of established financial players investing in companies that bridge traditional markets with blockchain technology and tokenized assets.
#rqdclearing #fasset #hiveminddigitalgroup #tokenization #stablecoin #venturecapital #fundingrounds #digitalassets #blockchaininfrastructure #institutionalpartnerships
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-crypto-vc-funding-rqd-raises-74-m-fasset-gets-68-m-2484168616

2026-08-29 22:03:16 UTC

📰 Bullish Extends $100M Debt Facility to USD.AI for AI Infrastructure - FinanceFeeds
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 10:30 UTC - Abdelaziz Fathi
Crypto platform Bullish is extending a $100 million debt facility to USD.AI, putting onchain capital behind loans secured by the graphics processing units
➤ Bullish has extended a $100 million debt facility to USD.AI, utilizing on-chain capital to back loans secured by graphics processing units (GPUs) for AI infrastructure.
➤ This initiative aims to create a new market for private credit backed by specialized computing hardware, bridging traditional finance and blockchain-based RWA tokenization.
➤ The partnership also includes plans for Bullish to list USD.AI's sUSDai, aiming to enhance liquidity and price discovery for GPU-backed debt in the secondary market.
#gpubackedloans #aiinfrastructure #bullish #usdai #privatecredit #tokenization #onchaincapital #computehardware #debtfacility #susdai
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-bullish-extends-100-m-debt-facility-to-usd-ai-for-ai-infrastructure-finance-feeds-3876842680

2026-08-29 22:03:05 UTC

📰 Tokenized Assets Gain Traction as Major Firms Enter Onchain
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 11:21 UTC - Ayantan Maity
Tokenized assets are attracting major financial firms as they build onchain finance solutions. Here's why it matters for the market.
➤ Major financial firms are increasingly entering the onchain finance space, focusing on tokenized assets and building solutions like brokerage platforms.
➤ This trend signifies growing acceptance of blockchain technology and could profoundly impact market dynamics, potentially driving demand for established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
➤ The development highlights the evolving landscape of tokenized assets, with a current market price of $0 indicating a nascent but growing area of interest.
#tokenizedassets #onchainfinance #majorfinancialfirms #blockchain #defi #brokerage #institutionaladoption #bitcoindominance #tokenterminal
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-tokenized-assets-gain-traction-as-major-firms-enter-onchain-1695234965

2026-08-29 22:02:12 UTC

📰 RWA Market Growth Puts LINK, XLM and ONDO In Focus
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 17:22 UTC - Yash Jain
RWA market hits $44.6B as LINK, XLM and ONDO approach key technical levels that could shape their next major moves.
➤ The Real-World Asset (RWA) market has surged to $44.6 billion, driven by institutional demand for yield-bearing products, with tokenized U.S. Treasury bills leading the growth.
➤ Key infrastructure tokens like Chainlink (LINK), Stellar (XLM), and Ondo Finance (ONDO) are approaching critical technical levels that could dictate their future price movements.
➤ While the RWA market expansion is significant, the price performance of these associated tokens will depend on whether this institutional growth translates into sustained on-chain demand.
#rwamarket #chainlink #stellar #ondofinance #tokenizedtreasuries #institutionaldemand #technicallevels #priceanalysis #yieldbearingproducts
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinpedia-rwa-market-growth-puts-link-xlm-and-ondo-in-focus-172289980

2026-08-29 22:02:05 UTC

📰 Ripple Hires LME Treasury Executive
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 11:45 UTC - Dan Burgin
Ripple has hired LME treasury executive Joseph Thompson as the company expands its tokenization and institutional markets businesses.
➤ Ripple has hired Joseph Thompson, a treasury executive from the London Metal Exchange, to bolster its tokenization and institutional markets businesses.
➤ Thompson's expertise in commodities markets is expected to aid Ripple's strategy in connecting blockchain-based products with traditional assets.
➤ This move aligns with Ripple's broader strategy to expand its institutional offerings beyond payments, including custody, prime brokerage, and trading infrastructure like Ripple Prime and its new Delta One business.
#ripple #londonmetalexchange #josephthompson #tokenization #institutionalmarkets #commodities #xrpledger #rippleprime #deltaone #totalreturnswaps
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/u-ripple-hires-lme-treasury-executive-498356785

2026-08-29 22:01:59 UTC

📰 Solana Hits Record 4.2B Transactions With SOL Back Above $100
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 19:05 UTC - Mehjabeen Arsiwala
Record onchain activity, a 40% SOL rally and nearly $4B in tokenized assets are converging during Solana's market recovery.
➤ Solana processed a record 4.2 billion transactions in July, a 13.5% increase from June, indicating significant on-chain activity.
➤ The SOL token rallied approximately 40% in eight days, surpassing $100, coinciding with a broader crypto market rebound influenced by U.S. Treasury buyback announcements.
➤ Tokenized real-world assets on Solana approached $4 billion, showing growth in network usage beyond traditional crypto trading.
#solana #sol #transactions #tokenizedassets #rwa #recordvolume #marketrecovery #onchainactivity #kobeissiletter #ustreasury
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/yellow-solana-hits-record-4-2-b-transactions-with-sol-back-above-100-615973291

2026-08-29 22:01:48 UTC

📰 Stellar tokenized RWA market more than quadruples to nearly $4B
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 19:25 UTC
Stellar’s tokenized RWA market has grown roughly 360% in 2026 to nearly $4 billion as institutional adoption and tokenization activity expand.
➤ Stellar's tokenized RWA market has surged by 360% in 2026, reaching nearly $4 billion, driven by institutional adoption and increased tokenization activity.
➤ Key issuers like Spiko, Realiz, and Tradable are contributing significantly to the market's growth, with a focus on US Treasurys, private credit, and non-US government debt.
➤ Major developments include DTCC's planned integration and MoneyGram's launch of the MGUSD stablecoin, indicating growing institutional confidence and broader network utility.
#stellar #tokenizedrwa #ustreasurys #institutionaladoption #dtcc #privatecredit #moneygram #mgusd #spiko #realiz
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-stellar-tokenized-rwa-market-more-than-quadruples-to-nearly-4-b-876459296

2026-08-29 22:01:28 UTC

📰 Tokenized RWA Market Grows to $44.6 Billion
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 10:12 UTC - Triparna Baishnab
The tokenized RWA market has surged to $44.6 billion, led by U.S. Treasury bills. Here's why this growth matters for traders.
➤ The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has grown to $44.6 billion, with U.S. Treasury bills being the largest component at $15.1 billion.
➤ This significant expansion over the past three years indicates increasing institutional interest in digitizing traditional assets.
➤ Traders should monitor regulatory developments and market acceptance, as potential volatility and scrutiny remain risks.
#tokenizedrwa #ustreasurybills #marketgrowth #institutionalinterest #yieldstrategies #creditfunds #tokenterminal #assetmanagement #regulatorydevelopments
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-tokenized-rwa-market-grows-to-44-6-billion-547714669

2026-08-29 22:01:24 UTC

📰 Tokenized deposits could drain $580B from U.S. bank lending
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 10:36 UTC - Andrew Folkler
A new research paper finds that tokenized deposits at moderate adoption could cut U.S. bank lending capacity by $580 billion as faster deposit movement undermines the stability banks rely on.
➤ Tokenized deposits, enabled by blockchain technology, could significantly reduce U.S. bank lending capacity by up to $580 billion due to faster deposit movements undermining traditional fractional reserve banking stability.
➤ The core issue is that the speed of blockchain transactions makes deposits as volatile as interbank transfers, forcing banks to hold more liquid reserves and lend less, impacting credit availability for mortgages, small businesses, and commercial real estate.
➤ While regulators are exploring tokenized deposits, the potential systemic risk to lending capacity is a major concern, prompting discussions about regulatory adjustments and the potential for central bank intervention or alternative solutions.
#tokenizeddeposits #banklending #blockchainspeed #depositstability #liquiditycoverageratio #federalreserve #layerzero #keeta #systemicrisk #creditavailability
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-tokenized-deposits-could-drain-580-b-from-u-s-bank-lending-2173587767

2026-08-29 22:01:12 UTC

📰 GRANITE, Tarmiiz join FRA Sandbox to test money market fund tokenization - Dailynewsegypt
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 18:21 UTC - Daily News Egypt
GRANITE Financial Holding and Tarmiiz Information Technology have joined Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) Regulatory Sandbox to test a model for tokenizing money market fund assets, marking an early step toward exploring blockchain technology in Egypt’s asset management sector. The initiative will examine the regulatory and operational requirements for applying asset tokenization to money market
➤ GRANITE Financial Holding and Tarmiiz Information Technology are joining Egypt's FRA Regulatory Sandbox to test money market fund tokenization.
➤ The initiative aims to explore blockchain's role in asset management and assess regulatory/operational requirements for tokenized financial assets.
➤ This project aligns with Egypt's broader fintech innovation goals and could inform future adoption of tokenization in capital markets.
#tokenization #moneymarketfund #regulatorysandbox #egypt #blockchain #assetmanagement #granite #tarmiiz #fra
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/dailynewsegypt-granite-tarmiiz-join-fra-sandbox-to-test-money-market-fund-tokenization-dailynewsegypt-2789194790

2026-08-29 22:01:04 UTC

📰 Bullish Is Backing $100M in Stablecoin Loans Collateralized by GPUs. That’s a New Kind of RWA.
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 08:44 UTC - Nolan Pratt
The NYSE-listed exchange is committing stablecoin liquidity to USD.AI's GPU-collateralized lending protocol — the first major test of whether physical compute hardware can function as institutional-grade real-world asset collateral.
➤ Bullish is committing $100 million in stablecoin liquidity to USD.AI's protocol, using GPU compute hardware as collateral for loans.
➤ This initiative tests the viability of physical compute hardware as institutional-grade RWA collateral, bridging the AI boom's capital needs with crypto liquidity.
➤ The model faces challenges related to hardware depreciation and liquidation risks, but its success could pave the way for tokenizing other physical assets.
#gpucollateral #usdai #bullish #tokenizedcompute #realworldassets #stablecoinloans #institutionalcapital #liquidity #depreciationrisk #aiboom
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/forkast-bullish-is-backing-100-m-in-stablecoin-loans-collateralized-by-gp-us-thats-a-new-kind-of-rwa-2342031642

2026-08-29 22:00:49 UTC

📰 Why Is Ripple Hiring a London Metal Exchange Treasury Executive Now?
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 14:48 UTC - Maya Bennett
Ripple hires a senior LME treasury executive as it expands institutional trading, tokenization and treasury infrastructure.
➤ Ripple has hired a senior treasury executive from the London Metal Exchange to bolster its institutional trading, tokenization, and treasury infrastructure.
➤ This move signifies Ripple's strategic expansion into traditional financial markets and its focus on integrating digital assets with existing financial systems.
➤ The company aims to leverage expertise from traditional market infrastructure to grow its tokenized asset offerings and blockchain-based capital markets, with an estimated market size of $19 trillion by 2033.
#ripple #londonmetalexchange #treasuryexecutive #tokenization #institutionaltrading #xrpledger #commodities #corporatefinance #assetmanagement #blockchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinpaper-why-is-ripple-hiring-a-london-metal-exchange-treasury-executive-now-2131213537

2026-08-29 21:43:57 UTC

📰 Isabel Schnabel: Central banks on-chain
🗓️ Aug 28 2026 16:00 UTC - Kurzy.cz
The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the European Union countries which have adopted the euro. Our main task is to maintain price stability in the euro area and so preserve the purchasing power of the single currency.
➤ Central banks, like the ECB, are exploring how to integrate central bank money into tokenized financial markets to enhance efficiency and foster integration.
➤ The speech emphasizes that central bank money, not stablecoins, is crucial as a safe and elastically supplied settlement asset for tokenized finance.
➤ The ECB is actively researching 'on-chain' strategies, such as Project Appia and Pontes, to modernize monetary policy implementation and collateral management within tokenized ecosystems.
#tokenization #centralbankdigitalcurrency #ecb #isabelschnabel #jacksonhole #dlt #programmability #settlementasset #stablecoins #onchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kurzy-isabel-schnabel-central-banks-on-chain-4225095310

2026-08-29 21:43:34 UTC

📰 XRP ETFs gain ground in two US fund filings
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 11:15 UTC
Two U.S. fund filings dated Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 have listed three XRP-linked ETFs, adding fresh evidence of the token’s growing presence across regulated investment products. Two filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission identify two ProShares…
➤ Two U.S. fund filings indicate growing interest in XRP-linked Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), with ProShares and Morningstar Funds Trust listing new products.
➤ These filings suggest diverse investment avenues for XRP exposure, ranging from leveraged and spot ETFs to hybrid products combining equities with XRP.
➤ The development occurs amidst significant inflows into existing XRP ETFs and ahead of key market events, including an escrow unlock and a Senate vote on digital asset legislation.
#xrpetfs #proshares #morningstarfundstrust #secfilings #leveragedetf #spotetf #digitalassetmarketclarityact #institutionalinflows #regulatedinvestmentproducts #xrp
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-xrp-et-fs-gain-ground-in-two-us-fund-filings-1590348596

2026-08-29 21:43:15 UTC

📰 Tokenized stock transfer volume jumps 415% in 30 days to $29.5B
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 16:55 UTC
Tokenized stock activity surged over the past month as transfer volume reached $29.5 billion and the number of holders climbed to 2.36 million.
➤ Tokenized stock transfer volume has surged by 415% in 30 days, reaching $29.5 billion, with the number of holders increasing to 2.36 million.
➤ Major platforms like Ondo, Kraken, and Binance are leading the market, accounting for 81% of the distributed value.
➤ Increased integration with crypto platforms, such as Coinbase on Base and Bitwise's automated portfolios, is driving the adoption and utility of tokenized equities.
#tokenizedstocks #transfervolume #rwaxyz #securitize #ondo #krakenxstocks #binancebstocks #coinbase #base #bitwise
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-tokenized-stock-transfer-volume-jumps-415-in-30-days-to-29-5-b-1991724190

2026-08-29 21:43:04 UTC

📰 How to Vet a Tokenized Real-World Asset (RWA) Fund Before You Invest
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 20:52 UTC - Jeff Barnes, MBA
A practical checklist for accredited investors to vet tokenized real-world asset funds on legal structure, custody, smart contract risk, and fees.
➤ This article provides a comprehensive checklist for accredited investors to vet tokenized real-world asset (RWA) funds, emphasizing the importance of understanding legal structures, custody arrangements, and smart contract risks.
➤ It highlights that tokenized securities are still subject to existing regulations and warns against over-reliance on marketing claims regarding '24/7 liquidity' and 'proof of reserve' reports, urging investors to seek written documentation and verifiable data.
➤ The piece stresses that tokenization adds new layers of risk, such as smart contract vulnerabilities and platform operational issues, and advises skepticism towards market enthusiasm, advocating for thorough due diligence on the fund's paperwork and sponsor's track record.
#tokenizedrealworldassets #duediligence #legalwrapper #custody #smartcontractaudit #liquidity #fees #sec #investorprotection #offeringmemorandum
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/angelinvestorsnetwork-how-to-vet-a-tokenized-real-world-asset-rwa-fund-before-you-invest-2173806292

2026-08-29 21:42:40 UTC

📰 Stellar’s tokenized RWA value up 360% in 2026 to nearly $4 billion
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 20:05 UTC
🚨 Tokenized RWAs on Stellar surged 360% in 2026, reaching almost $4 billion. 💡 The rapid growth is concentrated among a handful of major issuers and new institutional partnerships. 🌍 Despite this rise, $XLM has dropped about 11% since the start of the year. 📈 Stellar expanded...
➤ Tokenized real-world assets (RWA) on the Stellar network have experienced a significant surge of 360% in 2026, reaching nearly $4 billion.
➤ This growth is largely driven by major issuers like Spiko, Franklin Templeton, and Ondo, with a focus on US Treasurys, private credit, and non-US government debt.
➤ Despite the RWA expansion and institutional adoption, Stellar's native token XLM has seen a year-to-date decline.
#stellar #tokenizedrwa #spiko #franklintempleton #ondo #ustreasuries #privatecredit #mexicancetes #braziliangovernmentbonds #mgusdstablecoin
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-stellars-tokenized-rwa-value-up-360-in-2026-to-nearly-4-billion-449538285

2026-08-29 21:42:12 UTC

📰 BlackRock XRP ETF Showtime. You Need to See This
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 17:05 UTC
BlackRock manages one of the world’s most extensive ETF lineups. The firm offers products covering equities, fixed income, commodities, and niche asset classes that most investors have never considered. Yet XRP, one of the biggest assets in the crypto space, remains absent from i...
➤ Analysts suggest BlackRock may eventually launch an XRP-backed ETF, despite currently focusing only on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
➤ The argument is strengthened by the presence of former BlackRock employee Robbie Mitchnick at Ripple, who previously conducted favorable XRP valuations.
➤ This indicates potential institutional knowledge and a strategic, albeit delayed, approach by BlackRock towards including XRP in its ETF offerings.
#blackrock #xrp #etf #crypto #ripple #institutional #digitalassetinvestor #nategeraci #robbiemitchnick
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-black-rock-xrp-etf-showtime-you-need-to-see-this-1390435370

2026-08-29 21:41:59 UTC

📰 Stablecoins Are Not Credible for Payments at Scale, BIS Says
🗓️ Aug 29 2026 13:45 UTC
Stablecoins do not constitute a credible means of large-scale payment, decided Pablo Hernández de Cos, head of the BIS, on Friday. Before the Jackson Hole symposium on August 28, he preferred tokenized bank deposits. The day before, his institute published a study highlighting ve...
➤ The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) views stablecoins as not credible for large-scale payments, preferring tokenized bank deposits.
➤ A BIS study highlights significant regulatory divergence in stablecoin issuance across major markets like the US, EU, UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
➤ Concerns include potential deposit flight from banks, fragmented payment ecosystems, and difficulties in harmonizing AML rules internationally.
#stablecoins #bis #largescalepayments #tokenizedbankdeposits #regulatoryframeworks #jacksonholesymposium #financialstabilityinstitute #us #eu #monetarysystem
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-stablecoins-are-not-credible-for-payments-at-scale-bis-says-1809930956

2026-08-28 17:02:29 UTC

📰 Grayscale CEO: Crypto winter has thawed—but market watchers are still missing the point | Fortune
🗓️ Aug 27 2026 16:07 UTC - Peter Mintzberg
The CEO of Grayscale explains why the market volatility of the last 18 months barely matters in light of a broader sea change underway in finance.
➤ The CEO of Grayscale argues that the recent surge in Bitcoin prices signifies a broader, long-term adoption of digital assets, rather than a mere rebound from a 'crypto winter'.
➤ He highlights increasing institutional demand, evidenced by significant inflows into Bitcoin ETPs and a majority of institutional investors planning to increase digital asset allocations.
➤ The article also points to growing corporate adoption of blockchain technology and the complementary relationship between AI and public blockchains, suggesting a fundamental shift in finance.
#digitalassets #grayscale #bitcoin #institutionalinvestors #blockchaintechnology #etps #corporateadoption #artificialintelligence #regulatoryframeworks #marketvolatility
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/fortune-grayscale-ceo-crypto-winter-has-thawed-but-market-watchers-are-still-missing-the-point-fortune-1303351594

2026-08-28 16:45:05 UTC

📰 USD.AI Secures $100M Stablecoin Debt Facility From Bullish for GPU Financing
🗓️ Aug 28 2026 11:16 UTC
➤ USD.AI has secured a $100 million stablecoin-based debt facility from Bullish to finance GPU infrastructure for AI development.
➤ This facility leverages Bullish's institutional market infrastructure and deep liquidity to provide capital against high-performance computing assets, a rapidly growing sector in private credit.
➤ The partnership aims to create more transparent markets for compute-backed credit and connect on-chain liquidity with the demand for AI compute.
#usdai #bullish #stablecoin #gpufinancing #debtfacility #aiinfrastructure #privatecredit #onchain #computeassets #institutionalscale
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/morningstar-usd-ai-secures-100-m-stablecoin-debt-facility-from-bullish-for-gpu-financing-682472292

2026-08-27 16:41:03 UTC

📰 Chainalysis: $457B Taxable Crypto Activity, CARF Policy Gaps Claimed
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 23:05 UTC
Chainalysis estimates that potentially taxable crypto activity on major public blockchains reached at least $457 billion worldwide in 2025. But the firm argues that current international tax reporting rules will likely capture only a minority of that activity—leaving most onchain...
➤ Chainalysis estimates $457 billion in taxable crypto activity in 2025, but current international tax rules (CARF) will likely only capture 14% of it.
➤ The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) is designed around centralized intermediaries, leaving most decentralized finance (DeFi) activity outside its reporting perimeter.
➤ The effectiveness of CARF hinges on future regulatory decisions regarding the classification of DeFi platforms and their operators as 'crypto service providers'.
#chainalysis #taxablecryptoactivity #carf #oecd #onchainactivity #decentralizedfinance #reportingframework #taxauthorities #cryptoserviceproviders #defi
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-chainalysis-457-b-taxable-crypto-activity-carf-policy-gaps-claimed-164234646

2026-08-27 16:40:51 UTC

📰 Bitcoin ETF Inflows Drop to $232M as BTC Stays Below $80K
🗓️ Aug 27 2026 07:55 UTC
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to pull in fresh capital on Wednesday, recording $232.1 million in net inflows. While that figure was down from the prior day, it still extended the funds’ streak of consecutive positive sessions to eight trading days,...
➤ US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $232.1 million in net inflows, extending a positive streak to eight days, though daily totals have decreased.
➤ Despite a slowdown in daily inflows and Bitcoin's price consolidating below $80,000, cumulative inflows remain strong, indicating sustained institutional interest.
➤ Other crypto ETFs, including Ether and XRP, also experienced positive inflows, suggesting broader market demand beyond just Bitcoin.
#bitcoinetf #inflows #etf #bitcoin #crypto #institutionaladoption #etheretf #xrpetf #marketsentiment
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-bitcoin-etf-inflows-drop-to-232-m-as-btc-stays-below-80-k-3923282831

2026-08-27 16:40:46 UTC

📰 Ripple Prime launches Delta One service for US equity derivatives
🗓️ Aug 27 2026 14:22 UTC - Rony Roy
Ripple Prime has launched a Delta One service offering institutional investors total return swaps linked to US equities, indexes and digital assets.
➤ Ripple Prime has launched a Delta One service offering total return swaps linked to US equities, indexes, and digital assets for institutional investors.
➤ This service allows clients to gain exposure to underlying assets without direct ownership, utilizing a single counterparty and cross-margin capabilities across Ripple Prime's multi-asset prime brokerage platform.
➤ The expansion into US equity derivatives, following the acquisition of Hidden Road, signifies Ripple Prime's growing presence in institutional trading infrastructure.
#rippleprime #deltaone #totalreturnswaps #usequities #derivatives #digitalassets #primebrokerage #institutionalinvestors #hiddenroad #multiassetplatform
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-ripple-prime-launches-delta-one-service-for-us-equity-derivatives-303208421

2026-08-27 16:40:37 UTC

📰 Dallas Fed: Tokenized deposits may lift US borrowing costs
🗓️ Aug 27 2026 12:55 UTC
Tokenized deposits could make bank funding less “sticky,” potentially increasing borrowing costs for US households and businesses, according to an analysis by economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The concern is not about immediate, one-for-one changes to lending, but...
➤ The Dallas Fed suggests tokenized deposits could increase US borrowing costs by making bank funding less stable and more sensitive to interest rates.
➤ Faster deposit movement due to instant settlement and automation may reduce banks' capacity to hold long-term loans, potentially impacting credit availability.
➤ The analysis highlights the need for regulators and banks to manage these new funding dynamics as industry networks for tokenized deposits develop.
#tokenizeddeposits #dallasfed #borrowingcosts #bankfunding #liquidityrisk #interestrates #assetliabilitymanagement #banknetworks #instantsettlement #regulatoryguidance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-dallas-fed-tokenized-deposits-may-lift-us-borrowing-costs-238809974

2026-08-27 16:39:58 UTC

📰 Tokenized deposits may lift US credit costs, Dallas Fed warns
🗓️ Aug 27 2026 08:55 UTC
Tokenized bank deposits—made possible by instant settlement and automated transfers—could destabilize bank funding and eventually raise borrowing costs for US households and businesses, according to an analysis by economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. In a report by R...
➤ The Dallas Fed warns that tokenized bank deposits, enabled by instant settlement, could destabilize bank funding and increase borrowing costs for US households and businesses.
➤ Increased deposit sensitivity to interest rates could reduce banks' capacity to hold long-term loans and assets, potentially leading to credit tightening.
➤ Banks may respond by increasing liquidity buffers or relying more on wholesale funding, which could alter the cost and structure of credit.
#tokenizeddeposits #dallasfed #bankfunding #borrowingcosts #instantsettlement #ratesensitivity #lendingcapacity #credittightening #wholesalefunding #bankchainalliance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-tokenized-deposits-may-lift-us-credit-costs-dallas-fed-warns-3505003368

2026-08-27 16:39:39 UTC

📰 Bank of England Proposes New Stablecoin Innovation Mandate
🗓️ Aug 27 2026 13:55 UTC
The UK government is proposing to give the Bank of England a secondary mandate focused on innovation in digital payments, explicitly covering payment systems that rely on “digital settlement assets” such as stablecoins. The move, announced by HM Treasury on Thursday, keeps financ...
➤ The UK government is proposing to grant the Bank of England a secondary mandate focused on innovation in digital payments, specifically including stablecoins.
➤ This move aims to foster experimentation in digital money while maintaining financial stability as the primary objective, with annual parliamentary reporting on progress.
➤ The proposal is set to be integrated into the Financial Services and Markets Bill, potentially influencing stablecoin issuer requirements and cross-border finance initiatives.
#bankofengland #stablecoins #digitalpayments #innovationmandate #hmtreasury #financialservicesandmarketsbill #digitalsettlementassets #parliamentaryreporting #reserverequirements #crossborderfinance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-bank-of-england-proposes-new-stablecoin-innovation-mandate-474994927

2026-08-27 16:39:31 UTC

📰 Bitcoin price could reach $150K by mid-2027: Bernstein
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 18:45 UTC
Bitcoin has been projected to reach $150,000 by mid-2027 and climb toward $300,000 in 2029 under Bernstein’s base-case forecast. Bernstein analysts led by Gautam Chhugani said in an Aug. 26 client note that Bitcoin could recover to around $125,000 by…
➤ Bernstein forecasts Bitcoin to reach $150,000 by mid-2027 and potentially $300,000 by 2029, driven by institutional adoption and ETF inflows.
➤ A currency debasement scenario due to rising government debt could push Bitcoin prices even higher, to $200,000 in 2027 and $500,000 in 2029.
➤ The report also discusses MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings and strategy, noting a price target reduction for MSTR despite an 'Outperform' rating.
#bitcoin #bernstein #priceforecast #etf #institutionalownership #currencydebasement #supply #strategy #microstrategy #treasury
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-bitcoin-price-could-reach-150-k-by-mid-2027-bernstein-3762162150

2026-08-27 16:39:25 UTC

📰 Hyperliquid group asks CFTC to allow energy perpetuals
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 19:05 UTC
Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] have asked the CFTC to permit regulated perpetual contracts tied to WTI crude, Brent crude, and Henry Hub natural gas after their markets recorded more than $500 billion in cumulative volume. Hyperliquid Policy Center and…
➤ Hyperliquid Policy Center and trade[XYZ] are petitioning the CFTC to allow regulated perpetual contracts for energy commodities like WTI crude, Brent crude, and natural gas.
➤ The proposal highlights the need for continuous hedging opportunities, especially during weekends when traditional U.S. markets are closed, and suggests using stablecoin margin and on-chain infrastructure.
➤ The filing argues that existing regulatory frameworks can accommodate these energy perpetuals, drawing parallels to approved crypto perpetuals and emphasizing the benefits of on-chain transparency for surveillance and risk management.
#hyperliquid #cftc #energyperpetuals #wticrude #brentcrude #henryhubnaturalgas #perpetualcontracts #hedging #stablecoinmargin #onchaininfrastructure
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-hyperliquid-group-asks-cftc-to-allow-energy-perpetuals-4140939458

2026-08-27 08:45:21 UTC

📰 Coinbase says ‘jurisdictional overlap’ is blocking U.S. equity perps – Here’s what it means
🗓️ Aug 27 2026 03:55 UTC - CryptoNews
Coinbase exchange has requested the U.S CFTC and SEC to offer clear and harmonized regulations for equity perpetual futures (perps).Equity perps, or RWAs (real-world asset tokenization),
➤ Coinbase and Hyperliquid are urging U.S. regulators (CFTC and SEC) to establish clear regulations for equity perpetual futures (perps), advocating for them to be treated as 'security futures'.
➤ The current 'jurisdictional overlap' and lack of a harmonized framework are hindering the U.S. from regulating and offering these RWA-based products onshore, leading to offshore growth.
➤ The market for RWA perps, particularly those based on public equities, has seen significant growth (4x increase in Open Interest), with potential for further explosion if U.S. regulatory clarity is achieved.
#coinbase #equityperps #rwa #cftc #sec #regulation #securityfutures #jurisdictionaloverlap #hyperliquid #tokenizedstocks
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-coinbase-says-jurisdictional-overlap-is-blocking-u-s-equity-perps-heres-what-it-means-2478626171

2026-08-27 08:45:16 UTC

📰 World Liberty’s USD1 Stablecoin Goes Live on Canton for Institutional RWA Settlements
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 08:02 UTC - José Oramas
World Liberty Financial has launched its $4.08 billion USD1 stablecoin natively on Canton, giving institutions a dollar that settles tokenised real-world assets on the privacy-enabled network.
➤ World Liberty Financial has launched its USD1 stablecoin natively on the Canton Network, enabling institutional settlements for tokenized real-world assets.
➤ The USD1 stablecoin, backed by short-term US Treasuries and other safe assets, aims to bridge the gap in settlement infrastructure for tokenized securities and derivatives.
➤ Canton Network, designed for institutional finance, processes significant volumes of real-world assets and aims to provide a privacy-enabled environment for these transactions.
#usd1stablecoin #cantonnetwork #tokenizedrealworldassets #institutionalsettlements #digitalasset #rwa #financialinfrastructure #stablecoinissuance #privacyenablednetwork
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-world-libertys-usd-1-stablecoin-goes-live-on-canton-for-institutional-rwa-settlements-2184852106

2026-08-27 05:19:16 UTC

📰 J.P. Morgan Leads Real-World Asset Issuance with $884.9M
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 21:04 UTC - Ayanfe Fakunle
J.P. Morgan leads the fast-growing real-world asset market, reaching $9.6B. Here's why this matters for investors.
➤ J.P. Morgan is leading the rapidly growing real-world asset (RWA) market, which has reached a total market cap of $9.6 billion.
➤ The bank's significant issuances of $884.9 million highlight the increasing integration of blockchain technology by traditional financial institutions.
➤ This trend offers new diversification opportunities for investors and signals a broader shift towards tokenized assets in finance.
#jpmorgan #realworldassets #rwamarket #tokenization #wisdomtree #binance #institutionalinvestors #blockchaintechnology #assetmanagement
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-j-p-morgan-leads-real-world-asset-issuance-with-884-9-m-1268209808

2026-08-27 05:19:11 UTC

📰 Rayls Sovereign Brings Private On-Chain Infrastructure to Financial Institutions
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 19:50 UTC
➤ Rayls Sovereign launches a new private, EVM-compatible blockchain infrastructure for financial institutions, allowing them to bring assets on-chain while maintaining control and privacy.
➤ The platform integrates with existing systems, supports high transaction volumes, and enables compliant transactions with counterparties and public blockchains.
➤ Existing deployments with institutions like Núclea and XP demonstrate the technology's readiness for broader adoption in tokenizing deposits, stablecoins, and other digital assets.
#raylssovereign #privateblockchain #financialinstitutions #onchaininfrastructure #evmcompatible #tokenizeddeposits #stablecoins #digitalassets #nuclea #xp
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/reuters-rayls-sovereign-brings-private-on-chain-infrastructure-to-financial-institutions-753117517

2026-08-27 05:19:08 UTC

📰 KiiChain Integrates TRON to Expand 24/7 On-Chain FX and Stablecoin Payments
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 17:15 UTC
Bogota, Colombia, August 26, 2026 — KiiChain, the on-chain FX orchestration layer powering global payments and liquidity, today announced its integration of the TRON network to expand its 24/7 foreign exchange infrastructure and stablecoin payment capabilities across global marke...
➤ KiiChain has integrated the TRON network to enhance its 24/7 on-chain foreign exchange (FX) and stablecoin payment services.
➤ This integration allows KiiChain to leverage TRON's high-throughput, low-cost stablecoin infrastructure (specifically USDT TRC20) for faster global payments and treasury management.
➤ The partnership aims to expand access to real-time FX and RWA liquidity, making cross-border payments more efficient and accessible for enterprises and users worldwide.
#kiichain #tron #stablecoin #usdt #foreignexchange #fx #payments #crossborder #onchain #liquidity
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-kii-chain-integrates-tron-to-expand-24-7-on-chain-fx-and-stablecoin-payments-431921156

2026-08-27 05:17:13 UTC

📰 Solana ETF inflows hit $33.5M in single day, the largest of 2026 – Will price follow?
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 16:00 UTC - Ritika Gupta
Solana is seeing breakout network activity. Does this make its institutional pull in the current cycle more fundamentally driven?
➤ Solana ETFs experienced record single-day inflows of $33.5 million, contributing to a cumulative total of $1.22 billion, indicating strong institutional interest.
➤ This surge in inflows appears to be driven by improving on-chain fundamentals, including a record number of transactions and the growth of RWA market cap, rather than solely market optimism.
➤ A potential breakout above the SOL/ETH ratio of 0.04 could signal sustained institutional demand and mark a significant inflection point for Solana in Q3.
#solana #solanaetf #institutionalinflows #onchainactivity #rwa #solethratio #x402transactions #aiagents #stablecoins #base
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/ambcrypto-solana-etf-inflows-hit-33-5-m-in-single-day-the-largest-of-2026-will-price-follow-308326118

2026-08-27 04:57:22 UTC

📰 tZERO and Sui Expand Regulated Digital Asset Infrastructure
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 05:34 UTC - Kelly Cromley
Blockchain financial infrastructure company tZERO Group has entered a strategic partnership with the Sui network, establishing a direct integration designed to give Sui-based projects and institutional issuers access to regulated digital asset services.
➤ tZERO Group and the Sui network have partnered to integrate regulated digital asset services into the Sui ecosystem, aiming to bridge traditional finance and blockchain.
➤ This collaboration will provide Sui-based projects with access to services like token issuance, custody, trading, and compliance, reducing barriers for institutional issuers.
➤ The partnership addresses regulatory uncertainty and custody challenges, potentially accelerating the adoption of tokenized real-world assets by institutional investors.
#tzero #suinetwork #digitalassetservices #regulatedinfrastructure #tokenissuance #custody #trading #compliancemonitoring #settlement #institutionaladoption
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cointrust-t-zero-and-sui-expand-regulated-digital-asset-infrastructure-1330406085

2026-08-27 03:38:24 UTC

📰 World Liberty Financial Issues $4 Billion USD1 Natively on Canton
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 12:51 UTC - Generation Infinity
World Liberty Financial issued USD1 natively on Canton Network, giving institutions a $4 billion dollar leg that settles atomically with tokenized assets.
➤ World Liberty Financial has launched USD1 natively on the Canton Network, a $4 billion stablecoin designed for atomic settlement with tokenized assets.
➤ This native issuance aims to eliminate 'leg risk' in institutional trading by synchronizing asset and cash settlement within a single transaction on the privacy-enabled Canton Network.
➤ The move signals a growing trend of stablecoin issuers prioritizing native integration on institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure to facilitate complex financial workflows.
#worldlibertyfinancial #cantonnetwork #usd1 #nativeissuance #atomicsettlement #institutionalfinance #tokenizedassets #digitalasset #stablecoin #treasuries
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/genfinity-world-liberty-financial-issues-4-billion-usd-1-natively-on-canton-2926516305

2026-08-27 03:38:20 UTC

📰 Japan plans blockchain system to speed stock and bond settlement
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 19:48 UTC - Crypto Reporter
Financial regulators and the Bank of Japan are preparing a development plan for a blockchain-based settlement network, with a potential rollout in the early 2030s.
➤ Japan is planning a blockchain-based settlement system for stocks and government bonds, aiming for real-time transactions.
➤ The initiative involves the Financial Services Agency, Ministry of Finance, and Bank of Japan, with a development plan expected by early 2027 and potential rollout in the early 2030s.
➤ This move signifies Japan's exploration of blockchain for core capital markets infrastructure, building on recent regulatory changes and other digital asset pilots.
#blockchain #settlement #stocks #bonds #japan #bankofjapan #financialservicesagency #tokenization #realtimesettlement #governmentbonds
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-reporter-japan-plans-blockchain-system-to-speed-stock-and-bond-settlement-2232455986

2026-08-27 03:38:13 UTC

📰 State bankers plan industry owned blockchain for tokenized deposits, stablecoins
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 11:03 UTC - Ledger Insights
Thirty-nine state bankers associations representing thousands of banks are collaborating on a project to build a shared blockchain infrastructure as part
➤ State bankers associations are collaborating on an industry-owned blockchain infrastructure called BankChain Alliance to support tokenized deposits and stablecoins.
➤ The initiative aims to provide a shared platform for thousands of banks, differentiating itself from solutions owned by a few large banks.
➤ The alliance plans to launch in 2027 and will focus on interoperability, with similar industry-led efforts observed in Europe.
#bankchainalliance #tokenizeddeposits #stablecoins #blockchaininfrastructure #statebankersassociations #industryownednetwork #automatedsettlement #commercialbankmoneytoken #greatbritishtokeniseddeposits
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/ledgerinsights-state-bankers-plan-industry-owned-blockchain-for-tokenized-deposits-stablecoins-861811078

2026-08-27 03:37:30 UTC

📰 Did Virtu, Tradeweb and M1X Just Complete the First Fully Onchain Sovereign Repo?
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 16:52 UTC - Andrew Samu
Virtu Financial, Tradeweb and M1X Global shared today that they have completed the first fully onchain repo transaction in which the securities leg was a Virtu, Tradeweb and M1X completed a fully onchain repo on Canton using USDM1, a Marshall Islands sovereign digital bond backed 1:1 by Treasuries. Atomic settlement, no prime broker.
➤ Virtu, Tradeweb, and M1X Global have executed the first fully onchain repo transaction using a natively issued sovereign digital bond (USDM1) from the Marshall Islands.
➤ The transaction settled atomically on the Canton Network, eliminating the need for prime brokers and enabling same-day collateral reuse, a significant improvement over traditional T+1 systems.
➤ This development aims to enhance collateral efficiency and bridge traditional finance with digital asset rails, though its market-wide adoption and acceptance by regulators and auditors remain to be seen.
#onchainrepo #sovereigndigitalbond #virtufinancial #tradeweb #m1xglobal #cantonnetwork #usdm1 #atomicsettlement #collateralefficiency #institutionalmarkets
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/disruptionbanking-did-virtu-tradeweb-and-m-1-x-just-complete-the-first-fully-onchain-sovereign-repo-3137148054

2026-08-27 03:37:12 UTC

📰 Zeus 🇬🇧 (@ZeusRWA) on X
🗓️ Aug 07 2026 10:31 UTC
Sometimes the tokenized product isn't for you. Always annoying to hear "I can just buy a Treasury in my Schwab."
The product isn't for you. It's for the onchain capital base, which primarily operates elsewhere in the world from where you are.
Same for non-US holders. Most of
➤ Tokenized Treasuries are designed for the global, on-chain capital base, not necessarily for traditional brokerage users.
➤ The primary competition for tokenized assets is idle capital in stablecoins, offering a better yield and accessibility for DAOs and international investors.
➤ Tokenization serves as both an onboarding and distribution tool, reaching a 24/7, global, composable capital base across various asset classes.
#tokenizedtreasuries #onchaincapital #globalaccess #stablecoin #daotreasury #privatecredit #preipoequity #realestate #distribution #composability
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/x-zeus-zeus-rwa-on-x-565324093

2026-08-27 03:37:07 UTC

📰 India’s First Tokenized Bond Issue: How RBI’s Wholesale CBDC Powers DEMAT 2.0
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 15:04 UTC - Kelvin Munene
India’s sub-₹500 crore REC tokenized bond pilot links DEMAT 2.0 with RBI e₹-W settlement, excluding Bitcoin, USDT, and public crypto assets.
➤ India is piloting its first tokenized corporate bond issue using RBI's wholesale CBDC (e₹-W) for settlement and DEMAT 2.0 for ownership records, excluding public cryptocurrencies.
➤ The pilot aims to test blockchain-based securities recording and central bank digital currency settlement within regulated infrastructure, focusing on modernizing market infrastructure rather than creating a crypto bond market.
➤ While aiming for faster settlement and closer synchronization of ownership and payment, the pilot is small-scale and initially excludes retail investors, with final operational procedures still to be published.
#tokenizedbond #rbi #cbdc #ew #demat20 #rec #securitiessettlement #blockchain #digitalrupee #india
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinedition-indias-first-tokenized-bond-issue-how-rb-is-wholesale-cbdc-powers-demat-2-0-3193965417

2026-08-27 03:37:01 UTC

📰 Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury avoids cash drain by pushing millions in defaulted SPAC debt onto future equity
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 03:06 UTC - CryptoNews
Nasdaq-listed StablecoinX's debt restructuring coversmillion of defaulted former-SPAC notes with about $344,000 in cash and two warrant tranches representing approximately 7.62 million
➤ Nasdaq-listed StablecoinX has restructured $6.879 million in defaulted SPAC debt by converting most of it into future equity via warrants, significantly reducing immediate cash outflow.
➤ The company used approximately $344,000 in cash and issued warrants for 7.62 million potential Class A shares, shifting repayment pressure from cash reserves to future equity claims.
➤ This move aims to preserve cash while addressing the debt obligations, with the actual dilution dependent on the exercise of these warrants, which are currently below their strike prices.
#stablecoinx #spacdebt #debtrestructuring #warrants #ethena #usde #regulatoryfiling #equity #cashflow
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-nasdaq-listed-crypto-treasury-avoids-cash-drain-by-pushing-millions-in-defaulted-spac-debt-onto-future-equity-1590258029

2026-08-27 03:36:58 UTC

📰 Circle, Coinbase Stocks Slide As US Banks Step Up Stablecoin Push Ahead Of CLARITY Act
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 17:09 UTC
Shares of Coinbase (COIN) and Circle (CRCL) edged lower on Wednesday after JPMorgan Chase and a consortium of big banks reportedly moved closer to exploring their own stablecoins, sparking fears that traditional lenders could increasingly compete with crypto-native issuers such as Circle and Tether…
➤ Major US banks, led by JPMorgan Chase and a consortium including Bank of America and Wells Fargo, are accelerating plans to launch their own stablecoins and a bank-owned blockchain network by 2027.
➤ This initiative, driven by concerns over non-bank companies entering the stablecoin market, aims to offer tokenized deposits, automated settlement, and compete with crypto-native issuers like Circle and Tether.
➤ The news has led to a decline in Coinbase and Circle stock prices, with market participants expressing uncertainty about the impact of the CLARITY Act and increased competition on existing players.
#circle #coinbase #jpmorganchase #stablecoin #bankchainalliance #tokenizeddeposits #usdc #clarityact #digitalassets #blockchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tradingview-circle-coinbase-stocks-slide-as-us-banks-step-up-stablecoin-push-ahead-of-clarity-act-1515231291

2026-08-26 18:33:54 UTC

📰 ECB Advocates for Common Standards in Digital Asset Market
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 12:19 UTC - Emmmaculate Araka
The ECB supports tokenised finance to boost digital assets. Here's why common standards are crucial for growth.
➤ The ECB is advocating for tokenised finance to foster an integrated European market for digital assets, emphasizing safe settlements in central bank money.
➤ Key to this initiative is the call for common standards, cooperation among stakeholders, and legal certainty to ensure successful scaling.
➤ This proactive stance by the ECB suggests a move towards greater integration of digital assets into the traditional financial system, with significant implications for regulation and institutional participation.
#ecb #tokenisedfinance #digitalassets #commonstandards #legalcertainty #centralbankmoney #eurozone #financialstability #regulatoryframework
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-ecb-advocates-for-common-standards-in-digital-asset-market-3929091002

2026-08-26 18:33:38 UTC

📰 Mirae Asset Chairman Casts Doubt on Bitcoin, Calls Crypto Listings ‘Fraud’
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 13:55 UTC
BitcoinWorld Mirae Asset Chairman Casts Doubt on Bitcoin, Calls Crypto Listings ‘Fraud’ Mirae Asset Group Chairman Park Hyeon-joo has voiced a strongly negative view on Bitcoin investment, saying that few people have made money from the cryptocurrency and that many have suffered ...
➤ Mirae Asset Chairman Park Hyeon-joo expressed strong skepticism towards Bitcoin, calling many crypto listings fraudulent and highlighting significant investor losses.
➤ He outlined a strategic vision for DigitalX, Mirae Asset's digital asset subsidiary, to evolve into an onchain finance platform focused on Security Token Offerings (STOs) and Real-World Assets (RWAs).
➤ Park's critical stance on speculative crypto trading and exchange practices, contrasted with his optimism for tokenized traditional assets, signals a cautious yet forward-looking approach from a major financial institution.
#bitcoin #miraeasset #parkhyeonjoo #digitalx #securitytokenofferings #sto #realworldassets #rwa #cryptoexchanges #fraud
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-mirae-asset-chairman-casts-doubt-on-bitcoin-calls-crypto-listings-fraud-1987456519

2026-08-26 18:33:29 UTC

📰 HashKey, Franklin Templeton launch tokenised fund in Asia
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 03:43 UTC - Karen Joy Bacudo
Professional investors in Hong Kong can now access a tokenised US government money market fund, as Franklin Templeton broadens Asian distribution.
➤ HashKey Exchange and Franklin Templeton have launched a tokenized U.S. government money market fund (grBENJI) for professional investors in Hong Kong.
➤ This collaboration aims to bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology, offering a regulated, lower-volatility investment product.
➤ The initiative signifies an expansion of tokenized traditional assets into Asian digital asset markets, with potential for future product diversification.
#hashkey #franklintempleton #tokenisedfund #hongkong #usgovernmentliquidityfund #grbenji #professionalinvestors #blockchain #moneymarketfund #digitalassets
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/itbrief-hash-key-franklin-templeton-launch-tokenised-fund-in-asia-2326257356

2026-08-26 18:33:13 UTC

📰 Chainlink Price Prediction: Will Coinbase’s Tokenized Stocks Send LINK to $15?
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 07:40 UTC - Parshwa Turakhiya
LINK holds $11.79 as weekly ETF inflows hit 2026's best level and Coinbase stocks launch on its feeds.
➤ Chainlink (LINK) price shows bullish momentum, trading above $11, driven by record ETF inflows and Coinbase's tokenized stock integration on Base.
➤ Coinbase's tokenized US stocks utilize Chainlink price feeds, enabling DeFi applications to use these assets as collateral and for trading.
➤ Chainlink's CCIP has attracted $15 billion in tokenized assets, positioning it as core infrastructure for institutional on-chain activity.
#chainlink #link #coinbase #tokenizedstocks #base #pricefeeds #etfinflows #ccip #defi #rwa
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinedition-chainlink-price-prediction-will-coinbases-tokenized-stocks-send-link-to-15-1894774848

2026-08-26 18:33:05 UTC

📰 Pharos Expands RealFi Market with Onchain Access to Institutional U.S. High-Yield Credit
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 16:12 UTC - Plentisoft
R25’s new pRNH Vault provides eligible users on Pharos with onchain access to the NYLIM Anemoy U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Segregated Portfol...
➤ Pharos Network, through R25, has launched the pRNH Vault, providing onchain access to institutional U.S. high-yield corporate credit via the NYLIM Anemoy U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Segregated Portfolio.
➤ This expansion moves beyond stablecoins and tokenized cash equivalents, integrating corporate bonds into a programmable environment for enhanced accessibility and composability.
➤ The initiative highlights a shift towards agent-mediated markets, where intelligent agents assist in credit screening, liquidity monitoring, and portfolio allocation, positioning Pharos as a value discovery layer for agentic economies.
#pharosnetwork #r25 #realfi #ushighyieldcorporatecredit #tokenization #institutionalassets #onchainaccess #nyimanemoy #centrifuge #agenticeconomies
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/markets.businessinsider-pharos-expands-real-fi-market-with-onchain-access-to-institutional-u-s-high-yield-credit-1529362069

2026-08-26 16:46:06 UTC

📰 HOOD Stock Surges As Crypto Tailwinds And New Funds Hit
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 16:32 UTC - Bryce Tuohey
Robinhood Markets Inc. stocks have been trading up by 6.87 percent after upbeat user-growth news boosted investor optimism. Key Takeaways Shares of HOOD
➤ Robinhood (HOOD) stock surged due to positive user growth news and Bitcoin's rise above $77,000, making it a proxy for retail crypto trading.
➤ The company is expanding into fee-generating products like closed-end funds for private companies (RVII) and anticipates potential tokenized stock trading with new SEC rules.
➤ Analysts are bullish on HOOD, with price targets raised, reflecting a re-rating driven by crypto tailwinds and strategic product expansion, though the stock remains expensive and volatile.
#robinhood #hoodstock #bitcoin #crypto #tokenizedsecurities #privatecompanies #sec #goldmansachs #needham #rvii
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/timothysykes-hood-stock-surges-as-crypto-tailwinds-and-new-funds-hit-2128100294

2026-08-26 16:45:39 UTC

📰 DERIVSOURCE: FIA’s Walt Lukken on the Race to Reshape Markets in 2026
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 08:05 UTC - Anna Lyudvig
CEO discusses the industry’s biggest priorities for the rest of 2026.
➤ The Futures Industry Association (FIA) is prioritizing central clearing for U.S. Treasuries, the growth of prediction markets, 24/7 trading, and tokenization for the remainder of 2026.
➤ Key challenges include ensuring smooth implementation of Treasury clearing mandates, defining regulatory frameworks for prediction markets, and establishing robust infrastructure for 24/7 trading.
➤ Tokenization shows promise for speeding up payments and collateral movement, but significant regulatory guidance and industry experimentation are needed before widespread adoption.
#fia #waltlukken #treasuryclearing #predictionmarkets #247trading #tokenization #cftc #sec #marketinfrastructure #regulatorycoordination
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tradersmagazine-derivsource-fi-as-walt-lukken-on-the-race-to-reshape-markets-in-2026-1454714173

2026-08-26 16:45:29 UTC

📰 Goldman Sachs backs crypto stocks amid Bitcoin breakout
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 18:38 UTC - Lawrence Mondal
Goldman Sachs backs Coinbase and Robinhood as Bitcoin holds near $79,000 and the bank rebuilds its exposure to spot XRP ETFs.
➤ Goldman Sachs maintains 'buy' ratings on Coinbase and Robinhood, citing potential recovery in crypto trading volumes and new product offerings, despite recent declines.
➤ The bank has increased its exposure to XRP ETFs and views the crypto sector more positively for H2 2026, driven by rising asset prices and developing US regulations.
➤ Regulatory uncertainty remains a key concern for institutional investors, though proposed SEC frameworks aim to provide clarity for digital asset investments.
#goldmansachs #coinbase #robinhood #bitcoin #xrpetfs #cryptostocks #regulatoryclarity #tokenizedstocks #marketcapitalization #tradingvolume
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-goldman-sachs-backs-crypto-stocks-amid-bitcoin-breakout-2989846962

2026-08-26 16:45:18 UTC

📰 Bitwise launches Coinbase-powered tokenized stock portfolios
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 16:58 UTC - Lawrence Mondal
Bitwise launches three Coinbase-powered tokenized stock portfolios with self-custody, automatic rebalancing and a 0.15% methodology fee.
➤ Bitwise has launched three new tokenized stock portfolios for non-U.S. investors, powered by Coinbase's tokenized U.S. stocks and utilizing self-custody and automatic rebalancing.
➤ These portfolios, focusing on themes like the 'Magnificent 7' plus SpaceX, robotics, and AI leaders, allow investors to mirror professional models within their own wallets.
➤ The offering emphasizes self-custody, with investors retaining ownership of tokens, and is currently unavailable to U.S. persons, with no SEC approval or endorsement.
#bitwise #tokenizedstocks #coinbase #selfcustody #automatedportfolios #magnificent7 #spacex #robotics #artificialintelligence #glider
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-bitwise-launches-coinbase-powered-tokenized-stock-portfolios-2154891337

2026-08-26 15:51:03 UTC

📰 HK SFC: Tokenized Products Grow 280% YoY, Virtual Asset ETFs Reach $451M
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 10:43 UTC
ChainThink reports that, according to the Hong Kong SFC's quarterly report, as of June 30, the total assets under management of 15 tokenized retail products in
➤ Tokenized retail products in Hong Kong saw a 280% year-over-year increase in assets under management, reaching HK$10.3 billion as of June 30.
➤ The combined market capitalization of spot virtual asset ETFs also grew by 55% to $451 million since their launch.
➤ This indicates significant growth and increasing investor interest in tokenized assets and virtual asset ETFs within Hong Kong.
#hongkongsfc #tokenizedproducts #virtualassetetfs #assetsundermanagement #yearoveryeargrowth #marketcapitalization #retailproducts #spotvirtualassetetfs
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kucoin-hk-sfc-tokenized-products-grow-280-yo-y-virtual-asset-et-fs-reach-451-m-2173276556

2026-08-26 15:46:01 UTC

📰 21shares and FTSE Russell Announce Global Benchmark Partnership Across US, European, and Australian ETP Suites
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 12:30 UTC - 21Shares
Strategic initiative standardizes index architecture across 21shares’ worldwide product lineup, building on transitions successfully completed in Europe...
➤ 21Shares and FTSE Russell have formed a global partnership to standardize benchmark indices across 21Shares' ETP and ETF suites in the US, Europe, and Australia.
➤ This initiative aims to provide institutional investors with consistent pricing, governance, and benchmark integrity comparable to traditional financial markets.
➤ The partnership involves transitioning select US-listed ETFs to FTSE Russell digital asset indices, building on previous successful transitions in Europe and Australia.
#21shares #ftserussell #etf #benchmark #digitalassets #crypto #index #institutionalinvestors #bitcoin #ethereum
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/globenewswire-21-shares-and-ftse-russell-announce-global-benchmark-partnership-across-us-european-and-australian-etp-suites-444781726

2026-08-26 15:22:52 UTC

📰 Ondo’s Tokenized ETFs Gain Traction, Says Crypto Commentator
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 15:24 UTC - Ayantan Maity
Ondo's tokenized ETFs are gaining traction in the crypto market, signaling potential growth. Here's why traders should pay attention.
➤ Ondo Finance's tokenized ETFs are gaining significant traction in the crypto market, as highlighted by crypto commentator @tokenterminal.
➤ These tokenized financial instruments are noted for enhancing accessibility and liquidity, potentially reshaping market dynamics and investor strategies.
➤ Traders are advised to monitor developments, market sentiment, and regulatory shifts surrounding these ETFs as interest and potential trading volume grow.
#ondofinance #tokenizedetfs #cryptocommentator #tokenterminal #tokenizedassets #markettraction #tradingstrategies #financialproducts #regulatoryclarity
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-ondos-tokenized-et-fs-gain-traction-says-crypto-commentator-926000264

2026-08-26 15:22:39 UTC

📰 ONDO Price Eyes $0.488 As Tokenized ETF Growth Fuels Bullish Outlook
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 19:00 UTC - Sadia Ali
The ONDO price eyes $0.488 as bullish momentum returns, while tokenized ETF growth strengthens Ondo Finance’s market outlook.
➤ ONDO price shows renewed bullish momentum, targeting $0.488, driven by strong buyer defense and positive market structure shifts.
➤ Ondo Finance is a dominant player in the tokenized ETF market, with its tokenized funds experiencing significant market cap growth and increased investor interest.
➤ The growth in tokenized ETFs and potential institutional adoption are strengthening Ondo Finance's fundamentals, suggesting further upside potential.
#ondo #tokenizedetfs #bullishoutlook #ondofinance #marketstructure #liquidity #investordemand #tokenizedstocks #tokenterminal #blockchaintechnology
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tronweekly-ondo-price-eyes-0-488-as-tokenized-etf-growth-fuels-bullish-outlook-2103352414

2026-08-26 15:21:46 UTC

📰 Ethereum Eyes $3,000 As Tokenized ETF Growth Strengthens Bullish Outlook
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 14:14 UTC - Sajjal Ali
Ethereum (ETH) targets $3,000 after testing key resistance, backed by rising institutional interest and leading growth in tokenized ETFs.
➤ Ethereum (ETH) is approaching the $3,000 mark, driven by increasing institutional interest and strong growth in tokenized ETFs.
➤ Ethereum leads major blockchains in tokenized ETF market capitalization growth, indicating accelerating institutional adoption of real-world assets.
➤ Technical analysis suggests a bullish reversal for ETH if it breaks through the $2,500-$2,550 resistance zone, potentially leading to further price appreciation.
#ethereum #eth #tokenizedetfs #institutionalinterest #blockchain #marketcapitalization #realworldassets #bullishoutlook #priceprediction #bnbchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tronweekly-ethereum-eyes-3-000-as-tokenized-etf-growth-strengthens-bullish-outlook-3093848922

2026-08-26 15:21:28 UTC

📰 Tokenized U.S. Treasury Issuers Surge with Securitize
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 02:02 UTC - Ayantan Maity
Securitize leads tokenized U.S. Treasury issuers with $52.2M growth. This emerging trend could reshape the market landscape.
➤ Securitize has emerged as the leading issuer of tokenized U.S. Treasuries, experiencing a significant market cap increase of $52.2 million.
➤ This growth highlights a broader trend of increasing investor interest in tokenized financial products, with Superstate and Midas also showing notable gains.
➤ The development underscores the evolving investment landscape and the regulatory considerations surrounding these tokenized securities.
#securitize #tokenizedustreasuries #marketcapgrowth #superstate #midas #financialinstruments #securitiesregulation #investmentlandscape
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinfomania-tokenized-u-s-treasury-issuers-surge-with-securitize-3900613259

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2026-08-26 15:21:13 UTC

📰 XRP Has $1.4B in ETF Inflows: Why the Token Is Still 57% Below Its High
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 08:09 UTC - Ingrid Wolf
XRP ETF inflows should have propelled the token to new highs, yet it stays 57% below ATH. Why is this happening?
➤ Despite significant XRP ETF inflows totaling approximately $1.4 billion, XRP remains 57% below its all-time high due to a large existing supply, selling pressure from existing holders, and the fact that ETF demand is a small fraction of XRP's overall market capitalization.
➤ The article explains that while ETFs provide regulated access and institutional demand, they are not sufficient to overcome the substantial overhead supply and the need for XRP to recover from a deep drawdown.
➤ Future price appreciation to previous highs will depend on continued ETF inflows, a bullish crypto market, reduced selling pressure, and evidence that XRP Ledger adoption creates structural demand for the token itself.
#xrp #xrpetf #institutionaldemand #alltimehigh #marketcapitalization #supplyoverhang #regulatoryclarity #ripple #xrpledger #pricediscovery
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/bitcoinfoundation-xrp-has-1-4-b-in-etf-inflows-why-the-token-is-still-57-below-its-high-1982553196

2026-08-26 14:24:26 UTC

📰 Blockchain Infrastructure Firm tZERO Integrates with Sui for Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Securities
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 13:39 UTC
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, August 25th, 2026, FinanceWireThe integration will bring established, regulated market infrastructure to Sui that unlocks support for institutions and issuers, while also opening access for tZERO to the chain’s deep pool of builders and developerstZERO Group, Inc., a l…
➤ tZERO is integrating with the Sui blockchain to provide institutional-grade infrastructure for digital asset securities.
➤ This partnership aims to bring regulated market infrastructure to Sui, supporting issuance, custody, trading, and compliance for digital assets.
➤ The integration leverages Sui's object-centric architecture and tZERO's extensive experience in U.S. market compliance to foster institutional adoption of tokenized assets.
#tzero #suiblockchain #digitalassetsecurities #institutionalgrade #tokenization #marketinfrastructure #issuance #custody #trading #compliance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tradingview-blockchain-infrastructure-firm-t-zero-integrates-with-sui-for-institutional-grade-digital-asset-securities-3475570802

2026-08-26 14:24:11 UTC

📰 Crypto Exchange Coinbase Taps Chainlink to Power Tokenized Stocks
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 17:46 UTC - Oluwapelumi Adejumo
Coinbase has launched tokenized stocks, and Chainlink will provide 24/7 access to stock pricing on the Base layer-2 network.
➤ Coinbase has launched tokenized stocks on its Base layer-2 network, enabling 24/7 trading for international users.
➤ Chainlink is providing the necessary oracle infrastructure for real-time stock pricing data, allowing integration into DeFi applications.
➤ This move signifies growing institutional interest in tokenizing traditional assets and integrating them into decentralized finance ecosystems.
#coinbase #chainlink #tokenizedstocks #basenetwork #defi #oracles #alpaca #apple #nvidia #meta
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/themarketperiodical-crypto-exchange-coinbase-taps-chainlink-to-power-tokenized-stocks-1473044346

2026-08-26 14:23:53 UTC

📰 HOOD Stock Surges As Crypto Rally And New Funds Ignite Traders
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 19:02 UTC - Ellis Hobbs
Robinhood Markets Inc. stocks have been trading up by 8.3 percent amid surging retail trading activity and user growth. Key Takeaways Shares ripped roughly
➤ Robinhood (HOOD) stock is surging due to a strong crypto market rally, increased retail trading activity, and positive analyst ratings.
➤ The company is expanding into private markets with new funds and anticipates potential growth from upcoming SEC regulations on tokenized securities.
➤ Despite a strong performance and positive outlook, the stock's high valuation and leverage present risks, emphasizing the need for disciplined trading and risk management.
#robinhood #hoodstock #cryptorally #retailtrading #tokenizedsecurities #privatemarkets #secrules #goldmansachs #needham #robinhoodventuresfundii
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/timothysykes-hood-stock-surges-as-crypto-rally-and-new-funds-ignite-traders-2413466398

2026-08-26 14:23:03 UTC

📰 India to launch first tokenized corporate bonds using digital rupee
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 06:40 UTC - Rony Roy
India will launch its first tokenized corporate bonds through REC next month, using the digital rupee to settle transactions on blockchain infrastructure.
➤ India is set to launch its first tokenized corporate bonds using the digital rupee for settlement on blockchain infrastructure, with state-owned REC as the issuer.
➤ This pilot program, developed with the Reserve Bank of India and SEBI, aims to test the efficiency of distributed ledger technology for issuing, recording, and settling corporate debt.
➤ The initiative involves a three-month lock-in period, with a secondary market expected by December, and distinguishes regulated tokenization from private cryptocurrencies.
#tokenizedcorporatebonds #digitalrupee #rec #blockchain #demat20 #wholesalecbdc #reservebankofindia #sebi #pilotprogram #settlementefficiency
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-india-to-launch-first-tokenized-corporate-bonds-using-digital-rupee-3900766985

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2026-08-26 13:29:21 UTC

📰 Japan eyes 24/7 blockchain settlement for stocks, JGBs
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 04:42 UTC - Olivia Stephanie
Japan plans to study 24/7 blockchain settlement for stocks and government bonds, with a development roadmap expected in early 2027.
➤ Japan is exploring a 24/7 blockchain settlement system for stocks and government bonds, with a development roadmap anticipated in early 2027.
➤ This initiative aims to address current settlement delays (T+2 for stocks, next-day for JGBs) and could potentially launch in the early 2030s.
➤ The plan builds on existing Bank of Japan experiments with blockchain and existing private sector tokenization efforts, while also considering a shared yen stablecoin framework.
#blockchainsettlement #japan #stocks #governmentbonds #247settlement #t2settlement #bankofjapan #tokenizedsecurities #avalanche #yenstablecoin
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-japan-eyes-24-7-blockchain-settlement-for-stocks-jg-bs-4004541400

2026-08-26 13:29:14 UTC

📰 The 1996 Warning & Crypto Pivot
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 17:51 UTC - Ashrith Rao
Japan’s bond market is flashing a warning as yields hit levels unseen in decades, yet Bitcoin is surging. The next BOJ meeting could determine whether that apparent decoupling holds—or whether the yen carry trade comes roaring back.
➤ Japan's bond market is experiencing historic yield increases, signaling a potential end to its long period of low interest rates and deflationary policies.
➤ This shift impacts the yen carry trade, a strategy that has influenced global risk markets, and creates uncertainty for assets like Bitcoin, which has shown resilience but is not immune to market fluctuations.
➤ Despite macroeconomic pressures and Japan's significant national debt, there's growing institutional interest in cryptocurrencies, with regulatory clarity expected to pave the way for products like spot Bitcoin ETFs.
#japanbondmarket #bitcoin #yencarrytrade #bankofjapan #interestrates #nationaldebt #ustreasuries #institutionalinvestment #cryptoregulation #nomura
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockhead-the-1996-warning-crypto-pivot-1509125564

2026-08-26 13:28:35 UTC

📰 Japan Plans Blockchain Network for Real-Time Stock and Bond Settlements
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 08:45 UTC
Summary Japan’s financial authorities plan blockchain infrastructure that could reduce stock and government bond settlements from two days to real-time processing. Banks would tokenize central bank account balances while regional institutions test tokenized deposits for blockchai...
➤ Japan is developing a blockchain network to enable real-time settlement of stocks and government bonds, reducing the current two-day period.
➤ The initiative involves tokenizing central bank account balances and testing tokenized deposits for interbank transfers, with regulatory support and pilot programs underway.
➤ This move aims to enhance efficiency, reduce counterparty risks, and modernize Japan's financial market infrastructure.
#japan #blockchain #settlement #realtime #stocks #bonds #tokenization #financialservicesagency #bankofjapan #tokenizeddeposits
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-japan-plans-blockchain-network-for-real-time-stock-and-bond-settlements-1871742360

2026-08-26 13:28:07 UTC

📰 World Liberty’s USD1 becomes Canton’s largest native stablecoin
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 05:18 UTC - Ledger Insights
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the Trump affiliated blockchain firm, is now deploying its USD1 stablecoin (market cap $4 billion) natively on the Canton
➤ World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin, with a $4 billion market cap, is being deployed natively on the Canton Network, aiming to become its largest native stablecoin.
➤ The move is supported by WLFI's affiliated entity receiving preliminary OCC approval for a national trust charter, potentially allowing self-issuance of USD1.
➤ This deployment addresses the growing need for on-chain settlement options on Canton, especially as DTC's tokenization service prepares to launch, and positions USD1 against existing stablecoins like USDCx and Brale's USDA.
#worldlibertyfinancial #usd1stablecoin #cantonnetwork #bitgo #occapproval #dtcc #circlereserveprotocol #brale #visatrial
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/ledgerinsights-world-libertys-usd-1-becomes-cantons-largest-native-stablecoin-3736493073

2026-08-26 13:27:59 UTC

📰 Bitcoin Blows Past $80K as ETF Inflows Hit $2.26B in Six Days | ethereum.miami
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 03:33 UTC - Ethereum Miami
Bitcoin crossed $80,000 for the first time since May, capping a 25% advance over seven days fueled by a short squeeze that collapsed futures open interest...
➤ Bitcoin surpassed $80,000 driven by ETF inflows and a short squeeze, while Ethereum saw modest gains, indicating a potentially healthier rally structure.
➤ Asian markets are expanding ETF offerings with Thailand drafting rules and Hong Kong seeing Franklin Templeton partner for tokenized treasuries, signaling growing institutional interest.
➤ Traditional finance is increasingly integrating stablecoins and tokenized assets, with Standard Chartered distributing a HKD stablecoin and the US Treasury expanding sanctions to include crypto operations in Iran.
#bitcoin #etf #treasury #tokenization #franklintempleton #hongkong #stablecoin #standardchartered #sec #iransanctions
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/buttondown-bitcoin-blows-past-80-k-as-etf-inflows-hit-2-26-b-in-six-days-ethereum-miami-1727669973

2026-08-26 13:27:50 UTC

📰 Crypto Stocks Post Double-Digit Weekly Gains as Bitcoin Nears $80,000, With Circle the Outlier
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 08:35 UTC - Blockhead
Strategy, Coinbase and MARA all posted double-digit weekly gains that tracked Bitcoin almost directly, while Circle fell on stablecoin-competition worries even after a strong week of its own.
➤ Crypto-adjacent stocks, including MicroStrategy, Coinbase, and Marathon, experienced significant double-digit weekly gains, closely tracking Bitcoin's rise towards $80,000.
➤ Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw substantial inflows, contributing to the rally by increasing fund assets and demonstrating a strong correlation between Bitcoin's price and related equities.
➤ Circle was an outlier, facing pressure from stablecoin competition and regulatory scrutiny, despite an overall positive week for the crypto stock sector.
#bitcoin #microstrategy #coinbase #circle #marathon #robinhood #spotbitcoinetfs #stablecoincompetition #cryptostocks #treasury
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockhead-crypto-stocks-post-double-digit-weekly-gains-as-bitcoin-nears-80-000-with-circle-the-outlier-4167900725

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2026-08-26 13:04:38 UTC

📰 XRP Price Smashes 50 Percent Higher in Days and Pepeto Is the Entry Smart Money Locks In Next
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 17:49 UTC - Dani Bonocci
Discover how XRP price smashes through resistance, rising sharply after the SEC settlement and attracting institutional interest.
➤ XRP experienced a significant price surge following the SEC settlement and JPMorgan's integration of XRP Ledger for tokenized treasury settlements, attracting institutional interest.
➤ The article positions a new presale token, Pepeto, as a superior investment opportunity for 'smart money' seeking higher returns compared to the already rallied XRP.
➤ Pepeto highlights features like zero-fee cross-chain swaps, an AI risk scorer, and a fixed supply with burns and staking, aiming to capture capital rotating from larger, established assets.
#xrp #pepeto #secsettlement #jpmorgan #xrpledger #tokenizedtreasury #presale #institutionalmoney #crosschainswap #binancelisting
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/techbullion-xrp-price-smashes-50-percent-higher-in-days-and-pepeto-is-the-entry-smart-money-locks-in-next-1596245793

2026-08-26 13:04:11 UTC

📰 Tom Lee’s Bitmine Steps Up Ether Buying After a 30% Weekly Rally
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 10:17 UTC - BlockchainReporter
Tom Lee's Bitmine bought $81 million in Ethereum during a 30% weekly rally, marking the treasury firm's largest weekly ETH purchase since early July.
➤ Tom Lee's Bitmine has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings, purchasing $81 million worth after a 30% weekly rally, signaling a potential shift towards treating ETH as a balance-sheet asset.
➤ This move aligns with broader institutional interest in crypto and tokenization, seeking native digital assets with strong network effects, despite ongoing US regulatory uncertainties.
➤ The market will closely watch for continued buying to confirm sustained demand and a potential structural shift, rather than a reaction to short-term momentum.
#ethereum #eth #tomlee #bitmine #institutionalbuying #treasuryasset #cryptoadoption #regulatoryuncertainty #blockchainreporter #developeractivity
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptorank-tom-lees-bitmine-steps-up-ether-buying-after-a-30-weekly-rally-1078306495

2026-08-26 13:03:57 UTC

📰 Mantle Vault Expands to DeFi, Bringing Institutional-Grade RWA Yield On-chain with Grove, CIAN, and Fluxion
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 15:43 UTC - Mantle
/PRNewswire/ -- Mantle, the open financial network connecting global market participants to institutional-grade capital market assets on-chain, today announced...
➤ Mantle Vault is expanding into DeFi, allowing stablecoin holders to access institutional-grade RWA yield.
➤ The expansion leverages partnerships with Grove, CIAN, and Fluxion to offer a non-leveraged, transparent yield strategy.
➤ This move aims to democratize access to capital market assets, moving beyond institutional-only access.
#mantlevault #realworldassets #defi #stablecoin #yield #grove #cian #fluxion #onchain #institutionalgrade
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/prnewswire-mantle-vault-expands-to-de-fi-bringing-institutional-grade-rwa-yield-on-chain-with-grove-cian-and-fluxion-3571491390

2026-08-26 13:03:48 UTC

📰 Solana’s Tokenized RWA Market Hits $4.2B as Crypto Momentum Returns - Crypto Economy
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 02:13 UTC - C. Monasterio
The Solana network recorded 4.2 billion transactions in July as the value of tokenized RWAs across its ecosystem approaches $4 billion.
➤ Solana's network processed a record 4.2 billion transactions in July, with tokenized RWAs approaching $4 billion in value.
➤ The SOL token experienced a significant rally, increasing by 40% and surpassing $100, driven by increased network activity and RWA growth.
➤ Tokenized U.S. Treasury bills and institutional funds are key drivers of Solana's RWA market growth, attracting issuers with high throughput and low fees.
#solana #tokenizedrwa #42billiontransactions #sol #ustreasurybills #rwaxyz #coinbaseinstitutional #sovereigndebt #privatecredit #transactionfees
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-economy-solanas-tokenized-rwa-market-hits-4-2-b-as-crypto-momentum-returns-crypto-economy-2320774398

2026-08-26 13:03:40 UTC

📰 City Protocol secures $11M as Venzo vaults reach $40M TVL
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 08:06 UTC - Rony Roy
City Protocol has raised $11 million from investors including Dragonfly and Jump Crypto as its Venzo platform expands on-chain structured products.
➤ City Protocol has raised $11 million in seed and Pre-A funding rounds from investors including Dragonfly and Jump Crypto to expand its on-chain structured product infrastructure.
➤ Its Venzo platform offers four strategy vaults for quantitative hedging, arbitrage, private credit, and yield, with plans to introduce thematic portfolios that operate within user wallets.
➤ The company's model aims to simplify the issuance and operation of blockchain-based investment products for asset managers, while regulatory scrutiny on crypto vault structures remains a consideration.
#cityprotocol #venzo #tokenization #structuredproducts #privatecredit #yieldstrategies #dragonfly #jumpcrypto #tvl #onchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-city-protocol-secures-11-m-as-venzo-vaults-reach-40-m-tvl-3525573085