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France Challenges the ECB on Stablecoin Rewards in MiCA
Four French financial authorities are urging the European Commission to permit stablecoin rewards under MiCA, taking a position opposed to the ECB and national central banks. The proposal could reshape how crypto platforms attract users across Europe.
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Ethereum Delays Glamsterdam Upgrade Over Security Risks
Ethereum has postponed testing of its Glamsterdam upgrade after EIP-8037 and EIP-8038 raised security concerns affecting up to 13 DeFi protocols. AI agents are helping researchers locate potentially vulnerable contracts and assess the proposed changes.
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BNB Chain Leads Tokenized Fund Growth With $3.7B
BNB Chain added approximately $3.7 billion in tokenized fund value, leading all blockchains. The milestone signals growing institutional demand for blockchain-based financial products.
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Bitcoin’s Second Wave of Institutional Capital Has Arrived
Coinbase Institutional says Bitcoin’s second wave of institutional capital is underway, with seven major banks using its infrastructure. Stablecoin settlement and a broader view of Bitcoin as financial technology could drive the next phase of adoption.
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Aviva’s $29B XRP Move Explained: Ripple’s RWA Deal
Aviva Investors is partnering with Ripple to tokenize part of its £22 billion liquidity fund on the XRP Ledger. The project signals institutional interest in real-world assets, although only about 0.4% has moved on-chain so far.
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SEC Tokenisation and AI: 2027 Examination Watchlist
The SEC has named tokenisation and AI as priorities for its 2027 examinations, signalling closer scrutiny of blockchain-based financial products and automated systems. Companies should prepare stronger disclosures, governance, and technical controls.
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Hyperliquid HIP-3 Brings Regulated US Perpetual Futures
Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 framework is designed to support regulated US perpetual futures through Payward and Kraken’s operator. The upgrade could expand compliant crypto derivatives access while introducing new questions about custody and oversight.
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Bitcoin Poised for a Big Bull Run: Institutional Outlook
Blockstream executive Peter Bain says institutional clients see Bitcoin poised for a major bull run, with $81,000 viewed as a sign of strength. His comments also highlight Liquid Network’s recovery and growing ambitions in Swiss banking.