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BNY High-Yield Bond Fund Goes Tokenized on BNB Chain
OpenEden and RedStone have tokenized BNY’s high-yield bond fund on BNB Chain, marking a major step in bringing traditional credit instruments into DeFi. This partnership could unlock new liquidity and accessibility for institutional and retail investors.
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Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: House Panel Approves Bill 28-21
Two House committees voted 28-21 to advance a bill creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a separate measure on federal crypto tax rules. The move comes one day after the Senate stalled the CLARITY Act, showing crypto policy remains a top focus in Washington.
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Fed Raises Rates for the First Time Since 2023: Bitcoin Reacts
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00%, marking its first hike since 2023. Bitcoin reacted with volatility as traders digest the implications of tighter monetary policy on crypto markets.
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Anchorage Adds Custody for Tokenized Uranium and Etherlink Assets
Anchorage Digital Bank has expanded its institutional custody services to Etherlink and xU3O8, a token backed by physical uranium. The move signals growing momentum for tokenized real-world assets under federal banking oversight.
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Kraken Brings Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures to US Users
Kraken’s parent company Payward plans to launch Hyperliquid perpetual futures for US clients through CFTC-regulated Bitnomial, fulfilling Trump’s promise of a crypto-friendly America. The move signals a new era of compliant DeFi access in the United States.
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Circle Arc Mainnet Goes Live: What BlackRock and Visa Validators Mean for Crypto
Circle has launched its Arc Layer 1 blockchain on mainnet, with BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard, and DTCC among the founding validators. The EVM-compatible network is purpose-built for stablecoins, tokenized assets, and institutional-grade compliance, marking a major step in traditional finance’s embrace of crypto infrastructure.
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Ethereum Price After Clarity Act Failure: What’s Next for ETH?
The Clarity Act has failed in the Senate, dashing hopes of a regulatory tailwind for Ethereum. Here’s what the setback means for ETH price and what investors should watch next.
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Deutsche Bank Launches Bitcoin Custody for Institutions
Deutsche Bank has announced plans to launch Bitcoin custody services for institutional clients, marking another major step in the integration of crypto into traditional banking. The move signals growing institutional demand and increased legitimacy for Bitcoin as an asset class.