InstitutionalFranklin Templeton Launches Franklin Crypto
Franklin Templeton launches Franklin Crypto by acquiring 250 Digital. Part of the deal is paid with BENJI tokens - an industry first.
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InstitutionalNew Hampshire Issues First $100M Bitcoin-Backed Bond - Moody's Rates Ba2
New Hampshire issues the first-ever $100M municipal bond backed by Bitcoin. Moody's assigns Ba2 rating - crypto enters the traditional bond market.
DeFiAave V4 Goes Live on Ethereum - Real-World Credit Markets
Aave V4 is live on Ethereum with hub-and-spoke architecture. Three liquidity hubs, real-world asset support, and institutional lending capabilities.
InstitutionalBNP Paribas Opens Crypto ETN Access for Retail Clients
France's largest bank BNP Paribas opens access to 6 BTC and ETH ETNs for retail clients. Launch details and the bank's broader crypto strategy.
AltcoinsChiliz Surges 46% Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Chiliz (CHZ) surged 46% in 30 days ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. New roadmap: buybacks, omnichain fan tokens, and national team launches.
InstitutionalICE Invests Another $600M in Polymarket
Intercontinental Exchange invested an additional $600M in Polymarket. Total commitment approaches $2B as the platform's valuation climbs toward $20B.
InstitutionalVisa Becomes Super Validator on Canton Network
Visa joined Canton Network as a Super Validator. Visa's stablecoin settlements reached $4.6B annually across 130+ programs in 50+ countries.
UkraineUkraine Crypto Tax Law: Rada Prepares Second Reading
Ukraine's Rada prepares second reading of crypto tax bill. Preferential 5% rate in 2026, then 23%. Crypto-to-crypto swaps are tax-free.
RegulationUS Congress Holds Historic Tokenization Hearing
House Financial Services Committee examines two tokenization bills. RWA market exceeds $26B, projected to reach $150B by year-end.