EthereumRobinhood Chain Draws $70M ETH in First Week
New Ethereum-based Robinhood Chain pulled in over $70M in ETH within a week of launch, per Token Terminal and DefiLlama data.
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StablecoinsSony Bank Wins OCC Approval for Dollar Stablecoin
The OCC gave Sony Bank preliminary approval to issue a dollar stablecoin via trust Connectia Trust with $40 million in capital, targeting a 2027 launch.
InstitutionalSwift Launches Blockchain Ledger for Tokenized Deposits
Swift launched a blockchain ledger for a tokenized deposit pilot with 17 banks, including HSBC, Citi, and UBS. Here's how it works and why it matters.
InstitutionalVanguard Seeks Head of Digital Assets
Vanguard, manager of $12.5 trillion in assets, posts a head of digital assets role covering tokenization, stablecoins and custody after years resisting crypto.
RegulationSEC to Unveil Regulation Crypto in July With a $75M Safe Harbor
The SEC updated its agenda: the long-promised Regulation Crypto proposal with exemptions for crypto startups is set for public comment in July 2026.
InstitutionalTether Invests $20M in Mercado Bitcoin
Tether invested $20 million in Mercado Bitcoin's funding round to expand payments, tokenization, and lending across Latin America.
RegulationCoinbase Wins FCA License for UK Derivatives and Equities Trading
The FCA authorized Coinbase to offer derivatives and equities in the UK. Retail crypto derivatives remain banned under 2021 rules.
InstitutionalKraken Lets Traders Post Tokenized Stocks as Collateral for Leverage
Kraken now accepts tokenized Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia shares as collateral for leveraged trading. Here are the limits, haircuts, and risks for traders.
InstitutionalSecuritize Tokenizes $295M in Stock After NYSE Debut
Securitize listed on the NYSE and tokenized its own shares on Solana and Avalanche the same day. Investors hold $295M in SECZ tokens.