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Coinbase Tokenized Stocks Hit $1B DEX Volume: DeFi Meets Wall Street
Coinbase’s tokenized stocks have surpassed $1 billion in DEX trading volume within their first month, signaling strong investor appetite for blockchain-based real-world assets and a growing convergence between DeFi and traditional finance.
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CFTC Crypto Rules: Agency Moves Ahead Without Congress
The CFTC has filed its crypto asset rulemaking with the White House, signaling that U.S. digital asset regulation is moving forward without Congress. The move could reshape oversight of crypto markets, exchanges, and consumer protections in the coming months.
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Solana Speeds Up Again: Block Time Drops to 250ms
Solana has shortened its block time to 250 milliseconds, its third speed boost since August. The upgrade comes as the network hits a record 5 billion monthly transactions, reinforcing its position as the fastest major blockchain.
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Bastion Gets OCC Approval for National Trust Bank Charter
Bastion has received conditional approval from the OCC to convert its New York trust company into a federally chartered national trust bank. The move would unify stablecoin issuance, custody, and conversion under one regulated entity, marking a major step toward federal oversight of digital dollars.
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SEC Approves Five-Year Exemption for Tokenized Stock Platforms
The SEC has approved a five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading platforms, giving them a clear regulatory framework to operate. This landmark decision signals growing institutional acceptance of blockchain-based finance and could accelerate the tokenization of real-world assets.
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SBI Invests in Dtcpay to Expand Stablecoin Payments in Asia
SBI Group has extended Dtcpay’s Series A to $25 million, betting big on regulated stablecoin payments across Asia. The deal highlights growing institutional confidence in crypto-powered commerce and signals a new phase for the region’s digital asset economy.
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SEC and CFTC Push Crypto Rules Without CLARITY Act
The CLARITY Act has stalled in Congress, but the SEC and CFTC are pushing ahead with independent crypto regulations. Here’s what that means for markets, companies, and everyday investors navigating an uncertain U.S. policy landscape.
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ECB’s Lagarde Blocked Binance MiCA License: What It Means
ECB President Christine Lagarde personally intervened to block Binance’s MiCA license in the EU, according to the WSJ. The move highlights growing regulatory scrutiny and sets a clear precedent for crypto compliance in Europe.