Assetera to Enable Non-U.S. Investors to Trade Tokenized Nvidia, Coinbase, and S&P 500
The MiFID-licensed trading platform Assetera has listed Backed Finance's tokenized trackers for Nvidia, Coinbase, and the S&P 500, allowing non-U.S. investors regulated blockchain-based access to top U.S. assets. These fully collateralized bTokens, issued under an EU-approved prospectus, enable 24/7 trading and cross-chain transfers via Chainlink’s interoperability protocol.
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The MiFID-licensed trading platform Assetera has listed Backed Finance's tokenized trackers for Nvidia, Coinbase, and the S&P 500, allowing non-U.S. investors regulated blockchain-based access to top U.S. assets. These fully collateralized bTokens, issued under an EU-approved prospectus, enable 24/7 trading and cross-chain transfers via Chainlink’s interoperability protocol.
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AsiaNext to Launch Cross-Exchange Collateralisation Solution & List USD Money Market Fund
The AsiaNext Orchestration Layer (AXOL), a cross-exchange collateralization and margining platform that streamlines trading across its three venues: Crypto Derivatives, Crypto Spot, and Securities. The recent listing of a USD-denominated money market fund marks a milestone in AsiaNext's expanding product offerings, with plans for additional listings.
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The AsiaNext Orchestration Layer (AXOL), a cross-exchange collateralization and margining platform that streamlines trading across its three venues: Crypto Derivatives, Crypto Spot, and Securities. The recent listing of a USD-denominated money market fund marks a milestone in AsiaNext's expanding product offerings, with plans for additional listings.
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Report: EBA on Benefits and Challenges of Tokenised Deposits
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a report on tokenized deposits, highlighting potential benefits and challenges that depend on design parameters. It recommends ongoing market monitoring and knowledge sharing by authorities using a standardized questionnaire to better understand developments and support coordinated supervisory approaches across the European Economic Area.
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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a report on tokenized deposits, highlighting potential benefits and challenges that depend on design parameters. It recommends ongoing market monitoring and knowledge sharing by authorities using a standardized questionnaire to better understand developments and support coordinated supervisory approaches across the European Economic Area.
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Crypto com to Expand Its Offerings to Include Tokenized Securities
Crypto .com has acquired Orion Principals Limited, an ADGM-regulated brokerage in Abu Dhabi, enabling the platform to expand its offerings to include securities, options, futures, and more.
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Crypto .com has acquired Orion Principals Limited, an ADGM-regulated brokerage in Abu Dhabi, enabling the platform to expand its offerings to include securities, options, futures, and more.
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Stellar Network to Join the RWA Foundation
Founded in November by the Security Token Market, Particula and others, the RWA Foundation's members include Securitize, Ava Labs, Polygon Labs, and others.
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Founded in November by the Security Token Market, Particula and others, the RWA Foundation's members include Securitize, Ava Labs, Polygon Labs, and others.
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Exabits to Secure $15M Seed Round for GPU Power Tokenization
The decentralized computing network provides open access to GPU compute assets and offers a liquid marketplace generating revenue and token rewards
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The decentralized computing network provides open access to GPU compute assets and offers a liquid marketplace generating revenue and token rewards
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Stablecoin Market Cap to Hit $200B Milestone
The total market value of stablecoins crossed the $200 billion mark for the first time ever, driven by capital inflows to trade crypto and increasing use for non-crypto utilities like payments, while a range of novel yield-generating products also fueled growth
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The total market value of stablecoins crossed the $200 billion mark for the first time ever, driven by capital inflows to trade crypto and increasing use for non-crypto utilities like payments, while a range of novel yield-generating products also fueled growth
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Agricultural Commodities Tokenization Platform AgriDex to Raise $4 Million
The platform plans to tokenize $4.5 billion in pending trade commitments and expand to new commodities like West African cocoa and Eastern European wheat.
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The platform plans to tokenize $4.5 billion in pending trade commitments and expand to new commodities like West African cocoa and Eastern European wheat.
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Societe Generale to Complete First Repo Transaction on a Public Blockchain
Bonds issued on the Ethereum blockchain were deposited as collateral with the Banque de France in exchange for CBDC on the Banque’s DL3S blockchain. This milestone demonstrates the feasibility of interbank refinancing on blockchain and highlights the potential of CBDCs to enhance liquidity in digital financial markets, underscoring Societe Generale's commitment to innovation in financial markets.
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Bonds issued on the Ethereum blockchain were deposited as collateral with the Banque de France in exchange for CBDC on the Banque’s DL3S blockchain. This milestone demonstrates the feasibility of interbank refinancing on blockchain and highlights the potential of CBDCs to enhance liquidity in digital financial markets, underscoring Societe Generale's commitment to innovation in financial markets.
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MUFG Backed Progmat to Explore Tokenizing Foreign Real Estate
Japanese tokenization platform Progmat, backed by MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho, is exploring overseas real estate tokenization, focusing on single-property models over REITs for their tangibility to investors. A working group identified overseas real estate as a top opportunity, despite challenges like exchange rate and tax risks.
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Japanese tokenization platform Progmat, backed by MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho, is exploring overseas real estate tokenization, focusing on single-property models over REITs for their tangibility to investors. A working group identified overseas real estate as a top opportunity, despite challenges like exchange rate and tax risks.
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EBA to Clarify on Tokenized Deposits & Stablecoins | 17% of EU Banks to Plan Engagement
With 17% of EU banks planning to explore tokenized deposits in the next two years, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a report on tokenized deposits, treating them as equivalent to conventional deposits from a regulatory standpoint but highlighting the need for further analysis of existing regulations. Tokenized deposits differ from stablecoins as they are tied to account holders' identities and require interbank settlement, whereas stablecoins are bearer instruments and transferable.
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With 17% of EU banks planning to explore tokenized deposits in the next two years, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a report on tokenized deposits, treating them as equivalent to conventional deposits from a regulatory standpoint but highlighting the need for further analysis of existing regulations. Tokenized deposits differ from stablecoins as they are tied to account holders' identities and require interbank settlement, whereas stablecoins are bearer instruments and transferable.
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Stabull Finance to Launch Stablecoin & RWA Decentralized Exchange
The decentralized platform for on-chain FX and tokenized commodity swaps has launched on Ethereum and Polygon after processing $2 million in stablecoin swaps during beta testing. The platform supports 11 fiat-backed stablecoins, including BRZ, EURS, and USDC, alongside tokenized gold (PAXG), offering 24/7 low-cost, low-slippage swaps for traders and liquidity providers.
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The decentralized platform for on-chain FX and tokenized commodity swaps has launched on Ethereum and Polygon after processing $2 million in stablecoin swaps during beta testing. The platform supports 11 fiat-backed stablecoins, including BRZ, EURS, and USDC, alongside tokenized gold (PAXG), offering 24/7 low-cost, low-slippage swaps for traders and liquidity providers.
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Ethena to Roll Out Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock's BUIDL Token
Managing $6 billion in assets, Ethena has launched USDtb, a stablecoin backed by BlackRock and Securitize’s tokenized money market fund, BUIDL. Designed to stabilize Ethena’s yield-generating USDe token during bearish crypto markets, USDtb maintains a steady $1 value with 90% reserves in BUIDL. It aims to reduce risk by reallocating USDe’s backing assets during negative funding rate periods.
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Managing $6 billion in assets, Ethena has launched USDtb, a stablecoin backed by BlackRock and Securitize’s tokenized money market fund, BUIDL. Designed to stabilize Ethena’s yield-generating USDe token during bearish crypto markets, USDtb maintains a steady $1 value with 90% reserves in BUIDL. It aims to reduce risk by reallocating USDe’s backing assets during negative funding rate periods.
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Sui to Partner with Ant Digital Technologies on Tokenized RWAs
The Layer 1 blockchain has partnered with Ant Digital Technologies’ Web3 brand ZAN to accelerate the integration of ESG-backed real-world assets (RWAs) into Web3. Through this collaboration, tokenized ESG assets, held by a top global solar materials manufacturer, will be brought on-chain for the first time via Sui, expanding investor access.
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The Layer 1 blockchain has partnered with Ant Digital Technologies’ Web3 brand ZAN to accelerate the integration of ESG-backed real-world assets (RWAs) into Web3. Through this collaboration, tokenized ESG assets, held by a top global solar materials manufacturer, will be brought on-chain for the first time via Sui, expanding investor access.
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Deutsche Bank & Axela to Collaborate On Singapore's National Blockchain Project 'Dama2'
Deutsche Bank aims to adapt to evolving custodianship needs by connecting private blockchains with public ones like Ethereum, facilitated by Axela’s platform. This collaboration seeks to streamline asset management, reduce fees, and resolve inefficiencies in traditional finance.
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Deutsche Bank aims to adapt to evolving custodianship needs by connecting private blockchains with public ones like Ethereum, facilitated by Axela’s platform. This collaboration seeks to streamline asset management, reduce fees, and resolve inefficiencies in traditional finance.
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Ripple to Launches its RLUSD Stablecoin Today
Fully backed by US Treasuries, bank deposits, and cash equivalents, Ripple has officially launched its RLUSD stablecoin after receiving regulatory approval under a NYDFS trust charter. The advisory board now includes former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and ex-Fed VP Kenneth Montgomery, reflecting Ripple’s focus on trust and regulatory alignment as stablecoin adoption grows.
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Fully backed by US Treasuries, bank deposits, and cash equivalents, Ripple has officially launched its RLUSD stablecoin after receiving regulatory approval under a NYDFS trust charter. The advisory board now includes former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and ex-Fed VP Kenneth Montgomery, reflecting Ripple’s focus on trust and regulatory alignment as stablecoin adoption grows.
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DekaBank to Receive Crypto Custody License
German DekaBank has received a crypto custody license from the ECB and BaFin under the German Banking Act, enabling it to securely offer digital asset custody and operate under the upcoming MiCAR framework. This milestone builds on its existing role as a cryptocurrency securities register manager and supports its expanded platform for issuing, trading, and settling digital assets.
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German DekaBank has received a crypto custody license from the ECB and BaFin under the German Banking Act, enabling it to securely offer digital asset custody and operate under the upcoming MiCAR framework. This milestone builds on its existing role as a cryptocurrency securities register manager and supports its expanded platform for issuing, trading, and settling digital assets.
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UK’s First Digital Securities Sandbox Participants to Receive Preliminary Approval
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has granted preliminary approval to Montis and ClearToken under its new Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), which aims to relax certain rules for DLT-based market infrastructures.
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The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has granted preliminary approval to Montis and ClearToken under its new Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), which aims to relax certain rules for DLT-based market infrastructures.
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BNP Paribas to Extend Involvement in Eurosytem Wholesale DLT Trials
Collaborating with central banks including Banque de France, Deutsche Bundesbank, and Banca d’Italia, the bank successfully executed real transactions such as a €30M sovereign digital bond issuance for Slovenia and participated in secondary market activities.
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Collaborating with central banks including Banque de France, Deutsche Bundesbank, and Banca d’Italia, the bank successfully executed real transactions such as a €30M sovereign digital bond issuance for Slovenia and participated in secondary market activities.
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Tether to Invest in StablR to Promote Stablecoin Adoption in Europe
European stablecoin provider Stabl’s EURR and USDR stablecoins, compliant with MiCA, aim to enhance liquidity and reduce transaction costs. Integration with Tether's Hadron platform will expand these stablecoins across major blockchains, bolstering accessibility and compliance in Europe’s growing digital asset ecosystem.
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European stablecoin provider Stabl’s EURR and USDR stablecoins, compliant with MiCA, aim to enhance liquidity and reduce transaction costs. Integration with Tether's Hadron platform will expand these stablecoins across major blockchains, bolstering accessibility and compliance in Europe’s growing digital asset ecosystem.
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