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Hana Bank $100M Blockchain Bond: What It Means for Finance
Hana Bank issued a $100M bond on Euroclear’s blockchain with same-day settlement, marking a meaningful step toward faster, more efficient financial markets. This move signals growing institutional adoption of blockchain technology for real-world assets.
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Ondo Oasis Pro Joins DTCC in Tokenized Fund Milestone
Ondo’s Oasis Pro has officially joined DTCC’s Fund/SERV platform, marking a major milestone for tokenized funds. The integration connects blockchain-based assets to one of the world’s largest financial infrastructure providers, signaling growing institutional confidence in tokenized real-world assets.
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Coinbase Files for Single-Stock Perpetual Futures in US
Coinbase has filed with US regulators to launch single-stock perpetual futures, a crypto-style derivative product that could transform how Americans trade individual stocks. The move signals growing convergence between traditional finance and the crypto industry.
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Pendle NGI+ Market: Institutional Yields Meet DeFi
Pendle has launched its NGI+ market, bringing institutional-grade infrastructure yields on-chain through yield tokenization. The move opens new fixed-yield opportunities for DeFi users while introducing risks like smart contract vulnerabilities and regulatory uncertainty.
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ZetaChain to Shut Down Layer 1 and Migrate ZETA to Solana
ZetaChain’s community has voted to shut down its Layer 1 blockchain and migrate the ZETA token to Solana. The team wants to focus on Anuma, its private AI app, with one final vote still needed before the move is official.
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Ethereum Leads Euro Stablecoin Growth With $32M Surge
Ethereum added $32 million in euro stablecoin market cap, outpacing rival blockchains. The surge highlights Ethereum’s growing role in Europe’s regulated digital finance landscape and the impact of MiCA regulation.
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US Treasury Sanctions BitBank Over Iran Crypto Network
The US Treasury has sanctioned BitBank for allegedly helping Iran evade international sanctions using cryptocurrency. The action highlights growing regulatory pressure on platforms misused for illicit finance and underscores why compliance matters for the entire crypto industry.
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Trump AI Force Plan: New US Strategy Without Crypto Rules
Trump has announced plans for an “AI Force” and an AI czar to keep the U.S. competitive without adding new regulations. Here is what this pro-innovation stance could mean for crypto, DeFi, and the broader Web3 ecosystem.