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📰 Consensys to split into MetaMask and institutional blockchain company 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:05 UTC Consensys plans to separate MetaMask from its institutional blockchain business by the end of 2026 as the crypto wallet expands into broader financial services. ➤ Consensys is splitting its operations into two independent companies: MetaMask for consumer financial services and a new Consensys focused on institutional blockchain infrastructure. ➤ The new Consensys will concentrate on Ethereum infrastructure, tokenization, and stablecoins for financial institutions, while MetaMask will expand into payments, savings, and traditional financial products. ➤ This strategic move reflects the diverging priorities of Consensys's consumer and institutional businesses, with MetaMask aiming for broader financial service integration beyond crypto. #metamask #consensys #institutionalblockchain #tokenization #stablecoins #defi #onchainfinancialservices #consumerbusiness #ethereuminfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 US Bank tests proprietary stablecoin in cross-border Stellar transaction 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 17:52 UTC U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, has completed a live cross-border payment using its proprietary USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain.The pilot moved funds between U.S. Bank entities in North America and Europe, with USBDC issued and transferred on the public… ➤ U.S. Bank successfully conducted a cross-border payment pilot using its proprietary USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, moving funds between North America and Europe. ➤ The test validated U.S. Bank's Digital Asset Platform, integrating tokenized assets with traditional banking infrastructure and exploring uses like treasury operations and liquidity management. ➤ This initiative aligns with a broader trend of major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citi, and Fidelity, exploring and launching their own stablecoin projects for institutional and retail markets. #usbank #stablecoin #stellarblockchain #crossborderpayment #usbdc #digitalassetplatform #institutionaladoption #pwc #stellardevelopmentfoundation 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 India’s Arya.ag to put grain ownership records on Avalanche 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 09:35 UTC Arya.ag is testing tokenized warehouse receipts on Avalanche for a business holding $2 billion in commodities and supporting $1.3 billion in annual loans. ➤ Indian company Arya.ag is piloting tokenized warehouse receipts for grain on Avalanche, representing ownership and facilitating loans. ➤ The system, developed with Finternet, aims to provide lenders with a transparent, composite token of grain, ownership, and loan status. ➤ This initiative aligns with a 2024 BIS paper and India's efforts to boost agricultural lending through electronic warehouse receipts. #aryaag #avalanche #tokenizedwarehousereceipts #grainownership #agriculturalcommodities #finternet #collateralrisk #bispaper #electronicnegotiablewarehousereceipts 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Treasury Secretary Bessent urges CLARITY Act passage after Senate returns 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 10:35 UTC Secretary Bessent urged lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act, arguing that it would cement America’s leadership in digital asset innovation. ➤ US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act to maintain US leadership in digital asset innovation. ➤ The CLARITY Act aims to establish the first comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the US, though it faces pushback from some Democrats and the banking industry. ➤ Despite some opposition, the National Sheriffs’ Association has shifted to a neutral stance, though the likelihood of the bill passing in 2026 is currently assessed as low. #clarityact #digitalassets #scottbessent #ustreasury #regulation #stablecoins #senate #leadership #framework 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Tether launches private credit fund 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 14:07 UTC - Nik Pratt Digital assets company Tether has made its first foray into private markets with the Lucnh of a private credit fund. Tether, which claims to be the largest company in the digital assets industry, has partnered with specialist asset manager Fasanara Capital for the launch of StableFund. The evergreen private credit fund is anchored by $400million ➤ Tether has launched its first private credit fund, StableFund, in partnership with Fasanara Capital, aiming to attract up to $3 billion in institutional capital. ➤ The fund will utilize Tether's stablecoin, USD₮, to facilitate SME and consumer lending flows across global fintech platforms. ➤ This move signifies Tether's expansion into private markets, capitalizing on the growing demand for alternative financing and real-economy exposure. #tether #privatecreditfund #fasanaracapital #stablefund #usdt #institutionalcapital #smelending #crossborderlending #fintech 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund declares dividend 🗓️ Invalid date ➤ Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund (FMN) declared a dividend of $0.0450 per share. ➤ The fund's primary objective is to provide current dividend income exempt from regular federal income tax and the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT). ➤ The announcement provides key dates for the dividend, including the record date and payable date in March/April 2026. #federatedhermes #municipalincomefund #dividenddeclaration #taxexempt #fmn #fixedincome #amtexemption 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Nasdaq Pours Millions Into Crypto Platform Partnership For Tokenized Trading 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 15:34 UTC - Investor's Business Daily Nasdaq is investing $100 million in the parent of crypto platform Kraken, its latest step to expand into tokens and round-the-clock trading. ➤ Nasdaq is investing $100 million in Kraken's parent company to expand into tokenized trading and 24/7 market access. ➤ This strategic move signifies Nasdaq's increasing involvement in the digital asset space. ➤ The partnership aims to leverage blockchain technology for future trading capabilities. #nasdaq #kraken #tokenizedtrading #cryptocurrency #investment #blockchain #roundtheclocktrading #digitalassets 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Fidelity brings FIDD stablecoin to on-chain finance 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 04:45 UTC Fidelity expands its $50 million FIDD stablecoin for institutional use, with dollar redemption, Ethereum transfers and monthly reserve reviews. ➤ Fidelity Digital Assets has launched its Ethereum-based stablecoin, FIDD, for institutional use, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and redeemable for fiat. ➤ The stablecoin is backed by cash, short-term Treasuries, and liquid assets, with daily supply disclosures and monthly independent reserve examinations. ➤ FIDD aims to bridge traditional finance and blockchain markets, targeting payments, settlement, and tokenized asset applications, and is available through Fidelity platforms and select exchanges like Kraken. #fidelity #fidd #stablecoin #ethereum #institutional #onchainfinance #reserve #usdc #usdt #erc20 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 US Bank tests proprietary stablecoin in cross-border Stellar transaction 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 17:52 UTC U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, has completed a live cross-border payment using its proprietary USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain.The pilot moved funds between U.S. Bank entities in North America and Europe, with USBDC issued and transferred on the public… ➤ U.S. Bank successfully conducted a cross-border payment pilot using its proprietary USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, moving funds between North America and Europe. ➤ The test validated U.S. Bank's Digital Asset Platform, integrating tokenized assets with traditional banking infrastructure and exploring uses like treasury operations and liquidity management. ➤ This initiative aligns with a broader trend of major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citi, and Fidelity, exploring and launching their own stablecoin projects for institutional and retail markets. #usbank #stablecoin #stellarblockchain #crossborderpayment #usbdc #digitalassetplatform #institutionaladoption #pwc #stellardevelopmentfoundation 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Consensys to split into MetaMask and institutional blockchain company 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:05 UTC Consensys plans to separate MetaMask from its institutional blockchain business by the end of 2026 as the crypto wallet expands into broader financial services. ➤ Consensys is splitting its operations into two independent companies: MetaMask for consumer financial services and a new Consensys focused on institutional blockchain infrastructure. ➤ The new Consensys will concentrate on Ethereum infrastructure, tokenization, and stablecoins for financial institutions, while MetaMask will expand into payments, savings, and traditional financial products. ➤ This strategic move reflects the diverging priorities of Consensys's consumer and institutional businesses, with MetaMask aiming for broader financial service integration beyond crypto. #metamask #consensys #institutionalblockchain #tokenization #stablecoins #defi #onchainfinancialservices #consumerbusiness #ethereuminfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Treasury Secretary Bessent urges CLARITY Act passage after Senate returns 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 10:35 UTC Secretary Bessent urged lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act, arguing that it would cement America’s leadership in digital asset innovation. ➤ US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act to maintain US leadership in digital asset innovation. ➤ The CLARITY Act aims to establish the first comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the US, though it faces pushback from some Democrats and the banking industry. ➤ Despite some opposition, the National Sheriffs’ Association has shifted to a neutral stance, though the likelihood of the bill passing in 2026 is currently assessed as low. #clarityact #digitalassets #scottbessent #ustreasury #regulation #stablecoins #senate #leadership #framework 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Plume Launches FACTOR Vault, Powered by Tradable and Deep Ocean Partners, Furthering Access to On-Chain Real-World Alternative Assets 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 10:43 UTC - Business Wire Plume has announced the launch of FACTOR, powered by Tradable and Deep Ocean Partners, a new yield-generating vault that makes institutional-quality factoring, financing and infrastructure opportunities accessible to on-chain investors. ➤ Plume has launched FACTOR, a new yield-generating vault in partnership with Tradable and Deep Ocean Partners, to provide on-chain investors access to institutional-quality factoring and financing opportunities. ➤ The vault, which is oversubscribed with $15 million in committed capital, focuses on Net Working Capital (NWC) Financing, including asset-backed lending and receivables financing. ➤ This initiative aims to bridge traditional private credit with crypto-native capital by leveraging blockchain for wider distribution and standardized tracking of credit opportunities. #plume #factorvault #tradable #deepoceanpartners #onchaininvestors #networkingcapitalfinancing #privatecredit #tokenization #stablecoinyield #assetbackedlending 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Aptos launches Confidential APT on mainnet for compliant use cases 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 04:07 UTC - Editorial Team ➤ Aptos has launched 'Confidential APT' on its mainnet, enabling users to encrypt token balances and transaction amounts using zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption, while keeping wallet addresses visible. ➤ This feature is designed for compliance-heavy use cases such as payroll, corporate treasury management, and B2B settlements, offering selective privacy that balances business needs with regulatory demands. ➤ The opt-in feature, activated after community governance approval and integrated with Petra Wallet, aims to provide a middle ground in the privacy debate within the crypto space. #aptos #confidentialapt #zeroknowledgeproofs #homomorphicencryption #privacy #compliance #payroll #corporatetreasury #b2bsettlements #petrawallet 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 U.S. Bank pilots USBDC stablecoin on Stellar 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 06:35 UTC U.S. Bank completed a live USBDC payment on Stellar, testing cross-border settlement, minting, redemption, freezing and clawbacks. ➤ U.S. Bank successfully conducted a pilot cross-border payment using its proprietary dollar-backed stablecoin, USBDC, on the Stellar public blockchain. ➤ The pilot tested key functions like minting, redemption, freezing, and clawbacks, demonstrating the integration of the stablecoin with the bank's existing finance, risk, and compliance systems. ➤ While a significant step in exploring bank-issued stablecoins on public blockchains, USBDC remains a closed pilot asset, with future public access and commercial rollout yet to be determined. #usbdc #usbank #stellar #stablecoin #crossborderpayment #digitalassetplatform #pilot #blockchain #institutional #settlement 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF Tokenized ETF (Robinhood) Exchanges BND Markets | Buy & Sell & Trade | CryptoRank.io 🗓️ Aug 14 2026 00:00 UTC ➤ The article discusses the tokenized version of the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) available on Robinhood. ➤ It highlights exchanges where this tokenized ETF can be bought, sold, and traded, focusing on DEX and CEX platforms. ➤ Information provided includes market data such as spreads, 24-hour trading volume, and quotes. #vanguardtotalbondmarketetf #tokenizedetf #robinhood #bndmarkets #exchanges #crypto #dex #cex #tradingvolume #quotes 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Treasury's $6 billion bond intervention creates a stealth test for Bitcoin’s next move 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 05:30 UTC The Sept. 10 operation triples the prior limit, but accepted purchases and funding conditions will matter more than capacity alone. ➤ The US Treasury is conducting a $6 billion buyback of long-dated bonds, aiming to ease dealer inventories. ➤ The success of this operation for Bitcoin's liquidity thesis hinges on actual purchases and improvements in broader funding conditions, not just the capacity. ➤ Sustained improvements in bond trading and funding post-operation will be the key indicators for Bitcoin's potential liquidity benefits. #treasurybuyback #bitcoinliquidity #bondmarket #dealerinventories #fundingconditions #offtherunsecurities #marketfunctioning #quantitativeeasing #ustreasury 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 DoubleZero co-founder says faster Kalshi data remains open to all traders 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 17:58 UTC - Lawrence Mondal DoubleZero co-founder Austin Federa explains Kalshi’s read-only data feed, retail access and plans to publish latency benchmarks. ➤ DoubleZero Edge is distributing Kalshi's election market data via a faster, dedicated fiber network, ensuring open access for all traders. ➤ Co-founder Austin Federa emphasizes that the service is read-only and does not facilitate trade execution, aiming to level the playing field for retail participants. ➤ The article also touches upon Kalshi's regulatory challenges and its expansion into crypto derivatives, while DoubleZero focuses on delivering data transport benchmarks. #doublezero #kalshi #electionmarketdata #austinfedera #datafeed #retailaccess #latencybenchmarks #orderbookdata #predictionmarkets #cftc 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Kalshi Files to Launch Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:41 UTC - Antony Mutethia Kalshi has filed with the CFTC to list GOLDPERP and SILVERPERP on September 9, with both contracts settling in cash and running without an expiration date. ➤ Kalshi has filed with the CFTC to launch perpetual futures contracts for gold (GOLDPERP) and silver (SILVERPERP), settling in cash and operating without expiration dates. ➤ These contracts will track the spot prices of gold and silver, with reference prices provided by Pyth Network, aiming to reduce roll costs and basis risk for hedgers. ➤ This move follows Kalshi's previous success with perpetual futures on cryptocurrencies and represents an expansion into commodity-based derivatives. #kalshi #gold #silver #perpetualfutures #cftc #pythnetwork #cashsettlement #predictionmarket 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Zoomex Stock Brings Tesla’s 6% Surge and Nvidia’s Choppy Session Within Reach Through Fair, Rule-Based Derivatives Trading - Brave New Coin 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 21:26 UTC - Press Release Founded in 2021, Zoomex is a global cryptocurrency trading platform focused on derivatives trading. ➤ Zoomex is launching 'Stock Perpetuals' to allow trading of Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA) derivatives on its crypto platform, offering an alternative to traditional brokerage accounts. ➤ The platform emphasizes fair, rule-based execution, transparency in calculations, and ease of use for both retail and professional traders, aiming to capture volatility around events like Tesla's Cybercab launch and Nvidia's AI-driven growth. ➤ Zoomex aims to expand its offerings beyond cryptocurrencies, providing access to major U.S. equities through its existing derivatives infrastructure, supported by regulatory compliance and security audits. #zoomex #stockperpetuals #derivativestrading #tesla #nvidia #tsla #nvda #cybercab #ai #crypto 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Solana Price Prediction: SOL’s Monthly Momentum Flips as Bulls Target $120 and $146 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 21:45 UTC - Usman Ali Solana price is trading near $103 after a strong recovery, with bulls now watching key support levels and the next major resistance targets. ➤ Solana's price is showing signs of a potential trend reversal with improving monthly momentum indicators, including a green monthly candle, approaching MACD bullish crossover, and RSI breaking a two-year downtrend. ➤ The network is increasingly involved in tokenized real-world assets, handling a significant portion of RWA spot volume and facilitating institutional fixed-income issuance, which provides fundamental support for its price recovery. ➤ Key technical resistance levels to watch for Solana are $120.23 and $146.56, with $97.70 serving as a crucial support level to maintain the bullish outlook. #solana #sol #tokenizedassets #rwa #priceprediction #technicalanalysis #momentumshift #bullishcrossover #institutionalfixedincome #blackrock 🔗 Read more at: