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Ondo and Alpaca Enable In-Kind Minting for Tokenized Stocks
Ondo Finance and Alpaca have launched in-kind minting for tokenized stocks on Ethereum and BNB Chain, allowing institutions to move shares onchain without first converting them to cash. This marks a major efficiency upgrade for institutional crypto adoption.
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AI and Crypto: Why BlackRock Sees a Major Convergence
BlackRock believes AI and crypto are converging in a major way. The asset manager sees stablecoins, Ethereum, and automated payments driving a new era of blockchain adoption powered by intelligent agents.
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Hong Kong Crypto Regulation: Stablecoins & Tokenization
Hong Kong’s HKMA and SFC have unveiled a comprehensive crypto regulation framework covering stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and digital asset licensing. The city is positioning itself as a global leader in blockchain-based finance.
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Base DeFi Lending Surges 133% in 2025: What It Means
Base financing markets have grown 133% in 2025, fueled by Morpho’s efficient lending engine and deeper Coinbase integration. The surge signals growing mainstream adoption of DeFi lending and highlights how Layer 2 networks are reshaping crypto finance.
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NYSE Tokenizes Stocks With Blockchain.com: 24/7 Trading Coming?
The New York Stock Exchange has partnered with Blockchain.com to bring tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs to over 44 million crypto users, aiming for 24/7 trading. While the digital marketplace has not yet launched, the deal signals a major convergence of Wall Street and crypto.
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CFTC Chair: Crypto and Metals May Suit 24/7 Trading
CFTC Chairman Michael Selig says crypto and precious metals may be suited for 24/7 trading, while energy and agricultural markets likely are not. The remarks signal a shift toward regulating digital assets on their own terms, potentially opening U.S. markets to round-the-clock crypto trading.
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ECB Proposes New Liquidity Rules for Stablecoins
The European Central Bank wants to replace the 60% bank deposit rule for large stablecoins with new 1-day and 5-day liquidity requirements. The change could reshape how USDT and USDC operate in Europe.
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New Crypto ETPs in Europe: Zcash, ether.fi, and Lighter
Three new crypto ETPs have just launched on European exchanges, offering regulated exposure to Zcash, ether.fi, and Lighter tokens. Issued by 21shares and Bitwise, these products signal growing institutional interest in privacy coins, DeFi governance, and decentralized derivatives.