📰 New York Times Says Guren “Bobby” Zhou Bought $100 Million in World Liberty Financial Tokens 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 06:36 UTC - NewsCord Benzinga foregrounds court-scheme suspicion; incrypted foregrounds unclear vetting and transparency issues. Compared across 10 outlets including Benzinga. ➤ Guren 'Bobby' Zhou, a UK businessman under investigation for money laundering, purchased $100 million in World Liberty Financial (WLFI) tokens. ➤ The transaction has raised concerns about vetting, transparency, and potential conflicts of interest, with reports suggesting funds benefited the company president's family and associates. ➤ Multiple news outlets highlight the ongoing UK investigation into Zhou and question World Liberty Financial's due diligence in accepting such a large investment from a figure with red flags. #worldlibertyfinancial #gurenbobbyzhou #wlfitokens #moneylaunderinginvestigation #newyorktimes #aqua1 #arkhamintelligence #transparencyissues #ukprobe #investorvetting 🔗 Read more at:

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New York Times Says Guren “Bobby” Zhou Bought $100 Million in World Liberty Financial Tokens

Benzinga foregrounds court-scheme suspicion; incrypted foregrounds unclear vetting and transparency issues. Compared across 10 outlets including Be...

📰 MoneyGram Opens Its Global Cash Network to Solana 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 15:05 UTC Key Takeaways MoneyGram Ramps is now native to Solana. Rift is the first wallet integration. Solana expands, rather than replaces, […] The post MoneyGram Opens Its Global Cash Network to Solana appeared first on Coindoo. ➤ MoneyGram Ramps is now natively integrated with the Solana blockchain, allowing developers to access its global cash-to-crypto and crypto-to-cash infrastructure via a single API. ➤ This integration expands MoneyGram's reach by connecting its extensive network of retail locations to Solana-based applications, facilitating easier fiat on- and off-ramps for users, particularly for remittances. ➤ The move signifies a broader trend of traditional payment networks like MoneyGram and Western Union deepening their involvement with stablecoin infrastructure and blockchain technology, often in collaboration with major financial players. #moneygram #solana #ramps #stablecoin #cashtocrypto #cryptotocash #api #walletintegration #stellar #paymentnetworks 🔗 Read more at:

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MoneyGram Opens Its Global Cash Network to Solana

Key Takeaways MoneyGram Ramps is now native to Solana. Rift is the first wallet integration. Solana expands, rather than replaces, […] The post M...

📰 Digital asset managers seek changes to tax rules 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 02:40 UTC - Justice Okamgba Digital asset managers in Nigeria are urging changes to the new crypto tax framework, warning that current rules could increase costs and push users offsho ➤ Digital asset managers in Nigeria are urging changes to the new crypto tax framework, citing concerns that current rules could increase costs and push users offshore. ➤ The Digital Assets Coalition argues that taxing transactions rather than actual profits, along with a 1.5% stamp duty and 1% withholding tax, disproportionately affects users, especially young Nigerians. ➤ The coalition advocates for a profit-based taxation model, payment in naira, and exemptions for small users to foster compliance and support the growth of Nigeria's active digital asset ecosystem. #nigeria #cryptocurrencytax #digitalassetscoalition #taxframework #virtualassets #stampduty #withholdingtax #transactioncosts #naira #stablecoins 🔗 Read more at:

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Digital asset managers seek changes to tax rules

Digital asset managers in Nigeria are urging changes to the new crypto tax framework, warning that current rules could increase costs and push user...

📰 Solana Breaks Transaction Record While RWAs Cross $2B Mark 🗓️ May 25 2026 13:21 UTC - Steven Zeiler Network usage on Solana hit fresh all-time highs in the first quarter even as the token shed 33% of its value during a broad market slump. ➤ Solana experienced record-breaking transaction volume in Q1 2026, despite a 33% drop in its SOL token price due to broader market corrections. ➤ The value of Real-World Assets (RWAs) on Solana surged by 43% to over $2 billion, with BlackRock's BUIDL fund showing significant growth, indicating maturation beyond speculative activity. ➤ Analysts view the increased network usage and RWA growth as signs of Solana evolving into a settlement layer for tokenized finance, though the disconnect between usage and token price remains a key question for investors. #solana #rwa #transactionvolume #blackrockbuidl #stablecoins #messarireport #networkusage #soltoken #defi #anchorage 🔗 Read more at:

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Solana Breaks Transaction Record While RWAs Cross $2B Mark

Network usage on Solana hit fresh all-time highs in the first quarter even as the token shed 33% of its value during a broad market slump.

📰 ENS DAO approves foundation overhaul with five-seat board 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 15:25 UTC ENS DAO has approved and executed a governance proposal that turns the ENS Foundation into a full-time operating body with a five-seat board, a professional staff, and control over a roughly $65 million endowment. ENS Foundation takes over daily operations… ➤ ENS DAO has approved a significant governance proposal to transform the ENS Foundation into a fully operational entity with a five-seat board and a $65 million endowment. ➤ The foundation will now handle daily operations, legal agreements, and intellectual property, while ENS tokenholders retain control over protocol upgrades and core token management. ➤ This restructuring aims to provide ENS with the necessary legal standing and operational capacity to engage in institutional agreements, policy discussions, and manage its ecosystem more effectively. #ensdao #ensfoundation #governanceproposal #fiveseatboard #endowment #executivedirector #tokenholders #protocolupgrades #legalentity #domainnames 🔗 Read more at:

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ENS DAO approves foundation overhaul with five-seat board

ENS DAO has approved and executed a governance proposal that turns the ENS Foundation into a full-time operating body with a five-seat board, a pro...

📰 Twenty One Capital posts $413.5M Q2 loss as Bitcoin falls 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 15:47 UTC - Lawrence Mondal Twenty One Capital posted a $413.5 million Q2 loss as falling Bitcoin prices cut $401.5 million from the value of its holdings. ➤ Twenty One Capital reported a significant $413.5 million net loss in Q2 2026, primarily driven by a $401.5 million decrease in the value of its Bitcoin holdings. ➤ The company's CEO, Raphael Zagury, plans to diversify beyond holding Bitcoin by focusing on acquisitions, capital markets services, and Bitcoin-backed loans to generate cash flow. ➤ Despite the financial challenges and market volatility, Twenty One Capital, which offers U.S. investors stock-based exposure to a large Bitcoin reserve, is working to strengthen its governance and operational structure. #twentyonecapital #bitcoin #q2loss #tether #raphaelzagury #assetholdings #fairvalue #corporateexpenses #bitcoinbackedloans #nyse 🔗 Read more at:

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Twenty One Capital posts $413.5M Q2 loss as Bitcoin falls

Twenty One Capital posted a $413.5 million Q2 loss as falling Bitcoin prices cut $401.5 million from the value of its holdings.

📰 IOUs on the Blockchain: How Debt Instruments Found Their Way Into DeFi 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 15:55 UTC Your crypto exchange balance is not yours. Not in any legally meaningful sense of possession. It is an IOU, a promise from the exchange that when you ask for your funds, they will be there. For most of trading history this distinction barely mattered. Then FTX collapsed in Novemb... ➤ The article explains that crypto exchange balances and stablecoins are essentially IOUs (promises to pay), similar to traditional banking IOUs, but often with less regulatory backing. ➤ It highlights the risks associated with these IOUs, such as counterparty risk and smart contract vulnerabilities, contrasting them with direct ownership of assets in non-custodial wallets. ➤ DeFi introduces new forms of IOUs, like lending protocol tokens and wrapped assets, which offer transparency but also introduce new risks that require careful assessment and risk management. #iou #defi #stablecoins #exchangebalance #counterpartyrisk #directownership #wrappedbitcoin #lendingprotocol #smartcontractrisk #custodianrisk 🔗 Read more at:

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IOUs on the Blockchain: How Debt Instruments Found Their Way Into DeFi

Your crypto exchange balance is not yours. Not in any legally meaningful sense of possession. It is an IOU, a promise from the exchange that when y...

📰 End of SWIFT: Top 6 Stocks & Cryptos Riding the CBDC & RWA Tokenization Wave 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 11:40 UTC - S. SOOA The 50-year-old SWIFT network—the ancient plumbing holding up global banking—is officially starting to leak. Cross-border transfers that take days? Insane fees? Geopolitical drama? People are over it.To fix this, central banks and Wall Street giants are rewriting the rules using CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies) and RWA (Real-World Asset Tokenization).This isn't just swapping paper money f.. ➤ The article highlights the decline of the SWIFT network and the rise of CBDCs and RWA tokenization as the future of cross-border payments. ➤ It identifies key players in this transition, including financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock, and Mastercard, and cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, XRP, and Ondo Finance. ➤ The piece emphasizes the immediate impact of this shift, promising faster, cheaper, and more efficient global financial transactions. #swift #cbdc #rwatokenization #jpmorganchase #blackrock #mastercard #ethereum #xrp #ondofinance #crossbordertransfers 🔗 Read more at:

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End of SWIFT: Top 6 Stocks & Cryptos Riding the CBDC & RWA Tokenization Wave

The 50-year-old SWIFT network—the ancient plumbing holding up global banking—is officially starting to leak. Cross-border transfers that take d...

📰 Tokenized real-world assets are gaining ground even as broader on-chain markets face pressure. 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 12:45 UTC - Block News International Tokenized real-world assets are gaining ground even as broader on-chain markets face pressure. The value of tokenized RWAs increased from about $22 billion at the start of 2026 to roughly $34 billion by mid-July, representing growth of more than 50%, Binance Research reported.. Tokenized stocks and private equity were among the fastest-growing segments, rising 177% and 164% year to date, respectively. BNB Chain also gained ground in tokenized equities, with on-chain tokenized stock trading vol... ➤ Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have seen significant growth, with their value increasing by over 50% in the first half of 2026, driven by tokenized stocks and private equity. ➤ This growth contrasts with declines in broader on-chain markets, including DeFi activity and Layer 1 valuations, and significant losses from hacks and exploits. ➤ The future development of tokenized RWAs hinges on the growth of secondary liquidity and collateral mobility, according to Binance Research. #tokenizedrealworldassets #rwa #binanceresearch #tokenizedstocks #privateequity #bnbchain #defi #layer1 #ethereum #secondaryliquidity 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized real-world assets are gaining ground even as broader on-chain markets face pressure.

Tokenized real-world assets are gaining ground even as broader on-chain markets face pressure. The value of tokenized RWAs increased from about $2...

📰 CAKE Price Eyes $2.40 as Distribution Shows Demand Shift 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 17:52 UTC The CAKE price has spent months dealing with sellers, but the latest supply distribution data hints that the balance may be shifting. Several large address cohorts are still dumping, yet the 100,000–1 million CAKE group suddenly spiked in early August after the token tested an important technical a… ➤ PancakeSwap's CAKE token shows potential for a price increase towards $2.40, indicated by a shift in demand from a key address cohort. ➤ The platform is expanding its offerings with five new tokenized stocks powered by Ondo, adding to its ecosystem development. ➤ Despite positive developments, the immediate price action for CAKE hinges on breaking above its 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). #cake #pancakeswap #tokenizedstocks #ondo #priceanalysis #demandshift #technicalanalysis #200dayema #ecosystemexpansion 🔗 Read more at:

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CAKE Price Eyes $2.40 as Distribution Shows Demand Shift

The CAKE price has spent months dealing with sellers, but the latest supply distribution data hints that the balance may be shifting. Several large...

📰 Inside The SEC's Nasdaq Approval | Yellow.com 🗓️ Mar 19 2026 12:23 UTC SEC approves Nasdaq to trade tokenized Russell 1000 stocks on the same order book as traditional shares. Here's what changes and what doesn't. ➤ The SEC approved Nasdaq's rule change to trade tokenized Russell 1000 stocks and major ETFs directly on the same order book as traditional shares, marking a major regulatory milestone. ➤ Crucially, the initial phase maintains T+1 settlement and tokenized assets cannot yet be used as collateral, as the tokenization step occurs post-settlement via the DTC pilot. ➤ This approval validates the technological premise of on-chain recordkeeping within regulated infrastructure, setting the stage for future T+0 settlement and broader asset tokenization. #nasdaq #secapproval #tokenizedstocks #dtc #t1settlement #russell1000 #equitytrading #cusip #finra #ledgerscan 🔗 Read more at:

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Inside The SEC's Nasdaq Approval | Yellow.com

SEC approves Nasdaq to trade tokenized Russell 1000 stocks on the same order book as traditional shares. Here's what changes and what doesn't.

📰 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...

📰 Tokenization: Solana Attracts More Users While Ethereum Concentrates Capital 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 12:45 UTC Ethereum still concentrates nearly 70% of RWA deposits used in lending, while Solana strengthens its presence in spot trading of tokenized assets. The crypto battle is therefore no longer only about classic DeFi. It is shifting towards the tokenization of real financial assets, a... ➤ Ethereum leads in RWA deposits for lending protocols, holding nearly 70% of the market due to its deep liquidity and established infrastructure. ➤ Solana is emerging as a strong competitor, particularly in the spot trading of tokenized assets, leveraging its speed and lower transaction costs. ➤ The growth of RWAs is reshaping blockchain competition, with Ethereum favored for collateral and lending, while Solana shows potential for active trading of tokenized instruments. #ethereum #solana #rwa #tokenization #defi #lending #trading #treasurybills #privatecredit #liquidity 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenization: Solana Attracts More Users While Ethereum Concentrates Capital

Ethereum still concentrates nearly 70% of RWA deposits used in lending, while Solana strengthens its presence in spot trading of tokenized assets. ...

📰 Weekend Trading Pushes Hyperliquid HIP-3 Open Interest Past $4 Billion - Cryptopolitan 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 06:38 UTC - ByAnush Jafer ➤ Hyperliquid's HIP-3 markets have surpassed $4 billion in open interest, demonstrating significant growth in perpetual markets for crypto, stocks, commodities, and FX. ➤ The platform's success is highlighted by its ability to offer leveraged exposure outside traditional market hours, attracting substantial trading volume when exchanges like Nasdaq and CME are closed. ➤ This rapid growth, largely dominated by a single deployer, has attracted regulatory attention, with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) petitioning the CFTC for a level playing field regarding unregistered versus regulated exchanges. #hyperliquid #hip3 #openinterest #perpetualmarkets #equities #commodities #fx #cftc #ice #nyse 🔗 Read more at:

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Weekend Trading Pushes Hyperliquid HIP-3 Open Interest Past $4 Billion - Cryptopolitan

Hyperliquid's HIP-3 markets have surpassed $4 billion in open interest, demonstrating significant growth in perpetual markets for crypto, stocks, c...

📰 Crypto Market Recap: Cardano’s CTO Departs, Grayscale Pulls ETF Apps, and Hedge Funds Turn Bullish 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 12:25 UTC The crypto market opened the new week with a mix of institutional progress and ecosystem adjustments. Bitcoin is holding above $65,000 , while altcoins show mixed performance. Let us dig into the main crypto news today. The New York Stock Exchange is advancing its blockchain init... ➤ The NYSE is developing an on-chain settlement platform for tokenized securities, aiming to integrate traditional finance with blockchain. ➤ US Bitcoin ETFs saw significant inflows following a hardware wallet exploit, indicating a shift towards regulated products for custody. ➤ Grayscale withdrew ETF applications for Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot, while hedge funds turned net long on Bitcoin futures, signaling increased bullish sentiment. #bitcoinetfs #grayscale #nyse #tokenizedsecurities #hedgefunds #bitcoinfutures #cardano #dtcc #cme 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Market Recap: Cardano’s CTO Departs, Grayscale Pulls ETF Apps, and Hedge Funds Turn Bullish

The crypto market opened the new week with a mix of institutional progress and ecosystem adjustments. Bitcoin is holding above $65,000 , while altc...

📰 Congress Crypto Bill Delay: CLARITY Act Vote Pushed to September as 2026 Passage Hopes Fade 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 13:09 UTC - Yuri Molchan Find out why the Clarity Act passage has been delayed ➤ The CLARITY Act, a significant piece of U.S. crypto legislation, faces further delays as the Senate pushes its procedural vote to September 15, 2026, due to ongoing disagreements on ethics, DeFi, and regulatory authority. ➤ The delay creates prolonged uncertainty for the crypto market, impacting exchanges, brokers, and DeFi protocols, with potential indirect effects on Bitcoin's price. ➤ Passage of the bill before the end of 2026 is increasingly uncertain due to the upcoming elections and the need to overcome a 60-vote hurdle in the Senate, leaving the future of U.S. crypto regulation in flux. #clarityact #cryptobill #usregulation #senatevote #secvscftc #defi #stablecoins #congress #bipartisan #delay 🔗 Read more at:

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Congress Crypto Bill Delay: CLARITY Act Vote Pushed to September as 2026 Passage Hopes Fade

Find out why the Clarity Act passage has been delayed

📰 Delays in the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act Reflect Broader Regulatory Challenges 🗓️ Aug 09 2026 21:45 UTC - Patricia Miller The Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act faces delays in Congress, impacting cryptocurrency regulations and local lending. ➤ The Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act is facing significant delays in the US Senate due to a lack of consensus, impacting the regulatory landscape for digital assets. ➤ Key concerns include ethical issues, law enforcement objections, and particularly the potential negative impact of stablecoin provisions on community bank lending capacity. ➤ The delays highlight the complex and fragmented nature of cryptocurrency regulation in the US, with implications for market stability and economic activity as Congress reconvenes. #digitalassetmarketstructureclarityact #cryptocurrencyregulation #stablecoinprovisions #congressionaldelays #communitybanks #locallending #ussenate #regulatoryframework 🔗 Read more at:

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Delays in the Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act Reflect Broader Regulatory Challenges

The Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act faces delays in Congress, impacting cryptocurrency regulations and local lending.

📰 Ether ETFs Beat Bitcoin ETFs in July, $343M vs $205M 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 08:08 UTC - Karthik Subramanian US spot Ether ETFs pulled in $342.85M in July against $205M for Bitcoin funds, Bitcoin's weakest monthly total since the January 2024 launch. ➤ In July, US spot Ether ETFs attracted $342.85M, surpassing Bitcoin ETFs which garnered $205M, marking Bitcoin's weakest monthly inflow since its launch. ➤ This shift indicates institutional investors are increasing exposure to Ethereum due to its underperformance and its growing role in blockchain infrastructure supporting tokenization and stablecoins. ➤ While Bitcoin remains dominant in total ETF assets, the trend suggests a potential broadening of institutional crypto portfolios beyond a Bitcoin-only strategy. #etheretfs #bitcoinetfs #institutionalallocation #ethereum #tokenization #blockchaininfrastructure #stakingyield #ethbtcratio #digitalassets #spotetfs 🔗 Read more at:

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Ether ETFs Beat Bitcoin ETFs in July, $343M vs $205M

US spot Ether ETFs pulled in $342.85M in July against $205M for Bitcoin funds, Bitcoin's weakest monthly total since the January 2024 launch.

📰 FDIC Lets Augustus Pair Stablecoins With Insured Deposits 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 15:19 UTC - PYMNTS The FDIC has approved deposit insurance for a proposed national bank built in part around digital assets and stablecoins. ➤ The FDIC has granted deposit insurance approval to Augustus National Bank, a proposed institution that will integrate digital assets and stablecoins with traditional banking services. ➤ This approval signifies a growing regulatory acceptance of crypto-focused business models within the federally insured banking system, moving away from treating them as exceptional activities. ➤ While regulators are integrating digital assets into existing frameworks, institutions must adhere to traditional prudential requirements, including capital, liquidity, and AML standards. #fdic #augustusnationalbank #digitalassets #stablecoins #depositinsurance #regulatoryapproval #occ #federalreserve #geniusact #aml 🔗 Read more at:

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FDIC Lets Augustus Pair Stablecoins With Insured Deposits

The FDIC has approved deposit insurance for a proposed national bank built in part around digital assets and stablecoins.

📰 Robinhood's RWA Transfer Volume Soars 3,201% 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 15:42 UTC - Caroline Amosun Robinhood is still gaining traction as its performance in the real-world assets ecosystem remains strong amid the continued adoption of its new blockchain. ➤ Robinhood has experienced a significant surge in RWA transfer volume, reaching $1.65 billion, a 3,201% increase over the past month. ➤ This growth is attributed to the continued adoption and active usage of Robinhood's new blockchain within the RWA ecosystem. ➤ The company is also expanding its global reach by launching crypto trading services in the UK. #robinhood #rwa #transfervolume #blockchain #ecosystem #growth #uklaunch #cryptotrading 🔗 Read more at:

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Robinhood's RWA Transfer Volume Soars 3,201%

Robinhood is still gaining traction as its performance in the real-world assets ecosystem remains strong amid the continued adoption of its new blo...