📰 Plume launches world’s first regulated onchain vault with Bermuda licence 🗓️ May 26 2026 13:59 UTC - Editorial Team Plume's subsidiary KDAB secures a Class M licence from the Bermuda Monetary Authority to operate the world's first regulated onchain vault for tokenized institutional assets. ➤ Plume's subsidiary KDAB has obtained a Class M Digital Asset Business Licence from the Bermuda Monetary Authority, enabling it to operate the world's first regulated onchain vault for tokenized institutional assets. ➤ These vaults will function similarly to ETFs, offering transparent pricing, redemption at NAV, and cryptographically verifiable proof of reserves, with plans to tokenize diverse asset classes including private credit and real estate. ➤ The regulated structure includes compliance with Bermuda's stablecoin model and the US GENIUS Act, incorporating features like freeze-and-seize capabilities for regulatory intervention, aiming to bridge institutional finance with decentralized finance. #plume #onchainvault #bermudamonetaryauthority #digitalassetbusinesslicence #institutionalassets #tokenizedassets #proofofreserves #privatecredit #realestate #freezeandseize 🔗 Read more at:

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Plume launches world’s first regulated onchain vault with Bermuda licence

Plume's subsidiary KDAB secures a Class M licence from the Bermuda Monetary Authority to operate the world's first regulated onchain vault for toke...

📰 Strategy trims its debt and puts its cash buffer under scrutiny 🗓️ May 26 2026 21:21 UTC - Judith Murphy Strategy retired $1.5 billion of convertible debt for $1.38 billion in cash, lowering its convertible notes outstanding to $6.7 billion. The move ➤ Strategy retired $1.5 billion of convertible debt using $1.38 billion in cash, reducing its outstanding notes but also significantly decreasing its cash buffer. ➤ The company continues to acquire Bitcoin through at-the-market programs, demonstrating its commitment to its Bitcoin treasury strategy despite the reduced cash reserves. ➤ The move highlights a trade-off between aggressive Bitcoin accumulation and maintaining sufficient liquidity for debt obligations and dividends, posing a test for the company's capital structure in varying market conditions. #strategy #bitcoin #convertibledebt #cashreserve #balancesheet #preferreddividends #capitalmarkets #debtrepurchase #treasurymanagement #michaelsaylor 🔗 Read more at:

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Strategy trims its debt and puts its cash buffer under scrutiny

Strategy retired $1.5 billion of convertible debt for $1.38 billion in cash, lowering its convertible notes outstanding to $6.7 billion. The move

📰 Ripple aims to lead in $18.9T tokenization market with XRPL and RLUSD stablecoin. 🗓️ May 26 2026 17:22 UTC Ripple is positioning itself to dominate the rapidly growing tokenization market, which Securitize forecasts to reach $18.9 trillion by 2033. Ripple’s XRP Ledger (XRPL) and its institutional stablecoin RLUSD are key technologies enabling instant settlement and clearing for real-world asset (RWA) transactions. Currently, XRPL supports over 300 active RWA projects with $3.69 billion in assets, including U.S. Treasury bonds and premium real estate in Dubai. This strategic focus could make Ripple a ... ➤ Ripple aims to lead the tokenization market, projected to reach $18.9 trillion by 2033, utilizing its XRP Ledger (XRPL) and RLUSD stablecoin. ➤ XRPL currently supports over 300 RWA projects valued at $3.69 billion, including U.S. Treasury bonds and Dubai real estate. ➤ This strategic expansion positions Ripple as a key player in the future of digitized finance. #ripple #xrpl #rlusd #tokenization #rwa #stablecoin #ustreasurybonds #realestate #securitize #digitalfinance 🔗 Read more at:

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Ripple aims to lead in $18.9T tokenization market with XRPL and RLUSD stablecoin.

Ripple is positioning itself to dominate the rapidly growing tokenization market, which Securitize forecasts to reach $18.9 trillion by 2033. Rippl...

📰 Hong Kong Sets Framework for Digital Asset Advisory and Management Licensing - Crypto Economy 🗓️ May 26 2026 18:54 UTC - C. Monasterio Hong Kong defines capital requirements of up to HKD 5 million for cryptocurrency firms and plans to introduce the bill in 2026. ➤ Hong Kong has finalized its framework for licensing digital asset advisory and management firms, with capital requirements ranging from HKD 100,000 to HKD 5 million. ➤ The new regulations, developed by the FSTB and SFC, aim to align virtual asset services with traditional financial market standards. ➤ The bill is expected to be introduced to the Legislative Council in 2026, promoting responsible development within the crypto industry. #hongkong #digitalassetlicensing #virtualassetservices #capitalrequirements #securitiesandfuturescommission #financialservicesandthetreasurybureau #riskalignment #cryptoindustry #legislativecouncil 🔗 Read more at:

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Hong Kong Sets Framework for Digital Asset Advisory and Management Licensing - Crypto Economy

Hong Kong defines capital requirements of up to HKD 5 million for cryptocurrency firms and plans to introduce the bill in 2026.

📰 Надграждането на XRP Ledger премахва раздуването на NFT Ledger и засилва надеждността на DeFi 🗓️ May 26 2026 22:08 UTC - Николай Кръстев XRP Ledger пуска актуализация fixCleanup3_1_3: Основно почистване на Ledger и подобрения в надеждността за дългосрочно здраве на мрежата XRP Ledger внедрява едно от най-значимите си подобрения в инфраструктурата през последните години с активирането на fi ➤ XRP Ledger has released a significant infrastructure upgrade, fixCleanup3_1_3, focusing on ledger cleanup and reliability improvements. ➤ The update addresses technical debt, including the removal of expired NFT offers to reduce ledger bloat and fixes critical errors in financial and accounting systems, enhancing DeFi capabilities. ➤ This upgrade emphasizes long-term network health and operational maturity, positioning XRP Ledger as a robust platform for payments, DeFi, and tokenized assets, crucial for institutional adoption. #xrpledger #fixcleanup313 #nftledger #defi #blockchaininfrastructure #validatornodes #tokenizedassets #decentralizedfinance #networkreliability #xrplupgrade 🔗 Read more at:

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Надграждането на XRP Ledger премахва раздуването на NFT Ledger и засилва надеждността на DeFi

XRP Ledger пуска актуализация fixCleanup3_1_3: Основно почистване на Ledger и подобрения в наде...

📰 OKX X Layer Introduces Exchange OS for Onchain Markets 🗓️ May 26 2026 07:07 UTC - Kelvin Scott OKX launched Exchange OS on X Layer, allowing developers to build spot, futures, and prediction markets using shared onchain infrastructure. ➤ OKX has launched Exchange OS on its X Layer network, enabling developers to build custom onchain trading markets for spot, futures, and prediction markets using shared infrastructure. ➤ The platform aims to solve fragmented onchain trading infrastructure by offering shared execution, settlement, and risk management layers, allowing for permissionless deployment with customizable compliance. ➤ The first venue, a 2026 World Cup outcome prediction market, is set to launch in June, showcasing the system's capabilities for both regulated and permissionless environments. #exchangeos #okx #xlayer #onchainmarkets #decentralizedfinance #tradinginfrastructure #spotmarkets #futures #predictionmarkets #permissionlessdeployment 🔗 Read more at:

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OKX X Layer Introduces Exchange OS for Onchain Markets

OKX launched Exchange OS on X Layer, allowing developers to build spot, futures, and prediction markets using shared onchain infrastructure.

📰 Coinbase CEO Calls for Eight Major Upgrades to the Global Financial System 🗓️ May 25 2026 20:31 UTC - Brenda Mary Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong identifies eight key financial system upgrades, from RWA tokenization to sound money and AI-driven services. ➤ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong proposes eight key upgrades for the global financial system, emphasizing RWA tokenization, 24/7 global trading, and stablecoin payments. ➤ The vision includes AI-driven financial tools, sound money principles, and innovation-friendly regulations to foster a more open, automated, and globally accessible financial ecosystem. ➤ Key reforms also focus on self-custody, expanded access through open protocols, and low-cost capital formation to benefit underserved populations and promote startup activity. #brianarmstrong #coinbaseceo #rwatokenization #globalfinancialsystem #soundmoney #aidrivenservices #247globaltrading #stablecoinpayments #selfcustody #innovationfriendlyregulation 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase CEO Calls for Eight Major Upgrades to the Global Financial System

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong identifies eight key financial system upgrades, from RWA tokenization to sound money and AI-driven services.

📰 Grvt adds 3 tokenized yield funds tied to institutional-grade RWAs 🗓️ May 26 2026 15:00 UTC Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Grvt will work with Plume to launch three tokenized real-world asset (RWA) yield products, offering users access to fixed-income and structured credit strategies through self-custodial wallets.According to Tuesday's announcement, the products will be integra… ➤ Grvt is launching three tokenized RWA yield products in partnership with Plume, offering access to fixed-income and structured credit strategies. ➤ These products will be integrated directly into Grvt's platform, allowing users to trade them from their existing self-custodial wallets. ➤ The tokenized RWA sector is experiencing significant growth, with platforms increasingly integrating traditional financial products on-chain. #grvt #plume #tokenizedyieldfunds #rwa #fixedincome #structuredcredit #selfcustodialwallets #institutionalgradeassets #isharesaaacloactiveetf #onchainyieldinfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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Grvt adds 3 tokenized yield funds tied to institutional-grade RWAs

Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Grvt will work with Plume to launch three tokenized real-world asset (RWA) yield products, offering users ...

📰 Here's Why Investors Should Stay Neutral on FIS Stock for Now 🗓️ May 26 2026 15:39 UTC Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. FIS is well-poised for growth, driven by strong segment performances, digital transformation and innovations, international market presence, partnerships and solid cash flow generation abilities. Its forward P/E of 6.68X is significantly lower than the i… ➤ FIS is positioned for growth due to strong segment performance, digital innovation, and AI integration, despite recent stock decline. ➤ The company is actively developing solutions for tokenized deposits and digital currencies, partnering with firms like Anthropic for AI-driven financial crime investigations. ➤ However, macroeconomic uncertainty, particularly in capital markets, and a high debt load present key risks for investors. #fis #financialtechnology #digitaltransformation #ai #tokenizeddeposits #stablecoin #digitalcurrency #bankingsolutions #capitalmarkets #macroeconomicuncertainty 🔗 Read more at:

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Here's Why Investors Should Stay Neutral on FIS Stock for Now

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. FIS is well-poised for growth, driven by strong segment performances, digital transformation and innov...

📰 Bitcoin Falls Despite Warsh’s Pro-Crypto Fed Chair Appointment 🗓️ May 24 2026 15:35 UTC Bitcoin (BTC) slipped to around $74,190 on Saturday, marking its lowest level in more than a month even as Kevin Warsh assumed the role of Federal Reserve chair a day earlier. The move comes as traders push probability of higher-for-longer monetary policy into 2026, with the 2-ye... ➤ Bitcoin experienced a significant price drop to its lowest level in over a month, despite the appointment of Kevin Warsh, a known crypto advocate, as the new Federal Reserve chair. ➤ The decline is attributed to market expectations of sustained higher interest rates throughout 2026, driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields, which typically pressure risk assets like Bitcoin. ➤ Warsh's hawkish reputation on inflation, despite his pro-crypto stance on regulation, creates a complex environment, suggesting potential volatility and a cautious approach from investors due to policy uncertainty. #bitcoin #btc #federalreserve #kevinwarsh #interestrates #treasuryyields #monetarypolicy #crypto #fedchair #inflation 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin Falls Despite Warsh’s Pro-Crypto Fed Chair Appointment

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped to around $74,190 on Saturday, marking its lowest level in more than a month even as Kevin Warsh assumed the role of Federal ...

📰 StablR depeg shock hits EURR and USDR after $2.8M exploit warning 🗓️ May 24 2026 08:45 UTC StablR USDR and EURR depeg after a suspected key compromise lets an attacker mint tokens and extract 1,115 ETH worth $2.8M in DEX swaps now. ➤ StablR's stablecoins, USDR and EURR, lost their pegs following a $2.8 million exploit attributed to a compromised private key for their minting multisig. ➤ The attacker gained control of minting permissions, created new tokens, and then swapped them for ETH on decentralized exchanges, highlighting a failure in key management and governance. ➤ This incident occurs amidst a broader wave of security issues in the crypto space, impacting bridges and other protocols, and underscores the risks associated with stablecoin minting controls. #stablr #usdr #eurr #depeg #exploit #privatekeycompromise #multisig #stablecoin #ethereum #blockaid 🔗 Read more at:

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StablR depeg shock hits EURR and USDR after $2.8M exploit warning

StablR USDR and EURR depeg after a suspected key compromise lets an attacker mint tokens and extract 1,115 ETH worth $2.8M in DEX swaps now.

📰 Hyperliquid buybacks, not ETFs, may be driving HYPE’s record run 🗓️ May 24 2026 11:15 UTC Hyperliquid has used over $1.16b in fees to buy HYPE, raising fresh questions over ETF demand, trading volume risk and token support today. ➤ Hyperliquid's native token HYPE has seen a record rally, primarily driven by the protocol's built-in buyback system using over $1.16 billion in trading fees, rather than solely ETF demand. ➤ The Assistance Fund mechanism automatically uses 99% of trading fee revenue to purchase HYPE on the open market, creating a consistent demand channel. ➤ The sustainability of HYPE's rally is dependent on maintaining high trading volume, as a drop in volume would reduce fee revenue and consequently weaken the buyback support. #hyperliquid #hype #tokenbuybacks #assistancefund #tradingfees #etfdemand #defi #marketcap #tradingvolume #protocolmechanism 🔗 Read more at:

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Hyperliquid buybacks, not ETFs, may be driving HYPE’s record run

Hyperliquid has used over $1.16b in fees to buy HYPE, raising fresh questions over ETF demand, trading volume risk and token support today.

📰 Binance Australia adds new crypto transfer rule from July 1 🗓️ May 24 2026 11:15 UTC Binance Australia will require sender and beneficiary details for all crypto deposits and withdrawals from July 1 under local rules in 2026. ➤ Binance Australia will implement new rules from July 1, 2026, requiring sender and beneficiary details for all crypto deposits and withdrawals. ➤ This change is in response to AUSTRAC's mandatory Travel Rule compliance for virtual asset service providers. ➤ Failure to provide the required information may lead to transaction delays or rejections. #binanceaustralia #cryptotransfers #travelrule #aml #kyc #austrac #senderdetails #beneficiarydetails #july12026 #compliance 🔗 Read more at:

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Binance Australia adds new crypto transfer rule from July 1

Binance Australia will require sender and beneficiary details for all crypto deposits and withdrawals from July 1 under local rules in 2026.

📰 Michael Saylor’s “BitVac” Post Fuels New Strategy Bitcoin Buy Speculation 🗓️ May 24 2026 23:05 UTC TLDR: Strategy holds about 843,768 Bitcoin with an average acquisition price near $75,700 per BTC Michael Saylor’s “BitVac is charging” post sparked fresh speculation about another BTC purchase Strategy reportedly added over 171,000 Bitcoin during 2026, exceeding new miner output... ➤ Michael Saylor's 'BitVac is charging' post has ignited speculation about MicroStrategy (referred to as 'Strategy' in the text) potentially making another Bitcoin purchase. ➤ The company reportedly holds approximately 843,768 BTC with an average acquisition price near $75,700, and has added over 171,000 BTC in 2026, exceeding new miner output. ➤ Strategy continues to fund its Bitcoin acquisitions through stock sales and preferred share offerings, while also managing convertible notes and focusing on maximizing Bitcoin per share. #michaelsaylor #strategy #bitcoin #btc #bitvac #corporatetreasury #assetaccumulation #stockoffering #preferredshares 🔗 Read more at:

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Michael Saylor’s “BitVac” Post Fuels New Strategy Bitcoin Buy Speculation

TLDR: Strategy holds about 843,768 Bitcoin with an average acquisition price near $75,700 per BTC Michael Saylor’s “BitVac is charging” post ...

📰 StablR Breach Drains $2.8M as Euro Stablecoin Breaks Its Peg 🗓️ May 24 2026 05:25 UTC StablR’s euro and US dollar stablecoins have depegged as an ongoing exploit targets the project’s minting multisignature account. Blockchain security firm Blockaid reports that its monitoring detected roughly $2.8 million extracted so far, with the attack traced to a compromised ... ➤ StablR's euro and US dollar stablecoins (EURR and USDR) depegged after a security exploit drained approximately $2.8 million due to a compromised private key in the project's minting multisignature account. ➤ The attack involved replacing multisig owners and minting new tokens, which were then swapped for ETH on decentralized exchanges, highlighting a governance and key-management failure rather than a smart contract bug. ➤ This incident is part of a broader trend of DeFi security breaches in May, emphasizing the critical need for robust key management, governance protocols, and incident response plans within the ecosystem. #stablr #stablecoin #depeg #exploit #privatekeycompromise #multisignature #governancefailure #defisecurity #usdr #eurr 🔗 Read more at:

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StablR Breach Drains $2.8M as Euro Stablecoin Breaks Its Peg

StablR’s euro and US dollar stablecoins have depegged as an ongoing exploit targets the project’s minting multisignature account. Blockchain se...

📰 Researcher Defends Ethereum Foundation as It Fulfills Its Mandate 🗓️ May 24 2026 09:25 UTC A notable blockchain researcher has pushed back on recent criticisms of the Ethereum Foundation, arguing the organization is performing exactly what it was designed to do. In a post on X titled “Leave the Foundation Alone,” William Mougayar—a Toronto-based investor, researcher an... ➤ A researcher defends the Ethereum Foundation's role as a non-profit steward focused on protocol research and development, not marketing or price support for ETH. ➤ Recent OTC ETH sales and unstaking activity are framed as treasury management rather than market manipulation, aligning with the Foundation's 'subtraction path' to decentralization. ➤ The Foundation's actions are seen as crucial for long-term protocol resilience and integrity, decoupling governance from short-term price narratives. #ethereumfoundation #williammougayar #eth #protocolstewardship #researchfunding #treasurymanagement #otcsale #unstaking #decentralization #protocolintegrity 🔗 Read more at:

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Researcher Defends Ethereum Foundation as It Fulfills Its Mandate

A notable blockchain researcher has pushed back on recent criticisms of the Ethereum Foundation, arguing the organization is performing exactly wha...

📰 CFTC Suspends Officials Who Questioned Prediction Markets, NYT 🗓️ May 24 2026 13:35 UTC A New York Times investigation published this week paints a portrait of regulatory pushback that collided with a rising crypto and prediction-market ecosystem at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The piece details how senior officials who raised concerns about... ➤ A New York Times investigation reveals that senior CFTC officials who raised concerns about prediction market operators were sidelined and investigated, suggesting potential regulatory capture. ➤ The report details a shift towards less aggressive crypto enforcement under leadership, with several investigations dropped and a focus on individual operators rather than large firms. ➤ The article highlights industry ties to political figures and entities, raising questions about regulatory independence and the future of CFTC's oversight in the evolving crypto landscape. #cftc #predictionmarkets #regulatorycapture #enforcement #carolinepham #gemini #polymarket #cryptocom #politicalinfluence #commissioner 🔗 Read more at:

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CFTC Suspends Officials Who Questioned Prediction Markets, NYT

A New York Times investigation published this week paints a portrait of regulatory pushback that collided with a rising crypto and prediction-marke...

📰 Bitcoin Falls Despite Warsh’s Pro-Crypto Fed Chair Appointment 🗓️ May 24 2026 15:35 UTC Bitcoin (BTC) slipped to around $74,190 on Saturday, marking its lowest level in more than a month even as Kevin Warsh assumed the role of Federal Reserve chair a day earlier. The move comes as traders push probability of higher-for-longer monetary policy into 2026, with the 2-ye... ➤ Bitcoin experienced a significant price drop to its lowest level in over a month, despite the appointment of Kevin Warsh, a known crypto advocate, as the new Federal Reserve chair. ➤ The decline is attributed to market expectations of sustained higher interest rates throughout 2026, driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields, which typically pressure risk assets like Bitcoin. ➤ Warsh's hawkish reputation on inflation, despite his pro-crypto stance on regulation, creates a complex environment, suggesting potential volatility and a cautious approach from investors due to policy uncertainty. #bitcoin #btc #federalreserve #kevinwarsh #interestrates #treasuryyields #monetarypolicy #crypto #fedchair #inflation 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin Falls Despite Warsh’s Pro-Crypto Fed Chair Appointment

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped to around $74,190 on Saturday, marking its lowest level in more than a month even as Kevin Warsh assumed the role of Federal ...

📰 Michael Saylor’s “BitVac” Post Fuels New Strategy Bitcoin Buy Speculation 🗓️ May 24 2026 23:05 UTC TLDR: Strategy holds about 843,768 Bitcoin with an average acquisition price near $75,700 per BTC Michael Saylor’s “BitVac is charging” post sparked fresh speculation about another BTC purchase Strategy reportedly added over 171,000 Bitcoin during 2026, exceeding new miner output... ➤ Michael Saylor's 'BitVac is charging' post has ignited speculation about MicroStrategy (referred to as 'Strategy' in the text) potentially making another Bitcoin purchase. ➤ The company reportedly holds approximately 843,768 BTC with an average acquisition price near $75,700, and has added over 171,000 BTC in 2026, exceeding new miner output. ➤ Strategy continues to fund its Bitcoin acquisitions through stock sales and preferred share offerings, while also managing convertible notes and focusing on maximizing Bitcoin per share. #michaelsaylor #strategy #bitcoin #btc #bitvac #corporatetreasury #assetaccumulation #stockoffering #preferredshares 🔗 Read more at:

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Michael Saylor’s “BitVac” Post Fuels New Strategy Bitcoin Buy Speculation

TLDR: Strategy holds about 843,768 Bitcoin with an average acquisition price near $75,700 per BTC Michael Saylor’s “BitVac is charging” post ...

📰 Brian Armstrong Outlines Crypto Vision for the Future Financial System 🗓️ May 24 2026 23:05 UTC TLDR: Brian Armstrong highlighted tokenization as a major priority for future financial infrastructure Coinbase’s CEO linked stablecoins and AI systems to faster and cheaper global financial services Armstrong called for risk-based crypto regulation instead of broad industry-wide... ➤ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong outlined a vision for the future financial system, prioritizing tokenization of real-world assets like real estate and stocks for instant settlement and fractional ownership. ➤ He emphasized the role of stablecoins for faster, cheaper global payments, AI for improved financial services, and the need for risk-based crypto regulation to foster innovation. ➤ Armstrong also highlighted the importance of self-custodial wallets and open blockchain protocols for broader access to capital markets and financial inclusion. #brianarmstrong #coinbase #tokenization #stablecoins #aiinfinance #realworldassets #globalfinancialsystem #selfcustody #riskbasedregulation #blockchaininfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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Brian Armstrong Outlines Crypto Vision for the Future Financial System

TLDR: Brian Armstrong highlighted tokenization as a major priority for future financial infrastructure Coinbase’s CEO linked stablecoins and AI s...