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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.
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Solana RWA Holders Reach 1.73 Million in One Week
Solana RWA holders reached 1.73 million after adding 140,000 users in one week. The milestone signals growing adoption of tokenized assets, though total value and market liquidity remain essential indicators.
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OCC Encourages Banks to Enter the Stablecoin Payments Market
The OCC is encouraging community banks to explore stablecoins as a way to offer faster and potentially cheaper payments. Here are the benefits, risks, and regulatory considerations banks must understand.