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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Stablecoin Payments Platform BVNK to Raise $50M to Fuel U.S. Expansion
Founded in 2021, BVNK focuses on integrating stablecoin payments into business processes and has secured licenses in several U.S. states while building its presence in San Francisco. The Seires Bround was led by Haun Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global.
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Founded in 2021, BVNK focuses on integrating stablecoin payments into business processes and has secured licenses in several U.S. states while building its presence in San Francisco. The Seires Bround was led by Haun Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures and Tiger Global.
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RWA-Focused L1 Blockchain Plume to Raise $20M Series A from Brevan Howard Digital, Galaxy Ventures & Others
With over 180 protocols and $4 billion in assets on its ecosystem, Plume aims to streamline tokenization and DeFi integration for real-world assets through its modular infrastructure. The funds will support its mainnet launch and expansion into emerging markets, furthering its mission to bridge physical assets with crypto-native platforms.
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With over 180 protocols and $4 billion in assets on its ecosystem, Plume aims to streamline tokenization and DeFi integration for real-world assets through its modular infrastructure. The funds will support its mainnet launch and expansion into emerging markets, furthering its mission to bridge physical assets with crypto-native platforms.
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T-RIZE Group to Secure $300M Residential Property Tokenization Deal
The 960-unit residential development in Canada is howcasing its approach to institutional-grade real estate investment. This milestone project is part of T-RIZE’s $2 billion pipeline, offering accredited investors compliant, scalable opportunities via SEC-registered platforms like Texture Capital.
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The 960-unit residential development in Canada is howcasing its approach to institutional-grade real estate investment. This milestone project is part of T-RIZE’s $2 billion pipeline, offering accredited investors compliant, scalable opportunities via SEC-registered platforms like Texture Capital.
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BlackRock ETF to Buy First Muni Bonds Issued Through Blockchain
BlackRock’s iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF (MEAR) has become the first fund to purchase municipal bonds fully issued, settled, and held using JPMorgan’s blockchain-based platform. The $6.5 million investment in bonds issued by Quincy, Massachusetts, marks a significant milestone in using blockchain to transform capital markets.
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BlackRock’s iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF (MEAR) has become the first fund to purchase municipal bonds fully issued, settled, and held using JPMorgan’s blockchain-based platform. The $6.5 million investment in bonds issued by Quincy, Massachusetts, marks a significant milestone in using blockchain to transform capital markets.
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German Tokenization Firm Cashlink to Land Custody License
The BaFin-issued crypto custody license enables Cashlink to manage private keys for tokenized securities it issues and registers, strengthening its position as a leading infrastructure provider for digital assets. Notable projects include digital bond issuances for KfW and Helaba’s WIBank as part of the ECB's DLT settlement trials.
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The BaFin-issued crypto custody license enables Cashlink to manage private keys for tokenized securities it issues and registers, strengthening its position as a leading infrastructure provider for digital assets. Notable projects include digital bond issuances for KfW and Helaba’s WIBank as part of the ECB's DLT settlement trials.
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SIX & SBI-backed AsiaNext to List It's First Tokenized Security
The regulated venue for security tokens has listed a USD money market fund and introduced its AsiaNext Orchestration Layer (AXOL) for integrated collateral management across its three trading venues: crypto derivatives, digital securities, and soon spot crypto trading.
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The regulated venue for security tokens has listed a USD money market fund and introduced its AsiaNext Orchestration Layer (AXOL) for integrated collateral management across its three trading venues: crypto derivatives, digital securities, and soon spot crypto trading.
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IX Swap to Integrate LINE, Making Tokenized RWAs accessible to 200M+ Users
The partnership with Asia's leading super app, with over 200 million active users, brings tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) to a mainstream audience. This integration creates the largest RWA distribution network globally, offering affordable investment opportunities starting at $10 and bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology.
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The partnership with Asia's leading super app, with over 200 million active users, brings tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) to a mainstream audience. This integration creates the largest RWA distribution network globally, offering affordable investment opportunities starting at $10 and bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology.
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