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Canton Blockchain: Wall Street Giants Complete First Tokenized Bond Swap
DRW and Marex just executed the first OTC financial swap on the Canton Blockchain, referencing a tokenized S&P Dow Jones bond index built by French crypto data firm Kaiko. The transaction signals growing institutional confidence in blockchain infrastructure for high-value financial products.
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Interactive Brokers Adds Ethereum Staking via Zerohash
Interactive Brokers has launched Ethereum staking services for eligible clients, powered by crypto infrastructure provider Zerohash. The move signals growing institutional confidence in crypto and makes ETH staking more accessible to traditional investors.
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France to Require Crypto Wallet Declarations Over €100,000
France’s Finance Commission has approved an amendment requiring crypto wallet declarations once holdings exceed €100,000. The move aims to boost tax transparency and could influence upcoming EU-wide regulations. Investors should start tracking their portfolios and keeping detailed records now.
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StoneX Boosts Securitize Price Target 50% on Tokenized Stocks Boom
StoneX has raised its Securitize price target by 50% to $18, citing new revenue from the Securitize Stocks tokenized trading platform on Solana. The move signals growing institutional confidence in tokenized real-world assets and blockchain-based stock trading.
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Sui Achieves First Quantum-Safe Blockchain Transaction
Mysten Labs has successfully executed Sui’s first native quantum-safe devnet transaction, marking a major step forward in blockchain security. The milestone positions Sui as a leader in preparing crypto networks for the era of quantum computing.
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Argentina Banks Won’t Offer Bitcoin Before 2028, Says Central Bank
Argentina’s central bank has postponed any decision on allowing banks to offer Bitcoin and crypto services, pushing the timeline to 2028 at the earliest, coinciding with a possible second term for pro-Bitcoin President Javier Milei. The move leaves millions of Argentinians reliant on external exchanges and self-custody solutions while neighboring countries advance their own crypto…
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AI Banking Scrutiny: What It Means for Crypto in 2025
US regulators are increasing AI scrutiny in the banking sector, and the implications could ripple into the crypto industry. From higher compliance costs to new opportunities for transparent innovators, here’s what you need to know about this growing regulatory trend.
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Bitcoin to $1 Million Sooner Than Expected, Says CZ
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao predicts Bitcoin will reach $1 million sooner than expected. We break down his bullish outlook, the fundamentals supporting it, and what it means for crypto investors.