93 stories about Finance from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 4, 2026.
BlackRock is exploring tokenized investment portfolios that could be traded and rebalanced in real-time. This move follows a trend of traditional finance embracing blockchain for asset management. A recent survey found that 71% of UK finance leaders expect tokenization to reshape financial services.
A Brazilian financial operator managing $4 trillion in assets has begun mirroring selected investment fund records on the XRP Ledger. This move leverages blockchain for transparency while maintaining the official database as the primary record.
CFTC Chairman Selig has called for markets to prepare for mass tokenization and 24/7 trading, warning that the shift is inevitable as the Trump administration pushes a financial market overhaul.
Taylor Lindman, the SEC's top crypto lawyer, says the agency is working to make firms comfortable with blockchain technology and crypto assets by clarifying custody rules. The effort aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets.
Hana Bank has issued South Korea’s first digital bond using Euroclear’s blockchain, shortening settlement time from 3-5 business days to the same day. This $100 million foreign-currency bond marks a significant step in blockchain adoption in traditional finance.
The SEC has approved an 'Innovation Exemption' for tokenized stocks, a move that could accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology in traditional finance. This comes just hours after S&P Global announced its acquisition of OpenZeppelin.
Avalanche Treasury CEO John Smith warns that AI agents could significantly increase demand for blockchain capacity by mid-2027. He expects traditional financial markets to shift to 24/5 trading, requiring new infrastructure. The NYSE spent a year testing Avalanche's technology for tokenization plans, though it has not yet selected a platform.
Germany's finance ministry has drafted a bill to impose a 25% tax on cryptocurrency gains starting in 2027. Existing holdings will keep their current tax treatment, which allows tax-free sales after a 12-month holding period. This change primarily impacts future crypto buyers.
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has partnered with Fasanara to create a $400 million private credit fund. Tether will source lending opportunities and provide stablecoin payment infrastructure. This marks a significant move into traditional finance for the stablecoin giant.
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.