📰 South Korea police raid former mayor's home in crypto disclosure investigation 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 09:30 UTC - Rony Roy South Korean police searched former Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong bok's home over allegations that crypto assets were omitted from mandatory election disclosures. ➤ South Korean police raided the home of former Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok as part of an investigation into alleged cryptocurrency disclosure violations during his election campaign. ➤ The investigation centers on claims that Yoo and his wife intentionally failed to report approximately 21,000 cryptocurrency tokens, leading to a discrepancy in his declared assets. ➤ This case highlights ongoing scrutiny of digital assets in South Korea, with authorities investigating potential violations of election and financial transparency laws. #southkorea #cryptocurrencydisclosure #electionlaw #publicofficial #assetomission #policeraid #investigation #formermayor #assetdeclaration #bithumb 🔗 Read more at:

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South Korea police raid former mayor's home in crypto disclosure investigation

South Korean police searched former Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong bok's home over allegations that crypto assets were omitted from mandatory election dis...

📰 Bitcoin Weekly: Why the Rate Path Still Splits Investor Bets 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 16:55 UTC Bitcoin is heading into the final stretch of July under the pressure of shifting US macro expectations, with traders focused on two near-term catalysts: the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision and new inflation data that could influence rate expectations. At the same time, m... ➤ Bitcoin's price action is heavily influenced by shifting US macro expectations, particularly the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions and upcoming inflation data (PCE). ➤ While Bitcoin's correlation with traditional risk assets like equities has appeared weak recently, geopolitical and macro shocks could re-establish these links. ➤ On-chain signals, such as reduced whale inflows to exchanges, and technical levels are also key factors to watch for potential breakouts or pullbacks. #bitcoin #federalreserve #interestrates #inflation #pce #treasuryyields #crypto #macroexpectations #whaleinflows #riskassets 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin Weekly: Why the Rate Path Still Splits Investor Bets

Bitcoin is heading into the final stretch of July under the pressure of shifting US macro expectations, with traders focused on two near-term catal...

📰 Tether’s XAUt Gold Token Gets Shariah Certification for Wider Access 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 17:55 UTC Tether’s gold-backed token XAUt has secured Shariah certification from Amanah Advisors, a development that Tether says could make its tokenized gold product more accessible to Islamic financial institutions and investors seeking Shariah-compliant exposure to physical gold. Accord... ➤ Tether's gold-backed token XAUt has received Shariah certification from Amanah Advisors, making it more accessible to Islamic financial institutions and investors. ➤ The certification confirms XAUt aligns with Islamic finance principles, being fully backed by physical gold without interest or leverage, and held in Swiss vaults. ➤ This move is expected to drive adoption in regions with significant Islamic finance markets, with Tether highlighting its substantial gold reserves and growing on-chain asset value. #tether #xaut #shariahcertification #tokenizedgold #islamicfinance #amanahadvisors #physicalgold #swissvaults #assetbackedtoken #transparency 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether’s XAUt Gold Token Gets Shariah Certification for Wider Access

Tether’s gold-backed token XAUt has secured Shariah certification from Amanah Advisors, a development that Tether says could make its tokenized g...

📰 Tether’s XAUT Receives Shariah Certification for Islamic Investing 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 18:55 UTC Tether’s gold-backed token XAUt has secured Shariah certification from Amanah Advisors, positioning the product for wider use among Islamic financial institutions and investors seeking Shariah-compliant exposure to physical bullion. The move focuses on whether the token’s underly... ➤ Tether's gold-backed token XAUt has received Shariah certification from Amanah Advisors, making it suitable for Islamic investors and institutions. ➤ The certification confirms XAUt's compliance with Islamic finance principles, including full backing by physical gold and the absence of interest or leverage. ➤ This move, coupled with regulatory developments in regions like Dubai, aims to unlock broader adoption of tokenized gold within the Islamic finance market. #tether #xaut #shariahcertification #islamicfinance #goldbackedtoken #amanahadvisors #physicalbullion #tokenizedgold #dubai #regulatoryclarity 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether’s XAUT Receives Shariah Certification for Islamic Investing

Tether’s gold-backed token XAUt has secured Shariah certification from Amanah Advisors, positioning the product for wider use among Islamic finan...

📰 Securitize Registers as SEC Investment Adviser via Capital Unit 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 22:55 UTC Securitize, the tokenized-assets platform, said its subsidiary Securitize Capital has registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment adviser—an update that expands the firm’s regulated advisory offering for institutional clients. The company fr... ➤ Securitize's subsidiary, Securitize Capital, has registered with the SEC as an investment adviser, enhancing its regulated advisory services for institutional clients. ➤ This move expands Securitize's onchain capital markets infrastructure by adding formal advisory capabilities, complementing its existing licenses. ➤ The registration aims to bolster institutional credibility and potentially drive adoption and revenue growth in the tokenized asset sector. #securitize #sec #investmentadviser #tokenizedassets #securitizecapital #institutionalclients #onchaincapitalmarkets #regulatorycompliance #brokerdealer #alternativetradingsystem 🔗 Read more at:

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Securitize Registers as SEC Investment Adviser via Capital Unit

Securitize, the tokenized-assets platform, said its subsidiary Securitize Capital has registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (...

📰 AMINA Bank taps Cantor for potential public listing 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 22:25 UTC Cantor Fitzgerald is advising Swiss digital asset lender AMINA Bank on a possible public listing as the Wall Street firm expands its role in crypto capital markets. AMINA Bank considers a public listing According to reports, Cantor Fitzgerald is advising… ➤ Cantor Fitzgerald is advising AMINA Bank, a Swiss digital asset lender, on a potential public listing, aiming to expand Cantor's role in crypto capital markets. ➤ AMINA Bank, which has seen significant revenue growth and holds regulatory approvals in Switzerland and the EU, is exploring this move as a way to gain direct investor exposure to a regulated crypto banking business. ➤ This advisory role aligns with Cantor's broader strategy of connecting traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure, including a prior partnership with Securitize for on-chain IPOs. #aminabank #cantorfitzgerald #publiclisting #digitalassets #cryptobank #securitize #tokenization #micalicense #blockstream #bitcoin 🔗 Read more at:

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AMINA Bank taps Cantor for potential public listing

Cantor Fitzgerald is advising Swiss digital asset lender AMINA Bank on a possible public listing as the Wall Street firm expands its role in crypto...

📰 X Money launches US payments with yields up to 6% 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 23:15 UTC X Money has begun rolling out to Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the United States, adding deposit accounts, instant transfers, and a Visa debit card directly to the social media platform. X Money brings banking tools inside the social platform… ➤ X Money has launched in the US for Premium subscribers, integrating banking services like deposit accounts, instant transfers, and a Visa debit card directly into the social media platform. ➤ The service offers annual yields up to 6%, 3% cashback on eligible card purchases, and up to $10 million in FDIC coverage through a cash sweep program, powered by Cross River Bank. ➤ Despite Elon Musk's past support for cryptocurrencies, X Money currently operates solely as a dollar-based financial service and does not support any digital assets. #xmoney #uspayments #yields #depositaccounts #visadebitcard #socialmediaplatform #fdiccoverage #crossriverbank #elonmusk 🔗 Read more at:

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X Money launches US payments with yields up to 6%

X Money has begun rolling out to Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the United States, adding deposit accounts, instant transfers, and a Visa debi...

📰 MEXC Users Put Nearly a Third of First-Month RealStocks Volume Into SpaceX 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 10:00 UTC - Guest User Mutsamudu, Comoros, July 28, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, published first-month trading insights for RealStocks, which lets eligible users buy real US stocks and ETFs through a licensed securities broker partner. June carried two currents side by side, with one event-driven name pulling enormous consensus and AI interest fanning out […] ➤ MEXC's new RealStocks platform, allowing users to trade tokenized US stocks and ETFs, saw significant initial volume, with SpaceX (SPCX) accounting for nearly a third of the first month's trading. ➤ AI-related stocks also showed strong performance, indicating a broad interest beyond just the most prominent names, with users demonstrating portfolio-building behavior rather than just headline trading. ➤ The platform, supported by a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and offering features like USDT funding and 0 trading fees, attracted over 120,000 users in its first month, highlighting growing institutional interest in tokenized traditional assets. #mexc #realstocks #spacex #tokenizedequities #aistocks #etfs #tradingvolume #institutionaladoption #finra 🔗 Read more at:

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MEXC Users Put Nearly a Third of First-Month RealStocks Volume Into SpaceX

Mutsamudu, Comoros, July 28, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, published first-month trading insights for RealStocks, which ...

📰 Bank-run blockchains are back in style—but history suggests they will be a bust | Fortune 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 21:27 UTC - Jeff John Roberts The lesson of 2016 shows that centralized corporate blockchains like Canton will be a hard sell. ➤ The article argues that centralized, permissioned blockchains favored by traditional financial institutions are unlikely to succeed, drawing parallels to a similar failed trend in 2016. ➤ It criticizes these 'databases controlled by a button' as lacking true decentralization and favoring corporate interests, predicting they will fail in the real world. ➤ The author suggests that decentralized blockchains like Ethereum will ultimately drive financial innovation, despite the current focus on enterprise solutions. #permissionedblockchains #decentralizedblockchains #cantonnetwork #jpmorgan #londonstockexchange #microsoftazure #omidmalekan #ethereum #blockchainnotbitcoin #tokenizedstocks 🔗 Read more at:

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Bank-run blockchains are back in style—but history suggests they will be a bust | Fortune

The lesson of 2016 shows that centralized corporate blockchains like Canton will be a hard sell.

📰 Securitize Becomes a Registered Investment Adviser 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 13:00 UTC - Securitize /PRNewswire/ -- Securitize Corp. ("Securitize") (NYSE: SECZ), the leader in tokenized assets, today announced that its subsidiary, Securitize Capital LLC... ➤ Securitize Capital LLC, a subsidiary of Securitize Corp., has been registered with the U.S. SEC as an investment adviser. ➤ This registration expands Securitize's regulated platform, combining it with existing SEC-registered broker-dealer, ATS, and transfer agent services. ➤ The move aims to strengthen Securitize's position to work with asset managers and institutional investors in regulated onchain financial markets. #securitize #secregistration #investmentadviser #tokenizedassets #onchaincapitalmarkets #assetmanagers #institutionalinvestors #regulatoryframework #securitiesandexchangecommission #ats 🔗 Read more at:

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Securitize Becomes a Registered Investment Adviser

/PRNewswire/ -- Securitize Corp. ("Securitize") (NYSE: SECZ), the leader in tokenized assets, today announced that its subsidiary, Securiti...

📰 Ondo shifts from layer-1 blockchain plan to offchain execution network 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 09:25 UTC Ondo launched a network that processes trades offchain and settles transfers on public blockchains, in an apparent departure from its planned layer 1. ➤ Ondo Finance has launched an offchain execution network, deviating from its previously announced layer-1 blockchain plan for tokenizing real-world assets. ➤ The new network processes trades offchain using 'enclaves' (Trusted Execution Environments) and settles transfers on public blockchains, with initial use on its perpetual futures platform. ➤ While not a blockchain today, Ondo may introduce more operators, on-chain recording, and staking mechanisms in the future, building on its prior work with JPMorgan and Chainlink for tokenized Treasury settlements. #ondofinance #offchainexecution #layer1blockchain #tokenizedustreasury #trustedexecutionenvironments #perpetualfutures #jpmorgan #chainlink #settlement 🔗 Read more at:

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Ondo shifts from layer-1 blockchain plan to offchain execution network

Ondo launched a network that processes trades offchain and settles transfers on public blockchains, in an apparent departure from its planned layer 1.

📰 Franklin Templeton Joins Blackrock, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs in Backing CLARITY Act 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 03:05 UTC - CryptoNews Franklin Templeton Adds to Wall Street’s CLARITY Act Support Financial giant Franklin Templeton, a subsidiary of Franklin Resources Inc. (NYSE: BEN), announced its endorsement of the ➤ Franklin Templeton has endorsed the CLARITY Act, joining other major financial institutions like Blackrock, Fidelity, and Goldman Sachs in advocating for clearer digital asset regulations. ➤ The CLARITY Act aims to establish defined rules for digital assets, clarifying regulatory oversight between the SEC and CFTC, and enhancing investor protections. ➤ This legislative push signifies growing institutional support for a robust digital asset framework that balances innovation with market stability. #clarityact #franklintempleton #digitalassets #regulatoryclarity #sec #cftc #blackrock #fidelity #goldmansachs #congress 🔗 Read more at:

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Franklin Templeton Joins Blackrock, Fidelity, Goldman Sachs in Backing CLARITY Act

Franklin Templeton Adds to Wall Street’s CLARITY Act Support Financial giant Franklin Templeton, a subsidiary of Franklin Resources Inc. (NYSE: B...

📰 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 ...

📰 Tether’s XAUT gold backed digital asset now shariah compliant 🗓️ Jul 27 2026 22:26 UTC - Lara Tether’s XAUT gold backed digital asset now shariah compliant Tokenization LARA on the Block ➤ Tether's XAUT, a gold-backed digital asset, has received Shariah compliance certification from Amanah Advisors, aligning it with Islamic finance principles. ➤ This certification is expected to drive adoption in GCC countries, South Asia, Africa, and global Islamic finance centers, enabling digital access to physical gold ownership. ➤ The XAUT structure emphasizes direct ownership of physical gold, avoiding leverage and interest, and opens opportunities for Islamic banks and wealth preservation strategies. #tether #xaut #goldbacked #shariahcompliant #islamicfinance #tokenizedgold #physicalgold #amanahadvisors #paoloardoino 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether’s XAUT gold backed digital asset now shariah compliant

Tether’s XAUT gold backed digital asset now shariah compliant Tokenization LARA on the Block

📰 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.

📰 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...

📰 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.

📰 Nexo Confirms EEA MiCAR Compliance via Two Licensed Partners 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 07:00 UTC - Jerome Greenspan Nexo says all EEA products meet MiCAR ahead of the deadline, splitting custody with Tangany and brokerage with DLT Finance across two licensed partners. ➤ Nexo has confirmed its European Economic Area (EEA) products are compliant with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) ahead of the July 1, 2026 deadline. ➤ The company is achieving compliance by partnering with two licensed entities: Tangany for custody and DLT Finance for brokerage, rather than holding its own MiCAR CASP license. ➤ This strategy allows Nexo to continue offering its services in the EEA without disruption, leveraging the regulatory authorisations of its partners. #nexo #micar #tangany #dltfinance #custody #brokerage #licensing #europeaneconomicarea #compliance #bafin 🔗 Read more at:

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Nexo Confirms EEA MiCAR Compliance via Two Licensed Partners

Nexo says all EEA products meet MiCAR ahead of the deadline, splitting custody with Tangany and brokerage with DLT Finance across two licensed part...

📰 NY Attorney General Letitia James Warns CLARITY Act Would Weaken State Crypto Enforcement Ahead Of Senate Vote 🗓️ Jul 28 2026 08:47 UTC As Senate Republicans push toward a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act this week, New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging lawmakers to rethink the legislation.The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) would limit the ability of state and local law enforcement to police crypto sca… ➤ New York Attorney General Letitia James is opposing the CLARITY Act, arguing it would weaken state enforcement against crypto scams by shifting oversight to the CFTC. ➤ James advocates for stronger federal oversight, including mandatory AML/KYC compliance, bans on untraceable crypto conversions, and platform accountability, citing a tripling of scam complaints. ➤ The article highlights an upcoming Senate procedural vote on the CLARITY Act, with differing views from Republicans and potential benefits for companies like Coinbase and Circle if passed. #clarityact #nyattorneygeneral #letitiajames #cryptoenforcement #cftc #stateregulation #antimoneylaundering #knowyourcustomer #stablecoins #senatevote 🔗 Read more at:

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NY Attorney General Letitia James Warns CLARITY Act Would Weaken State Crypto Enforcement Ahead Of Senate Vote

As Senate Republicans push toward a procedural vote on the CLARITY Act this week, New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging lawmakers to re...

📰 S&P’s New Crypto Index Excludes XRP and Bitcoin: Here’s the Real Reason 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 13:41 UTC - Sam Daodu ➤ S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital launched a new crypto index that excludes Bitcoin and XRP based on a revenue-generation rule. ➤ The index requires protocols to generate revenue, with a portion distributed to token holders, a criterion that Bitcoin and XRP do not meet. ➤ While the exclusion may impact XRP's utility narrative, it aligns with Bitcoin's 'digital gold' narrative and does not affect their existing S&P reference indices. #spdowjones #panteracapital #cryptoindex #bitcoin #xrp #ethereum #solana #revenuegeneration #marketcapitalization #benchmark 🔗 Read more at:

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S&P’s New Crypto Index Excludes XRP and Bitcoin: Here’s the Real Reason

S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital launched a new crypto index that excludes Bitcoin and XRP based on a revenue-generation rule.,The index r...