📰 Ondo Unveils New Network for Faster, Self-Custodied Onchain Trading 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 09:12 UTC - José Oramas Ondo Finance launched the Ondo Network, an execution layer that runs trades inside hardware enclaves, and scrapped the Layer 1 blockchain it announced in 2025. ➤ Ondo Finance has launched the Ondo Network, an execution layer utilizing hardware enclaves for fast and verifiable onchain trading, replacing its previously announced Layer 1 blockchain. ➤ The network aims to provide CEX-like speed and privacy while maintaining blockchain verifiability and a non-custodial design, with Ondo Perps as its initial application. ➤ Asset transfers are settled on a public blockchain, reportedly Ethereum, with future plans for on-chain state commitment and potential expansion to other blockchains. #ondonetwork #hardwareenclaves #onchaintrading #executionlayer #verifiable #noncustodial #perpetualfutures #ethereum #attestors #statetransitions 🔗 Read more at:

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Ondo Unveils New Network for Faster, Self-Custodied Onchain Trading

Ondo Finance launched the Ondo Network, an execution layer that runs trades inside hardware enclaves, and scrapped the Layer 1 blockchain it announ...

📰 Tether's Gold-Backed $XAUT Gains Shariah Compliance Certification 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 09:36 UTC Tether, a renowned financial technology firm that issues the leading $USDT stablecoin, has announced a key regulatory achievement. In this respect, Tether has g ➤ Tether's gold-backed digital asset, XAU₮, has received Shariah compliance certification from Amanah Advisors. ➤ This certification validates XAU₮'s adherence to Islamic finance principles, enabling wider adoption among Islamic banks and investors. ➤ The move aims to bridge traditional gold investments with blockchain efficiency, particularly targeting markets in the GCC, Africa, and South Asia. #tether #xaut #shariahcompliance #goldbacked #islamicfinance #amanahadvisors #digitalgold #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether's Gold-Backed $XAUT Gains Shariah Compliance Certification

Tether, a renowned financial technology firm that issues the leading $USDT stablecoin, has announced a key regulatory achievement. In this respect,...

📰 BlackRock Backs CLARITY Act Amid Wall Street Push 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 21:29 UTC - Kosta Gushterov BlackRock backs the CLARITY Act as Goldman and Fidelity add support, while stablecoin rewards and ethics still divide Washington. ➤ Major financial institutions including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and Fidelity are backing the CLARITY Act, a proposed US digital asset legislation. ➤ The act aims to provide a clearer regulatory framework, enhance investor protection, and foster market resilience, though disputes over stablecoin rewards and political ethics persist. ➤ Institutional support signals growing recognition of the need for regulatory clarity in the digital asset space, potentially catalyzing further market development and institutional interest. #clarityact #blackrock #digitalassets #regulation #stablecoin #goldmansachs #fidelity #investorprotection #marketresilience #legislativeframework 🔗 Read more at:

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BlackRock Backs CLARITY Act Amid Wall Street Push

BlackRock backs the CLARITY Act as Goldman and Fidelity add support, while stablecoin rewards and ethics still divide Washington.

📰 Tether Gold Wins Shariah Approval, Expanding Access To Islamic Finance 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 20:25 UTC Tether Gold has received Shariah certification, enabling Islamic banks and investors to access physically backed, blockchain-tracked gold through XAU₮. ➤ Tether Gold (XAU₮) has received Shariah certification, allowing Islamic banks and investors to access physically backed gold on the blockchain. ➤ The certification ensures compliance with Islamic finance principles, including real asset ownership, reserve transparency, and the absence of interest-based features. ➤ This approval is expected to expand access to tokenized gold in Islamic finance hubs and potentially enable its use in products like gold-backed loans. #tethergold #shariahapproval #islamicfinance #xaut #physicalgold #blockchain #amanahadvisors #swissvaults #ribafree #collateral 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether Gold Wins Shariah Approval, Expanding Access To Islamic Finance

Tether Gold has received Shariah certification, enabling Islamic banks and investors to access physically backed, blockchain-tracked gold through X...

📰 Securitize Approved as Registered Investment Adviser 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 15:38 UTC - Shanny Basar This positions the tokenization platform to deepen its work with asset managers and institutional investors. ➤ Securitize Capital, a subsidiary of Securitize Corp., has been approved by the SEC as a registered investment adviser. ➤ This registration enhances Securitize's regulated platform, combining it with existing SEC-registered broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent services. ➤ The move aims to deepen Securitize's engagement with asset managers and institutional investors in the evolving onchain financial system. #securitize #investmentadviser #secregistration #tokenizationplatform #assetmanagers #institutionalinvestors #onchaincapitalmarkets #regulatedmarkets #compliance #brokerdealer 🔗 Read more at:

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Securitize Approved as Registered Investment Adviser

This positions the tokenization platform to deepen its work with asset managers and institutional investors.

📰 Forbes: Blockchain Is Not Replacing Banks — It's Building New Digital Financial Institutions 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 16:15 UTC - Dhaval Forbes reports blockchain is not eliminating traditional finance but creating new digital institutions, with stablecoins and tokenization leading the shift. ➤ Blockchain technology is evolving to create new digital financial institutions rather than replace traditional banks, according to a Forbes report. ➤ Stablecoins are increasingly functioning as core financial infrastructure for payments and programmable money, while traditional finance giants lead RWA tokenization. ➤ Institutional adoption of crypto is increasing reliance on intermediaries, suggesting a hybrid future for finance that combines blockchain's transparency with established infrastructure. #blockchain #digitalfinancialinstitutions #stablecoins #tokenization #realworldassets #traditionalfinance #institutionalinvestors #intermediaries #forbes #hybridfinance 🔗 Read more at:

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Forbes: Blockchain Is Not Replacing Banks — It's Building New Digital Financial Institutions

Forbes reports blockchain is not eliminating traditional finance but creating new digital institutions, with stablecoins and tokenization leading t...

📰 Securitize Capital Registers As SEC Investment Adviser, Expanding Regulated Tokenized Finance 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 19:00 UTC - Dhaval Securitize Capital registers as an SEC investment adviser, expanding its regulated tokenized finance services for institutional investors. ➤ Securitize Capital has registered as an SEC investment adviser, enabling it to offer regulated investment advisory services for tokenized assets to institutional investors. ➤ This registration signifies a move towards integrating traditional financial compliance with tokenization, reducing uncertainty for institutional capital. ➤ The development is seen as a step towards broader adoption of tokenized securities within the regulated financial system. #securitizecapital #secinvestmentadviser #tokenizedfinance #institutionalinvestors #regulatedplatform #tokenizedsecurities #investmentadvisoryservices #blockchain #traditionalfinance #sec 🔗 Read more at:

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Securitize Capital Registers As SEC Investment Adviser, Expanding Regulated Tokenized Finance

Securitize Capital registers as an SEC investment adviser, expanding its regulated tokenized finance services for institutional investors.

📰 Tokenized Asset Market Surpasses $7.5 Billion, Tripling in One Year 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 21:15 UTC BitcoinWorld Tokenized Asset Market Surpasses $7.5 Billion, Tripling in One Year The market for tokenized assets has surged past $7.5 billion, more than tripling in value over the past twelve months, according to fresh data from crypto analytics firm CryptoRank. The milestone und... ➤ The tokenized asset market has surpassed $7.5 billion, tripling in value over the past year, driven by institutional interest and improved blockchain infrastructure. ➤ Key growth areas include tokenized private credit and U.S. Treasury debt, offering benefits like near-instant settlement and 24/7 trading. ➤ While promising greater liquidity and transparency, risks such as regulatory uncertainty and smart contract vulnerabilities remain. #tokenizedassets #blockchain #marketgrowth #institutionalinterest #privatecredit #ustreasurydebt #fractionalownership #liquidity #transparency #capitalmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized Asset Market Surpasses $7.5 Billion, Tripling in One Year

BitcoinWorld Tokenized Asset Market Surpasses $7.5 Billion, Tripling in One Year The market for tokenized assets has surged past $7.5 billion, more...

📰 Securitize Corp. (SECZ) Stock: Drops 9% as SEC Adviser Approval Expands Tokenization Platform 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 18:12 UTC - Yasmin Werner Securitize SECZ dropped 9% after Securitize Capital secured SEC adviser registration, expanding its regulated tokenization platform and institutional services. ➤ Securitize Corp. (SECZ) stock dropped 9% despite its subsidiary, Securitize Capital LLC, receiving SEC adviser registration, which expands its regulated tokenization platform. ➤ This approval allows Securitize to offer broader institutional onchain investment services and strengthens its position in the tokenized capital markets infrastructure. ➤ Despite the stock dip, Citi initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating, acknowledging Securitize's infrastructure role but noting concerns about future revenue growth and concentration risk. #securitize #sec #tokenization #investmentadviser #regulatedplatform #institutionalservices #onchain #securities #blackrockbuidlfund #citi 🔗 Read more at:

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Securitize Corp. (SECZ) Stock: Drops 9% as SEC Adviser Approval Expands Tokenization Platform

Securitize SECZ dropped 9% after Securitize Capital secured SEC adviser registration, expanding its regulated tokenization platform and institution...

📰 Is the Web3 startup extinction event here, as Wall Street silently inherits crypto architecture? 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 10:20 UTC BitMEX and BitMart closures expose crypto’s bear-market strain while demand, liquidity and positioning decide Bitcoin’s bottom. ➤ Several prominent Web3 startups and exchanges, including BitMEX and BitMart, are announcing closures or wind-downs due to the ongoing crypto bear market, signaling industry-wide strain. ➤ Despite the contraction in crypto-native businesses, established financial institutions are increasingly adopting blockchain technology and infrastructure, often on their own terms. ➤ The closures highlight the challenges faced by crypto companies in proving revenue models and token value capture, while Bitcoin's future price movement depends on demand, liquidity, and positioning. #web3startups #cryptobearmarket #bitmex #bitmart #blockchainarchitecture #institutionalfinance #tokenization #marketbottom #liquidity #bitcoin 🔗 Read more at:

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Is the Web3 startup extinction event here, as Wall Street silently inherits crypto architecture?

BitMEX and BitMart closures expose crypto’s bear-market strain while demand, liquidity and positioning decide Bitcoin’s bottom.

📰 Apple Sued Over Alleged Bitcoin Wallet Scam Scheme 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 09:35 UTC Apple is being sued by three iPhone and App Store users who allege they suffered combined losses of about $1.8 million after installing a fake Bitcoin wallet application that prompted them to enter their seed phrases. The complaint was filed on Friday in the US District Court for... ➤ Apple is facing a lawsuit from users who lost $1.8 million due to a fake Bitcoin wallet app on the App Store, alleging insufficient oversight. ➤ The fraudulent app prompted users to enter their seed phrases, allowing scammers to steal their Bitcoin. ➤ The case highlights risks in app store security for crypto users and questions Apple's vetting processes for high-risk financial applications. #apple #bitcoinwallet #scam #lawsuit #appstore #seedphrase #fraud #sparrowwallet #cryptocurrency 🔗 Read more at:

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Apple Sued Over Alleged Bitcoin Wallet Scam Scheme

Apple is being sued by three iPhone and App Store users who allege they suffered combined losses of about $1.8 million after installing a fake Bitc...

📰 ETF HYPE : Hyperliquid démarre plus fort que Bitcoin 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 09:00 UTC - Le Journal Du Coin Les ETF HYPE d’Hyperliquid ont attiré près de 300 millions de dollars, surpassant Bitcoin et Ethereum à capitalisation comparable. ➤ Hyperliquid's HYPE ETFs have attracted nearly $300 million, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on a relative capitalization basis. ➤ This strong initial demand is attributed to the smaller market cap of HYPE and its integration with a decentralized perpetual exchange, which includes buyback mechanisms. ➤ Despite the impressive relative performance, the article cautions that this does not signify absolute dominance over Bitcoin and that recent outflows indicate potential volatility. #hype #hyperliquid #etf #grayscale #bitcoin #ethereum #staking #defi #exchange #tokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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ETF HYPE : Hyperliquid démarre plus fort que Bitcoin

Les ETF HYPE d’Hyperliquid ont attiré près de 300 millions de dollars, surpassant Bitcoin et Ethereum à capitalisation comparable.

📰 Magic Labs Becomes Newton Labs, Sells Wallet Arm to Payward 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 13:43 UTC - Kathleen Kinder Magic Labs has sold its embedded wallet business to Payward, Inc. and relaunched as Newton Labs to build an authorization layer for onchain finance. ➤ Magic Labs has sold its embedded wallet business to Payward, Inc. and rebranded as Newton Labs, shifting its focus to an authorization layer for onchain finance. ➤ Newton Labs will develop the Newton Protocol, which enforces compliance, security, and risk rules on transactions before settlement, with its first product being VaultKit for institutional vaults. ➤ The move aims to secure capital following the initial mission of onboarding the world to blockchain, with a focus on verifiable policies over manual controls for institutional adoption. #newtonlabs #magiclabs #payward #embeddedwallets #authorizationlayer #onchainfinance #newtonprotocol #vaultkit #kraken #compliance 🔗 Read more at:

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Magic Labs Becomes Newton Labs, Sells Wallet Arm to Payward

Magic Labs has sold its embedded wallet business to Payward, Inc. and relaunched as Newton Labs to build an authorization layer for onchain finance.

📰 Apple Sued Over Alleged $1.8M Losses Linked to Bitcoin Wallet App 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 08:35 UTC Apple is being sued by three customers who allege they suffered a combined loss of about $1.8 million after installing a fraudulent “Bitcoin wallet” app from the App Store. The lawsuit, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claims Apple ... ➤ Apple faces a lawsuit for allegedly failing to adequately vet apps on its App Store, leading to a $1.8 million loss for three users who fell victim to a fraudulent Bitcoin wallet app. ➤ The plaintiffs claim the fake app, which impersonated Sparrow Wallet, tricked users into revealing their seed phrases, allowing scammers to steal their Bitcoin. ➤ The case highlights concerns about app store security, user protection in the crypto space, and the adequacy of Apple's review and enforcement processes. #apple #bitcoinwallet #appstore #lawsuit #seedphrase #fraud #scam #sparrowwallet #ios #loss 🔗 Read more at:

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Apple Sued Over Alleged $1.8M Losses Linked to Bitcoin Wallet App

Apple is being sued by three customers who allege they suffered a combined loss of about $1.8 million after installing a fraudulent “Bitcoin wall...

📰 Tom Lee’s BitMine buys more ETH and repurchases 6.1M shares 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 13:25 UTC BitMine reports 5.79M ETH and $11.8B in assets, with 4.92M ETH staked and 6.1M shares repurchased as it nears its 5% ETH target. ➤ BitMine has increased its Ethereum holdings to 5.79 million ETH, nearing its 5% target of the total circulating supply, with a significant portion staked for revenue generation. ➤ The company repurchased 6.1 million shares as part of a $4 billion buyback program, viewing the rising ETH-to-BTC ratio as a positive market indicator. ➤ BitMine's broader portfolio is valued at $11.8 billion, including Bitcoin and stakes in other companies, with staking operations forming the primary revenue source. #ethereum #ethholdings #staking #sharerepurchase #tomlee #bitmine #treasurystrategy #revenuestream #cryptoportfolio #institutionalinvestment 🔗 Read more at:

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Tom Lee’s BitMine buys more ETH and repurchases 6.1M shares

BitMine reports 5.79M ETH and $11.8B in assets, with 4.92M ETH staked and 6.1M shares repurchased as it nears its 5% ETH target.

📰 Kraken parent buys wallet business powering 60 million users 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 05:35 UTC Payward agreed to acquire Magic Labs’ embedded wallet unit, adding infrastructure behind 60 million wallets to its B2B platform. ➤ Kraken's parent company, Payward, is acquiring Magic Labs' embedded wallet business, which powers over 60 million wallets and has processed billions in stablecoin volume. ➤ This acquisition aims to integrate Magic's non-custodial wallet technology into Payward's B2B platform, offering a comprehensive suite of services including trading, custody, tokenized assets, and payments. ➤ Magic Labs will rebrand as Newton Labs and focus on its policy and authorization system for on-chain transactions, while its existing wallet customers will transition to Payward Services. #kraken #payward #magiclabs #newtonlabs #embeddedwallets #walletinfrastructure #stablecoin #tokenizedassets #noncustodialwallets #b2bplatform 🔗 Read more at:

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Kraken parent buys wallet business powering 60 million users

Payward agreed to acquire Magic Labs’ embedded wallet unit, adding infrastructure behind 60 million wallets to its B2B platform.

📰 Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 5.79 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $11.8 Bi... 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 22:05 UTC Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 5.79 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $11.8 Billion ➤ Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announced significant growth in its Ethereum (ETH) holdings, reaching 5.79 million tokens, representing 4.8% of the total ETH supply, and a total crypto and cash value of $11.8 billion. ➤ The company is actively engaged in staking a large portion of its ETH through its MAVAN platform, projecting substantial annualized staking rewards, and has also executed a large share repurchase program, viewing the rising ETH/BTC ratio positively. ➤ Bitmine positions itself as a leading Ethereum treasury company, leveraging native protocol activities and aiming for significant ETH accumulation, with its stock (BMNR) being actively traded and added to the Russell 1000 index. #bitmine #ethholdings #ethereum #staking #sharerepurchase #mavan #digitalassetstrategy #institutionalinvestors #cryptotreasury #tokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 5.79 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $11.8 Bi...

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 5.79 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $11.8 Billion

📰 Binance Futures launches BITO and Treasury ETF contracts 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 16:24 UTC - Lawrence Mondal Binance Futures launches BITO, TMF and TBT perpetual contracts with up to 25x leverage, eight-hour funding and round-the-clock trading. ➤ Binance Futures has launched new USDT-settled perpetual contracts for the ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) and two U.S. Treasury ETFs (TMF and TBT), offering up to 25x leverage and 24/7 trading. ➤ These contracts allow traders to speculate on the price movements of these ETFs without directly holding them, expanding Binance's tokenized traditional finance offerings. ➤ While referencing U.S.-listed ETFs, regional access restrictions apply, and U.S. customers should verify platform eligibility and local regulations. #binancefutures #perpetualcontracts #ustreasury #bitcoinetf #leverage #usdt #etfderivatives #direxion #proshares #tokenizedtraditionalfinance 🔗 Read more at:

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Binance Futures launches BITO and Treasury ETF contracts

Binance Futures launches BITO, TMF and TBT perpetual contracts with up to 25x leverage, eight-hour funding and round-the-clock trading.

📰 Ethereum Price Is Suddenly Heating Up: Here’s What’s Driving It 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 17:45 UTC Ethereum price is heating up at a time when much of the crypto market remains range-bound. Behind the latest recovery, institutional investors are steadily accumulating through spot ETFs, while a mysterious whale has deployed nearly $50 million into ETH. As buying pressure builds around a key techn… ➤ Ethereum's price is showing renewed strength driven by significant institutional accumulation through spot ETFs and large 'whale' investments. ➤ Despite broader market consolidation, Ethereum ETFs are attracting substantial inflows, indicating sustained investor confidence. ➤ A breakout above the $2,000 resistance level is anticipated, potentially signaling the start of a new rally, supported by its role in DeFi and tokenized RWAs. #ethereum #eth #spotetfs #institutionalinvestors #whaleaccumulation #cryptomarket #defi #tokenizedrealworldassets #blockchain #2000resistance 🔗 Read more at:

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Ethereum Price Is Suddenly Heating Up: Here’s What’s Driving It

Ethereum price is heating up at a time when much of the crypto market remains range-bound. Behind the latest recovery, institutional investors are ...

📰 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.