📰 UK FCA prepares tokenized gold framework with major banks 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 06:05 UTC - Olivia Stephanie The FCA is discussing tokenized gold standards with banks as UK regulators explore its use as wholesale collateral under existing market rules. ➤ The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is collaborating with major banks to establish standards for tokenized gold, exploring its use as wholesale collateral. ➤ This initiative aims to integrate digital representations of gold into existing market rules, rather than creating a new regulatory category. ➤ The move leverages London's significant role in global gold trading and is part of a broader UK effort to advance tokenized finance beyond pilot stages. #tokenizedgold #fca #ukregulators #wholesalecollateral #digitalsecuritiessandbox #london #goldtrading #bankofengland #tokenizedassets #regulatoryframework 🔗 Read more at:

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UK FCA prepares tokenized gold framework with major banks

The FCA is discussing tokenized gold standards with banks as UK regulators explore its use as wholesale collateral under existing market rules.

📰 DRC bans copper and cobalt exports, and crypto miners should be paying attention 🗓️ Aug 06 2026 10:51 UTC - Editorial Team ➤ The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reinstated a ban on copper and cobalt concentrate exports to promote domestic processing. ➤ This move, a form of resource nationalism, significantly impacts global supply chains, particularly for industries reliant on battery metals like crypto mining. ➤ Companies with existing processing facilities in the DRC may benefit, while those exporting raw materials face challenges, reflecting a broader trend of resource-rich nations asserting control over critical minerals. #drc #copper #cobalt #exportsban #cryptomining #supplychain #resourcenationalism #localprocessing #batterymetals 🔗 Read more at:

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DRC bans copper and cobalt exports, and crypto miners should be paying attention

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reinstated a ban on copper and cobalt concentrate exports to promote domestic processing.,This move, a f...

📰 Bybit Adds Stocks, ETFs, and More to Trading Platform 🗓️ Aug 09 2026 17:02 UTC - Aritra Sarkar Bybit expands trading options to include ETFs and stocks. Here's why this matters for traders looking for variety. ➤ Bybit has expanded its trading platform to include stocks, ETFs, and tokenized real-world assets to meet market demand for diverse trading options. ➤ This strategic move aims to attract a broader user base and enhance user engagement through features like Galaxy Points for each trade. ➤ The expansion reflects Bybit's commitment to adapting to market trends and remaining competitive in the evolving crypto space. #bybit #stocks #etfs #tokenizedrealworldassets #galaxypoints #tradingplatform #diversification #userengagement 🔗 Read more at:

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Bybit Adds Stocks, ETFs, and More to Trading Platform

Bybit expands trading options to include ETFs and stocks. Here's why this matters for traders looking for variety.

📰 Clarity Act Advances As Thune Files Cloture For September Senate Vote 🗓️ Aug 08 2026 20:25 UTC Senate Majority Leader John Thune has filed cloture for the Clarity Act, setting up potential consideration after the August recess as negotiations continue over stablecoin yield rules and ethics provisions. ➤ The Clarity Act, a digital asset market structure bill, has moved closer to a Senate vote following Majority Leader John Thune's cloture filing, setting a potential September consideration. ➤ Ongoing negotiations focus on contentious provisions, particularly stablecoin yield rules and ethics, with banking groups pushing for modifications. ➤ While the cloture filing signifies progress, final passage is not guaranteed as outstanding policy issues and the need for broad support remain. #clarityact #stablecoin #johnthune #senatevote #digitalassets #marketstructure #negotiations #ethicsprovisions #hr3633 🔗 Read more at:

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Clarity Act Advances As Thune Files Cloture For September Senate Vote

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has filed cloture for the Clarity Act, setting up potential consideration after the August recess as negotiations...

📰 BlackRock Tokenized Stocks, Thailand Tax Exemption Reshape Crypto’s Institutional Map After July Stress Test 🗓️ Aug 08 2026 14:05 UTC July’s crypto stress tests—Coldcard flaws, Strategy’s BTC sales—now collide with BlackRock tokenized stocks on Solana and Thailand’s 0% capital gains tax. ➤ BlackRock is expanding its tokenization efforts by launching tokenized stocks and funds on the Solana blockchain, signaling a shift towards more scalable infrastructure for institutional flows. ➤ Thailand is actively attracting crypto talent and volume by offering a five-year capital gains tax exemption on qualifying crypto assets, creating a competitive landscape for jurisdictions with regulatory uncertainty. ➤ These developments, alongside recent crypto market stress tests, indicate a reshaping of the institutional crypto landscape driven by infrastructure capabilities, regulatory clarity, and tax incentives. #blackrock #tokenizedstocks #solana #thailand #capitalgainstax #cryptostresstest #institutionalfinance #regulatoryclarity #assettokenization #digitalassethub 🔗 Read more at:

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BlackRock Tokenized Stocks, Thailand Tax Exemption Reshape Crypto’s Institutional Map After July Stress Test

July’s crypto stress tests—Coldcard flaws, Strategy’s BTC sales—now collide with BlackRock tokenized stocks on Solana and Thailand’s 0% c...

📰 Wall Street's $7B in Tokenized Funds Sends Under 1% Into DeFi 🗓️ Aug 09 2026 15:27 UTC - Aleksandar Dukic BlackRock, Circle, and Franklin Templeton hold $7.23B in tokenized funds, but only $49.7M (0.69%) has reached DeFi. Q2 2026's record 99 hacks help explain why. ➤ Major institutions like BlackRock, Circle, and Franklin Templeton hold over $7 billion in tokenized funds, but less than 1% has been deployed into decentralized finance (DeFi). ➤ This low DeFi integration is attributed to institutions prioritizing benefits like faster settlement and transferability over DeFi's yield opportunities, coupled with significant concerns over security risks highlighted by a record number of hacks in Q2 2026. ➤ The article suggests that while tokenization is succeeding as an on-chain settlement layer for traditional finance, its integration with DeFi remains limited due to regulatory hurdles and security fears, indicating a divergence between tokenization adoption and DeFi adoption. #tokenizedfunds #defi #blackrock #circle #franklintempleton #institutionaladoption #hacks #compliance #settlement #treasuries 🔗 Read more at:

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Wall Street's $7B in Tokenized Funds Sends Under 1% Into DeFi

BlackRock, Circle, and Franklin Templeton hold $7.23B in tokenized funds, but only $49.7M (0.69%) has reached DeFi. Q2 2026's record 99 hacks help ...

📰 Wall Street put $7B into tokenized funds, but under 1% is actually being used in DeFi | WEEX Crypto News 🗓️ Aug 09 2026 15:51 UTC DeFi recorded 99 hacks in the second quarter of 2026, more than any quarter on record in DeFiLlamas ➤ Despite $7B in tokenized funds from major institutions like BlackRock and Circle, less than 1% is actively utilized within DeFi protocols, highlighting a significant gap between tokenization and on-chain integration. ➤ While DeFi experienced a record 99 hacks in Q2 2026, the active market cap of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) within DeFi protocols reached a new high of nearly $4 billion, primarily driven by credit-focused products. ➤ The article explores the potential for increased DeFi utilization of tokenized assets, contrasting optimistic scenarios with the risk of further exploits and a retreat towards traditional custody and settlement. #tokenizedassets #defi #hacks #blackrockbuidl #circleusyc #franklintempletonibenji #collateral #liquidity #yield #composability 🔗 Read more at:

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Wall Street put $7B into tokenized funds, but under 1% is actually being used in DeFi | WEEX Crypto News

DeFi recorded 99 hacks in the second quarter of 2026, more than any quarter on record in DeFiLlamas

📰 Crypto Can Advance Without CLARITY Act, Grayscale Research Says 🗓️ Aug 09 2026 05:44 UTC - Brenda Mary Grayscale says the CLARITY Act likely won't pass in 2026, but Bitcoin and stablecoin growth continue as the SEC steps in. ➤ The CLARITY Act faces low odds of passing in 2026 due to Senate scheduling and election politics, but crypto markets, including Bitcoin and stablecoins, can still advance without it. ➤ Regulators like the SEC are expected to fill legislative gaps through rulemaking, particularly concerning tokenized securities, providing a partial substitute for comprehensive legislation. ➤ Despite potential regulatory clarity, the lack of comprehensive US crypto rules may lead some investment and developer activity to shift overseas. #clarityact #grayscale #bitcoin #stablecoin #sec #regulation #rulemaking #tokenizedsecurities #uscryptopolicy #zachpandl 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Can Advance Without CLARITY Act, Grayscale Research Says

Grayscale says the CLARITY Act likely won't pass in 2026, but Bitcoin and stablecoin growth continue as the SEC steps in.

📰 The U.S. Is Finally Writing the Rulebook for Crypto and Banks Aren’t Happy About It | Times Square Chronicles 🗓️ Aug 09 2026 04:00 UTC - Published 33 minutes ago on August 9, 2026 The U.S. is moving toward its first comprehensive cryptocurrency rulebook as the CLARITY Act advances in the Senate, setting up a battle between crypto companies and traditional banks over stablecoins, customer deposits and the future of finance. ➤ The U.S. Senate is advancing the CLARITY Act, aiming to establish the first comprehensive federal framework for cryptocurrencies, including rules for stablecoins and asset classification. ➤ The legislation sparks a conflict between crypto companies and traditional banks, particularly concerning stablecoins' potential to compete with bank deposits for customer funds. ➤ The act seeks to integrate crypto businesses into the regulated financial system with bank-like compliance, while also enabling banks to participate more in digital assets, blurring the lines between the two sectors. #clarityact #cryptocurrency #stablecoins #banks #regulation #sec #cftc #treasury #financialsystem #deposits 🔗 Read more at:

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The U.S. Is Finally Writing the Rulebook for Crypto and Banks Aren’t Happy About It | Times Square Chronicles

The U.S. is moving toward its first comprehensive cryptocurrency rulebook as the CLARITY Act advances in the Senate, setting up a battle between cr...

📰 UK regulator explores tokenized gold as collateral – analysis 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 13:16 UTC - Ledger Insights The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is exploring the potential to allow tokenized gold to be used as collateral and has held early conversations ➤ The UK's FCA is exploring the use of tokenized gold as collateral, aiming to digitize wholesale financial markets. ➤ This initiative faces regulatory hurdles concerning the treatment of physical commodities under current UK financial law. ➤ The goal is to enable collateral mobility and reduce friction associated with physical asset transfer, with early conversations held with banks. #tokenizedgold #collateral #fca #uk #financialregulation #commoditymarket #hsbc #worldgoldcouncil #digitaltwin #physicaltransfer 🔗 Read more at:

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UK regulator explores tokenized gold as collateral – analysis

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is exploring the potential to allow tokenized gold to be used as collateral and has held early conversat...

📰 Regulatory Momentum Sweeps Asia as Russia, Japan, and South Korea Advance Crypto Frameworks 🗓️ Aug 09 2026 20:05 UTC From Russia's digital currency law to Bithumb's 2028 IPO and Japan's new stablecoin division, Asia is accelerating institutional crypto adoption while other. ➤ Russia, Japan, and South Korea are advancing distinct crypto regulatory frameworks, contrasting with legislative gridlock in the US. ➤ Japan establishes a dedicated division for crypto and stablecoin oversight, signaling a move towards rule-making in digital assets. ➤ South Korea's exchanges are pursuing IPOs and government contracts, indicating growing institutionalization and integration of crypto into financial systems. #russia #japan #southkorea #cryptoregulation #stablecoin #digitalruble #bithumbipo #institutionaladoption #blockchain #financialservicesagency 🔗 Read more at:

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Regulatory Momentum Sweeps Asia as Russia, Japan, and South Korea Advance Crypto Frameworks

From Russia's digital currency law to Bithumb's 2028 IPO and Japan's new stablecoin division, Asia is accelerating institutional crypto adoption wh...

📰 Standard Chartered Adds Another Altcoin to Its Radar, Shares Its Expected Bullish Scenario! “It Could Go 25x!” 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 12:55 UTC Standard Chartered has set a year-end 2030 price target of $200 for the popular altcoin Chainlink (LINK). Continue Reading: Standard Chartered Adds Another Altcoin to Its Radar, Shares Its Expected Bullish Scenario! “It Could Go 25x!” ➤ Standard Chartered has set a year-end 2030 price target of $200 for Chainlink (LINK), representing a potential 25x increase. ➤ The bank views Chainlink as critical infrastructure for the growing asset tokenization market, connecting TradFi and DeFi. ➤ Chainlink's expansion into interoperability, compliance, and privacy makes it a key platform for supporting tokenized assets. #chainlink #link #standardchartered #tokenization #defi #tradfi #oracles #pricetarget #assettokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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Standard Chartered Adds Another Altcoin to Its Radar, Shares Its Expected Bullish Scenario! “It Could Go 25x!”

Standard Chartered has set a year-end 2030 price target of $200 for the popular altcoin Chainlink (LINK). Continue Reading: Standard Chartered Adds...

📰 Mysten launches confidential settlement prototype on Sui 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 19:25 UTC Mysten Labs has introduced Tessera, a business-to-business settlement prototype that hides payment amounts while preserving controlled access for counterparties, regulators, and auditors. Tessera brings private B2B settlement to Sui In an Aug. 10 X thread, Sui presented Tessera a... ➤ Mysten Labs has launched Tessera, a prototype for confidential business-to-business (B2B) settlements on the Sui blockchain. ➤ Tessera allows KYC-approved businesses to settle invoices using a confidential stablecoin, encrypting payment amounts while maintaining visibility for counterparties, regulators, and auditors. ➤ The prototype aims to address institutional privacy concerns by preventing competitors from viewing sensitive financial data, though it remains a prototype with no public launch date announced. #tessera #mystenlabs #sui #confidentialsettlement #b2bsettlement #stablecoin #privatetransactions #sealmpc #kyc #regulators 🔗 Read more at:

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Mysten launches confidential settlement prototype on Sui

Mysten Labs has introduced Tessera, a business-to-business settlement prototype that hides payment amounts while preserving controlled access for c...

📰 Standard Chartered Adds Another Altcoin to Its Radar, Shares Its Expected Bullish Scenario! “It Coul ... 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 12:44 UTC - Elif Azra Güven Standard Chartered has set a year-end 2030 price target of $200 for the popular altcoin Chainlink (LINK). ➤ Standard Chartered has set a $200 price target for Chainlink (LINK) by 2030, projecting a 25x increase from its current price. ➤ The bank believes Chainlink's role as critical infrastructure for reliable on-chain data will be essential for the booming asset tokenization market, connecting TradFi and DeFi. ➤ Chainlink's expansion into interoperability, compliance, and privacy, along with its adoption by major financial institutions, supports this bullish outlook. #chainlink #link #standardchartered #tokenization #defi #tradfi #pricetarget #oracle #interoperability #assettokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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Standard Chartered Adds Another Altcoin to Its Radar, Shares Its Expected Bullish Scenario! “It Coul ...

Standard Chartered has set a year-end 2030 price target of $200 for the popular altcoin Chainlink (LINK).

📰 Crypto Regulations in Uzbekistan 2026 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 11:49 UTC - Debashree Patra Uzbekistan expanded its crypto regulations in 2026, making it one of the most regulated digital asset markets in Central Asia. Instead of splitting ➤ Uzbekistan has significantly expanded its crypto regulations in 2026, consolidating supervision under the National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP). ➤ Key reforms include recognizing stablecoins as legal payment instruments, enabling tokenized securities issuance, and establishing a tax-free mining zone. ➤ Despite these advancements, the country maintains strict enforcement and a focus on regulated channels for crypto activities, with a future tax framework under development. #uzbekistan #cryptoregulations #napp #stablecoins #tokenizedsecurities #mining #besqalaminingvalley #vasp #uznex #centralbankofuzbekistan 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Regulations in Uzbekistan 2026

Uzbekistan expanded its crypto regulations in 2026, making it one of the most regulated digital asset markets in Central Asia. Instead of splitting

📰 ‘New tax rules put Nigeria’s $92bn crypto market at risk’ 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 01:49 UTC - Zakariyya Adaramola Nigeria’s $92 billion virtual asset market, built overwhelmingly by young Nigerians and now the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa, risks being driven offshore by... ➤ Nigeria's new virtual asset tax rules, which tax gross money movement instead of profits, risk driving its $92 billion crypto market offshore. ➤ The Digital Assets Coalition argues that these taxes disproportionately affect young Nigerians, freelancers, and students, potentially stifling innovation. ➤ The group advocates for taxing real gains and aligning with international standards seen in countries like the UK, South Africa, and Brazil, citing examples of countries that reversed similar taxes. #nigeria #virtualassets #taxation #digitalassetscoalition #stampduty #withholdingtax #profittax #offshore #youngnigerians #remittances 🔗 Read more at:

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‘New tax rules put Nigeria’s $92bn crypto market at risk’

Nigeria’s $92 billion virtual asset market, built overwhelmingly by young Nigerians and now the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa, risks being driven...

📰 Latest Blockchain News, BSV Insights, and AI Web3 Trends from CoinGeek 🗓️ Oct 10 2025 11:00 UTC - Steven Stradbrooke Senate Dems' proposed crypto rules stir backlash across the industry, as regulators battle over prediction markets and Congress struggles to reach a deal. #rfia #defi #stablecoin #coinbase #polymarket #usdc #roughridercoin #senatedemocrats #jackdorsey #solana 🔗 Read more at:

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Latest Blockchain News, BSV Insights, and AI Web3 Trends from CoinGeek

Senate Dems' proposed crypto rules stir backlash across the industry, as regulators battle over prediction markets and Congress struggles to reach ...

📰 Standard Chartered Predicts Chainlink's LINK Could Reach $200 By 2030 As Tokenization Market Expands 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 09:50 UTC - Dhaval Standard Chartered predicts Chainlink's LINK could reach $200 by 2030, driven by asset tokenization market growth to $4 trillion. Analysis and context. ➤ Standard Chartered forecasts Chainlink's LINK token could reach $200 by 2030, driven by a projected $4 trillion asset tokenization market. ➤ The prediction highlights the growing institutional interest in tokenizing real-world assets and Chainlink's crucial role as an oracle network in this expansion. ➤ While bullish, the forecast is speculative and investors should exercise caution, considering market volatility and the need for further research. #chainlink #link #standardchartered #tokenization #assettokenization #oraclenetworks #defi #institutionaladoption #blockchaininfrastructure #2030priceprediction 🔗 Read more at:

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Standard Chartered Predicts Chainlink's LINK Could Reach $200 By 2030 As Tokenization Market Expands

Standard Chartered predicts Chainlink's LINK could reach $200 by 2030, driven by asset tokenization market growth to $4 trillion. Analysis and cont...

📰 Global Tokenized Stocks Surge 273% As South Korea’s STO Legislation Stalls 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 09:35 UTC - Dhaval Global tokenized stocks surge 273% to $2.51B, while South Korea lags on STO legislation, leaving a legal vacuum for securities tokenization. ➤ Global tokenized stocks and bonds have surged by 273% to $2.51 billion, driven by increased liquidity and 24/7 trading capabilities. ➤ South Korea is lagging behind due to a lack of specific legislation for security token offerings (STOs) of standard securities like stocks and bonds. ➤ This legislative gap puts South Korea at a competitive disadvantage, limiting its participation in the rapidly growing global tokenized securities market. #tokenizedstocks #stolegislation #southkorea #globalmarket #blockchain #securitiestokenization #regulatoryframework #capitalmarkets #financialtechnology 🔗 Read more at:

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Global Tokenized Stocks Surge 273% As South Korea’s STO Legislation Stalls

Global tokenized stocks surge 273% to $2.51B, while South Korea lags on STO legislation, leaving a legal vacuum for securities tokenization.

📰 UK Regulators Prepare Tokenized Gold Framework in New FCA Initiative - Crypto Economy 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 13:46 UTC - Guido Battigelli The UK's FCA is preparing a regulatory framework for tokenized gold and its use as collateral in wholesale markets. ➤ The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is developing a regulatory framework for tokenized gold. ➤ This initiative aims to facilitate the use of tokenized gold as collateral in wholesale markets. ➤ The move signifies a growing trend towards integrating real-world assets into the digital finance landscape. #tokenizedgold #fca #ukregulators #collateral #wholesalemarkets #framework #assetbackedtoken #goldstandard 🔗 Read more at:

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UK Regulators Prepare Tokenized Gold Framework in New FCA Initiative - Crypto Economy

The UK's FCA is preparing a regulatory framework for tokenized gold and its use as collateral in wholesale markets.