Tokenized equity enters U.S. markets as issuers gain flexible share structures without altering ownership frameworks. Securitize and Computershare have aligned efforts to bring tokenized shares into regulated U.S. markets. The agreement introduces a direct model for issuing blockchain-based equity without altering traditional ownership structures. Market participants are watching closely as...
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Visa Adds Base, Polygon, and More as Stablecoin Settlement Volume Surges
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement to Nine Blockchains as Multi Chain Payments Gain Momentum Visa has added five new blockchains to its stablecoin settlement pilot, bringing the total supported networks to nine. Newly included chains feature Base, Polygon, Arc, Canton, and Tempo. Existing support already covers Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Stellar....
Senator Tillis Pushes CLARITY Act Toward Senate Markup
Senator Tillis signals readiness to push the CLARITY Act to markup, as stablecoin yield concerns ease and DeFi negotiations heat up. Senator Thom Tillis says the CLARITY Act is now ready for the next step. The North Carolina Republican confirmed he plans to ask for a committee markup once lawmakers...
Retail Traders Push Prediction Markets to $25.7B as Crypto and Real-World Bets Expand
Retail traders drive prediction markets to $25.7B monthly volume, with crypto leading entry and real-world events gaining traction. Prediction markets are gaining momentum as trading activity accelerates across 2026. Fresh data shows sharp growth in both participation and volume, with retail users driving most of the action. Platforms built on...
RLUSD Goes Live on OKX as Ripple Expands Stablecoin Reach
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin launches on OKX with 280+ trading pairs, margin collateral support, and full XRPL integration. Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, is now available on OKX. The global exchange confirmed the listing on its official channels. Users can trade RLUSD across more than 280 spot pairs from day one. The...
Saylor Proposes STRC Dividend Shift to Semi-Monthly Payouts
Strategy proposes splitting STRC monthly dividends into two payments while keeping the annualized rate unchanged. The semi-monthly shift aims to stabilize STRC’s price near $100 by reducing single ex-date cyclicality each month. Both MSTR and STRC shareholders must vote to approve the change, with the first payout expected July 15,...
Stable Sea Partners WisdomTree to Unlock Tokenized Treasury Access for Businesses
Stable Sea and WisdomTree enable businesses to earn yield on idle cash through tokenized money market funds integrated into treasury workflows. Stable Sea has partnered with WisdomTree to give corporate clients access to tokenized money market funds. This action will enable companies to invest idle operating cash directly and generate...
MoonPay Acquires Sodot to Boost Crypto Security in $100M Deal
MoonPay acquires Israeli startup Sodot in a $100M all-stock deal to build institutional crypto security services, custody, and infrastructure. MoonPay Inc. has acquired Israeli crypto security startup Sodot in a major expansion move. The acquisition is valued at around $100 million in a stock-for-stock deal. As a result, MoonPay is...
Whale Alert: Decade-Old ETH Wallet Moves Massive Holdings
A long-dormant ETH wallet moved $23M, while institutions accumulated heavily, signaling mixed market sentiment and shifting supply dynamics. Long-silent crypto wallets rarely move without drawing attention. A recent transfer tied to an early Ethereum participant has stirred fresh debate across the market. At the same time, institutional players continue to...
Cartier Heir Sentenced to 8 Years Over $470M Crypto Laundering Scheme
Cartier heir jailed for $470M crypto laundering scheme, exposing how shell firms and banks enabled large-scale illicit fund transfers. A high-profile sentencing has drawn fresh attention to crypto-related financial crime. U.S. authorities have secured a conviction involving hundreds of millions in illicit flows tied to digital assets. Case details reveal...