📰 Metaplanet’s Brokerage Buyout Signals Shift Toward Bitcoin-Backed Bond Market, Says Benchmark 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 16:05 UTC - Dhaval Benchmark analyst says Metaplanet's Cibo Securities acquisition targets a Bitcoin-backed bond market, not just expansion, with plans for Bitbonds. ➤ Metaplanet's acquisition of Cibo Securities is strategically aimed at establishing a Bitcoin-backed bond market, introducing 'Bitbonds' with yields of 4-6%. ➤ The company plans to leverage on-chain settlement using stablecoins and develop a secondary market for these novel financial instruments. ➤ This move positions Metaplanet to bridge traditional fixed-income markets with digital assets, offering investors a new way to gain Bitcoin exposure with a yield. #metaplanet #cibosecurities #bitcoinbackedbonds #bitbonds #benchmarkanalyst #markpalmer #tokenizedbonds #onchainsettlement #stablecoins #yield 🔗 Read more at:

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Metaplanet’s Brokerage Buyout Signals Shift Toward Bitcoin-Backed Bond Market, Says Benchmark

Benchmark analyst says Metaplanet's Cibo Securities acquisition targets a Bitcoin-backed bond market, not just expansion, with plans for Bitbonds.

📰 Morning Minute: Tokenized Stocks Jump 5x on Robinhood Chain 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 12:00 UTC Plus markets are green after oil fell 8%; ETH is greatly outpacing BTC in ETF inflows; and another major crypto exchange has shut down ➤ Tokenized stocks on Robinhood Chain have seen a fivefold increase in value, reaching approximately $70 million in under two weeks, with significant daily trading volumes for assets like GameStop and Nvidia. ➤ The Robinhood Chain itself has experienced rapid scaling, with Total Value Locked (TVL) tripling and daily DEX volume exceeding $600 million, indicating substantial network activity. ➤ This growth in tokenized assets is strategically important for Robinhood's upcoming earnings report, with CEO Vlad Tenev expected to highlight these RWA figures to shareholders. #robinhoodchain #tokenizedstocks #rwa #gamestop #nvidia #spacex #tvl #dexvolume #vladtenev #stockfutures 🔗 Read more at:

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Morning Minute: Tokenized Stocks Jump 5x on Robinhood Chain

Plus markets are green after oil fell 8%; ETH is greatly outpacing BTC in ETF inflows; and another major crypto exchange has shut down

📰 Lummis Calls for Immediate Action on CLARITY Act to Protect Innovation 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 18:58 UTC - Shweta Chakrawarty Senator Lummis urges swift passage of the CLARITY Act to maintain U.S. leadership in digital assets. Here's why it matters for innovation. ➤ Senator Lummis is advocating for the swift passage of the CLARITY Act to secure U.S. leadership in digital assets and prevent innovation from moving overseas. ➤ The Act aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework, but law enforcement agencies have raised concerns about potential regulatory gaps. ➤ The outcome of the CLARITY Act debate is expected to significantly influence the U.S. digital asset market, investor confidence, and future innovation. #clarityact #digitalassets #usleadership #innovation #regulatoryframework #senatorlummis #competitiveness #lawenforcementconcerns #marketsentiment 🔗 Read more at:

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Lummis Calls for Immediate Action on CLARITY Act to Protect Innovation

Senator Lummis urges swift passage of the CLARITY Act to maintain U.S. leadership in digital assets. Here's why it matters for innovation.

📰 Major Firms Including BlackRock Back the Clarity Act 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 03:54 UTC - Shweta Chakrawarty BlackRock joins major asset managers in supporting the Clarity Act. This shows a significant shift in institutional attitudes toward crypto. ➤ Major financial institutions including BlackRock, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs, and Charles Schwab are backing the Clarity Act, which aims to provide clearer regulations for digital assets. ➤ This collective support signifies a growing institutional acceptance and confidence in the crypto space, potentially leading to increased market participation and legitimacy. ➤ While the broader crypto market sentiment is mixed and trading volumes remain thin, the push for regulatory clarity is seen as a potentially bullish trend that could attract more investors. #clarityact #blackrock #assetmanagers #regulatoryclarity #digitalassets #institutionaladoption #cryptoregulation #fidelity #goldmansachs #charlesschwab 🔗 Read more at:

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Major Firms Including BlackRock Back the Clarity Act

BlackRock joins major asset managers in supporting the Clarity Act. This shows a significant shift in institutional attitudes toward crypto.

📰 New York Attorney General Letitia James Calls for Stronger Clarity Act Safeguards on Crypto Crime 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 21:15 UTC BitcoinWorld New York Attorney General Letitia James Calls for Stronger Clarity Act Safeguards on Crypto Crime New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged Congress to introduce stronger safeguards in the proposed Clarity Act, warning that the current version could undermine... ➤ New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging Congress to strengthen safeguards in the proposed Clarity Act, fearing it could undermine state efforts to combat crypto crime. ➤ James specifically highlighted concerns about the act preempting state laws crucial for prosecuting money laundering and fraud, and called for stricter rules on crypto mixers and elected officials' digital asset holdings. ➤ The debate underscores a tension between federal legislative goals and state enforcement powers, with New York's existing BitLicense framework being a key point of contention. #clarityact #letitiajames #cryptocrime #stateauthority #federallegislation #moneylaundering #cryptomixers #newyork #enforcementgaps #digitalassets 🔗 Read more at:

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New York Attorney General Letitia James Calls for Stronger Clarity Act Safeguards on Crypto Crime

BitcoinWorld New York Attorney General Letitia James Calls for Stronger Clarity Act Safeguards on Crypto Crime New York Attorney General Letitia Ja...

📰 Securitize Capital becomes SEC-registered investment adviser 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 18:41 UTC Securitize Capital, a subsidiary of tokenized asset platform Securitize, has registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment adviser, allowing the company to expand its regulated investment advisory business for institutional clients, Securitize said Monday.The regi… ➤ Securitize Capital, a subsidiary of Securitize, has registered with the SEC as an investment adviser to expand its regulated services for institutional clients. ➤ This registration enhances Securitize's ability to manage investment strategies for onchain capital markets and adds new compliance requirements. ➤ Securitize is a leading tokenization platform with significant assets under management from major asset managers. #securitize #sec #investmentadviser #tokenization #institutionalclients #onchaincapitalmarkets #regulatedbusinesses #assetmanagers #blackrock #kkr 🔗 Read more at:

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Securitize Capital becomes SEC-registered investment adviser

Securitize Capital, a subsidiary of tokenized asset platform Securitize, has registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an ...

📰 Tokenized stocks reach 752K holders as Robinhood leads 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 18:30 UTC - Lawrence Mondal Tokenized stock holders reached 752,000 as Robinhood led retail adoption, while Ondo dominated asset value with $857 million. ➤ Tokenized stock holders have surged by 92% in 30 days, reaching 752,000, with Robinhood leading in user acquisition but Ondo leading in asset value. ➤ Robinhood's growth is driven by retail users with small positions, while platforms like Ondo and Securitize attract institutional investors with larger average holdings. ➤ US regulators are grappling with ownership rights and the distinction between issuer-backed tokenized securities and unaffiliated products, which could shape future market growth. #tokenizedstocks #robinhood #ondo #retailadoption #assetvalue #dwflabs #securitize #xstocks #sec #issuerbacked 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized stocks reach 752K holders as Robinhood leads

Tokenized stock holders reached 752,000 as Robinhood led retail adoption, while Ondo dominated asset value with $857 million.

📰 GCC SWFs explore tokenization for smarter capital management 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 00:00 UTC - THIS MORNING: UAE looks beyond GCC-UK trade agreement + Adia to cash in on Jersey Mike’s US IPO Asian and European institutional players to take part, with real estate and infrastructure in the spotlight ➤ GCC Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are exploring tokenization to enhance capital management, portfolio flexibility, and operational efficiency. ➤ Key asset classes being considered for tokenization include real estate, infrastructure, and private market funds, with a focus on attracting Asian and European institutional investors. ➤ Successful widespread adoption hinges on regulatory harmonization, increased asset-level transparency, and the development of accessible distribution platforms for broader participation. #sovereignwealthfunds #tokenization #realestate #infrastructure #capitalmanagement #gcc #institutionalinvestors #regulatoryclarity #liquidity #digitaltransformation 🔗 Read more at:

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GCC SWFs explore tokenization for smarter capital management

Asian and European institutional players to take part, with real estate and infrastructure in the spotlight

📰 Tokenized Assets: Wall Street’s Next Game-Changing Bet 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 07:04 UTC - Purva Wankhade Discover why Wall Street is shifting its blockchain focus from Bitcoin to tokenized assets and how tokenization could reshape financial markets. ➤ Wall Street is shifting its focus from Bitcoin to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) like Treasuries, equities, and private market instruments, seeing it as a more consequential use case for blockchain technology. ➤ Tokenization aims to redesign the issuance, transfer, settlement, and integration of traditional financial assets by leveraging blockchain infrastructure for increased efficiency, real-time settlement, and 24/7 capital markets. ➤ While technology is advancing, regulatory clarity, custody solutions, and interoperability will be crucial for the scaling of tokenized assets, with the focus shifting from disruption to removing friction in existing financial systems. #tokenizedassets #wallstreet #blockchain #jpmorgan #dtcc #ustreasuries #equities #moneymarketfunds #settlement #programmability 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized Assets: Wall Street’s Next Game-Changing Bet

Discover why Wall Street is shifting its blockchain focus from Bitcoin to tokenized assets and how tokenization could reshape financial markets.

📰 Circle is arming USDC with 1,000 IBM patents to secure its grip on global banking rails 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 09:15 UTC Circle acquired nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents as USDC faces pressure from Tether and OUSD in stablecoin payments. ➤ Circle has acquired nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents to bolster its position in the stablecoin market, particularly for USDC, and enhance its integration with traditional banking and payment systems. ➤ While USDC leads in adjusted transaction volume, it faces competition from Tether's scale and OUSD's innovative distribution model, which also involves IBM. ➤ The patent acquisition provides Circle with strategic leverage and potential for future commercial opportunities with IBM, though near-term financial impact remains uncertain. #circle #usdc #ibmpatents #stablecoin #blockchain #payments #tether #ousd #bankingrails #intellectualproperty 🔗 Read more at:

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Circle is arming USDC with 1,000 IBM patents to secure its grip on global banking rails

Circle acquired nearly 1,000 IBM blockchain patents as USDC faces pressure from Tether and OUSD in stablecoin payments.

📰 Hong Kong Rates Bank Quantum Readiness at 2.3 Out of 10 — Sector Faces 2030 Deadline 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 09:31 UTC - Nana K. HKMA rates bank quantum readiness at 2.3/10. Tokenization expansion drives urgency. HSBC tested quantum-resistant tech. ➤ Hong Kong's banking sector has a low quantum readiness score of 2.3/10, with many banks lacking formal transition plans. ➤ The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has set a 2030 deadline for banks to improve their quantum preparedness, driven by the expansion of tokenization. ➤ While traditional finance is moving towards tokenization, Bitcoin's transition to quantum-resistant cryptography faces challenges due to community consensus issues. #quantumcomputing #hongkong #banks #readiness #tokenization #cryptography #hkma #2030deadline #hsbc #bitcoin 🔗 Read more at:

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Hong Kong Rates Bank Quantum Readiness at 2.3 Out of 10 — Sector Faces 2030 Deadline

HKMA rates bank quantum readiness at 2.3/10. Tokenization expansion drives urgency. HSBC tested quantum-resistant tech.

📰 Flipster Secures VARA Full Operational Exchange License, Advancing Regulated Crypto Services in the UAE 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 09:31 UTC - Chainwire Press Release by Chainwire. ➤ Flipster has obtained a full operational Exchange license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), allowing it to offer regulated virtual asset services in the UAE. ➤ The license enables Flipster FZE to onboard customers in the UAE and gradually expand to a global user base, offering trading exposure to both digital and traditional asset classes, including real-world asset perpetuals. ➤ This milestone signifies Flipster's commitment to regulatory compliance and investor protection within the UAE's digital asset ecosystem, marking a significant step in its global expansion. #flipster #vara #dubai #uae #cryptoexchange #license #virtualassets #realworldassetperpetuals #regulatedservices #globalexpansion 🔗 Read more at:

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Flipster Secures VARA Full Operational Exchange License, Advancing Regulated Crypto Services in the UAE

Press Release by Chainwire.

📰 MSX US Stock Daily Observation: Apple Overtakes NVIDIA in Market Cap to Become World's Largest Company 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 09:28 UTC - MSX 研究院 While Alphabet and Tesla faced stock price declines after increasing spending and reporting earnings, Apple’s "capital discipline" has instead earned it a cert… ➤ Apple has reclaimed the title of the world's most valuable company, surpassing Nvidia, by demonstrating 'capital discipline' with reduced AI spending. ➤ Unlike competitors increasing AI expenditures, Apple's focus on its resilient iPhone and services business, coupled with an 'asset-light' AI approach, is being rewarded by the market. ➤ MSX, a RWA trading platform, highlights this shift in market sentiment towards 'spending wisely' over 'spending the most', suggesting a potential style shift favoring companies with tangible profitability and certainty. #apple #nvidia #marketcap #ai #capitalexpenditure #stockperformance #msxresearchinstitute #rwa #tokenizedstocks 🔗 Read more at:

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MSX US Stock Daily Observation: Apple Overtakes NVIDIA in Market Cap to Become World's Largest Company

While Alphabet and Tesla faced stock price declines after increasing spending and reporting earnings, Apple’s "capital discipline" has in...

📰 J.P. Morgan Tokenizes Over $900M in Assets on Ethereum Amid Criticism 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 19:48 UTC - Aritra Sarkar J.P. Morgan tokenizes over $900M in assets on Ethereum, showcasing a bold move despite ongoing criticism. Here's why this matters. ➤ J.P. Morgan has tokenized over $900 million in assets on the Ethereum blockchain, signaling a significant institutional move despite past criticisms from its CEO. ➤ This action highlights Ethereum's growing appeal for asset management and could influence other financial institutions to adopt similar blockchain strategies. ➤ The development is seen as a potential catalyst for increased institutional adoption of Ethereum, possibly impacting its market performance and investor perception. #jpmorgan #ethereum #tokenization #assetmanagement #jamiedimon #institutionaladoption #blockchaintechnology #financialmarkets #treasuryassets 🔗 Read more at:

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J.P. Morgan Tokenizes Over $900M in Assets on Ethereum Amid Criticism

J.P. Morgan tokenizes over $900M in assets on Ethereum, showcasing a bold move despite ongoing criticism. Here's why this matters.

📰 Kenya Crypto Rules: Stablecoin Interest Banned, Nov Deadline 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 16:26 UTC - Tobi Opeyemi Amure Kenya gazetted its VASP Regulations 2026, banning interest on stablecoins and giving crypto operators until Nov. 4 to get licensed. Here's what firms must do. ➤ Kenya has enacted new VASP Regulations 2026, imposing a ban on interest payments for stablecoins and setting a November 4th deadline for crypto operators to obtain licenses. ➤ The regulations divide oversight between the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) for stablecoins and fiat conversions, and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) for exchanges and tokenization platforms, with broad extraterritorial reach. ➤ Operators face significant capital requirements and a compressed timeline to comply, with no licenses issued yet, creating substantial operational risk. #kenya #vaspregulations #stablecoininterestban #cryptolicensing #virtualassetserviceproviders #centralbankofkenya #capitalmarketsauthority #tokenization #aml #cybersecurity 🔗 Read more at:

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Kenya Crypto Rules: Stablecoin Interest Banned, Nov Deadline

Kenya gazetted its VASP Regulations 2026, banning interest on stablecoins and giving crypto operators until Nov. 4 to get licensed. Here's what fir...

📰 Psalion Closes Its Largest Fund Yet to Back the Next Wave of Blockchain Adoption 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 22:09 UTC - By GlobeNewswire SINGAPORE, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Psalion today announced the launch of its third and largest venture fund to date - a USD 50 million vehicle aimed at the next wave of blockchain adoption. The fund is structured as a Singapore-domiciled Variable Capital Company (VCC), managed by Conduit Asset Management Pte. Ltd. (CAM), which is licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).  ➤ Psalion has launched a new USD 50 million venture fund to invest in early-stage companies driving blockchain adoption across various sectors, including RWA, stablecoins, and DeFi. ➤ The fund, structured in Singapore and managed by Conduit Asset Management, will focus on pre-seed and seed-stage companies, particularly those integrating web3 rails into existing web2 businesses. ➤ Psalion believes that down markets present the best opportunities for long-term investments, aiming to back founders focused on building sustainable blockchain solutions. #psalion #venturefund #blockchainadoption #singapore #mas #realeconomy #rwa #stablecoins #defi #web3 🔗 Read more at:

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Psalion Closes Its Largest Fund Yet to Back the Next Wave of Blockchain Adoption

SINGAPORE, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Psalion today announced the launch of its third and largest venture fund to date - a USD 50 million ve...

📰 Robinhood Chain Surpasses 329K RWA Holders, Signals Growth 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 22:46 UTC - Aritra Sarkar Robinhood Chain now boasts 329K RWA holders, showing solid growth in the Arbitrum ecosystem. Here's why this matters for the blockchain space. ➤ Robinhood Chain has achieved a significant milestone with 329,000 RWA holders, positioning it as a leader in the blockchain space. ➤ The platform has also demonstrated strong financial performance, generating $720,000 in app revenue in the last 24 hours, contributing to a total of $3.3 million. ➤ This growth highlights the increasing adoption of decentralized finance applications and the growing importance of the Arbitrum ecosystem. #robinhoodchain #rwaholders #arbitrum #layer2scaling #decentralizedfinance #apprevenue #blockchaingrowth #programmablefinance 🔗 Read more at:

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Robinhood Chain Surpasses 329K RWA Holders, Signals Growth

Robinhood Chain now boasts 329K RWA holders, showing solid growth in the Arbitrum ecosystem. Here's why this matters for the blockchain space.

📰 XRP Ledger Adds $2.6 Billion in Tokenized Assets; How XRP Holders Can Earn $4,399 Daily via EiCrypto 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 14:02 UTC - PR Desk Key Takeaways: XRP Ledger has become the blockchain with the second-fastest growth in RWA inflows, trailing only BNB Chain. How “EiCrypto cloud mining contracts” offer XRP holders the opportunity to earn $4,399 daily. After a week of wild swings, XRP is struggling to stabilize, currently hovering around $1.10, as investors digest a series of ecosystem […] ➤ XRP Ledger is experiencing rapid growth in tokenized real-world asset (RWA) inflows, positioning it as a significant platform for institutional tokenization. ➤ EiCrypto offers XRP holders a cloud mining service, leveraging AI and blockchain, to generate passive income through various contract options. ➤ The platform emphasizes legitimacy, compliance, security, and zero fees, aiming to provide a stable 'hold-to-earn' model for XRP investors. #xrpledger #tokenizedassets #rwainflows #eicrypto #cloudmining #passiveincome #xrpholders #ai #blockchaintechnology #institutionaltokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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XRP Ledger Adds $2.6 Billion in Tokenized Assets; How XRP Holders Can Earn $4,399 Daily via EiCrypto

Key Takeaways: XRP Ledger has become the blockchain with the second-fastest growth in RWA inflows, trailing only BNB Chain. How “EiCrypto cloud m...

📰 Tether Gold Gains Shariah Certification As XAU₮ Expands Digital Gold Adoption 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 18:30 UTC - Sajjal Ali Tether Gold (XAU₮) earns Shariah certification, expanding compliant digital gold access and strengthening tokenized asset adoption globally. ➤ Tether Gold (XAU₮) has received Shariah compliance certification from Amanah Advisors, enabling Muslim investors to access digital ownership of physical gold. ➤ This certification, along with ADGM recognition as an Accepted Spot Commodity, strengthens XAU₮'s institutional adoption, particularly in the UAE. ➤ The development signifies a growing trend in tokenized real-world assets, with XAU₮ poised to support various financial services like halal savings and wealth preservation. #tethergold #xaut #shariahcertification #islamicfinance #digitalgold #tokenizedassets #amanahadvisors #physicalgold #abudhabiglobalmarket #adgm 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether Gold Gains Shariah Certification As XAU₮ Expands Digital Gold Adoption

Tether Gold (XAU₮) earns Shariah certification, expanding compliant digital gold access and strengthening tokenized asset adoption globally.

📰 Tether’s XAUt Receives Shariah Certification, Opening Islamic Finance Markets to Tokenized Gold 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 18:55 UTC Tether's XAUt token receives Shariah certification, opening Islamic finance markets to tokenized gold with physical backing and transparent reserves. The post Tether’s XAUt Receives Shariah Certification, Opening Islamic Finance Markets to Tokenized Gold appeared first on Blockon... ➤ Tether's gold-backed token XAUt has received Shariah compliance certification, enabling its use in Islamic finance markets. ➤ The certification by Amanah Advisors validates XAUt's physical gold backing and adherence to Islamic finance principles, excluding interest-based transactions. ➤ This development is expected to drive market expansion in GCC nations, South Asia, and Africa, offering compliant digital gold products to Islamic financial institutions. #tether #xaut #shariahcertification #tokenizedgold #islamicfinance #amanahadvisors #physicalgold #gccnations #assetbacked #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether’s XAUt Receives Shariah Certification, Opening Islamic Finance Markets to Tokenized Gold

Tether's XAUt token receives Shariah certification, opening Islamic finance markets to tokenized gold with physical backing and transparent reserve...