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Asian Central Banks Join Forces on Cross-Border Stablecoins
Three Asian central banks are collaborating on the BLOOM initiative to connect regulated stablecoins and digital deposits across borders. The project could lower transfer costs and speed up international settlement.
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Franklin Templeton’s 5% Bitcoin ETFs: What Investors Need to Know
Franklin Templeton plans to launch two ETFs combining 95% traditional stocks with 5% Bitcoin. The funds could simplify crypto exposure and accelerate institutional adoption, but investors should review fees, allocations, and volatility before buying.
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Hyperliquid’s US Launch: CME Warns of KYC Hurdles
CME Group CEO Terr Duffy says Hyperliquid may face US market entry hurdles over KYC compliance. The warning highlights the regulatory work required before the DeFi perpetuals platform can pursue broader American adoption.
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Dune Launches Real-Time DEX Spot and Perpetual Data Feeds
Dune has launched normalized real-time feeds for spot and perpetual DEX trades. The product is intended to help institutional desks compare liquidity, execution, and price activity across fragmented on-chain markets.
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Tokenized Stocks Face Corporate Revolt From Wall Street
Wells Fargo, Intuit, and Arm have joined a growing group of companies rejecting plans to issue their shares as blockchain-based tokens. The resistance highlights the gap between Wall Street’s tokenization ambitions and corporate demands for legal clarity, control, and market stability.
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CMCC Global Launches Tokenized Bitcoin Funds in El Salvador
CMCC Global plans to issue two tokenized Bitcoin fund strategies through Tether’s Hadron platform and Bitfinex Securities under El Salvador’s regulatory framework. The move could accelerate the adoption of blockchain-based investment products.
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Israel’s Blockchain Plan for Banking Sanctions Explained
Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a contingency plan that uses blockchain if international banking sanctions restrict Israel’s ability to transfer funds. The proposal could strengthen financial resilience, but compliance, liquidity, and bank cooperation remain major obstacles.
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Bybit Gets Dubai License for Spot Crypto Trading
Bybit has secured Dubai’s first full license for spot cryptocurrency trading services. The VARA approval is a major milestone, though the exchange must complete additional regulatory requirements before launching.