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Hana Bank Completes $100M Blockchain Bond in One Day
Hana Bank raised $100 million through a digital bond and settled it the same day using Euroclear’s blockchain platform, collapsing a 3-5 day process into T+0. This milestone highlights how tokenization is transforming institutional finance.
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Ethereum Staking Surge: 2.48M ETH Waiting in Queue
Over 2.48 million ETH are waiting in the Ethereum staking entry queue, with thirteen times more ETH wanting to stake than to exit. This imbalance could tighten supply and signals growing long-term conviction among ETH holders.
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X Partners with Gemini, Kraken, Coinbase for Crypto Trading
X has partnered with Gemini, Kraken, Coinbase, and other exchanges to bring crypto trading directly into the social media timeline through an expanded cashtag program. The move could accelerate crypto adoption while raising new concerns about impulse trading and self-custody.
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Michael Saylor Calls Clarity Act Collapse a Win for Crypto
Strategy founder Michael Saylor argues that the collapse of the Clarity Act is actually a win for the digital asset industry. He believes crypto can thrive through direct engagement with regulators rather than waiting for new legislation.
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Kraken CEO Slams US Crypto Rules, Praises Europe
Kraken co-CEO David Ripley has criticized the US government’s ‘hostile’ approach to crypto regulation, contrasting it with Europe’s pragmatic MiCA framework. His comments highlight a growing transatlantic divide that could reshape where crypto innovation happens in the years ahead.
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ECB Launches Pontes: Euro Settlement Over Stablecoins
The ECB has launched Pontes, a new Eurosystem settlement rail that lets banks settle tokenized asset trades using central bank money only, locking out private stablecoins from the platform. The move strengthens the euro’s role in digital finance and signals Europe’s preference for public infrastructure over dollar-pegged alternatives.
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US Treasury Secretary Champions Dollar Dominance via Stablecoins
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pushing for U.S. dollar dominance not just in global markets but also through stablecoins. Discover what this means for the crypto industry, investors, and the future of digital money.
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Circle Launches Bitcoin-Backed USDC Borrowing: A New Era for Institutions
Circle has launched Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing for institutional clients, letting them unlock liquidity from BTC holdings without selling. This new service strengthens the role of stablecoins in institutional finance and marks a major step toward crypto market maturation.