📰 Franklin Templeton brings tokenized money funds closer to stablecoins 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 20:27 UTC - Elroy Fernandes Franklin Templeton and MoonPay are connecting BENJI with MoonPay Trade so eligible institutions can move between stablecoins and tokenized money market ➤ Franklin Templeton and MoonPay have partnered to connect tokenized money market funds (BENJI) with stablecoins, enabling institutional investors to seamlessly move between the two asset types on-chain. ➤ This integration aims to bridge the gap between the speed of stablecoins and the regulated yield exposure of money market funds, enhancing operational efficiency for treasury desks. ➤ The move signifies a step towards integrating real-world assets and stablecoins within institutional digital market workflows, moving beyond simple asset representation on the blockchain. #franklintempleton #moonpay #tokenizedmoneymarketfunds #stablecoins #institutionalinvestors #onchain #liquidity #yield #benjiplatform #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Franklin Templeton brings tokenized money funds closer to stablecoins

Franklin Templeton and MoonPay are connecting BENJI with MoonPay Trade so eligible institutions can move between stablecoins and tokenized money ma...

📰 Bitget Rolls Out Stocks 2.0, Linking Tokenized Equities to Real U.S. Market Liquidity 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 12:48 UTC - PR Desk Victoria, Seychelles, June 2, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s leading Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of Bitget Stocks 2.0, an upgraded tokenized stock spot product designed to improve liquidity, asset transparency, and capital efficiency for tokenized equity trading. The product is issued by Reality, a licensed RWA issuance platform, powered by Bitget’s strategic […] ➤ Bitget has launched Bitget Stocks 2.0, an upgraded tokenized stock spot product aiming to enhance liquidity, transparency, and capital efficiency by linking to real U.S. market liquidity. ➤ The new product features 1:1 economic mapping of underlying stocks, direct USDT trading, and integration into Bitget's margin, strategy, and yield ecosystems, with competitive fees. ➤ This move positions Bitget as a pioneer in tokenized equities, expanding its offerings beyond traditional crypto assets and aiming to bridge global financial markets. #bitgetstocks20 #tokenizedequities #realworldassets #liquidity #assettransparency #capitalefficiency #usdt #corporateactions #gracychen #universalexchange 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitget Rolls Out Stocks 2.0, Linking Tokenized Equities to Real U.S. Market Liquidity

Victoria, Seychelles, June 2, 2026 – Bitget, the world’s leading Universal Exchange (UEX), has announced the launch of Bitget Stocks 2.0, an up...

📰 Backpack Securities Introduces Tokenized Equities on Solana Blockchain 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 14:37 UTC - Oliver Dale Backpack Securities launches tokenized stock platform on Solana, connecting traditional equity ownership with blockchain trading via Sunrise partnership. ➤ Backpack Securities has launched a platform on the Solana blockchain for trading tokenized U.S. equities, in partnership with Sunrise. ➤ The platform aims to bridge traditional equity ownership with blockchain-based trading, offering features like fractional ownership and DeFi integration. ➤ This move signifies Backpack's expansion into regulated financial instruments and the growing trend of merging traditional finance with crypto infrastructure. #backpacksecurities #solana #tokenizedequities #sunrise #blockchaintrading #fractionalownership #defiintegration #regulatedmarkets #brokerage 🔗 Read more at:

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Backpack Securities Introduces Tokenized Equities on Solana Blockchain

Backpack Securities launches tokenized stock platform on Solana, connecting traditional equity ownership with blockchain trading via Sunrise partne...

📰 Standard Chartered: “Today Could Be the Day Ethereum Starts Outperforming Bitcoin” 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 19:46 UTC - Mete Demiralp Standard Chartered analysts shared their new comments on Ethereum following the decline in Bitcoin. ➤ Standard Chartered analysts suggest Ethereum may begin outperforming Bitcoin, citing growth in stablecoin adoption, RWA tokenization, and DeFi. ➤ Despite a small Bitcoin sale by Strategy, the market's reaction highlights Ethereum's strengthening fundamentals. ➤ The bank maintains a bullish long-term outlook for ETH, with price predictions of $4,000 by end-2026 and $40,000 by end-2030. #ethereum #bitcoin #standardchartered #eth #btc #rwatokenization #stablecoinadoption #defi #priceprediction 🔗 Read more at:

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Standard Chartered: “Today Could Be the Day Ethereum Starts Outperforming Bitcoin”

Standard Chartered analysts shared their new comments on Ethereum following the decline in Bitcoin.

📰 Grayscale’s Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETF Set for Imminent Launch as Token Reaches Record Highs 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 08:27 UTC - Trader Edge Hyperliquid (HYPE) hits $75.30 ATH as Grayscale prepares HYPG ETF launch with 0.29% fee, undercutting 21Shares and Bitwise in competitive race. ➤ Grayscale is set to launch its Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETF under the ticker HYPG, with a competitive management fee of 0.29%. ➤ The HYPE token has reached a new all-time high of $75.30, with a market capitalization of $16.7 billion, positioning it as the 10th largest cryptocurrency. ➤ The launch occurs amidst challenges for other crypto ETFs, with Bitcoin and Ether ETFs experiencing significant outflows. #grayscale #hyperliquid #hype #etf #hypr #sec #21shares #bitwise #ath #token 🔗 Read more at:

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Grayscale’s Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETF Set for Imminent Launch as Token Reaches Record Highs

Hyperliquid (HYPE) hits $75.30 ATH as Grayscale prepares HYPG ETF launch with 0.29% fee, undercutting 21Shares and Bitwise in competitive race.

📰 Binance Expands Into Tokenized Stocks as BNB Price Eyes $780 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 12:43 UTC - Moses K Binance news: Top exchange launches tokenized U.S. stock access for non-U.S. users as BNB price holds near breakout zones, with traders watching $780 and $900. ➤ Binance is launching tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs for non-U.S. users, offering zero-commission trading, fractional shares, and stablecoin payments. ➤ This move aims to bridge crypto capital with global equities and potentially integrate tokenized stocks into DeFi use cases on the BNB Chain. ➤ Concurrently, BNB price is holding near key support levels, with analysts watching for a potential breakout towards $780 and higher. #binance #tokenizedstocks #bnb #usequities #etfs #zerocommission #fractionalshares #stablecoinpayments #bnbchain #defi 🔗 Read more at:

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Binance Expands Into Tokenized Stocks as BNB Price Eyes $780

Binance news: Top exchange launches tokenized U.S. stock access for non-U.S. users as BNB price holds near breakout zones, with traders watching $7...

📰 Nobitex Sanctions Hit Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange as Compliance Risks Grow 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 23:15 UTC - Jamie Redman The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctions Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex, raising Iran crypto compliance risks. ➤ The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned Nobitex, Iran's largest crypto exchange, along with three other Iranian platforms and four individuals. ➤ These sanctions are due to alleged support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and evasion of international sanctions, including facilitating access to stablecoins. ➤ The move significantly increases compliance risks for crypto firms dealing with Iran and highlights the growing scrutiny on digital asset flows for illicit activities. #nobitex #iran #ustreasury #ofac #sanctions #cryptocompliance #digitalassets #islamicrevolutionaryguardcorps #stablecoins #wallex 🔗 Read more at:

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Nobitex Sanctions Hit Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange as Compliance Risks Grow

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctions Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex, raising Iran crypto compliance risks.

📰 Lawmakers Scrutinize Labor Dept Plan to Include Crypto in 401(k)s 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 23:04 UTC - Crypto Breaking News A coalition of senior Democrats on three key U.S. committees has pressed the Labor Department to pause its plans to allow digital assets and other ➤ Senior Democrats are urging the Labor Department to pause its plan to allow digital assets and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts. ➤ Lawmakers cite concerns over the volatility of cryptocurrencies and the lack of robust regulation and investor protections in the crypto sector. ➤ The debate highlights the evolving application of securities laws to crypto and the potential fiduciary duties and risks for retirement plan sponsors. #401ks #labordepartment #digitalassets #cryptocurrencies #retirementaccounts #senatorberniesanders #senatorelizabethwarren #representativebobbyscott #alternativeassets #investorprotection 🔗 Read more at:

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Lawmakers Scrutinize Labor Dept Plan to Include Crypto in 401(k)s

A coalition of senior Democrats on three key U.S. committees has pressed the Labor Department to pause its plans to allow digital assets and other

📰 Bitmine Buys $52M ETH as Tom Lee Notes ETH Strength Not Yet Priced 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 05:15 UTC Bitmine Immersion Technologies has expanded its Ethereum holdings again, adding 26,497 ETH over the past week and lifting its total ETH reserves to about 5.42 million tokens. In a Monday statement, Bitmine chair Tom Lee reiterated that the move reflects a belief that Ethereum’s o... ➤ Bitmine has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings, reinforcing its position as the largest ETH treasury holder and signaling confidence in Ethereum's long-term fundamentals. ➤ Despite recent market volatility and a slight price dip for ETH, Tom Lee emphasizes strengthening on-chain fundamentals and the potential for broader adoption driven by DeFi and tokenization. ➤ Bitmine aims to hold 5% of Ethereum's circulating supply by 2026, viewing ETH as a foundational asset for Web3 infrastructure and a key component of future digital commerce and AI-enabled services. #ethereum #eth #bitmine #tomlee #treasury #tokenization #defi #crypto #institutionaladoption #onchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitmine Buys $52M ETH as Tom Lee Notes ETH Strength Not Yet Priced

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has expanded its Ethereum holdings again, adding 26,497 ETH over the past week and lifting its total ETH reserves to...

📰 Ripple Opens D.C. Office to Drive U.S. Crypto Policy Agenda Today 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 19:45 UTC Ripple opened a larger Washington, D.C. office to deepen engagement with U.S. policymakers as Congress debates crypto rules; the move supports its push for regulatory clarity and stablecoin expansion. ➤ Ripple has opened a larger office in Washington D.C. to increase its engagement with U.S. policymakers amidst ongoing debates on crypto regulation. ➤ The expansion aims to drive regulatory clarity for digital assets, payments, and blockchain finance, supporting Ripple's business strategy and its stablecoin push with RLUSD. ➤ This move positions Ripple to actively participate in shaping the future of crypto policy in the U.S., particularly concerning stablecoin oversight and market structure. #ripple #washingtondc #cryptopolicy #regulatoryclarity #stablecoin #xrp #rlusd #congress #sec #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Ripple Opens D.C. Office to Drive U.S. Crypto Policy Agenda Today

Ripple opened a larger Washington, D.C. office to deepen engagement with U.S. policymakers as Congress debates crypto rules; the move supports its ...

📰 Bitwise: Bitcoin’s fair value could reach $224K if debt fears rise 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 21:15 UTC Bitwise’s latest research frames Bitcoin (BTC) as potentially undersized against mounting sovereign-debt concerns. In a scenario where macro stress in global bond markets intensifies, the asset manager argues Bitcoin could fulfill a hedge-like role for investors seeking non-sover... ➤ Bitwise research suggests Bitcoin could reach a theoretical fair value of $224,000 if global debt fears intensify, positioning it as a hedge against sovereign-default risk. ➤ The analysis highlights increasing global government and corporate borrowing needs, particularly refinancing burdens, and stress indicators in bond markets like Japan and the US. ➤ While near-term Bitcoin performance may depend on real yields, the long-term narrative is increasingly tied to its potential role as a non-sovereign store of value amidst macro fragility. #bitcoin #bitwise #sovereigndebt #bondmarket #macrohedge #fairvalue #debtissuance #realyields #japan #ustreasuries 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitwise: Bitcoin’s fair value could reach $224K if debt fears rise

Bitwise’s latest research frames Bitcoin (BTC) as potentially undersized against mounting sovereign-debt concerns. In a scenario where macro stre...

📰 Ripple Expands Washington D.C. Office to Shape U.S. Digital Asset Policy 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 23:10 UTC - Brenda Mary Ripple opens an expanded Washington D.C. office to engage policymakers on digital asset frameworks, stablecoins, and payments modernization ➤ Ripple has expanded its Washington D.C. office to actively engage with policymakers on digital asset frameworks, stablecoins, and payments modernization. ➤ The company aims to build the future of digital assets collaboratively with regulators, focusing on consumer protection, regulatory clarity, and U.S. leadership in financial innovation. ➤ This strategic move positions Ripple at the forefront of shaping U.S. digital asset policy during a critical inflection point for the industry. #ripple #washingtondc #digitalassetpolicy #stablecoins #paymentsmodernization #policymakers #regulators #financialinnovation #consumerprotection #regulatoryclarity 🔗 Read more at:

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Ripple Expands Washington D.C. Office to Shape U.S. Digital Asset Policy

Ripple opens an expanded Washington D.C. office to engage policymakers on digital asset frameworks, stablecoins, and payments modernization

📰 UK House of Lords committee calls on Bank of England to reconsider proposed stablecoin restrictions 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 23:01 UTC - Jamie Crawley The Bank of England proposed limits of 20,000 pounds per coin for individuals and 10 million pounds for businesses. ➤ A UK House of Lords committee has urged the Bank of England to reconsider its proposed restrictions on stablecoin holdings and backing assets. ➤ The committee argued that the proposed limits for individuals and businesses might hinder market growth and competitiveness. ➤ The Bank of England has acknowledged that its initial proposals might have been overly conservative and is reviewing them. #stablecoin #bankofengland #houseoflords #regulatoryrestrictions #consumerholdings #backingassets #financialstability #ukparliament #digitaltokens 🔗 Read more at:

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UK House of Lords committee calls on Bank of England to reconsider proposed stablecoin restrictions

The Bank of England proposed limits of 20,000 pounds per coin for individuals and 10 million pounds for businesses.

📰 Stablecoins Have a Money Market Fund Problem 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 21:59 UTC - PYMNTS Central banks have started asking whether stablecoins are a systemic risk. The money market fund comparison is a warning drawn. ➤ Central banks are comparing stablecoins to money market funds (MMFs), viewing them as structurally similar private-sector cash substitutes with potential systemic risks. ➤ The article highlights that both stablecoins and MMFs rely heavily on confidence in their reserve assets and redemption mechanisms, making them susceptible to runs during market stress. ➤ As stablecoins scale and become more integrated into financial markets, policymakers are increasingly focused on regulating them to ensure financial stability, drawing lessons from historical MMF crises. #stablecoins #moneymarketfunds #centralbanks #systemicrisk #regulatoryuncertainty #reserveassets #liquidity #redemption #ecb #federalreserve 🔗 Read more at:

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Stablecoins Have a Money Market Fund Problem

Central banks have started asking whether stablecoins are a systemic risk. The money market fund comparison is a warning drawn.

📰 Few Crypto Treasury Firms Still Buying After Strategy Sale 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 12:00 UTC - By Talik Evans Few Crypto Treasury Firms Still Buying After Strategy Sale: Bitcoin treasury firms reduced purchases after Strategy sold BTC for the first time since 2022. ➤ Strategy has sold Bitcoin for the first time since late 2022, signaling a shift in its accumulation strategy. ➤ Many crypto treasury firms have halted purchases, reduced holdings, or exited treasury strategies due to market downturns and unfavorable financing conditions. ➤ Despite the trend, some firms like Bitmine and Strive continue to actively accumulate digital assets, particularly Ether and Bitcoin. #strategy #bitcoin #treasuryfirms #crypto #ether #bitmine #strive #digitalassets #holdings #purchases 🔗 Read more at:

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Few Crypto Treasury Firms Still Buying After Strategy Sale

Few Crypto Treasury Firms Still Buying After Strategy Sale: Bitcoin treasury firms reduced purchases after Strategy sold BTC for the first time sin...

📰 nGRND Gold Protocol Games Hit 855K Participants, Accumulating $6M in Rewards Ahead of Token Launch 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 12:57 UTC - markets.businessinsider.com Road Town, BVI, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nGRND.io (“nGRND Gold Protocol”), a Web3 and blockchain initiative sustained by its treasury o... ➤ nGRND Gold Protocol's sponsored mobile games, Gold Fest and Dig It, have attracted over 855,000 players, accumulating $6 million in rewards ahead of their upcoming Token Generation Event (TGE). ➤ The protocol differentiates itself by anchoring its ecosystem with verified, in-ground preserved gold resources and ESG/SDG-aligned initiatives, moving away from speculative play-to-earn models. ➤ With plans to expand into various participation streams and supported by entities like the TON Foundation, nGRND aims to modernize participation in the gold sector through blockchain technology. #ngrndgoldprotocol #tokengenerationevent #goldfest #digit #animocabrands #proofofstake #ecosystemrewards #nfts #esg #sdg 🔗 Read more at:

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nGRND Gold Protocol Games Hit 855K Participants, Accumulating $6M in Rewards Ahead of Token Launch

Road Town, BVI, June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nGRND.io (“nGRND Gold Protocol”), a Web3 and blockchain initiative sustained by its treasur...

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

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

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

📰 Ondo Finance Advances Perps Launch After CFTC Clears First Contract 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 09:03 UTC - Maxwell Mutuma Ondo Finance expands into perpetuals as US approval signals a new phase for tokenized equities and derivatives trading. ➤ Ondo Finance is set to launch Ondo Perps, a platform for trading tokenized equities and commodities with up to 20x leverage, following a key U.S. regulatory approval by the CFTC for Kalshi's BTCPERP contract. ➤ The platform allows tokenized securities, including its own Treasury fund and yield-bearing tokens, to be used as collateral, differentiating it from crypto-native exchanges. ➤ Initially, access to Ondo Perps will be restricted to non-U.S. users, with market reaction to the upcoming launch showing mixed sentiment for the ONDO token. #ondofinance #ondoperps #cftc #tokenizedequities #derivativestrading #leverage #collateral #kalshi #btcyberp #regulatoryapproval 🔗 Read more at:

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Ondo Finance Advances Perps Launch After CFTC Clears First Contract

Ondo Finance expands into perpetuals as US approval signals a new phase for tokenized equities and derivatives trading.

📰 Perpetuals Reports $4.5 Billion in UpsideOnly Volume and Signs Exchange Agreement With Datavault AI for Tokenized Commodities 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 12:04 UTC - Media Contact for Perpetuals Perpetuals.com Ltd (Nasdaq: PDC) today reported strong early results for its breakout UpsideOnly trading and market prediction platform and announced an agre... ➤ Perpetuals reports significant early success for its 'UpsideOnly' trading platform, attracting 30,000 users and generating $4.5 billion in volume, with gold and bitcoin being top instruments. ➤ The company has partnered with Datavault AI to list tokenized real-world commodity assets, starting with the MTB Copper project and expanding to other resources like gold and critical minerals. ➤ This collaboration aims to leverage Perpetuals's regulated infrastructure and AI-powered platform to bring tokenized commodities to a wider audience. #perpetuals #upsideonly #datavaultai #tokenizedcommodities #aitrading #marketprediction #gold #bitcoin #mtbcopper #pmmtfltd 🔗 Read more at:

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Perpetuals Reports $4.5 Billion in UpsideOnly Volume and Signs Exchange Agreement With Datavault AI for Tokenized Commodities

Perpetuals.com Ltd (Nasdaq: PDC) today reported strong early results for its breakout UpsideOnly trading and market prediction platform and announc...

📰 Confimarket Wins HackCanton Season 1 With Privacy-Preserving Prediction Market Built on Canton Network 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 05:44 UTC - Ashley Slimmerts Confimarket, backed and incubated by WebWise Capital, is building confidential prediction market infrastructure for participants who need privacy, stronger market structure, and institutional-grade workflows ➤ Confimarket, a privacy-preserving prediction market built on Canton Network, won HackCanton Season 1. ➤ The platform aims to provide institutional-grade workflows and stronger market structure for participants who require privacy in their strategies. ➤ The win validates Confimarket's approach to confidential prediction markets, with future plans for a trading engine, private beta, and ecosystem partnerships. #confimarket #hackcanton #cantonnetwork #predictionmarket #privacypreserving #webwisecapital #institutionalgrade #defi #daogovernance #aiapplications 🔗 Read more at:

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Confimarket Wins HackCanton Season 1 With Privacy-Preserving Prediction Market Built on Canton Network

Confimarket, backed and incubated by WebWise Capital, is building confidential prediction market infrastructure for participants who need privacy, ...