📰 Samsung Subsidiaries Invest $408M in Upbit Parent Company Dunamu 🗓️ May 28 2026 10:42 UTC - Oliver Dale Samsung affiliates invest $408M in Dunamu, Upbit's parent company, joining Korea's institutional crypto investment wave alongside Hana and Hanwha groups. ➤ Samsung subsidiaries have invested $408 million in Dunamu, the parent company of South Korea's leading crypto exchange Upbit, acquiring a 4% stake. ➤ This investment signifies a major institutional push into South Korea's digital asset ecosystem, following similar moves by Hana Bank and Hanwha Investment Securities. ➤ The deal includes collaboration on tokenized securities, blockchain infrastructure, and other digital asset services, positioning Samsung for future growth in the regulated crypto market. #samsung #dunamu #upbit #korea #cryptocurrency #blockchain #tokenization #digitalassets #institutionalinvestment #hanabank 🔗 Read more at:

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Samsung Subsidiaries Invest $408M in Upbit Parent Company Dunamu

Samsung affiliates invest $408M in Dunamu, Upbit's parent company, joining Korea's institutional crypto investment wave alongside Hana and Hanwha g...

📰 Samsung Affiliates Set to Acquire 4% Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu - Crypto Economy 🗓️ May 28 2026 14:53 UTC - Nicholet R. Samsung affiliates plan a $408M Dunamu stake, positioning around Upbit, tokenized securities and Korea’s emerging stablecoin framework. ➤ Samsung affiliates are reportedly planning to acquire a 4% stake in Dunamu, the operator of the Upbit cryptocurrency exchange, for $408 million. ➤ This move positions Samsung within Korea's evolving digital asset landscape, which includes tokenized securities and a developing stablecoin framework. ➤ The article also touches upon related news involving Hana Bank's bid for a stake in Dunamu, Upbit's partnership with Optimism for Layer 2 development, and a blockchain remittance system launch. #dunamu #upbit #samsung #tokenizedsecurities #korea #blockchainremittance #optimism #layer2 🔗 Read more at:

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Samsung Affiliates Set to Acquire 4% Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu - Crypto Economy

Samsung affiliates plan a $408M Dunamu stake, positioning around Upbit, tokenized securities and Korea’s emerging stablecoin framework.

📰 Orca Launches Permissioned RWA Trading Infrastructure With Streamex - Crypto Economy 🗓️ May 29 2026 01:04 UTC - C. Monasterio The decentralized exchange Orca launches permissioned liquidity pools on Solana alongside Streamex to enable the regulated trading of real-world assets. ➤ Orca, a decentralized exchange on Solana, has launched permissioned liquidity pools to facilitate the regulated trading of real-world assets (RWAs). ➤ The first asset to be traded on this new infrastructure is $GLDY, a tokenized security backed by physical gold, offering a yield of up to 4% to accredited holders. ➤ This initiative aims to address the lack of secondary liquidity for institutional investors in regulated RWAs, amidst broader market volatility. #orca #solana #streamex #rwa #tokenizedgold #permissionedliquiditypools #kyc #sec #defi #institutionalinvestors 🔗 Read more at:

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Orca Launches Permissioned RWA Trading Infrastructure With Streamex - Crypto Economy

The decentralized exchange Orca launches permissioned liquidity pools on Solana alongside Streamex to enable the regulated trading of real-world as...

📰 Arthur Hayes: Why Most Crypto Tokens Collapse—Protocols Pocket The Revenue, Investors Get Nothing 🗓️ May 28 2026 16:06 UTC - Max Clark BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says most crypto projects fail token holders by hoarding protocol revenue, while Hyperliquid's buyback mechanism shows a. ➤ Arthur Hayes argues that most crypto projects fail token holders by hoarding protocol revenue, leading to token value collapse. ➤ Hyperliquid is highlighted as a counterexample with its buyback mechanism that directly returns value to token holders, mimicking traditional share buybacks. ➤ Investors are increasingly scrutinizing tokenomics for clear economic rights and revenue sharing, signaling a maturing market that favors transparency and value distribution over speculative narratives. #arthurhayes #cryptorevenue #tokenholders #hyperliquid #buybackmechanism #tokenomics #realyield #revenuesharing #decentralizedfinance #protocolrevenue 🔗 Read more at:

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Arthur Hayes: Why Most Crypto Tokens Collapse—Protocols Pocket The Revenue, Investors Get Nothing

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says most crypto projects fail token holders by hoarding protocol revenue, while Hyperliquid's buyback mechanism sho...

📰 Standard Chartered reaffirms $40K Ethereum price target amid DeFi dominance 🗓️ May 28 2026 17:40 UTC - Estefano Gomez Standard Chartered reaffirms its $40,000 Ethereum price target by 2030, citing ETH's DeFi dominance, stablecoin market share, and a disconnect from network fundamentals. ➤ Standard Chartered has reiterated a $40,000 price target for Ethereum by 2030, citing its dominance in DeFi and stablecoins, and a significant undervaluation compared to network activity. ➤ The bank highlights Ethereum's strong on-chain metrics, including transaction volume and total value locked in DeFi, suggesting a disconnect with its current market price. ➤ Key factors supporting the bullish outlook include Ethereum's role as an infrastructure for RWA tokenization and stablecoins, coupled with supply-side dynamics like staking and EIP-1559. #ethereum #standardchartered #defi #stablecoins #pricetarget #rwa #onchainmetrics #ethbtcratio #staking #tokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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Standard Chartered reaffirms $40K Ethereum price target amid DeFi dominance

Standard Chartered reaffirms its $40,000 Ethereum price target by 2030, citing ETH's DeFi dominance, stablecoin market share, and a disconnect from...

📰 Bessent Urges Congress to Pass CLARITY Act and Ban CBDC 🗓️ May 29 2026 06:21 UTC - Shweta Chakrawarty US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to bring digital assets onshore and block a permanent CBDC. ➤ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets and bring activity back onshore. ➤ The CLARITY Act aims to divide oversight between the SEC and CFTC, providing clear registration pathways and consumer protection, while Bessent also reiterated the administration's opposition to a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). ➤ The legislation has advanced through committees, and its passage could significantly impact the U.S. crypto industry by providing legal certainty and reinforcing a preference for private sector innovation over government-controlled digital currencies. #clarityact #cbdc #scottbessent #digitalassets #regulatoryclarity #sec #cftc #congress #stablecoin #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Bessent Urges Congress to Pass CLARITY Act and Ban CBDC

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urges Congress to pass the CLARITY Act to bring digital assets onshore and block a permanent CBDC.

📰 Gold Price Today: MCX Gold Price Decline Amid Uncertainty Around US-Iran Peace Deal 🗓️ May 29 2026 05:45 UTC - Bhavesh Maurya, Achu Krishnan MCX gold declined as US-Iran peace deal uncertainty, stable dollar, and Fed rate hike expectations pressured bullion, while domestic gold and silver prices rose. ➤ MCX gold prices declined due to uncertainty surrounding a US-Iran peace deal, a stable US dollar, and expectations of a Fed rate hike, despite rising domestic gold prices. ➤ International spot gold prices saw a slight increase as investors weighed the US-Iran ceasefire against inflation and interest rate hike concerns. ➤ The article also mentions tokenized gold dominating commodities in the RWA market, highlighting its growing significance. #goldprice #mcxgold #usiranpeacedeal #inflation #fedratehike #spotgold #tokenizedgold #rwa 🔗 Read more at:

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Gold Price Today: MCX Gold Price Decline Amid Uncertainty Around US-Iran Peace Deal

MCX gold declined as US-Iran peace deal uncertainty, stable dollar, and Fed rate hike expectations pressured bullion, while domestic gold and silve...

📰 Strategy rembourse 1,5 milliard de $ de dettes et réduit son endettement total 🗓️ May 29 2026 04:00 UTC - Le Journal Du Coin Strategy rembourse par anticipation 1,5 milliard de dollars de dettes convertibles avec une décote de 8 %. ➤ Strategy has prepaid $1.5 billion in convertible debt, benefiting from an 8% discount, thereby reducing its total debt to $6.7 billion. ➤ The company's BTC Yield metric increased to 13.3% for 2026, signaling improved financial health. ➤ Despite a pause in Bitcoin purchases this week, Strategy maintains its long-term accumulation strategy, focusing on financial optimization and balance sheet strength. #strategy #bitcoin #debtrepayment #convertiblebonds #financialhealth #michaelsaylor #treasury #balancesheet #assetaccumulation 🔗 Read more at:

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Strategy rembourse 1,5 milliard de $ de dettes et réduit son endettement total

Strategy rembourse par anticipation 1,5 milliard de dollars de dettes convertibles avec une décote de 8 %.

📰 Vente massive de Bitcoin : Sequans met fin à sa stratégie de trésorerie en BTC 🗓️ May 29 2026 04:45 UTC - Magali Sequans abandonne sa stratégie Bitcoin treasury : après avoir accumulé plus de 3 200 BTC, l’entreprise française solde la majeure partie de ses holdings ➤ Sequans Communications, a French semiconductor company, has divested the majority of its Bitcoin holdings, selling over 80% of its BTC. ➤ The sale was primarily to finance the repurchase of its convertible debt, allowing the company to refocus on its core IoT semiconductor business. ➤ This move signifies a strategic shift away from its Bitcoin treasury strategy, highlighting concerns about crypto market volatility and balance sheet security. #sequans #bitcoin #treasurystrategy #debtconvertible #iot #semiconductors #assetsale #balancesheet #corporatefinance 🔗 Read more at:

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Vente massive de Bitcoin : Sequans met fin à sa stratégie de trésorerie en BTC

Sequans abandonne sa stratégie Bitcoin treasury : après avoir accumulé plus de 3 200 BTC, l’entreprise française solde la majeure partie de s...

📰 Bitcoin’s Famous CME Gap Playbook May Be Nearing Its End 🗓️ May 29 2026 04:00 UTC - Jake Simmons CME Group is moving its regulated Bitcoin and cryptocurrency futures as well as options market to 24/7 trading. ➤ CME Group is transitioning its regulated Bitcoin and cryptocurrency futures and options market to 24/7 trading, effective May 29th. ➤ This structural change is expected to eliminate the widely watched 'CME gap' phenomenon, which arose from the mismatch between crypto's continuous spot market and traditional derivatives trading hours. ➤ The move reflects increasing institutional demand for digital asset risk management and signifies a shift in market dynamics for Bitcoin traders. #cmegroup #bitcoinfutures #cryptocurrencyoptions #247trading #cmegap #spotmarket #pricediscovery #institutionaldemand #technicalanalysis #marketstructure 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin’s Famous CME Gap Playbook May Be Nearing Its End

CME Group is moving its regulated Bitcoin and cryptocurrency futures as well as options market to 24/7 trading.

📰 Bitcoin and gold signal a global break from the dollar, Fidelity says 🗓️ May 29 2026 06:29 UTC - Olivia Stephanie Fidelity says Bitcoin toll reports and strong gold demand show growing pressure on dollar-based settlement systems. ➤ Fidelity's report suggests Bitcoin and gold are signaling a global shift away from U.S. dollar-based settlement systems, citing Iran's disputed Bitcoin toll claims and strong central bank gold demand. ➤ The report highlights growing evidence of countries exploring alternative payment mechanisms outside U.S. control, though Bitcoin's performance has lagged gold's strength. ➤ The freezing of USDT by U.S. authorities also raises questions about stablecoin usability versus Bitcoin's censorship resistance in international trade. #bitcoin #gold #usdollar #settlementsystems #iran #centralbanks #reserveassets #stablecoins #usdt #fidelity 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin and gold signal a global break from the dollar, Fidelity says

Fidelity says Bitcoin toll reports and strong gold demand show growing pressure on dollar-based settlement systems.

📰 Regulatory Milestone: Paxos Becomes SEC-Registered Clearing Agency 🗓️ May 29 2026 06:25 UTC Paxos has achieved a landmark milestone in regulated blockchain infrastructure, becoming the first blockchain-native firm to receive registration as a clearing agency from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Paxos Securities Settlement Company, a subsidiary of Paxos, has... ➤ Paxos has become the first blockchain-native firm registered as a clearing agency by the U.S. SEC, enabling it to provide clearing and settlement services as a central securities depository. ➤ This milestone follows a seven-year regulatory journey and signifies a significant step towards integrating blockchain-based post-trade infrastructure into traditional capital markets. ➤ Paxos continues to issue stablecoins like PYUSD and PAXG, while past regulatory scrutiny over BUSD highlights the complex environment for digital asset firms in the U.S. #paxos #sec #clearingagency #blockchain #settlement #regulatoryapproval #digitalassets #stablecoins #financialinfrastructure #usequities 🔗 Read more at:

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Regulatory Milestone: Paxos Becomes SEC-Registered Clearing Agency

Paxos has achieved a landmark milestone in regulated blockchain infrastructure, becoming the first blockchain-native firm to receive registration a...

📰 Paxos becomes first blockchain native firm approved as SEC clearing agency 🗓️ May 29 2026 06:25 UTC The story was updated with a quote from Charles Cascarilla. Paxos has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to operate a blockchain-based clearing agency, becoming what the company says is the first blockchain-native firm authorized to provide… ➤ Paxos has received SEC approval to operate as a blockchain-native clearing agency for U.S. securities settlement, marking a significant regulatory milestone. ➤ This approval, following a multi-year pilot, enables Paxos to offer regulated blockchain-based post-trade services to traditional financial institutions. ➤ The development supports Paxos' broader institutional infrastructure business, including its enterprise stablecoin services. #paxos #sec #clearingagency #blockchain #settlement #ussecurities #regulated #institutional #stablecoin #pilotprogram 🔗 Read more at:

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Paxos becomes first blockchain native firm approved as SEC clearing agency

The story was updated with a quote from Charles Cascarilla. Paxos has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to operate...

📰 Bitget RealityFi Expands Tokenized US Stock Trading 🗓️ May 28 2026 16:30 UTC - Kelly Cromley Bitget has introduced a new platform called RealityFi, designed to address long-standing liquidity and order book integration issues affecting tokenized U.S. stocks within the real-world asset sector. ➤ Bitget has launched RealityFi, a new platform aimed at improving liquidity and order book integration for tokenized US stocks. ➤ The platform connects directly to NASDAQ and NYSE order books via licensed FINRA brokers, ensuring pricing accuracy and reducing slippage. ➤ RealityFi operates on a spot-only trading model, eliminating leverage-based liquidation risks and focusing on bridging traditional stock market liquidity with blockchain accessibility. #tokenizedstocks #bitget #realityfi #liquidity #orderbookintegration #usequities #finrabrokers #nasdaq #nyse #spottrading 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitget RealityFi Expands Tokenized US Stock Trading

Bitget has introduced a new platform called RealityFi, designed to address long-standing liquidity and order book integration issues affecting toke...

📰 Samsung Affiliates Buy 4% Stake in Upbit Parent Dunamu - FinanceFeeds 🗓️ May 28 2026 13:06 UTC - Abdelaziz Fathi Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card will acquire a combined 4% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit, in ➤ Samsung affiliates (Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, Samsung Card) are acquiring a 4% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea's Upbit crypto exchange, for approximately $408 million. ➤ The investment signifies Samsung's strategic move into digital asset infrastructure, with each affiliate targeting specific areas like tokenized securities issuance, blockchain operations, and payment use cases. ➤ This move by major financial institutions, alongside others like Hana Financial Group, indicates a significant shift towards institutional adoption and preparation for South Korea's evolving digital asset regulatory framework. #samsung #dunamu #upbit #tokenizedsecurities #southkorea #stablecoin #blockchain #digitalassets #regulation #institutionaladoption 🔗 Read more at:

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Samsung Affiliates Buy 4% Stake in Upbit Parent Dunamu - FinanceFeeds

Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card will acquire a combined 4% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest crypto exchan...

📰 SEC Hits the Brakes on Tokenized Stock Exemption Over Corporate Concerns 🗓️ May 28 2026 19:34 UTC - Anindya Paul The SEC has abruptly paused a regulatory plan that would have allowed crypto platforms to trade tokenized assets tied to traditional stocks. ➤ The SEC has paused its 'innovation exemption' plan for tokenized stocks due to concerns over third-party issuers creating synthetic equities without corporate consent. ➤ Key issues include the lack of clarity on shareholder rights (dividends, voting) for anonymously traded tokens and potential logistical/legal headaches for public companies. ➤ While the US delays, offshore platforms continue to offer these products, creating a global regulatory divide as American regulators seek a compromise. #sec #tokenizedstocks #innovationexemption #thirdpartyissuers #corporateconsent #shareholderrights #hesterpeirce #syntheticequities #regulatoryuncertainty #offshoreplatforms 🔗 Read more at:

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SEC Hits the Brakes on Tokenized Stock Exemption Over Corporate Concerns

The SEC has abruptly paused a regulatory plan that would have allowed crypto platforms to trade tokenized assets tied to traditional stocks.

📰 BIS Project Agorá Finds Tokenization Could Speed Cross-Border Payments 🗓️ May 28 2026 09:45 UTC - Kelvin Munene BIS Project Agorá found tokenized central bank money and bank deposits could speed cross-border payments and reduce settlement risk. ➤ BIS Project Agorá successfully tested tokenized central bank money and commercial bank deposits, demonstrating potential for faster cross-border payments and reduced settlement risk. ➤ The project utilized atomic settlement and a two-layer architecture to enhance efficiency and maintain central bank control, involving seven central banks and over 40 private financial institutions. ➤ The next phase will involve real-value transactions, with findings indicating tokenization's growing traction in financial markets for wholesale use. #bisprojectagora #tokenization #crossborderpayments #centralbankmoney #commercialbankdeposits #atomicsettlement #settlementrisk #wholesalepayments #jurisdictions #financialinstitutions 🔗 Read more at:

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BIS Project Agorá Finds Tokenization Could Speed Cross-Border Payments

BIS Project Agorá found tokenized central bank money and bank deposits could speed cross-border payments and reduce settlement risk.

📰 Archax Offers BNY Investments’ UCITS Money Market Funds 🗓️ May 28 2026 11:35 UTC - Shanny Basar BNY aims to offer onchain access to its investment strategies in the UK and Europe. ➤ Archax, a regulated digital asset platform, is tokenizing BNY Investments' UCITS-compliant money market and short-term bond funds. ➤ This initiative aims to provide institutional investors in the UK and Europe with regulated, on-chain access to BNY's liquidity management strategies. ➤ The tokenized funds will be available on multiple blockchains, offering faster settlement and enhanced transparency. #archax #bnyinvestments #ucits #moneymarketfunds #tokenizedassets #digitalsecurities #algorand #aptos #arbitrum #ethereum 🔗 Read more at:

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Archax Offers BNY Investments’ UCITS Money Market Funds

BNY aims to offer onchain access to its investment strategies in the UK and Europe.

📰 Ethereum’s Roadmap and ETH Price Forecast for 2026 🗓️ May 27 2026 16:12 UTC - Triparna Baishnab Ethereum’s 2026 outlook improves through Layer 2 scaling, ETH ETFs, staking demand, deflationary supply mechanics, institutional adoption. ➤ Ethereum's 2026 outlook is positive, driven by Layer 2 scaling, ETH ETFs, staking demand, deflationary supply, and increasing institutional adoption, particularly in RWA tokenization. ➤ Technical upgrades like Danksharding have significantly reduced transaction costs on L2s, enhancing Ethereum's utility and driving demand for ETH through burn mechanics. ➤ The article forecasts ETH prices between $6,000-$8,000 in a bull case, citing scarcity and adoption, while acknowledging risks from regulatory hurdles and competition. #ethereum #ethpriceforecast #layer2scaling #ethetfs #staking #realworldassets #rwatokenization #institutionaladoption #defi #ethereumroadmap 🔗 Read more at:

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Ethereum’s Roadmap and ETH Price Forecast for 2026

Ethereum’s 2026 outlook improves through Layer 2 scaling, ETH ETFs, staking demand, deflationary supply mechanics, institutional adoption.

📰 China Asset Management (Hong Kong) launches tokenized gold ETF 🗓️ May 29 2026 01:58 UTC - Abraham Darwyne The ChinaAMC Digital Gold ETF will be backed by physical gold stored in Hong Kong vaults, marking the city’s first fully tokenised gold fund. ➤ China Asset Management (Hong Kong) has launched the ChinaAMC Digital Gold ETF, Hong Kong's first fully tokenized gold fund, on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. ➤ The ETF is backed by physical gold stored in Hong Kong vaults, with Standard Chartered Bank acting as custodian for both the gold and the digital tokens. ➤ This launch supports Hong Kong's vision to become a global hub for both gold trading and digital assets, offering investors easier and more transparent access to gold. #tokenizedgoldetf #chinaassetmanagementhongkong #hongkong #physicalgold #standardcharteredbank #web3 #digitalassets #blockchaintechnology #custody 🔗 Read more at:

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China Asset Management (Hong Kong) launches tokenized gold ETF

The ChinaAMC Digital Gold ETF will be backed by physical gold stored in Hong Kong vaults, marking the city’s first fully tokenised gold fund.