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T. Rowe Price, a $1.9 trillion asset manager, has introduced what it says is the first actively managed multi-token spot crypto ETF, offering diversified exposure to digital assets. This move signals growing institutional interest in actively managed crypto investment products.
A proposed Bitcoin softfork (BIP-110) aims to limit data-heavy transactions, but miners and users are pushing back. The debate highlights tensions over who controls what gets recorded on the blockchain. The proposed change would restrict certain types of data transactions to prevent what some call 'junk data' from clogging the network.
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is leading a pilot with nearly 40 financial firms, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan, to test tokenized stocks and U.S. treasuries. The initiative aims to explore blockchain-based settlement and trading efficiencies.
Cantor Fitzgerald and Securitize are teaming up to let public companies raise capital through blockchain-based IPOs. This collaboration aims to streamline capital raising and expand access to tokenized securities.
A Bitcoin wallet that hasn't moved since the 2017 crypto peak transferred $383 million to a new address. The coins haven't been sold yet, leaving their next move uncertain.
The U.S. has added four crypto wallets linked to Iran's central bank to its sanctions list, and Tether has frozen $131 million of the contents. This move targets TRON-based addresses holding over $165 million, preventing those funds from being transferred or redeemed.
Ledger is developing AI agents to help manage crypto portfolios, but users must approve all sensitive actions on their hardware devices. This approach aims to balance convenience with security by keeping full control in the user's hands.
A meeting with President Trump and lawmakers on crypto ethics, described as 'hugely positive,' has raised hopes for the passage of sweeping crypto legislation focused on transparency, consumer protection, and regulatory frameworks.
A proposal to restrict non-financial data on Bitcoin has split prominent developers, miners, and industry leaders ahead of a key activation deadline, reopening one of the network's biggest governance debates since the Blocksize Wars.
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A new Stanford study found that Polymarket's 5-minute Bitcoin prediction markets can be manipulated around settlement times. Researchers suggest longer settlement windows could help prevent this issue.
A consortium-backed stablecoin, Open USD, plans to share reserve income with partners rather than keeping it with the issuer, potentially squeezing Circle's margins if it launches in 2026.
Tokenization startup Tradable plans to bring $1 billion in private credit assets to the Stellar blockchain. This move highlights Stellar's growing appeal for institutional tokenization projects.
Japan’s revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act introduces crypto insider trading rules, tougher penalties and new oversight requirements for crypto businesses.
Aave, a leading decentralized lending platform, has launched its V4 protocol on the Avalanche blockchain. This marks the first time Aave V4 has expanded beyond Ethereum and introduces new infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets.
South Korea plans to update a 76-year-old law to recognize cryptocurrencies as national assets, signaling a major shift in regulatory stance. The government also announced plans to pilot tokenized government bonds next year and explore tokenizing state-owned real estate.
A hacker exploited Ostium's price-reporting system to steal $18 million, the latest in a wave of attacks targeting decentralized finance protocols. The attacker manipulated future-dated oracle data to create fake trading profits.
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has executed its first live production trades using tokenized securities, a milestone for blockchain adoption in traditional finance. The move aims to streamline settlement and enhance security for Wall Street transactions.
Mizuho downgraded Circle's stock and JPMorgan lowered earnings estimates, citing concerns that USDC is coming under pressure.
BlackRock's digital asset funds saw $15 billion in net inflows over the past year, but the value of those holdings fell 39% due to declining crypto prices. This highlights the volatility investors face in the crypto market.
Circle suspended Heka Funds over suspected market manipulation after learning Tether had invested $800 million in the arbitrage fund, according to arbitration filings.
The x402 protocol, which enables AI agents to make payments in stablecoins, now has support from Visa, Mastercard, and Ripple. It processed $24 million across 75 million payments last month, showing growing adoption.
The US and UK have jointly released a roadmap to foster innovation in stablecoins and tokenized assets. This collaboration aims to create clearer regulatory frameworks for digital assets across both countries. The roadmap outlines steps to enhance cross-border cooperation and reduce regulatory uncertainty for businesses in the digital asset space.
The UK plans to issue the first digital sovereign bond among G7 nations by early 2027. The bond will be launched on HSBC’s Orion platform within the Bank of England and FCA's Digital Securities Sandbox to test reduced settlement times and costs.