Last Notes
📰 Ripple President Longs Breaks Down Why New Investments Are Response to Bank Pivot Toward XRP Ledger
🗓️ Aug 04 2026 08:46 UTC - Gamza Khanzadaev
Ripple President Monica Long ties fresh capital market deals to an influx of institutional demand, declaring the end of bank pilots as assets migrate to XRP Ledger.
➤ Ripple President Monica Long highlights a significant shift in the banking sector, moving from pilot programs to the active issuance of tokenized assets on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
➤ New investments in platforms like ZILO and Licuido are a direct response to this institutional demand, with the XRPL already hosting a substantial amount of tokenized assets, including stablecoins and U.S. Treasury funds.
➤ The article emphasizes the growing trend of 24/7 on-chain operations, supported by regulatory approvals and increasing token holder participation, signaling a maturing market for tokenized real-world assets.
#ripple #xrpledger #tokenizedassets #institutionaldemand #bankingsector #onchain #stablecoins #ustreasuries #avivainvestors #centralbankofireland
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/u-ripple-president-longs-breaks-down-why-new-investments-are-response-to-bank-pivot-toward-xrp-ledger-3982221761
📰 HYPE ETFs see $29.8M outflow drought as flows stay positive
🗓️ Aug 04 2026 18:25 UTC
HYPE ETFs posted $29.8M in net outflows over 12 sessions, while cumulative reported flows stayed near $283M, Farside data shows.
➤ HYPE ETFs experienced a 12-session drought with $29.8 million in net outflows, despite positive cumulative flows of $283 million.
➤ BHYP accounted for the largest portion of outflows ($22.5 million), followed by THYP ($5.3 million) and HYPG ($2 million).
➤ The current outflow trend tests the durability of earlier investor momentum and the ability of these ETFs to attract new capital.
#hypeetfs #outflows #inflows #farsidedata #cumulativeflows #hyperliquid #bhyp #thyp #hyps #assetundermanagement
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptoslate-hype-et-fs-see-29-8-m-outflow-drought-as-flows-stay-positive-2765701322
📰 Bitcoin Holds near $64K as Hormuz reopening boosts risk assets
🗓️ Aug 04 2026 16:56 UTC - Crypto Breaking News
Bitcoin pushed to fresh August highs as hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen calmed broader energy-market fears and lifted risk assets into
➤ Bitcoin held near $64,000 as geopolitical developments regarding the Strait of Hormuz eased energy market fears and boosted risk assets, including equities.
➤ The positive macro outlook, driven by potential US-Iran deal signals, led to lower oil prices and influenced expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
➤ On-chain data suggests investors are accumulating Bitcoin within a specific cost-basis band, indicating underlying demand despite a tight trading range.
#bitcoin #straitofhormuz #riskassets #federalreserve #oilprices #usiran #onchaindata #accumulation #sp500 #crypto
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobreaking-bitcoin-holds-near-64-k-as-hormuz-reopening-boosts-risk-assets-2247423525
📰 2036: The World We'll Face Ten Years From Now
🗓️ Aug 04 2026 14:18 UTC - Ekko an, Ryan Yoon
What will the world look like in 2036? Explore the future of blockchain technology: the mass adoption of USD stablecoins, 24/7 tokenized asset trading, Layer 2 infrastructure consolidation, and the rise of the Machine Economy driven by AI agents and x402 crypto micro-payments. Discover the next decade of Web3.
➤ The article projects a future where stablecoins, particularly USD-pegged ones, become dominant in daily transactions, displacing traditional currencies in inflation-prone regions.
➤ By 2036, tokenized assets across various classes (stocks, bonds, real estate) will be tradable 24/7 globally, driven by a new generation of investors and borderless trading platforms.
➤ The report anticipates a consolidation of Layer 2 blockchain infrastructure, the rise of an AI-driven 'Machine Economy' utilizing micro-payments via standards like x402, and a shift from ad-based web revenue to direct data sales to AI agents.
#stablecoins #blockchain #2036 #aiagents #machineeconomy #tokenizedassets #layer2 #x402standard #digitalidentity #payments
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/reports.tiger-research-2036-the-world-well-face-ten-years-from-now-2852537707
📰 Solowin’s Stablecoin Receives Sharia Certification, Marking a First for Regulated Digital Assets
🗓️ Aug 03 2026 16:30 UTC - NewsRamp.com
Solowin Holdings' AXBHD stablecoin has become the first central bank-regulated stablecoin to receive Sharia certification, potentially opening doors to Islamic finance markets.
➤ Solowin Holdings' AXBHD stablecoin has achieved Sharia certification, making it the first central bank-regulated stablecoin to do so.
➤ This certification opens the door for participation from Islamic finance markets, a sector valued at over $2 trillion globally.
➤ The move by Solowin, a regulated fintech company, could set a precedent for other stablecoin issuers seeking to tap into this compliant investor base.
#solowinholdings #axbhdstablecoin #shariacertification #islamicfinance #regulateddigitalassets #centralbankregulated #shariyahreviewbureau #assettokenization #fintech
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/citybuzz-solowins-stablecoin-receives-sharia-certification-marking-a-first-for-regulated-digital-assets-1564648602
📰 Kenya uses Avalanche to verify student certificates
🗓️ Aug 03 2026 18:46 UTC - Lawrence Mondal
Kenya has anchored 15 million academic records on Avalanche, allowing students and institutions to verify certificates online within seconds.
➤ Kenya has implemented a national electronic verification system for academic certificates, anchoring over 15 million records on the Avalanche C-Chain.
➤ This system aims to replace slow, paper-based checks with a digital platform that allows for instant verification, significantly reducing processing times and combating certificate fraud.
➤ The initiative expands Kenya's use of blockchain technology for public sector records, though it also highlights ongoing concerns about cybersecurity and data protection.
#kenya #avalanche #studentcertificates #academicrecords #verificationsystem #blockchain #digitalidentity #certificatefraud #knec #cchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-kenya-uses-avalanche-to-verify-student-certificates-3417195660
📰 Mamdani's tax roll blunder will backfire on everyday New Yorkers as buyers head South, developer warns
🗓️ Aug 03 2026 14:22 UTC - Kristen Altus
New York City's pied-à-terre tax on luxury real estate could backfire on working-class residents if high earners flee to Florida, one real estate leader warns.
➤ A new pied-à-terre tax on luxury real estate in New York City is causing confusion and may lead high earners to relocate to states like Florida.
➤ Developers warn that this tax could negatively impact working-class residents if the city loses revenue from wealthy taxpayers.
➤ The tax's broad application and the public release of property owner information have raised concerns about investment and residency in New York.
#piedaterretax #newyorkcity #realestate #florida #luxuryrealestate #taxroll #highearners #developerwarning #economicclimate #propertytax
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/foxbusiness-mamdanis-tax-roll-blunder-will-backfire-on-everyday-new-yorkers-as-buyers-head-south-developer-warns-2996572701
📰 How cross-chain bridges work and why $4 billion has been stolen from them
🗓️ Aug 03 2026 15:59 UTC - Andrew Folkler
Cross-chain bridges move assets between blockchains but their trust assumptions have made them the most exploited category in crypto.
➤ Cross-chain bridges, essential for moving assets between blockchains, have become a major target for exploits, with over $4 billion stolen due to vulnerabilities in their verification mechanisms.
➤ The article details various bridge architectures like lock-and-mint, burn-and-mint, and liquidity pool bridges, highlighting how key compromises, verification bypasses, and initialization errors led to major hacks.
➤ Emerging solutions like intent-based transfers, light client bridges, and zero-knowledge proofs offer enhanced security by reducing trust assumptions and directly verifying cross-chain activity.
#crosschainbridges #blockchainsecurity #cryptohacks #lockandmint #burnandmint #liquiditypoolbridges #roninbridge #wormholehack #nomadhack #lightclientbridges
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-how-cross-chain-bridges-work-and-why-4-billion-has-been-stolen-from-them-1520028025
📰 XRP Price Eyes Breakout as ETF Inflows Jump Ahead of XRPL v3.3.0 Upgrade - Bitwise XRP ETF (ARCA:XRP)
🗓️ Aug 01 2026 19:18 UTC - Crispus Nyaga
XRP price is eyeing a strong breakout as ETF inflows jump ahead of the upcoming XRPL v3.3.0 upgrade that will happen next week
➤ XRP price is showing signs of a potential breakout, driven by increased ETF inflows and anticipation of the XRPL v3.3.0 upgrade.
➤ The upcoming upgrade will introduce features like confidential multi-purpose tokens (MPTs) with zero-knowledge proofs, enhancing privacy for tokenized assets and positioning XRP in key industries.
➤ Technical indicators suggest a bottoming pattern, with potential for a rebound to resistance levels, though challenges like regulatory uncertainty remain.
#xrp #xrplupgrade #tokenization #confidentialmultipurposetokens #zeroknowledgeproofs #batchtransactions #sponsoredfees #permissiondelegation #bitwisexrpetf #institutionalfinance
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/benzinga-xrp-price-eyes-breakout-as-etf-inflows-jump-ahead-of-xrpl-v-3-3-0-upgrade-bitwise-xrp-etf-arca-xrp-758779097
📰 Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 Marks the Shift from Decoding to Deployment
🗓️ Aug 02 2026 18:27 UTC - Krasimir Rusev
MANILA, Philippines — More than 12,000 local and international delegates gathered at the SMX Convention Center Manila for Philippine...
➤ Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, themed 'Decoded: Deployed,' showcased the practical application of blockchain, AI, and digital assets across various sectors.
➤ The event highlighted the Philippines' growing role in the global digital economy, emphasizing Filipino talent and fostering partnerships between startups, investors, and industry leaders.
➤ Discussions included the tokenization of real-world assets, with examples like making gold transactions simpler and more accessible, demonstrating the shift from theoretical concepts to practical solutions.
#philippineblockchainweek #blockchain #digitalassets #tokenizedrealworldassets #innovation #entrepreneurship #governance #filipinotalent #web3 #stellar
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coindoo-philippine-blockchain-week-2026-marks-the-shift-from-decoding-to-deployment-1257550447
📰 REGULATION | A South Korean Policy Report Proposes Stablecoin Oversight Ahead of the Digital Asset Basic Act
🗓️ Jul 30 2026 11:00 UTC - Press ReleaseRegulationReports·4 days ago
➤ South Korea is proposing the "Digital Asset Basic Act" to regulate digital assets, with a strong focus on stablecoins.
➤ The act includes licensing, registration, and capital requirements for stablecoin issuers, aiming to protect users and ensure financial stability.
➤ This move aligns South Korea with other major jurisdictions in establishing a formal framework for the growing digital asset sector.
#southkorea #stablecoinregulation #digitalassetbasicact #fsc #bankofkorea #wonbackedstablecoins #licensing #consumerprotection #terracollapse
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/bitcoinke-regulation-a-south-korean-policy-report-proposes-stablecoin-oversight-ahead-of-the-digital-asset-basic-act-1890569140
