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📰 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
📰 Caliber Launches - Caliber Tokenization Services, New Entity Bringing Real-World Asset Tokenization to Family-Owned Real Estate Portfolios
🗓️ Aug 27 2026 11:30 UTC - Caliber
Caliber reaffirms its 2026 revenue projections; new division establishes a fee-based revenue stream for the platform, with engagements available to a...
➤ Caliber has launched a new division, Caliber Tokenization Services (CTS), to offer tokenization solutions for family-owned real estate portfolios.
➤ This service aims to simplify ownership, enhance visibility, and provide new liquidity options for complex real estate holdings.
➤ Caliber positions itself as a leader in tokenizing private real estate, targeting family offices with significant portfolios.
#calibertokenizationservices #familyoffices #realestateportfolios #tokenizedrealestate #smartcontracts #liquidity #assetmanagement #institutionalfinance #privaterealestate
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/globenewswire-caliber-launches-caliber-tokenization-services-new-entity-bringing-real-world-asset-tokenization-to-family-owned-real-estate-portfolios-3857073124
📰 The next currency crisis may be harder to contain because of stablecoins
🗓️ Aug 27 2026 21:20 UTC
A new report from New York Fed researchers found that stablecoin usage tends to rise during currency crises.
➤ A New York Fed report indicates that stablecoin usage increases during currency crises, providing individuals with dollar access outside traditional banking systems.
➤ This trend complicates traditional capital control measures, as stablecoins offer an alternative channel for foreign exchange exposure.
➤ While issuers and regulated exchanges offer some control points, the growing scale of stablecoins presents a significant challenge to governments defending their currencies during financial stress.
#stablecoins #currencycrisis #newyorkfed #capitalcontrols #blockchain #dollarexposure #financialstress #monetarypolicy #enforcement #usdc
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptoslate-the-next-currency-crisis-may-be-harder-to-contain-because-of-stablecoins-2038776865
📰 Chainlink unlocks DeFi lending for Coinbase tokenized stocks
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 18:11 UTC - Lawrence Mondal
Chainlink adds price feeds for four Coinbase tokenized stocks, enabling Base DeFi protocols to use them for lending, borrowing and collateral.
➤ Chainlink has launched price feeds for four Coinbase tokenized stocks (NVDAc, METAc, AAPLc, GOOGLc) on the Base network.
➤ These price feeds enable DeFi protocols on Base to utilize these tokenized stocks as collateral for lending and borrowing activities.
➤ The offering is currently restricted to eligible non-U.S. investors, with Coinbase acting as the issuer and Alpaca Securities as the custodian.
#chainlink #coinbase #tokenizedstocks #base #defi #lending #collateral #b20token #nvda #meta
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-chainlink-unlocks-de-fi-lending-for-coinbase-tokenized-stocks-1830034775
📰 Sign and BNB Chain Unveil Sovereign Stablecoin Framework
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 09:55 UTC
TLDR: Sign and BNB Chain unveiled a sovereign stablecoin framework for regulated national currencies. The framework splits duties between public blockchains and local financial institutions directly. Kyrgyzstan’s KGST stablecoin already stands as the framework’s first real-world ...
➤ Sign and BNB Chain have launched a sovereign stablecoin framework to guide governments in issuing regulated digital currencies tied to national fiat.
➤ The framework divides responsibilities, with public blockchains like BNB Chain handling settlement and local financial institutions managing issuance and reserves.
➤ Kyrgyzstan's KGST stablecoin is presented as the first real-world application, demonstrating a model for a multi-currency onchain economy.
#sovereignstablecoin #bnbchain #sign #kyrgyzstan #kgst #digitalcurrency #framework #centralbankdigitalcurrency #onchaineconomy
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-sign-and-bnb-chain-unveil-sovereign-stablecoin-framework-3805438658
📰 Institutional investors back Blackstone and KKR funds for wealthy ind…
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 06:26 UTC
➤ Institutional investors are increasingly backing evergreen funds from major asset managers like Blackstone and KKR, which were initially designed for wealthy individuals.
➤ These evergreen funds offer regular withdrawal intervals, contrasting with traditional long-term lock-ups, and are attracting institutions due to growing demand for liquidity and lower fees.
➤ This trend could fundamentally alter the private markets sector, potentially impacting traditional fund models and increasing competition for deals.
#blackstone #kkr #evergreenfunds #institutionalinvestors #privateequity #wealthyindividuals #liquidity #fees #privatemarkets
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/ft-institutional-investors-back-blackstone-and-kkr-funds-for-wealthy-ind-1408314345
📰 Brazil election rivals offer competing cures for high long-term interest rates
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 17:37 UTC
Brazil's presidential campaigns are clashing over how to bring down long-term interest rates, with advisers to the leading candidates offering sharply different prescriptions for reducing borrowing costs across the economy.
➤ Brazil's presidential candidates are proposing conflicting strategies to lower long-term interest rates, with one favoring bond buybacks and the other advocating for spending cuts.
➤ Investors are demanding high premiums for long-dated government bonds due to concerns about Brazil's fiscal outlook and rising debt, which has increased financing costs for the state and private sector.
➤ Analysts are skeptical about either candidate's ability to control public finances, though market sentiment appears to favor the candidate proposing spending cuts.
#brazilelection #longterminterestrates #governmentbonds #fiscaloutlook #debtburden #bondbuybacks #spendingcuts #inflation #publicdebt #monetarypolicy
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/reuters-brazil-election-rivals-offer-competing-cures-for-high-long-term-interest-rates-3440722741
📰 DeXenY Introduces a Decentralized Energy Protocol Connecting Real-World Energy, Blockchain, and AI
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 22:02 UTC - Pinion Partners
Powered by the $DXY utility token, DeXenY is building a trust, settlement, and intelligence layer for the distributed energy economy
➤ DeXenY introduces a decentralized energy protocol connecting distributed energy resources (solar, batteries, EVs) with blockchain settlement and AI coordination.
➤ The protocol utilizes the $DXY utility token for energy settlement, proof-of-generation rewards, staking, and governance, linking token utility to energy network activity.
➤ DeXenY aims to create a programmable energy economy by representing physical energy infrastructure and cash flows as tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).
#dexeny #dxytoken #decentralizedenergy #blockchain #ai #realworldassets #distributedenergyresources #energysettlement #proofofgeneration #prosumers
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/aijourn-de-xen-y-introduces-a-decentralized-energy-protocol-connecting-real-world-energy-blockchain-and-ai-2394345200
📰 World Liberty Financial USD1 Launches On Canton Network
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 21:15 UTC
World Liberty Financial USD1 stablecoin is now native on Canton Network, enabling synchronized tokenized asset payments with reduced settlement risk.
➤ World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin is now natively issued on the Canton Network, enabling synchronized settlement of tokenized assets and payments, thereby reducing settlement risk for institutions.
➤ The USD1 stablecoin, valued at $4.05 billion, is fully reserved and redeemable 1:1 for U.S. dollars, positioning it as a key tool for collateral, lending, and cross-border payments within the Canton ecosystem.
➤ While World Liberty Trust Company has received conditional OCC charter approval, final authorization is pending, and the stablecoin's launch has drawn attention due to political connections and regulatory scrutiny.
#worldlibertyfinancial #usd1stablecoin #cantonnetwork #tokenizedassets #settlementrisk #nativeissuance #institutionalfinance #occcharterapproval #regulatoryoversight
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/en.cryptonomist-world-liberty-financial-usd-1-launches-on-canton-network-494296808
📰 India Prepares Tokenized Corporate Bond Pilot With CBDC‑Based Settlement - Crypto Economy
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 18:16 UTC - F. Bustos
India is preparing a tokenized corporate bond pilot with CBDC-based settlement. REC Limited could issue less than 5 billion rupees, or about $57 million, as markets explore new paths for financial tokenization.
➤ India is piloting tokenized corporate bonds using blockchain and wholesale CBDC settlement, with REC Limited planning an issuance of up to $57 million.
➤ The pilot aims to improve settlement efficiency but raises questions about financial autonomy and privacy due to the government-controlled CBDC.
➤ Participants will require both CBDC and DEMAT 2.0 wallets, with a secondary market expected by December, building on previous e-rupee experiments.
#tokenizedcorporatebonds #india #cbdcsettlement #reclimited #blockchain #demat20 #wholesaleerupee #distributedledgertechnology #financialtokenization #pilotprogram
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-economy-india-prepares-tokenized-corporate-bond-pilot-with-cbdc-based-settlement-crypto-economy-1356901269
📰 India Prepares Tokenized Corporate Bond Pilot With CBDC‑Based Settlement - Crypto Economy
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 18:16 UTC - F. Bustos
India is preparing a tokenized corporate bond pilot with CBDC-based settlement. REC Limited could issue less than 5 billion rupees, or about $57 million, as markets explore new paths for financial tokenization.
➤ India is piloting tokenized corporate bonds using blockchain and wholesale CBDC settlement, with REC Limited planning an issuance of up to $57 million.
➤ The pilot aims to improve settlement efficiency but raises questions about financial autonomy and privacy due to the government-controlled CBDC.
➤ Participants will require both CBDC and DEMAT 2.0 wallets, with a secondary market expected by December, building on previous e-rupee experiments.
#tokenizedcorporatebonds #india #cbdcsettlement #reclimited #blockchain #demat20 #wholesaleerupee #distributedledgertechnology #financialtokenization #pilotprogram
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-economy-india-prepares-tokenized-corporate-bond-pilot-with-cbdc-based-settlement-crypto-economy-1356901269
📰 Solana activity hits record high as SOL rallies above $100
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 18:53 UTC - Lawrence Mondal
Solana processed a record 4.2 billion transactions in July as RWA value neared $4 billion and SOL rallied above $100.
➤ Solana experienced a record high in transaction volume in July, coinciding with a significant rally in its native token, SOL, surpassing $100.
➤ The value of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) on Solana has grown to nearly $4 billion, indicating increasing adoption of RWAs on the platform.
➤ A U.S. Treasury announcement to increase liquidity-support buybacks for long-dated government securities has been linked to a broader crypto market rebound, including SOL's price increase.
#solana #rwa #sol #transactions #treasuryyields #tokenizedustreasuries #stablecoin #defi #marketrally #buybacks
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-solana-activity-hits-record-high-as-sol-rallies-above-100-3364487318
📰 India Prepares Tokenized Corporate Bond Pilot With CBDC‑Based Settlement - Crypto Economy
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 18:16 UTC - F. Bustos
India is preparing a tokenized corporate bond pilot with CBDC-based settlement. REC Limited could issue less than 5 billion rupees, or about $57 million, as markets explore new paths for financial tokenization.
➤ India is piloting tokenized corporate bonds using blockchain and wholesale CBDC settlement, with REC Limited planning an issuance of up to $57 million.
➤ The pilot aims to improve settlement efficiency but raises questions about financial autonomy and privacy due to the government-controlled CBDC.
➤ Participants will require both CBDC and DEMAT 2.0 wallets, with a secondary market expected by December, building on previous e-rupee experiments.
#tokenizedcorporatebonds #india #cbdcsettlement #reclimited #blockchain #demat20 #wholesaleerupee #distributedledgertechnology #financialtokenization #pilotprogram
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-economy-india-prepares-tokenized-corporate-bond-pilot-with-cbdc-based-settlement-crypto-economy-1356901269
📰 India to Issue First Tokenized Corporate Bonds Settled in Digital Rupee
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 01:05 UTC
The state-run power financier's offering of under 5 billion rupees would be settled using the wholesale digital rupee on distributed-ledger infrastructure.
➤ India is set to launch its first tokenized corporate bonds, issued by REC, with transactions settled using the wholesale digital rupee on distributed-ledger infrastructure.
➤ This pilot, developed with the RBI and SEBI, aims to streamline the issuance, recording, and settlement of corporate debt using blockchain technology.
➤ The initiative is part of a broader effort to test DLT for settlement efficiency in India's corporate bond market, with a secondary market expected by December.
#tokenizedcorporatebonds #digitalrupee #rec #reservebankofindia #securitiesandexchangeboardofindia #distributedledgertechnology #blockchain #wholesalecbdc #demat20 #secondarymarket
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-india-to-issue-first-tokenized-corporate-bonds-settled-in-digital-rupee-1590932729
📰 Bitwise Launches Automated Token Portfolios (ATPs), Powered by Coinbase and Glider
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 13:24 UTC
➤ Bitwise Asset Management has launched Automated Token Portfolios (ATPs), allowing eligible non-U.S. persons to hold tokenized stock portfolios in their own wallets.
➤ These ATPs, powered by Coinbase's tokenized U.S. stocks and implemented by Glider, automatically rebalance holdings to match Bitwise's model portfolios, offering thematic exposures like Mag7X, Robotics, and AI.
➤ The innovation allows investors to maintain custody of their assets, potentially enabling lending/borrowing on DeFi protocols, and represents a shift from traditional fund structures to a 'model comes to you' approach.
#automatedtokenportfolios #bitwise #tokenizedstocks #coinbase #glider #mag7x #robotics #aileaders #noncustodialwallets #defi
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/morningstar-bitwise-launches-automated-token-portfolios-at-ps-powered-by-coinbase-and-glider-1778850634
📰 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
📰 Bitwise Launches Automated Token Portfolios (ATPs), Powered by Coinbase and Glider
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 13:24 UTC
➤ Bitwise Asset Management has launched Automated Token Portfolios (ATPs), allowing eligible non-U.S. persons to hold tokenized stock portfolios in their own wallets.
➤ These ATPs, powered by Coinbase's tokenized U.S. stocks and implemented by Glider, automatically rebalance holdings to match Bitwise's model portfolios, offering thematic exposures like Mag7X, Robotics, and AI.
➤ The innovation allows investors to maintain custody of their assets, potentially enabling lending/borrowing on DeFi protocols, and represents a shift from traditional fund structures to a 'model comes to you' approach.
#automatedtokenportfolios #bitwise #tokenizedstocks #coinbase #glider #mag7x #robotics #aileaders #noncustodialwallets #defi
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/morningstar-bitwise-launches-automated-token-portfolios-at-ps-powered-by-coinbase-and-glider-1778850634
📰 Tokenized Housing Assets Drive NUVA Chainlink Partnership
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 21:13 UTC
Explore how tokenized housing assets via NUVA and Chainlink open DeFi real estate tokens to retail investors for $19 billion market access.
➤ NUVA has partnered with Chainlink to bring approximately $19 billion in tokenized housing assets, including home equity lines of credit and U.S. Treasury returns, onto the blockchain.
➤ Chainlink will serve as NUVA's exclusive data infrastructure, providing reliable valuation data for smart contracts to manage collateral, lending, and liquidations.
➤ This initiative aims to grant retail investors access to yield streams from institutional-grade real estate credit, previously unavailable to them.
#nuva #chainlink #tokenizedhousingassets #defi #nvprime #nvylds #homeequitylinesofcredit #ustreasuries #realestatecredit #retailinvestors
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/en.cryptonomist-tokenized-housing-assets-drive-nuva-chainlink-partnership-2627414152
📰 ERC-3643 vs ERC-20: 5 Permissioned Standards for RWAs
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 09:01 UTC - Tobi Opeyemi Amure
Compare ERC-3643, ERC-1400, ERC-1404, ERC-7518 and ERC-20 for tokenized real-world assets: identity checks, transfer restrictions and automated compliance.
➤ The article compares five permissioned token standards (ERC-3643, ERC-1400, ERC-1404, ERC-7518, and ERC-20 with extensions) for tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), focusing on features like identity checks, transfer restrictions, and automated compliance.
➤ It highlights ERC-3643 as purpose-built for permissioned assets, integrating identity and compliance, while ERC-20 requires external systems for these controls.
➤ The choice of standard depends on asset type, regulatory requirements, investor restrictions, blockchain compatibility, and integration needs for institutional RWAs.
#erc3643 #erc20 #permissionedtokenstandards #realworldassets #rwa #tokenization #compliance #identitychecks #transferrestrictions #institutionalrwas
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-erc-3643-vs-erc-20-5-permissioned-standards-for-rw-as-2020221566
📰 Bitwise Launches Automated Tokenized US Stock Portfolios With Coinbase, Glider
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 04:13 UTC - Suehyeon Lee
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has launched a service for non-US investors that automatically builds and rebalances portfolios of tokenized US stocks. B
➤ Bitwise has launched Automated Token Portfolios (ATP) for non-US investors, offering automated rebalancing of tokenized US stock portfolios.
➤ The service utilizes Coinbase's tokenized stocks and the Glider platform, allowing investors to retain direct control of their assets in non-custodial wallets.
➤ ATP aims to provide faster and more precise thematic investment opportunities compared to traditional fund structures, with a focus on innovation in on-chain investment products.
#bitwise #tokenizedstocks #usequities #nonusinvestors #automatedportfolios #coinbase #glider #onchaininvesting #thematicinvesting #noncustodialwallets
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/en.bloomingbit-bitwise-launches-automated-tokenized-us-stock-portfolios-with-coinbase-glider-2727871341
📰 India's Crypto Law Hits Another Wall as Parliament Cancels Finance Ministry's VDA Hearing
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 12:37 UTC - Dishita Malvania
India’s crypto regulation faces another delay after Parliament cancels the DEA’s key VDA hearing, with no new date announced for the session.
➤ India's parliamentary committee has cancelled a crucial hearing with the Finance Ministry's Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) regarding Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), delaying the finalization of crypto regulations.
➤ The cancellation shifts the focus to direct tax reforms, highlighting the ongoing tension between tax compliance and the establishment of clear legal definitions for digital assets.
➤ This delay exacerbates regulatory uncertainty for India's large crypto user base, with existing tax frameworks remaining in place while a comprehensive regulatory approach is still pending.
#india #cryptoregulation #virtualdigitalassets #parliament #financeministry #departmentofeconomicaffairs #taxation #regulatoryuncertainty #selfregulatoryorganizations #reservebankofindia
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptotimes-indias-crypto-law-hits-another-wall-as-parliament-cancels-finance-ministrys-vda-hearing-2835856994
📰 India Plans Tokenized Bonds Settled In Digital Rupee
🗓️ Aug 26 2026 01:01 UTC - By
Kester Odero
India's REC will issue its first tokenized corporate bonds next month, settling in the wholesale digital rupee in a pilot run with the RBI and SEBI.
➤ India's REC is set to issue its first tokenized corporate bonds next month, valued at approximately $57 million.
➤ The transactions will be settled using the wholesale digital rupee on blockchain-based infrastructure as part of a pilot program with the RBI and SEBI.
➤ This initiative aims to test the efficiency of distributed ledger technology in shortening the corporate debt issuance, recording, and settlement process.
#tokenizedbonds #digitalrupee #rec #rbi #sebi #blockchain #dlt #corporatedebt #demat20 #wholesalecbdc
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockchainreporter-india-plans-tokenized-bonds-settled-in-digital-rupee-3182023412
📰 AAVE Jumps 13% Past $140 as Wall Street Proposes Credit Fund as Collateral
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 11:20 UTC - Elroy Fernandes
AAVE jumped 13% to $140 as Aave became DeFi's top tokenized gold venue and Neuberger Berman proposed a credit fund as Horizon collateral.
➤ AAVE experienced a significant price surge driven by two key developments: increased tokenized gold deposits and a proposal to onboard Neuberger Berman's credit fund as collateral on Aave Horizon.
➤ The integration of tokenized gold signifies its growing role as active borrowing collateral in DeFi, while the Neuberger Berman proposal introduces below-investment-grade credit into Aave's collateral set, a novel step for the platform.
➤ Despite the positive price action and developments, the article cautions about potential snap-back risk due to stretched technical indicators and highlights the inherent credit risks associated with high-yield bonds.
#aave #neubergerberman #tokenizedgold #creditfund #collateral #defi #aavehorizon #hinc #highyieldbonds #stablecoinborrowing
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/startupfortune-aave-jumps-13-past-140-as-wall-street-proposes-credit-fund-as-collateral-1011469689
📰 India Prepares Tokenized Corporate Bond Pilot With CBDC‑Based Settlement - Crypto Economy
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 18:16 UTC - F. Bustos
India is preparing a tokenized corporate bond pilot with CBDC-based settlement. REC Limited could issue less than 5 billion rupees, or about $57 million, as markets explore new paths for financial tokenization.
➤ India is piloting tokenized corporate bonds using blockchain and wholesale CBDC settlement, with REC Limited planning an issuance of up to $57 million.
➤ The pilot aims to improve settlement efficiency but raises questions about financial autonomy and privacy due to the government-controlled CBDC.
➤ Participants will require both CBDC and DEMAT 2.0 wallets, with a secondary market expected by December, building on previous e-rupee experiments.
#tokenizedcorporatebonds #india #cbdcsettlement #reclimited #blockchain #demat20 #wholesaleerupee #distributedledgertechnology #financialtokenization #pilotprogram
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-economy-india-prepares-tokenized-corporate-bond-pilot-with-cbdc-based-settlement-crypto-economy-1356901269
📰 India Prepares Tokenized Corporate Bond Pilot With CBDC‑Based Settlement - Crypto Economy
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 18:16 UTC - F. Bustos
India is preparing a tokenized corporate bond pilot with CBDC-based settlement. REC Limited could issue less than 5 billion rupees, or about $57 million, as markets explore new paths for financial tokenization.
➤ India is piloting tokenized corporate bonds using blockchain and wholesale CBDC settlement, with REC Limited planning an issuance of up to $57 million.
➤ The pilot aims to improve settlement efficiency but raises questions about financial autonomy and privacy due to the government-controlled CBDC.
➤ Participants will require both CBDC and DEMAT 2.0 wallets, with a secondary market expected by December, building on previous e-rupee experiments.
#tokenizedcorporatebonds #india #cbdcsettlement #reclimited #blockchain #demat20 #wholesaleerupee #distributedledgertechnology #financialtokenization #pilotprogram
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-economy-india-prepares-tokenized-corporate-bond-pilot-with-cbdc-based-settlement-crypto-economy-1356901269
📰 Thailand SEC Weighs Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs in New Regulatory Push
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 14:52 UTC - Sharmistha Suman
Thailand’s SEC is consulting on proposed rules for crypto ETFs, initially covering Bitcoin and Ethereum while seeking feedback on digital asset custody requirements.
➤ Thailand's SEC is proposing new regulations for crypto ETFs, initially focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum.
➤ The framework aims to align with existing ETF rules while incorporating specific digital asset requirements, including custody and investor disclosures.
➤ This move aligns with global growth in crypto ETFs and broader efforts by Thai authorities to enhance digital asset oversight.
#thailandsec #bitcoinetf #ethereumetf #cryptoetf #regulatoryframework #digitalassetcustody #passiveinvestment #assetmanagementcompanies #investorprotection
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptotimes-thailand-sec-weighs-bitcoin-ethereum-et-fs-in-new-regulatory-push-3166962203
📰 Finloop Becomes an Authorised Distributor for Regulated Hong Kong Dollar Stablecoin HKDAP via Beta Access
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 12:49 UTC - By PR Newswire
HONG KONG, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited ('Finloop Holding'), an AI-driven global one-stop wealth technology platform, and Anchorpoint Financial Limited ('Anchorpoint'), a Hong Kong-licensed stablecoin issuer, today jointly announced that Finloop Holding's subsidiary, Finloop Finance Limited ('Finloop'), has joined HKDAP ('HKD At Par') Beta Access as one of the initial authorised distributors. Finloop will provide compliant and efficient distribution ac...
➤ Finloop has become an authorized distributor for HKDAP, Hong Kong's first regulated Hong Kong Dollar-backed stablecoin, through its Beta Access program.
➤ Finloop will offer compliant distribution, liquidity support, and services like subscription, redemption, and trading for eligible institutions and professional investors.
➤ This collaboration aims to explore commercial use cases for regulated stablecoins in areas such as cross-border payments, trade finance, and RWA tokenization, bridging traditional finance and Web3.
#hkdap #stablecoin #finloop #anchorpoint #hongkong #regulated #tokenization #distribution #liquidity #rwa
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/manilatimes-finloop-becomes-an-authorised-distributor-for-regulated-hong-kong-dollar-stablecoin-hkdap-via-beta-access-1350495336
📰 Franklin Templeton brings tokenized US government fund to HashKey
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 07:18 UTC - Rony Roy
Franklin Templeton has partnered with HashKey Exchange to offer its tokenized U.S. government money market fund to professional investors in Hong Kong.
➤ Franklin Templeton has partnered with HashKey Exchange to offer its tokenized U.S. government money market fund to professional investors in Hong Kong.
➤ The fund, known as grBENJI, invests in U.S. government money market instruments and U.S. dollar cash assets, providing compliant yield products backed by real-world assets.
➤ This collaboration expands Franklin Templeton's distribution channels in Asia and integrates traditional investment products with regulated digital asset infrastructure, with plans for further tokenized product exploration.
#franklintempleton #hashkeyexchange #tokenizedusgovernmentfund #hongkong #professionalinvestors #moneymarketfund #digitalassets #institutionaldemand #yieldproducts #blockchain
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-franklin-templeton-brings-tokenized-us-government-fund-to-hash-key-1580209079
📰 Coinbase Tokenized Stocks Go Live on Base With Apple, Nvidia, Meta and Alphabet
🗓️ Aug 25 2026 16:50 UTC - Generation Infinity
Coinbase tokenized stocks are live on Base with Apple, Nvidia, Meta and Alphabet. Here is how the 1:1 backing, B20 standard, and DeFi access work.
➤ Coinbase has launched tokenized stocks of Apple, Nvidia, Meta, and Alphabet on its Base network, utilizing the new B20 token standard for broader DeFi integration.
➤ The tokens are backed 1:1 by underlying shares held in a regulated trust, structured to be bankruptcy-remote from Coinbase, and are issued outside the US under Regulation S.
➤ While currently unavailable to US investors, the launch signifies a move towards integrating public equities into DeFi, with potential for future US market access pending regulatory developments.
#coinbasetokenizedstocks #base #apple #nvidia #meta #alphabet #b20tokenstandard #defi #regulations #chainlinkoracles
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📰 European Blockchain Convention Returns to Barcelona for Europe’s First Post-MiCA Gathering
🗓️ Jul 11 2026 20:05 UTC
European Blockchain Convention Returns to Barcelona for Europe’s First Post-MiCA Gathering EBC12 brings together speakers from J.P. Morgan, the Financial Conduct Authority, Invesco, Coinbase, Fidelity International, and more than 300 leaders from the banks, regulators, and asset ...
➤ The European Blockchain Convention (EBC12) in Barcelona marks a significant post-MiCA regulatory gathering for the digital asset industry.
➤ The event focuses on the future of digital assets in Europe, including CASP licensing, stablecoin issuance, and CBDCs, with strong institutional participation.
➤ EBC12 highlights Europe's leadership in establishing a regulated framework for digital assets, attracting major financial institutions and regulators.
#europeanblockchainconvention #barcelona #mica #digitalassets #casplicensing #stablecoins #cbds #institutionaladoption #assetmanagers #regulators
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📰 Coinbase-issued tokenized stocks go live on Base as onchain equities expand
🗓️ Aug 24 2026 16:53 UTC - CryptoNews
Coinbase tokenized stocks are now live on Base, bringing shares of major US companies, including Apple and Nvidia, into the network’s DeFi ecosystem. The products are issued by Coinbase
➤ Coinbase has launched tokenized stocks of major US companies like Apple and Nvidia on its Base network, enabling 24/7 trading and integration with DeFi protocols.
➤ These tokens, backed 1:1 by underlying shares held by a regulated custodian, are accessible to eligible users outside the US and can be used as collateral in lending or supplied to liquidity markets.
➤ The initiative aims to make equities programmable and opens avenues for developers to build innovative financial products combining traditional assets with crypto-native infrastructure.
#coinbase #tokenizedstocks #base #onchainequities #defi #apple #nvidia #alpaca #b20tokenstandard #programmableequities
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