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Ark Invest Puts $1.3B Venture Fund Onchain via Ethereum
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is tokenizing its $1.3 billion ARK Venture Fund on Ethereum via Securitize, giving investors blockchain-based access to OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Databricks. The move highlights growing institutional confidence in real-world asset tokenization.
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Why Bitcoin Could Benefit From Rising Interest Rates
Former CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo explains why rising interest rates could actually strengthen Bitcoin’s long-term position as digital gold and a future currency anchor for the global monetary system.
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EBA Moves to Regulate Crypto Lending Under MiCA
The European Banking Authority plans to bring crypto lending and DeFi access under the MiCA framework, including leverage limits. The rules are already active in 16 EU states and could reshape how Europeans interact with decentralized finance.
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Bitget Exchange Hacked: $351M Drained in Hot Wallet Breach
Bitget exchange suffered a massive $351.6 million hot wallet breach as hackers drained funds and swapped stablecoins for Ethereum. Here’s what happened, how the exchange responded, and what you can do to protect your crypto.
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Ondo Launches Onchain Portfolio Tokens With BlackRock Strategies
Ondo Finance has launched three onchain portfolio tokens built on BlackRock-developed model strategies, marking a major step in bringing institutional-grade investment portfolios to the blockchain. The move highlights the growing convergence between TradFi and DeFi, giving crypto users easier access to diversified, professionally structured products.
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Brazil Mandates Reporting on $10K Self-Custody Crypto Trades
Brazil’s central bank now requires crypto exchanges to report self-custody wallet transactions exceeding $10,000. The new resolution aims to strengthen anti-money laundering oversight while leaving personal wallets legal for users to manage.
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CFTC Greenlights Tokenized Assets for U.S. Commodities Firms
The CFTC has confirmed that U.S. commodities firms can invest in tokenized assets and use blockchain records for compliance. This landmark guidance removes regulatory ambiguity and could unlock significant institutional participation in digital assets.
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Bitcoin Traders Brace for $15B Options Expiry as Bulls Target $100K
With a massive $15 billion in Bitcoin options set to expire this Friday, traders are positioning for major volatility. Bulls are increasingly betting on $100,000 as the next major milestone, raising both excitement and risk across the crypto market.