📰 Crypto Is A ‘Failed’ Asset Class, Says Renowned Economist 🗓️ Jun 04 2026 05:00 UTC Economist and macro trader Alex Krüger has argued that “crypto” has largely failed as an asset class, even as blockchain-based adoption accelerates across stablecoins, tokenization, prediction markets, perps, AI and privacy-focused assets.In a post on X, Krüger drew a sharp distinction between the… ➤ Renowned economist Alex Krüger argues that 'crypto' as a speculative asset class has largely failed due to worthless tokens, founder exploitation, and DeFi hacks. ➤ He distinguishes between 'old crypto' and 'blockchain' adoption, noting traction in stablecoins, tokenization, prediction markets, and AI, but emphasizes the need for clear value capture. ➤ Krüger believes that while the speculative token market is broken, new opportunities may emerge from TradFi integration, AI, and privacy-focused applications, provided they demonstrate genuine value accrual. #alexkruger #cryptoassetclass #blockchainadoption #stablecoins #tokenization #defihacks #valueaccrual #privacyfocusedassets #aitokens #tradfi 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Is A ‘Failed’ Asset Class, Says Renowned Economist

Economist and macro trader Alex Krüger has argued that “crypto” has largely failed as an asset class, even as blockchain-based adoption accele...

📰 Gold Surpasses US Government Bonds in Global Reserves for the First Time — ECB 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 14:16 UTC - Вовк Роман Gold has made history by surpassing US government bonds in global reserves. Discover the implications of this significant shift! 🌍✨ ➤ Gold has surpassed US government bonds in global central bank reserves for the first time, reaching 27% of total reserves by the end of 2025. ➤ This shift is driven by geopolitical tensions and a desire to reduce dependence on the US dollar, with countries like China, Poland, Turkey, and India being major buyers. ➤ The trend has sparked discussions about Bitcoin as a 'digital gold' and a potential future reserve asset, though some analysts note gold's recent price volatility and correlation with bonds. #gold #globalreserves #usgovernmentbonds #ecb #centralbanks #tetherxaut #bitcoin #hardmoney #safehavenasset 🔗 Read more at:

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Gold Surpasses US Government Bonds in Global Reserves for the First Time — ECB

Gold has made history by surpassing US government bonds in global reserves. Discover the implications of this significant shift! 🌍✨

📰 Bitmine Faces Nearly $9 Billion in Paper Losses as ETH Slides Below $1,800 - FinanceFeeds 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 22:14 UTC - Abdelaziz Fathi Bitmine Immersion Technologies is facing an estimated $8.9 billion in unrealized losses after ether fell below $1,800, dragging down the value of the largest ➤ Bitmine Immersion Technologies faces significant unrealized losses ($8.9 billion) due to the decline in Ether (ETH) below $1,800, impacting its large ETH treasury. ➤ The company's treasury model, which relies on rising asset prices and investor confidence, is under pressure, with its stock trading at its weakest level since adopting the ETH strategy. ➤ While staking revenue offers some support, it does not offset the substantial paper losses, and the company's valuation remains heavily tied to ETH's price performance. #bitmine #ethereum #eth #unrealizedlosses #treasurystrategy #stakingrevenue #tokenization #cryptowinter #digitalassettreasury 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitmine Faces Nearly $9 Billion in Paper Losses as ETH Slides Below $1,800 - FinanceFeeds

Bitmine Immersion Technologies is facing an estimated $8.9 billion in unrealized losses after ether fell below $1,800, dragging down the value of t...

📰 BREAKING: Treasury Secretary Vows To Advance Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 18:45 UTC - Kritika Mehta Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. is advancing a Strategic Bitcoin reserve and urges Congress to pass CLARITY Act this summer. ➤ U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the Trump administration's continued pursuit of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, emphasizing its importance for national economic and security goals. ➤ Bessent urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act this summer, which aims to establish a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. ➤ The initiative signifies a significant shift in U.S. policy towards digital assets, with officials proceeding cautiously but with deliberate speed. #strategicbitcoinreserve #scottbessent #clarityact #trumpadministration #congress #cryptolegislation #nationalsecurity #economicsecurity #digitalassets #senatefinancecommittee 🔗 Read more at:

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BREAKING: Treasury Secretary Vows To Advance Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. is advancing a Strategic Bitcoin reserve and urges Congress to pass CLARITY Act this summer.

📰 Mastercard expands support to USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD stablecoin settlement 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 13:52 UTC Mastercard announced its plans to expand its settlement capabilities to let issuers and acquirers settle some card transactions using regulated stablecoins.On Wednesday, Mastercard said the new capabilities will include intraday, weekend and holiday card settlement, supporting both fiat currencies… ➤ Mastercard is expanding its card transaction settlement capabilities to include regulated stablecoins like USDC, PYUSD, and RLUSD. ➤ This move integrates stablecoins deeper into mainstream financial infrastructure, offering partners more flexibility in liquidity management. ➤ This follows similar initiatives from Visa and stablecoin launches by remittance firms like MoneyGram and Western Union. #mastercard #stablecoin #usdc #pyusd #rlusd #settlement #payments #blockchain #circle #ripple 🔗 Read more at:

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Mastercard expands support to USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD stablecoin settlement

Mastercard announced its plans to expand its settlement capabilities to let issuers and acquirers settle some card transactions using regulated sta...

📰 Is Investing In XRP A Good Idea In This Macro Environment? 🗓️ May 28 2026 14:21 UTC - Sam Daodu XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) dropped to around $1.28 today, after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran sent the entire crypto market lower. The reason the token keeps falling has almost nothing to do with Ripple, which has been winning institutional deals all year. XRP completed a tokenized Treasury settlement with JPMorgan in May, has attracted $1.41 billion ... Is Investing In XRP A Good Idea In This Macro Environment? ➤ XRP's price is being suppressed by macroeconomic factors like high inflation and interest rates, despite positive developments such as tokenized treasury settlements and ETF inflows. ➤ Despite strong fundamentals and regulatory clarity (SEC/CFTC classification), XRP's price movement is heavily influenced by geopolitical events (strikes on Iran) and broader market sentiment. ➤ The article suggests XRP is a reasonable long-term investment, but short-term gains are unlikely until macroeconomic pressures ease or the CLARITY Act becomes law. #xrp #tokenizedtreasury #jpmorgan #macroenvironment #inflation #interestrates #sec #cftc #clarityact #etfinflows 🔗 Read more at:

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Is Investing In XRP A Good Idea In This Macro Environment?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) dropped to around $1.28 today, after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran sent the entire crypto market lower. The reason the token keeps f...

📰 Binance Says Alpaca Holds 94% Share in Tokenized US Stock and ETF Custody 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 11:03 UTC - Kelvin Munene Binance disclosed a minority Alpaca stake as new terms outline tokenized US stock and ETF custody, execution review and PFOF sharing rules. ➤ Binance has disclosed a minority stake in Alpaca, which handles approximately 94% of its tokenized US stock and ETF custody. ➤ The partnership operates under Binance's Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) license, with Alpaca managing omnibus accounts for clients. ➤ The arrangement includes a revenue-sharing agreement for payment for order flow, with Binance receiving 50%, and acknowledges potential conflicts of interest managed through execution quality reviews. #binance #alpaca #tokenizedstocks #etfcustody #adgmlicense #paymentfororderflow #nesttradinglimited #securitiestrading #omnibusaccount #regulatorycompliance 🔗 Read more at:

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Binance Says Alpaca Holds 94% Share in Tokenized US Stock and ETF Custody

Binance disclosed a minority Alpaca stake as new terms outline tokenized US stock and ETF custody, execution review and PFOF sharing rules.

📰 Breaking: Grayscale Amends BNB ETF Filing to Reveal Key Details 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 14:03 UTC - Varinder Singh Grayscale updated its BNB ETF filing with the US. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart revealed GBNB as ticker but no fees announced yet. ➤ Grayscale has updated its S-1 filing for a proposed BNB ETF with the SEC, with the ticker symbol GBNB planned for Nasdaq. ➤ Key details such as management fees and staking arrangements have not yet been disclosed, and the filing has removed a 'Potential Contribution Arrangement' clause. ➤ The news comes as BNB's price experiences volatility, with a recent rally followed by a decline, and follows the launch of VanEck's spot BNB ETF. #grayscale #bnb #etf #sec #gbnb #nasdaq #vaneck #bnbprice #crypto 🔗 Read more at:

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Breaking: Grayscale Amends BNB ETF Filing to Reveal Key Details

Grayscale updated its BNB ETF filing with the US. Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart revealed GBNB as ticker but no fees announced yet.

📰 The Buy Side Is Riding the Tokenization Wave 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 13:34 UTC - Eugene Grygo A new survey-based report finds that buy-side firms are embracing tokenization strategies because they will broaden the investor community by ➤ Buy-side firms are actively adopting tokenization strategies, viewing them as a way to expand the investor community. ➤ A significant majority of firms surveyed have dedicated teams focused on tokenization and digital assets. ➤ The trend indicates a shift from initial proof-of-concept trials towards more established industry standards and implementation. #tokenization #buysidefirms #investorcommunity #democratizingaccess #digitalassets #pilotprojects #apexgroup #surveyreport 🔗 Read more at:

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The Buy Side Is Riding the Tokenization Wave

A new survey-based report finds that buy-side firms are embracing tokenization strategies because they will broaden the investor community by

📰 Anchorage Digital And Real Finance Join Forces To Support Tokenized Asset Infrastructure 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 15:19 UTC - Simeon Anchorage Digital and Real Finance partner to deliver custody, settlement and tokenization infrastructure for institutional RWA markets. ➤ Anchorage Digital and Real Finance have partnered to build institutional infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). ➤ The collaboration integrates regulated custody, settlement, and treasury management with RWA tokenization and lifecycle management tools. ➤ This partnership aims to streamline fragmented market infrastructure, enabling institutions to move from pilots to functional on-chain capital markets. #anchoragedigital #realfinance #tokenizedassets #custody #settlement #infrastructure #institutional #rwa #blockchain #assetlifecyclemanagement 🔗 Read more at:

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Anchorage Digital And Real Finance Join Forces To Support Tokenized Asset Infrastructure

Anchorage Digital and Real Finance partner to deliver custody, settlement and tokenization infrastructure for institutional RWA markets.

📰 Stellar Forex Forecast 03/06: Rallies As DTCC Pushes Tokenized Assets Toward Public Blockchains (Chart) 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 09:29 UTC - MENAFN Stellar Forex Forecast 03/06: Rallies As DTCC Pushes Tokenized Assets Toward Public Blockchains (Chart). It's been rough going for the crypto market this week as double-digit losses on the 7-day chart are widespread, affecting even Bitcoin (BTC), which fell back below $66,000 for the first time since th ➤ The DTCC is integrating with the Stellar public blockchain to host tokenized assets, signaling a move towards regulated financial infrastructure. ➤ This development is seen as a significant step for tokenized finance, moving beyond crypto-native concepts to established market infrastructure. ➤ While Bitcoin experiences a downturn, Stellar (XLM) has seen a significant rally following the DTCC announcement, highlighting the growing interest in tokenized RWAs. #dtcc #stellar #tokenizedassets #publicblockchains #financialinfrastructure #citireport #xlm #institutionaladoption #settlementsystems 🔗 Read more at:

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Stellar Forex Forecast 03/06: Rallies As DTCC Pushes Tokenized Assets Toward Public Blockchains (Chart)

Stellar Forex Forecast 03/06: Rallies As DTCC Pushes Tokenized Assets Toward Public Blockchains (Chart). It's been rough going for the crypto marke...

📰 Binance discloses Alpaca stake as stock trading deal expands 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 10:50 UTC - Olivia Stephanie Binance disclosed an Alpaca stake and fee-sharing terms as it expands U.S. stock and ETF trading for eligible global users. ➤ Binance is expanding its U.S. stock and ETF trading services globally for eligible users, partnering with Alpaca for execution, clearing, and custody. ➤ The partnership includes Binance taking a minority stake in Alpaca and receiving a significant share of payment for order flow and securities lending revenue. ➤ This move signifies a broader trend of crypto exchanges becoming multi-asset platforms, integrating traditional financial markets with blockchain technology, though revenue models like payment for order flow may face scrutiny. #binance #alpaca #stocktrading #etftrading #tokenizedsecurities #paymentfororderflow #securitieslending #fractionalshares #cryptoexchange #financialinfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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Binance discloses Alpaca stake as stock trading deal expands

Binance disclosed an Alpaca stake and fee-sharing terms as it expands U.S. stock and ETF trading for eligible global users.

📰 BitMine Files for $300 Million Preferred Stock Offering to Fund ETH Accumulation 🗓️ Jun 04 2026 04:25 UTC - Blockhead The 9.5% Series A Preferred Stock, underwritten by Moelis and Cantor, would be funded by staking yield on a treasury that has lost more than $9 billion since inception. ➤ BitMine is seeking to raise up to $300 million through a preferred stock offering to fund further ETH accumulation and expand its staking infrastructure. ➤ The preferred stock carries a 9.5% annual dividend, intended to be funded by ETH staking yield, though the company has a significant unrealized loss on its treasury holdings. ➤ The offering structure and strategy mirror those of other large corporate crypto holders, highlighting a trend in using traditional finance instruments for digital asset acquisition. #bitmine #preferredstockoffering #ethaccumulation #stakingyield #treasury #nyse #moelis #cantor #unrealizedloss #corporateethereumholder 🔗 Read more at:

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BitMine Files for $300 Million Preferred Stock Offering to Fund ETH Accumulation

The 9.5% Series A Preferred Stock, underwritten by Moelis and Cantor, would be funded by staking yield on a treasury that has lost more than $9 bil...

📰 Real Finance, Anchorage Digital partner on tokenized asset infrastructure 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 15:46 UTC Real Finance, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain built for real-world asset tokenization, has announced a strategic partnership with Anchorage Digital, which operates the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States and serves as a qualified institutional custodian.The partnership i… ➤ Real Finance and Anchorage Digital have partnered to build institutional infrastructure for tokenized financial markets, integrating custody, settlement, and lifecycle management. ➤ The collaboration aims to bridge the gap between isolated pilots and functional on-chain capital markets by combining Real Finance's blockchain infrastructure with Anchorage Digital's regulated custody and treasury services. ➤ This partnership seeks to address fragmentation and operational trust issues in the tokenized asset ecosystem, supporting a range of assets including private credit, real estate, and structured products. #realfinance #anchoragedigital #tokenizedassets #custody #settlement #institutionalinfrastructure #evmcompatible #layer1blockchain #regulatedcustody #onchaincapitalmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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Real Finance, Anchorage Digital partner on tokenized asset infrastructure

Real Finance, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain built for real-world asset tokenization, has announced a strategic partnership with Anchorage Di...

📰 BLK: Private Credit And Tokenization Progress Will Support Future Multiple Re Rating 🗓️ Jun 04 2026 04:09 UTC - AnalystConsensusTarget Analysts have made a slight adjustment to the BlackRock fair value estimate, trimming the price target from $1,255.00 to $1,251.25. The change is tied to modest updates to the discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations reflected across recent research updates. ➤ BlackRock's fair value estimate has been slightly adjusted, with analysts showing a mix of optimism and caution regarding its future earnings and valuation multiples. ➤ The company faces scrutiny over private credit fund valuation practices and is considering a significant investment in the SpaceX IPO, while also expanding its tokenized fund offerings. ➤ BlackRock's tokenized money market fund is attracting substantial investment and integrating with partners for collateral use, alongside a large dark pool trade in its Bitcoin ETF. #blackrock #privatecredit #tokenization #spacex #sec #moneymarketfund #buidltoken #standardchartered #okx #bitcoinetf 🔗 Read more at:

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BLK: Private Credit And Tokenization Progress Will Support Future Multiple Re Rating

Analysts have made a slight adjustment to the BlackRock fair value estimate, trimming the price target from $1,255.00 to $1,251.25. The change is t...

📰 Crypto India: Nischal Shetty Says India’s 1% Crypto TDS Has Hurt Market Liquidity 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 12:33 UTC - Nidhi Kolhapur India's crypto industry continues to await regulatory clarity and tax reforms. In an interview with Coinpedia, Nischal Shetty shared his views on the ➤ Nischal Shetty argues that India's 1% crypto TDS has severely damaged market liquidity and driven traders to offshore platforms. ➤ He advocates for tax reforms, including reducing or removing TDS and allowing loss offsetting, to foster local exchange growth and innovation. ➤ Shetty also highlighted stablecoins and tokenized RWAs as key opportunities for India, contingent on regulatory clarity and transparent frameworks. #india #tds #cryptoliquidity #nischalshetty #taxreforms #stablecoins #tokenizedrwas #regulatoryclarity #offshoreexchanges #marketdepth 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto India: Nischal Shetty Says India’s 1% Crypto TDS Has Hurt Market Liquidity

India's crypto industry continues to await regulatory clarity and tax reforms. In an interview with Coinpedia, Nischal Shetty shared his views on the

📰 Korea Investment & Securities Builds Own STO Platform, Igniting 'Super App' Race 🗓️ Jun 04 2026 04:46 UTC - Byun Su-Yeon Korea Investment & Securities is building its own tokenized securities (STO) platform ahead of the STO Act taking effect in February, intensifying a 'super app' race among Korean brokerages. ➤ Korea Investment & Securities is developing its own tokenized securities (STO) platform in anticipation of the STO Act's implementation. ➤ This move intensifies a 'super app' race among Korean brokerages, as they aim to integrate traditional securities, tokenized assets, and potentially crypto within a single application. ➤ Several major brokerages, including Mirae Asset Securities, Shinhan Investment, KB Securities, and NH Investment & Securities, are also actively pursuing or have already developed their own STO platforms. #koreainvestmentsecurities #stoplatform #tokenizedsecuritiesact #superapp #brokerages #koscom #miraeassetsecurities #shinhaninvestment #kbsecurities #nhinvestmentsecurities 🔗 Read more at:

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Korea Investment & Securities Builds Own STO Platform, Igniting 'Super App' Race

Korea Investment & Securities is building its own tokenized securities (STO) platform ahead of the STO Act taking effect in February, intensifying ...

📰 The Rapid XRP Growth Trajectory That Investors Should Be Aware Of 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 19:00 UTC - Scott Matherson The numbers from the XRP Ledger's real-world asset dashboard tell a story of rapid growth that the price movement has not fully priced in. ➤ The XRP Ledger has experienced significant growth in tokenized assets, increasing from $900 million to nearly $4 billion in five months, outpacing Ethereum. ➤ Key contributors to this growth include tokenized energy assets from Justoken, government securities from Ondo, and stablecoin activity from Societe Generale, among others. ➤ Future growth is anticipated to accelerate with potential regulatory clarity from the US CLARITY Act and continued global adoption through partnerships in Japan and Dubai. #xrpledger #tokenizedassets #realworldassets #justoken #ondo #guggenheim #societegenerale #clarityact #sbiholdings #rakutenpay 🔗 Read more at:

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The Rapid XRP Growth Trajectory That Investors Should Be Aware Of

The numbers from the XRP Ledger's real-world asset dashboard tell a story of rapid growth that the price movement has not fully priced in.

📰 Bitget Stocks 2.0 Launches With 36 Tokenized Equities and ETFs 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 10:12 UTC - Yasmin Werner Bitget launches Stocks 2.0 with 36 tokenized equities and ETFs, offering deeper liquidity, USDT trading, 1:1 mapping, and wider ecosystem use. ➤ Bitget has launched 'Stocks 2.0', offering 36 tokenized equities and ETFs, including major tech stocks and indices. ➤ The platform enhances liquidity, uses USDT for trading, and provides 1:1 economic mapping to underlying assets, reflecting corporate actions. ➤ This expansion integrates tokenized stocks into Bitget's broader trading tools, aligning with their Universal Exchange strategy and the growing RWA market. #bitget #tokenizedequities #etfs #usdttrading #realworldassets #apple #tesla #nvidia #microsoft #qqq 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitget Stocks 2.0 Launches With 36 Tokenized Equities and ETFs

Bitget launches Stocks 2.0 with 36 tokenized equities and ETFs, offering deeper liquidity, USDT trading, 1:1 mapping, and wider ecosystem use.

📰 Bitget Expands Tokenized Stocks As New York and EU Police Stablecoin Trade Risks 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 11:53 UTC - Kelvin Munene Bitget launches Stocks 2.0 with USDT trading, 1:1 asset mapping and RWA access as New York and EU regulators scrutinize stablecoins. ➤ Bitget has launched 'Stocks 2.0', an upgraded tokenized stock spot product, offering 1:1 asset mapping and access to underlying stock economics via USDT trading. ➤ The launch occurs amidst increased regulatory scrutiny of stablecoins by New York and EU authorities, highlighting the evolving landscape for tokenized assets. ➤ The product, issued by Reality and supported by Bitget's ecosystem, initially features 36 assets including major tech stocks and ETFs, aiming to improve liquidity and capital efficiency. #bitget #tokenizedstocks #usdt #reality #stablecoin #equities #dividends #regulatoryscrutiny #apple #tesla 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitget Expands Tokenized Stocks As New York and EU Police Stablecoin Trade Risks

Bitget launches Stocks 2.0 with USDT trading, 1:1 asset mapping and RWA access as New York and EU regulators scrutinize stablecoins.