📰 MetaSoilVerse Protocol Prepares for Milestone Launch as Traditional Asset Infrastructure Moves On-Chain - The Tribune 🗓️ Jan 17 2026 09:35 UTC - ANI #metasoilverseprotocol #tge #proofofassetintegritypoai #digitaltwin #industrialoperators #india #assetregistration #onchaininfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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MetaSoilVerse Protocol Prepares for Milestone Launch as Traditional Asset Infrastructure Moves On-Chain - The Tribune

📰 Stellar (XLM) Surges 14% as Landmark DTCC Tokenization Partnership Validates Enterprise Utility 🗓️ May 28 2026 11:01 UTC ➤ Stellar (XLM) experienced a significant 14% surge, driven by a landmark partnership with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. ➤ The DTCC will integrate its tokenization service with the Stellar public blockchain, aiming to tokenize assets like Russell 1000 constituents, ETFs, and U.S. Treasury securities, with services expected in early 2027. ➤ This development highlights Stellar's growing institutional relevance and its positioning as a key infrastructure provider for the tokenization of traditional financial assets. #stellar #xlm #dtcc #tokenization #rwa #enterpriseutility #blockchain #institutionaladoption #ustreasurysecurities #etfs 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-stellar-xlm-surges-14-as-landmark-dtcc-tokenization-partnership-validates-enterprise-utility-1548556507

📰 Bitcoin ETF News: Why Beginners Are Choosing BlackRock Over Crypto Exchanges 🗓️ May 28 2026 11:22 UTC - Ahmed Balaha ➤ BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has seen significant cumulative inflows, establishing itself as a primary regulated entry point for new Bitcoin investors. ➤ A recent large single-day outflow was attributed to macroeconomic shifts (inflation concerns impacting interest rate expectations) rather than a loss of confidence in Bitcoin or the ETF itself. ➤ IBIT offers advantages over crypto exchanges for beginners, including familiar infrastructure, institutional trust, lower fees, and accessibility within tax-advantaged accounts. #blackrockibit #bitcoinetf #cumulativeinflows #institutionaladoption #retailinvestors #cryptoexchanges #macrooutflows #inflation #interestrates #regulatedonramp 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin ETF News: Why Beginners Are Choosing BlackRock Over Crypto Exchanges

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has seen significant cumulative inflows, establishing itself as a primary regulated entry point for new Bi...

📰 Goldman Sachs Just Did a Huge Shake Up of Its Crypto Portfolio. Here's What It Means. 🗓️ May 28 2026 11:35 UTC - The Motley Fool ➤ Goldman Sachs significantly reduced its holdings in established cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana, and Ethereum, while also trimming Bitcoin exposure. ➤ The bank initiated a new, smaller position in a company focused on Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange known for its value-capture mechanisms through token buybacks. ➤ This strategic shift suggests a move away from traditional crypto assets towards protocols with more direct links between network usage and holder returns, indicating a potential change in institutional investment narratives. #goldmansachs #cryptoholdings #xrp #solana #ethereum #bitcoin #hyperliquid #decentralizedexchange #institutionalcapital #tokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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Goldman Sachs Just Did a Huge Shake Up of Its Crypto Portfolio. Here's What It Means.

Goldman Sachs significantly reduced its holdings in established cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana, and Ethereum, while also trimming Bitcoin exposu...

📰 XRPL Foundation Proposes AMM Upgrade for StableSwap and Concentrated Liquidity | MEXC News 🗓️ May 28 2026 00:00 UTC ➤ The XRPL Foundation has proposed an AMM upgrade, 'AMM Swappable Curves', to enhance liquidity on the XRP Ledger. ➤ The upgrade introduces StableSwap for stable assets and concentrated liquidity to optimize capital efficiency and reduce slippage. ➤ This enhancement aims to better support DeFi pools and the growing tokenization of real-world assets on the XRPL. #xrpl #amm #stableswap #concentratedliquidity #defi #liquiditypools #xrplfoundation #stablecoins #tokenizedassets 🔗 Read more at:

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XRPL Foundation Proposes AMM Upgrade for StableSwap and Concentrated Liquidity | MEXC News

The XRPL Foundation has proposed an AMM upgrade, 'AMM Swappable Curves', to enhance liquidity on the XRP Ledger.,The upgrade introduces StableSwap ...

📰 LI.FI Intents Launches Intent-Based Architecture for Stablecoin Payments and RWA Tokenization 🗓️ May 28 2026 11:03 UTC - KuCoin LI.FI has launched LI.FI Intents, an intent-based execution architecture designed to support the next phase of stablecoin payments , real-world asset tokenizati ➤ LI.FI has launched LI.FI Intents, an intent-based execution architecture aimed at simplifying stablecoin payments and RWA tokenization by abstracting complex cross-chain transaction processes. ➤ The new infrastructure allows users and applications to define desired outcomes, with LI.FI's execution layer handling routing, liquidity sourcing, and settlement through solver networks and compliant liquidity. ➤ This launch is positioned to support enterprise adoption in Web3 finance by providing a more scalable, user-friendly, and reliable infrastructure for on-chain services. #lifiintents #stablecoinpayments #rwatokenization #intentbasedarchitecture #crosschainexecution #web3payments #onchainfinance #solvernetworks #compliantliquidity 🔗 Read more at:

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LI.FI Intents Launches Intent-Based Architecture for Stablecoin Payments and RWA Tokenization

LI.FI has launched LI.FI Intents, an intent-based execution architecture designed to support the next phase of stablecoin payments , real-world ass...

📰 Cryptorapt du père d'un influenceur crypto : une enquête révèle les coulisses de cette affaire 🗓️ May 28 2026 10:00 UTC - Hugh Bernard Comment fonctionnent les circuits de blanchiment associés aux affaires d'enlèvements crypto ? On fait le point... ➤ An investigation into a 2023 crypto kidnapping case involving influencer TeufeurS reveals a complex international money laundering scheme. ➤ The case highlights the challenges in tracing and recovering illicit crypto funds, with a significant portion of ransom money linked to a Venezuelan national and an Indian zoo. ➤ The article discusses the increasing number of crypto-related aggressions in France and the difficulties faced by authorities in combating organized crime and money laundering through crypto services. #cryptorapt #moneylaundering #crypto #ransomware #venezuela #france #teufeurs #blockchain #investigation #assetseizure 🔗 Read more at:

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Cryptorapt du père d'un influenceur crypto : une enquête révèle les coulisses de cette affaire

Comment fonctionnent les circuits de blanchiment associés aux affaires d'enlèvements crypto ? On fait le point...

📰 SoFiUSD : ce que cache le stablecoin bancaire aux 15 millions d'utilisateurs 🗓️ May 28 2026 10:00 UTC - Club 25% Le stablecoin SoFiUSD de la banque SoFi arrive pour 14,7 millions de membres. Décryptage d'un mécanisme qui lie le rendement au verrouillage de vos fonds. ➤ SoFi Bank has launched its stablecoin, SoFiUSD, for its 14.7 million members, integrating it directly into its banking app. ➤ The stablecoin offers interest on deposits held within the SoFi platform, potentially FDIC insured, but loses these benefits when moved to external wallets. ➤ This strategy, influenced by the GENIUS Act, aims to retain user capital within SoFi's infrastructure, contrasting with DeFi alternatives that offer yield without such restrictions. #sofiusd #stablecoin #sofibank #tokenizeddeposit #solana #ethereum #fdicinsurance #geniusact #defi #yield 🔗 Read more at:

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SoFiUSD : ce que cache le stablecoin bancaire aux 15 millions d'utilisateurs

Le stablecoin SoFiUSD de la banque SoFi arrive pour 14,7 millions de membres. Décryptage d'un mécanisme qui lie le rendement au verrouillage de v...

📰 Stellar: Why XLM’s 15% rally may not signal a true trend reversal 🗓️ May 28 2026 11:00 UTC - Akashnath S The Stellar token's relative bullish strength in the past 24 hours has led to large speculative inflows, but the structure was unchanged. ➤ Stellar (XLM) experienced a 15% rally following the announcement that the DTCC will use its network for tokenizing custodied assets. ➤ Despite speculative inflows and short-term momentum, the article suggests this rally may not signal a true trend reversal due to unchanged market structure. ➤ A significant move beyond $0.255 is required for a bullish shift, while a drop below $0.136 would confirm a bearish continuation. #stellar #xlm #dtcc #tokenization #dtc #assettokenization #multichainstrategy #derivativesmarket #rangeformation #bullishtrend 🔗 Read more at:

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Stellar: Why XLM’s 15% rally may not signal a true trend reversal

The Stellar token's relative bullish strength in the past 24 hours has led to large speculative inflows, but the structure was unchanged.

📰 Polymarket: Beta-Only KYC Sparks Regulatory Compliance Questions 🗓️ May 28 2026 09:56 UTC - Crypto Breaking News Polymarket, the crypto-driven prediction market operator, says it will not impose KYC requirements on its core platform as part of a new beta launch for a ➤ Polymarket is clarifying that KYC requirements will only apply to a limited beta launch, not its core platform, amidst regulatory pressure. ➤ The company faces increasing access restrictions in various jurisdictions due to regulatory scrutiny and concerns over unlicensed gambling activity. ➤ Polymarket's navigation of these challenges highlights broader issues for prediction markets regarding regulatory engagement, licensing, and user privacy. #polymarket #kyc #regulatorycompliance #predictionmarkets #betalaunch #userverification #jurisdictions #aml #licensing #crossborder 🔗 Read more at:

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Polymarket: Beta-Only KYC Sparks Regulatory Compliance Questions

Polymarket, the crypto-driven prediction market operator, says it will not impose KYC requirements on its core platform as part of a new beta launc...

📰 CFTC asks court to scrap Gemini’s $5M enforcement deal 🗓️ May 28 2026 06:56 UTC - Rony Roy The CFTC has asked a federal court to vacate Gemini’s $5 million settlement after concluding the enforcement case relied on flawed allegations. ➤ The CFTC is seeking to vacate a $5 million settlement with Gemini, citing flawed allegations primarily based on an unreliable whistleblower account. ➤ The enforcement case, related to Gemini's proposed Bitcoin futures contract, would not have been brought under the CFTC's current standards. ➤ This action adds to a trend of federal regulators reconsidering crypto enforcement actions, with potential implications for Gemini's ongoing obligations and political influences. #cftc #gemini #enforcement #settlement #bitcoinfutures #whistleblower #regulatoryaction #winklevoss #litigation 🔗 Read more at:

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CFTC asks court to scrap Gemini’s $5M enforcement deal

The CFTC has asked a federal court to vacate Gemini’s $5 million settlement after concluding the enforcement case relied on flawed allegations.

📰 VanEck Launches First U.S. Spot BNB ETF: VBNB 🗓️ May 28 2026 12:00 UTC - Media Contact VanEck launches VanEck BNB ETF (VBNB), the first exchange-traded product in the U.S. designed to provide spot exposure to the price movements of BNB. ➤ VanEck has launched the first U.S. spot BNB ETF (VBNB), offering investors exposure to BNB's price movements. ➤ The ETF is physically backed by BNB held in cold storage and aims to provide accessible spot exposure for U.S. investors. ➤ The launch highlights the growing trend of tokenized assets and the increasing demand for regulated investment products in the digital asset space. #vaneck #bnbetf #vbnb #bnb #cryptocurrency #etp #spotexposure #blockchain #bnbchain #institutionalinvestors 🔗 Read more at:

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VanEck Launches First U.S. Spot BNB ETF: VBNB

VanEck launches VanEck BNB ETF (VBNB), the first exchange-traded product in the U.S. designed to provide spot exposure to the price movements of BNB.

📰 HTX denies UK sanctions tied to Russia 🗓️ May 27 2026 23:15 UTC HTX denies UK sanctions allegations after the Foreign Office accused affiliate Huobi Global S.A. of funnelling $1.5 billion to Russia. HTX denies UK sanctions allegations after the Foreign Office accused affiliate Huobi Global S.A. of funnelling $1.5 billion to Russia.… ➤ HTX denies UK sanctions allegations, stating that the sanctions against its affiliate Huobi Global S.A. do not impact its operating exchange. ➤ The UK Foreign Office accuses Huobi Global S.A. of funnelling $1.5 billion to Russia through entities like A7 and Garantex, as part of a broader crackdown on illicit finance networks. ➤ Blockchain analytics reports indicate significant Russia-linked financial flows through HTX, raising concerns about the exchange's compliance and potentially extending beyond Russia. #htx #huobiglobalsa #uksanctions #russia #moneylaundering #cryptoexchange #globalledger #a7network #garantex #tether 🔗 Read more at:

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HTX denies UK sanctions tied to Russia

HTX denies UK sanctions allegations after the Foreign Office accused affiliate Huobi Global S.A. of funnelling $1.5 billion to Russia. HTX denies U...

📰 Polymarket says no mandatory KYC planned for main prediction market 🗓️ May 28 2026 11:05 UTC Polymarket has clarified that it is not introducing mandatory Know Your Customer checks across its main prediction market platform despite renewed scrutiny over compliance and restricted-jurisdiction access. In a post on X, Polymarket vice president of engineering Josh Stevens sa... ➤ Polymarket clarifies that mandatory KYC checks are limited to a new beta product and will not be implemented on its main prediction market platform. ➤ This clarification comes amidst increased regulatory pressure regarding sanctions compliance, restricted-jurisdiction access, and anonymous trading. ➤ Several jurisdictions, including Brazil and Spain, have taken action against Polymarket, while U.S. regulators continue to examine risks associated with prediction markets. #polymarket #kyc #predictionmarkets #regulatoryscrutiny #compliance #restrictedjurisdictions #sanctionscompliance #aml #insidertrading #marketintegrity 🔗 Read more at:

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Polymarket says no mandatory KYC planned for main prediction market

Polymarket has clarified that it is not introducing mandatory Know Your Customer checks across its main prediction market platform despite renewed ...

📰 The outlook for tokenization: a16z Crypto Reveals the Harsh Truth About Tokenization 🗓️ May 28 2026 11:03 UTC - KuCoin Did you know that despite reaching a $30 billion market cap by May 2026, most tokenized assets remain entirely idle on the blockchain? According to a recent rep ➤ A recent a16z crypto report reveals that despite a $30 billion market cap, most tokenized assets, particularly government bonds and gold, remain idle on the blockchain, failing to achieve true composability within DeFi. ➤ The report highlights that current tokenization practices are largely 'digitization' (record-keeping) rather than true integration, with only a small fraction of tokenized assets actively used in decentralized finance protocols. ➤ For tokenization to reach its revolutionary potential, assets must be natively designed for blockchain and DeFi, overcoming operational and regulatory hurdles, with Ethereum remaining the dominant settlement layer. #tokenization #a16zcrypto #composability #defiutilization #tokenizedbonds #governmentbonds #digitalgold #ethereum #institutionaladoption #programmablefinance 🔗 Read more at:

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The outlook for tokenization: a16z Crypto Reveals the Harsh Truth About Tokenization

Did you know that despite reaching a $30 billion market cap by May 2026, most tokenized assets remain entirely idle on the blockchain? According to...

📰 CEOs lose confidence in economy amid ongoing Iran war 🗓️ May 28 2026 10:38 UTC - Editorial Team The Vistage CEO Confidence Index fell to 87.2 in Q1 2026 as the Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, raises oil prices, and adds volatility to crypto markets. ➤ CEO confidence has declined due to the Iran conflict disrupting supply chains and increasing oil prices, leading to concerns about economic conditions. ➤ The conflict is driving up input costs for businesses, with many planning price hikes, impacting consumer confidence and potentially squeezing corporate margins. ➤ Iran's increasing use of digital assets like Bitcoin to navigate sanctions and devaluing currency adds complexity and volatility to crypto markets. #ceoconfidence #iranconflict #supplychains #oilprices #cryptomarkets #bitcoin #digitalassets #sanctions #volatility #economicoutlook 🔗 Read more at:

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CEOs lose confidence in economy amid ongoing Iran war

The Vistage CEO Confidence Index fell to 87.2 in Q1 2026 as the Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, raises oil prices, and adds volatility to cry...

📰 Shanghai Futures Exchange develops AI-token futures to hedge enterprise costs 🗓️ May 28 2026 11:07 UTC - Editorial Team Shanghai Futures Exchange is designing AI-token futures contracts to help enterprises hedge rising inference costs, with China's daily token usage hitting 140 trillion. ➤ The Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) is developing AI-token futures contracts to help enterprises hedge rising inference costs associated with large language models. ➤ These contracts are designed to lock in prices for 'inference tokens' (units of text/data used by AI models), offering a hedge against price volatility driven by demand and supply dynamics. ➤ The initiative, distinct from blockchain-based tokens, aims to provide cost certainty for Chinese companies heavily investing in AI, though market liquidity remains a key question for its success. #aitokenfutures #shanghaifuturesexchange #enterprisecosts #inferencecosts #china #aieconomy #hedging #largelanguagemodels #tokenusage #financialproducts 🔗 Read more at:

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Shanghai Futures Exchange develops AI-token futures to hedge enterprise costs

Shanghai Futures Exchange is designing AI-token futures contracts to help enterprises hedge rising inference costs, with China's daily token usage ...

📰 Banco Santander and NatWest sell record AT1 bonds with 10-year calls, locking in cheap capital 🗓️ May 28 2026 11:47 UTC - Editorial Team Banco Santander and NatWest Group issue record AT1 bonds with 10-year call dates, locking in favorable borrowing costs as investor demand surges. ➤ Banco Santander and NatWest Group are issuing record amounts of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds with extended 10-year call dates to secure long-term, low-cost capital. ➤ This strategy aims to lock in favorable borrowing rates for a decade, driven by strong investor demand for the higher yields offered by these hybrid debt instruments. ➤ While offering attractive coupons, these longer call periods introduce a longer window of uncertainty for investors before potential redemption, as highlighted by past market reactions to non-call events. #bancosantander #natwestgroup #at1bonds #10yearcall #perpetualbonds #hybriddebt #investordemand #borrowingcosts #capitalstructure #yield 🔗 Read more at:

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Banco Santander and NatWest sell record AT1 bonds with 10-year calls, locking in cheap capital

Banco Santander and NatWest Group issue record AT1 bonds with 10-year call dates, locking in favorable borrowing costs as investor demand surges.

📰 Samsung Invests $408M in Dunamu as South Korea’s Crypto Market Heats Up 🗓️ May 28 2026 10:55 UTC Samsung invests $408M in Dunamu, Upbit's parent company, joining major Korean financial institutions in a strategic crypto expansion wave. The post Samsung Invests $408M in Dunamu as South Korea’s Crypto Market Heats Up appeared first on Blockonomi. ➤ Samsung has invested $408 million for a 4% stake in Dunamu, the parent company of South Korea's largest crypto exchange, Upbit. ➤ This investment, alongside significant capital injections from other major Korean financial institutions like Hana Bank and Hanwha, signals growing institutional confidence in the South Korean digital asset market. ➤ The move positions Samsung to collaborate on tokenized securities, blockchain infrastructure, and AI applications, anticipating the implementation of new regulatory frameworks in the region. #samsung #dunamu #upbit #southkorea #digitalassets #cryptocurrency #tokenizedsecurities #blockchain #hanabank #hanwhainvestmentsecurities 🔗 Read more at:

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Samsung Invests $408M in Dunamu as South Korea’s Crypto Market Heats Up

Samsung invests $408M in Dunamu, Upbit's parent company, joining major Korean financial institutions in a strategic crypto expansion wave. The post...

📰 Crypto Cards See 230% Monthly Volume Explosion Since 2025 🗓️ May 28 2026 11:45 UTC - Peter Mwenda Crypto card volume surged 230% to $7.8B; Visa holds 90% share as stablecoins drive real-world spending adoption globally. ➤ Crypto card monthly volume has surged 230% to $7.8 billion, driven by stablecoins enabling real-world spending. ➤ Visa dominates the market with a 90% share through strategic on-chain partnerships, integrating with platforms like Jupiter DEX. ➤ Major payment players like Visa and Mastercard are expanding stablecoin-linked card services globally, aiming to increase financial inclusion and efficiency in cross-border transactions. #cryptocards #visa #stablecoins #paymentvolume #realworldspending #onchainpartnerships #consumeradoption #mastercard #okx #crossbordertrade 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Cards See 230% Monthly Volume Explosion Since 2025

Crypto card volume surged 230% to $7.8B; Visa holds 90% share as stablecoins drive real-world spending adoption globally.