📰 Coinbase Wins Abu Dhabi License to Expand Tokenized Securities Hub 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 19:55 UTC Coinbase received Abu Dhabi Global Market approval to offer investment arrangement and custody services, positioning the emirate as a global hub for tokenized securities outside the US. ➤ Coinbase has secured a license from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to offer investment arrangement and custody services for tokenized securities. ➤ This strategic move establishes Abu Dhabi as Coinbase's international hub for tokenized securities outside the US, supporting regulated blockchain financial services. ➤ The approval allows Coinbase to issue digital securities representing underlying company shares, integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology under a clear regulatory framework. #coinbase #abudhabi #tokenizedsecurities #adgm #fsralicense #globalhub #blockchain #digitalassets #regulatoryapproval #investmentservices 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase Wins Abu Dhabi License to Expand Tokenized Securities Hub

Coinbase received Abu Dhabi Global Market approval to offer investment arrangement and custody services, positioning the emirate as a global hub fo...

📰 Ethereum Active Addresses Hit a 5-Month High. What’s Driving It? 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 19:30 UTC - Peter Mwenda Ethereum active addresses hit a 5-month high. Discover the key drivers behind this massive surge in network activity today. ➤ Ethereum has seen a significant surge in active addresses, reaching a 5-month high, driven by increased activity on Robinhood Chain and broader DeFi engagement. ➤ This rise in network activity is also influenced by institutional interest, including inflows into US spot Ethereum ETFs and the use of Ethereum for tokenizing assets and RWA. ➤ The growth indicates increasing organic adoption and network health, with ongoing developments in Layer 2 scaling solutions and institutional adoption contributing to sustained demand for ETH. #ethereum #activeaddresses #networkactivity #robinhoodchain #gasusage #defi #tokenizedassets #institutionalinvestors #ethetfs #stakingyields 🔗 Read more at:

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Ethereum Active Addresses Hit a 5-Month High. What’s Driving It?

Ethereum active addresses hit a 5-month high. Discover the key drivers behind this massive surge in network activity today.

📰 Strategy CEO says company will resume Bitcoin accumulation this year 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 18:03 UTC - Sam Bourgi Phong Le says Strategy has purchased about 175,000 BTC this year while selling roughly 7,000 as it balances its treasury strategy with shareholder obligations. ➤ Strategy CEO Phong Le announced plans to resume Bitcoin accumulation later this year, despite recent sales to meet shareholder obligations. ➤ The company has been a net buyer of Bitcoin in 2026, acquiring significantly more than it sold, and is now the largest institutional holder. ➤ The article also touches on the broader challenges facing corporate Bitcoin treasury models in a bear market, including pressure from financing cycles and trading below net asset value. #bitcoin #strategyceo #treasurystrategy #shareholderobligations #btcaccumulation #preferredstockdividends #sharerepurchases #usdollarreserve #corporatebitcointreasurymodel #bearmarket 🔗 Read more at:

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Strategy CEO says company will resume Bitcoin accumulation this year

Phong Le says Strategy has purchased about 175,000 BTC this year while selling roughly 7,000 as it balances its treasury strategy with shareholder ...

📰 Following Senate delay, crypto bill has a narrow window to become law 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 19:42 UTC - Turner Wright US lawmakers are scheduled to hold a procedural vote on a crypto market structure bill the week of Sept. 13, but have only 14 days in session before breaking for another recess. ➤ A crypto market structure bill, the CLARITY Act, faces significant hurdles and a narrow window to become law in the US Senate before upcoming recesses and elections. ➤ Key issues remain, including ethics language related to the President's ties to digital assets and restrictions on stablecoin rewards, leading to uncertainty. ➤ In the absence of legislative clarity, regulatory bodies like the SEC and CFTC have indicated they are prepared to step in with their own rules. #cryptobill #clarityact #ussenate #regulatoryclarity #stablecoin #cftc #sec #legislation #politicalhurdles 🔗 Read more at:

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Following Senate delay, crypto bill has a narrow window to become law

US lawmakers are scheduled to hold a procedural vote on a crypto market structure bill the week of Sept. 13, but have only 14 days in session befor...

📰 MATK!NG`$™ 👑 ♣️ (@MATHEW_KINZY) on X 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 17:54 UTC RWA is having one of those weeks where the infrastructure matters more than the price charts. $38.17B — Total tokenized RWA value as of August 9th. The RWA sector is now just $1.83 billion shy of punching through the $40 billion mark. 1.7M — Total RWA holders. Now 62.8% of all ➤ The RWA sector is approaching $40 billion in total value, with a significant increase in RWA holders and a shift towards diversified yield ecosystems. ➤ Key infrastructure developments include BlackRock's tokenized money market funds on Solana and Ethereum, DTCC's tokenization infrastructure, and Robinhood's potential to bring tokenized securities to retail users. ➤ The focus is now on building an ecosystem around tokenized assets, with platforms like Brickken enabling developers to create RWA applications, highlighting the importance of infrastructure and developer adoption for scaling. #rwa #tokenization #blackrock #solana #ethereum #treasuries #dtcc #robinhood #brickken #micca 🔗 Read more at:

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MATK!NG`$™ 👑 ♣️ (@MATHEW_KINZY) on X

RWA is having one of those weeks where the infrastructure matters more than the price charts. $38.17B — Total tokenized RWA value as of August 9...

📰 Altcoins With Strong Growth Potential: SOL, ONDO, NEAR 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 13:45 UTC Solana offers exposure to DeFi, payments, stablecoins, and high-speed blockchain applications. Ondo Finance targets growing demand for tokenized real-world assets and institutional blockchain adoption. Near Protocol combines chain abstraction and AI agents to simplify cross-chain... ➤ The article highlights Solana (SOL), Ondo Finance (ONDO), and Near Protocol (NEAR) as altcoins with strong growth potential in August 2026. ➤ Solana is noted for its DeFi, payments, and high-speed applications, while Ondo Finance focuses on tokenized real-world assets and institutional demand. ➤ Near Protocol is recognized for its chain abstraction and AI agent capabilities, offering exposure to these emerging technology themes. #solana #ondofinance #nearprotocol #tokenizedrealworldassets #defi #stablecoins #institutionaladoption #chainabstraction #aiagents #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Altcoins With Strong Growth Potential: SOL, ONDO, NEAR

Solana offers exposure to DeFi, payments, stablecoins, and high-speed blockchain applications. Ondo Finance targets growing demand for tokenized re...

📰 ADI Chain, Shipfinex Move to Tokenize $500M Vessel Pipeline - Crypto Economy 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 18:18 UTC - Guido Battigelli ADI Chain and Shipfinex signed an alliance to tokenize a pipeline of around 35 vessels valued at $500 million. ➤ ADI Chain and Shipfinex have partnered to tokenize a $500 million pipeline of approximately 35 vessels, representing a significant move into the maritime asset class. ➤ The tokens will be structured within independent special purpose vehicles and can represent vessel-backed credit or income linked to charter contracts, with distribution via stablecoins. ➤ This initiative highlights the growing trend of tokenizing traditionally illiquid assets and aims to provide new financing channels for shipowners, tapping into a market projected to reach $4 trillion. #adichain #shipfinex #tokenization #vesselpipeline #maritimeassets #specialpurposevehicle #chartercontracts #stablecoins #uaedirhams #usdollars 🔗 Read more at:

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ADI Chain, Shipfinex Move to Tokenize $500M Vessel Pipeline - Crypto Economy

ADI Chain and Shipfinex signed an alliance to tokenize a pipeline of around 35 vessels valued at $500 million.

📰 The State Of DeFi Lending In 2026: 10 Forces Reshaping Decentralized Credit Markets 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 18:57 UTC - Alexey Bondarev DeFi lending has survived rate shocks, regulatory pressure, and market crashes. Here are the 10 structural forces now defining decentralized credit in 2026. ➤ DeFi lending has matured significantly by 2026, shifting from monolithic pools to modular architectures with improved risk management, driven by forces like liquid staking tokens and RWA integration. ➤ Real-world assets, particularly tokenized US Treasuries, are now a key collateral type, enabling new leveraged strategies and bridging traditional finance with DeFi. ➤ Regulatory pressure has professionalized DeFi governance, while institutional adoption is increasing due to improved custody solutions and competitive yields, despite ongoing tax uncertainties. #defilending #realworldassets #liquidstakingtokens #aave #compoundfinance #morpholabs #blackrock #ustreasuries #regulatorypressure #institutionaladoption 🔗 Read more at:

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The State Of DeFi Lending In 2026: 10 Forces Reshaping Decentralized Credit Markets

DeFi lending has survived rate shocks, regulatory pressure, and market crashes. Here are the 10 structural forces now defining decentralized credit...

📰 The Financial Times featured an article this week that the FCA is preparing a framework for tokenized gold. 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 15:48 UTC - Olivia Vande Woude The Financial Times featured an article this week that the FCA is preparing a framework for tokenized gold. Importantly: the feedback they've been seeking is on its use as collateral in wholesale markets... which reinforces the pattern that tokenization gets adopted at the collateral layer, not the asset layer. > Retail tokenized gold already exists. HSBC's Hong Kong product has traded $2.2b across 276k transactions in 2 years, without a new framework required. What doesn't exist is bullion tha... ➤ The UK's FCA is developing a framework for tokenized gold, focusing on its use as collateral in wholesale markets. ➤ The article suggests tokenization will be adopted at the collateral layer, not as a new asset class, and that existing rules may suffice. ➤ The key challenge is regulatory interpretation on whether tokenized allocated bullion meets current collateral requirements for OTC derivatives. #tokenizedgold #fcaframework #collateral #wholesalemarkets #emir #allocatedbullion #unallocatedbullion #otcderivatives #regulatoryinterpretation #london 🔗 Read more at:

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The Financial Times featured an article this week that the FCA is preparing a framework for tokenized gold.

The Financial Times featured an article this week that the FCA is preparing a framework for tokenized gold. Importantly: the feedback they've been ...

📰 3 Altcoins Poised for a Breakout as Key Crypto Catalysts Approach 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 15:45 UTC Cardano faces an ETF milestone while advancing the Leios scalability upgrade. Stacks prepares Genesis Bond, offering Bitcoin-denominated rewards while supporting BTC self-custody. Avantis launches Version 2, expanding real-world asset trading and platform features. The crypto mar... ➤ Cardano, Stacks, and Avantis are highlighted as altcoins with upcoming catalysts that could drive price movements. ➤ Cardano's catalysts include a potential ETF milestone and the Leios scalability upgrade, while Stacks is launching a Bitcoin-denominated yield product called Genesis Bond. ➤ Avantis is set to release Version 2, expanding its real-world asset trading capabilities, though it represents a more speculative investment. #cardano #stacks #avantis #etf #leiosupgrade #genesisbond #realworldassets #bitcoin #scalability #institutionalinvestors 🔗 Read more at:

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3 Altcoins Poised for a Breakout as Key Crypto Catalysts Approach

Cardano faces an ETF milestone while advancing the Leios scalability upgrade. Stacks prepares Genesis Bond, offering Bitcoin-denominated rewards wh...

📰 Tokenized Stocks and the Future of U.S. Equities 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 16:42 UTC - cpadmin Tokenized Stocks could give investors 24/7 access to U.S. equities, backed 1:1 by regulated custodians and built for DeFi trading. ➤ Coinbase is expanding its tokenization efforts to bring U.S. equities on-chain, offering global investors 24/7 market access. ➤ These tokenized stocks, built on Base and backed 1:1 by regulated custodians, aim to integrate with DeFi trading while preserving features like dividends and voting rights. ➤ The initiative highlights the demand for liquid assets and the need for regulatory clarity as financial markets move on-chain. #tokenizedstocks #usequities #coinbase #247marketaccess #defitrading #regulatedcustodians #dividends #votingrights #abudhabi #regulatoryclarity 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized Stocks and the Future of U.S. Equities

Tokenized Stocks could give investors 24/7 access to U.S. equities, backed 1:1 by regulated custodians and built for DeFi trading.

📰 The primary value proposition of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization centres on a familiar premise: injecting liquidity into historically illiquid markets. 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 16:52 UTC - Bernard Ferland ASC. LLM. The primary value proposition of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization centres on a familiar premise: injecting liquidity into historically illiquid markets. Whether dealing with fine art, commercial real estate, or private credit, digitizing ownership rights is frequently touted as the ultimate solution to unlock dormant capital. ➤ The core value proposition of RWA tokenization is to inject liquidity into historically illiquid markets like art, real estate, and private credit. ➤ However, tokenizing these assets does not automatically create market demand or intrinsic value; it may simply fractionate illiquid assets into smaller illiquid pieces. ➤ Sustainable liquidity mechanisms and a focus on underlying value, rather than just technology, are crucial for successful RWA tokenization. #rwatokenization #liquidity #illiquidmarkets #fineart #commercialrealestate #privatecredit #ownershiprights #dormantcapital #marketdemand #intrinsicvalue 🔗 Read more at:

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The primary value proposition of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization centres on a familiar premise: injecting liquidity into historically illiquid markets.

The primary value proposition of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization centres on a familiar premise: injecting liquidity into historically illiquid ...

📰 SEC Moves Toward “Regulation Crypto” as CLARITY Act Faces Delays 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 06:48 UTC - Debashree Patra The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to take a major step toward formal crypto regulation. The Senate failed to advance the ➤ The SEC is moving towards formal crypto regulation by proposing a new framework, 'Regulation Crypto,' to provide a clearer path for digital asset projects to raise capital. ➤ This initiative aims to offer more structured guidance and potential exemptions, distinct from the delayed CLARITY Act, though the rulemaking process is expected to take 12-18 months. ➤ The SEC is collaborating with the CFTC on a crypto asset taxonomy and tokenized securities approach, while Congress may still introduce broader legislation. #sec #cryptoregulation #clarityact #rulemaking #digitalassets #investmentcontracts #cftc #taxonomy #tokenizedsecurities #congress 🔗 Read more at:

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SEC Moves Toward “Regulation Crypto” as CLARITY Act Faces Delays

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to take a major step toward formal crypto regulation. The Senate failed to advance the

📰 U.K. Asset Managers Progress Fund Tokenization 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 17:27 UTC - Shanny Basar Four of the top five U.K. asset managers have taken tangible steps towards fund tokenization. ➤ Major UK asset managers like Aviva Investors and Schroders are making significant strides in fund tokenization, with Aviva launching a tokenized share class for its US Dollar Liquidity Fund and Schroders receiving regulatory approval for its own tokenized money market fund. ➤ These initiatives, often in partnership with technology providers like Ripple, J.P. Morgan (Kinexums), and Calastone, aim to enhance operational efficiency, transparency, and client experience through digital access routes and smart contract functionalities. ➤ The focus is on leveraging tokenization for distribution, collateral efficiency, and improved liquidity management, particularly for money market funds, signaling a move towards real-world applications and broader adoption within institutional finance. #tokenization #assetmanagers #uk #avivainvestors #schroders #moneymarketfund #ripple #jpmorgan #calastone #legalgeneral 🔗 Read more at:

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U.K. Asset Managers Progress Fund Tokenization

Four of the top five U.K. asset managers have taken tangible steps towards fund tokenization.

📰 The New Capital Stack #47: The Regulated Stack Is Filling In 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 18:07 UTC - One Asset Tokenized funds moved deeper into Europe, banks pushed deposits onchain, and real estate entered the same institutional stack. ➤ Major financial institutions like BlackRock, Schroders, and Wells Fargo are expanding their tokenized offerings in Europe and planning new services for corporate clients, focusing on money market funds and deposits. ➤ Central banks and regulators are actively participating, with the Bank of Korea establishing a tokenization unit for government bonds and wholesale CBDCs, while Tether targets institutional real estate in Saudi Arabia. ➤ The trend indicates a shift from isolated pilots to regulated financial infrastructure, with a growing emphasis on compliance, administration, and legal enforceability as key bottlenecks for institutional adoption, particularly for complex assets like real estate. #tokenizedfunds #blackrock #schroders #wellsfargo #bankofkorea #tether #realestate #governmentbonds #moneymarketfunds #regulatoryapproval 🔗 Read more at:

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The New Capital Stack #47: The Regulated Stack Is Filling In

Tokenized funds moved deeper into Europe, banks pushed deposits onchain, and real estate entered the same institutional stack.

📰 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...

📰 SEC plans CAT takeover in sweeping market data reform 🗓️ Aug 11 2026 18:15 UTC - Lawrence Mondal The SEC plans to take control of CAT, explore a new funding model and propose replacing Rule 613 during a transition lasting through 2027. ➤ The SEC plans to take direct control of the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) system by late 2027, aiming to reform its governance, funding, and operational model. ➤ This takeover involves exploring congressional appropriations or transaction fees for funding and potentially rescinding Rule 613, while maintaining existing infrastructure and reporting standards. ➤ The reform is part of a broader SEC review of market rules, including those that could impact blockchain-based securities, and aims to enhance regulatory oversight of U.S. equity and options markets. #sec #cat #consolidatedaudittrail #marketdatareform #rule613 #fundingmodel #marketsurveillance #tokenizedsecurities #blockchain #regulatoryoversight 🔗 Read more at:

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SEC plans CAT takeover in sweeping market data reform

The SEC plans to take control of CAT, explore a new funding model and propose replacing Rule 613 during a transition lasting through 2027.

📰 Chainlink Eyes $200 By 2030 As Standard Chartered Sees $4T Tokenization Boom 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 21:00 UTC - Zagham Abbas Chainlink (LINK) could reach $200 by 2030 as Standard Chartered forecasts a $4 trillion tokenization market by 2028. ➤ Standard Chartered predicts a $4 trillion tokenization market by 2028, with decentralized finance (DeFi) potentially reaching $2.7 trillion by 2030. ➤ Chainlink (LINK) is positioned to benefit significantly from this growth, with a rumored target price of $200 by 2030, driven by its oracle services and Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). ➤ The realization of LINK's price target depends on continued adoption, Chainlink maintaining its market dominance, and navigating competitive and regulatory landscapes. #chainlink #link #tokenization #standardchartered #ccip #defi #realworldassets #blockchain #oracle #interoperability 🔗 Read more at:

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Chainlink Eyes $200 By 2030 As Standard Chartered Sees $4T Tokenization Boom

Chainlink (LINK) could reach $200 by 2030 as Standard Chartered forecasts a $4 trillion tokenization market by 2028.

📰 The Quiet Treasury Boom Turning Ondo Finance Into A DeFi Market Structure Story 🗓️ May 15 2026 12:18 UTC - Alexey Bondarev Ondo Finance is leading the tokenized treasury boom. Learn how tokenized T-bills work, why yields beat savings accounts, and how to access them in 2026. ➤ Ondo Finance is leading the tokenized treasury market, making US T-bills accessible on-chain with yields often exceeding traditional savings accounts. ➤ Tokenized treasuries represent a significant bridge between TradFi and DeFi, offering programmable, composable yield-bearing assets that can be used as collateral in DeFi protocols. ➤ While offering compelling advantages, risks such as counterparty, regulatory, smart contract, and liquidity concerns need careful consideration by investors. #tokenizedtreasuries #ondofinance #tbills #defi #yield #ousg #rwa #blockchain #usgovernmentbonds #makerdao 🔗 Read more at:

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The Quiet Treasury Boom Turning Ondo Finance Into A DeFi Market Structure Story

Ondo Finance is leading the tokenized treasury boom. Learn how tokenized T-bills work, why yields beat savings accounts, and how to access them in ...

📰 UK Weighs Tokenized Gold Rules as Shanghai Challenges London 🗓️ Aug 10 2026 21:47 UTC - Izabela Anna UK regulators are exploring rules for tokenized gold as London seeks to strengthen its bullion market against growing Asian competition. ➤ UK regulators are considering new rules for tokenized gold to bolster London's position in the global bullion market. ➤ The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting firms on regulating blockchain-based gold products and their use as collateral. ➤ This move aims to modernize London's market and counter increasing competition from Asian hubs like Shanghai and Hong Kong. #tokenizedgold #ukregulators #london #shanghai #bullionmarket #blockchain #collateral #fca #bankofengland #digitalgold 🔗 Read more at:

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UK Weighs Tokenized Gold Rules as Shanghai Challenges London

UK regulators are exploring rules for tokenized gold as London seeks to strengthen its bullion market against growing Asian competition.