-
Tokenized Stocks Surge 1,961% in DeFi: Real Use Cases Explained
Tokenized stocks locked in DeFi protocols hit $247.8 million, up 1,961% in a year. Learn what they are, how they are used for lending and trading, and what risks to watch.
-
BNY High-Yield Bond Fund Goes Tokenized on BNB Chain
OpenEden and RedStone have tokenized BNY’s high-yield bond fund on BNB Chain, marking a major step in bringing traditional credit instruments into DeFi. This partnership could unlock new liquidity and accessibility for institutional and retail investors.
-
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: House Panel Approves Bill 28-21
Two House committees voted 28-21 to advance a bill creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a separate measure on federal crypto tax rules. The move comes one day after the Senate stalled the CLARITY Act, showing crypto policy remains a top focus in Washington.
-
Fed Raises Rates for the First Time Since 2023: Bitcoin Reacts
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75-4.00%, marking its first hike since 2023. Bitcoin reacted with volatility as traders digest the implications of tighter monetary policy on crypto markets.
-
Anchorage Adds Custody for Tokenized Uranium and Etherlink Assets
Anchorage Digital Bank has expanded its institutional custody services to Etherlink and xU3O8, a token backed by physical uranium. The move signals growing momentum for tokenized real-world assets under federal banking oversight.
-
Kraken Brings Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures to US Users
Kraken’s parent company Payward plans to launch Hyperliquid perpetual futures for US clients through CFTC-regulated Bitnomial, fulfilling Trump’s promise of a crypto-friendly America. The move signals a new era of compliant DeFi access in the United States.
-
Circle Arc Mainnet Goes Live: What BlackRock and Visa Validators Mean for Crypto
Circle has launched its Arc Layer 1 blockchain on mainnet, with BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard, and DTCC among the founding validators. The EVM-compatible network is purpose-built for stablecoins, tokenized assets, and institutional-grade compliance, marking a major step in traditional finance’s embrace of crypto infrastructure.
-
Ethereum Price After Clarity Act Failure: What’s Next for ETH?
The Clarity Act has failed in the Senate, dashing hopes of a regulatory tailwind for Ethereum. Here’s what the setback means for ETH price and what investors should watch next.