84 stories about Finance from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Sep 5, 2026.
Pineapple Financial has tokenized $1 billion in mortgage records on the Injective blockchain, with plans to bring $10 billion onchain. This move aims to increase transparency and efficiency in mortgage lending.
The volume of tokenized stock transfers on blockchain platforms surged 415% in 30 days to $29.5 billion. Active addresses and holders more than doubled, signaling growing interest in tokenized equities.
Crypto executives claim new blockchain payment systems could replace Swift, but bankers argue Swift’s 11,500-institution network is too powerful to be replaced. The debate centers on whether traditional finance can adapt to decentralized technology.
Virtu and Tradeweb successfully completed a repurchase agreement (repo) on the blockchain using the Marshall Islands' digital bond (USDM1) as collateral. The entire transaction took less than 10 minutes on the Canton Network, marking a significant milestone in institutional crypto adoption.
Revolut is rolling out its euro-backed stablecoin, EURR, to a select group of customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal. This marks a significant step toward mainstream adoption of stablecoins in Europe.
Japan is developing a blockchain-based stock settlement system, with details expected early 2027. If approved, the system could be fully operational by the early 2030s. This move aims to modernize Japan's financial infrastructure and reduce settlement times.
Compound, a pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending, is pivoting to attract institutional investors after retail interest waned. The protocol has committed $52 million to this effort and appointed a new leadership team to drive the change.
The SEC said it will not pursue enforcement action if Franklin Templeton's funds start investing cash in the asset manager's own tokenized money market fund.
Japan's largest bank, MUFG, is testing blockchain technology to settle government bond trades in real time. This could speed up transactions and reduce costs for investors. The proof-of-concept will use the Canton network, a blockchain infrastructure designed for institutional use.
Figure, a tokenization-focused lender, saw its quarterly revenue double to $226 million as its blockchain loan marketplace volume surged to $4.3 billion.
Ethereum's Ethereum Foundation has seen significant leadership changes and institutional adoption in its 11th year. The past year has been marked by upheaval, including a new executive director and growing interest from major financial players.
EthSystems, a new startup spun out of the Ethereum Foundation in July 2026, is building privacy infrastructure to help banks and financial institutions use public blockchains without exposing sensitive data.
Securitize, a partner of BlackRock, has obtained an SEC adviser license, enhancing its ability to offer tokenized investment products. This move comes as regulators consider new rules for onchain securities. The license allows Securitize to advise on securities portfolios, a significant step for the tokenization industry.
The EU is considering a ban on third-country crypto service providers for the first time and is targeting 14 crypto companies, which it has not named yet, as part of its 21st sanctions package against Russia.
Coinbase Business users can now accept payments from AI agents using the x402 protocol, which was developed and incubated by the exchange. This move aims to bridge the gap in the AI agent economy for businesses and developers.
LayerZero and Keeta have partnered to allow tokenized bank deposits to be transferred across Ethereum, Solana, and Base. This collaboration aims to bridge traditional finance with decentralized networks, making cross-chain transactions more accessible.
Brazil’s securities regulator has established a task force to create a tokenization framework within 60 days. The proposal will address key issues like ownership records, private key custody, and transaction reversibility.
Leading crypto executives argue that digital-native generations may never need traditional bank accounts. Binance reports that younger users in emerging markets are already driving crypto adoption at unprecedented rates.
A Broadridge survey reveals that 84% of financial firms now consider tokenization a strategic priority, with Wall Street accelerating efforts to integrate digital assets with traditional finance and betting on hybrid markets where both coexist.
Bank of America has named Sonali Theisen as head of its global digital assets platform and Kevin Milsom as head of AI transformation, signaling a stronger push to integrate crypto and AI with traditional banking.
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has received regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako, expanding into stablecoins, onchain finance, and tokenized assets.
HSBC has received approval from the Bank of England to operate within its Digital Securities Sandbox. The first Digital Gilt Instrument transaction is expected in early 2027. This marks a significant step for traditional finance institutions embracing blockchain technology.
Japan's SBI Holdings will use its JPYSC stablecoin for settlement and collateral while distributing Ondo's financial products through its network, as part of a deal to tokenize Japanese stocks.
Visa is developing an internal stablecoin platform that will provide access to OUSD, a stablecoin expected to compete with Circle's USDC. This move could significantly impact the stablecoin market and payment systems.