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📰 Coinbase (COIN) Expands Everything Exchange to Canadian Market With Tokenized Equities 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 10:01 UTC - Oliver Dale Coinbase (COIN) is bringing its Everything Exchange platform to Canada, offering tokenized stocks and expanded financial products pending regulatory approval. ➤ Coinbase is launching its 'Everything Exchange' platform in Canada, offering tokenized stocks and other financial products pending regulatory approval. ➤ The platform aims to create a comprehensive financial ecosystem, integrating traditional cryptocurrencies with blockchain-based equities and diverse financial instruments. ➤ This expansion signifies Coinbase's strategic international growth and its move towards becoming a multi-asset financial hub, contingent on favorable regulatory frameworks for stablecoins and digital assets. #coinbase #everythingexchange #canada #tokenizedequities #blockchain #digitaldollars #regulatoryapproval #stablecoin #financialecosystem #internationalgrowth 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Kraken’s Parent Company Payward Launches Tokenized Global Stock Trading via xStocks 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 13:05 UTC Payward's xStocks platform expands globally with tokenized Hong Kong stocks and plans for UK, EU, and South Korean equities through GTN partnership. The post Kraken’s Parent Company Payward Launches Tokenized Global Stock Trading via xStocks appeared first on Blockonomi. ➤ Kraken's parent company, Payward, is expanding its xStocks platform globally by launching tokenized Hong Kong stocks and planning for UK, EU, and South Korean equities through a partnership with GTN. ➤ This move signifies a broader adoption of blockchain technology in traditional finance, enabling blockchain-based trading access to global equity markets beyond U.S. securities. ➤ The expansion aims to democratize access to international financial markets, with projections indicating a significant market valuation for tokenized securities by 2030. #payward #xstocks #tokenizedstocks #kraken #globalexpansion #hongkongstocks #gtnpartnership #blockchaintrading #equities #institutionalinvestors 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Washington Is Redefining What Stablecoins Are For 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 22:09 UTC - PYMNTS The Senate’s digital asset market structure proposal would turn stablecoins from savings substitutes into active financial infrastructure. ➤ The CLARITY Act proposes to differentiate between passive stablecoin yield (prohibited) and activity-based compensation (permissible), aiming to make stablecoins active financial infrastructure rather than savings substitutes. ➤ The legislation seeks to prevent stablecoins from functioning as unregulated, uninsured bank deposits by requiring yield to be tied to transactions, services, or identifiable risks. ➤ This distinction could reshape competition among financial institutions and push yield generation into more transparent investment products, with regulators tasked with defining the boundaries of 'economic equivalence'. #clarityact #stablecoinyield #digitalassetmarketstructure #passiveyield #transactionalcompensation #regulatoryclarity #paymentstablecoins #depositinterest #financialinfrastructure #congress 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index Excludes Bitcoin, Focuses on Revenue-Generating Tokens 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 08:04 UTC Author: Claude, DeepChain TechFlowShenchao Summary: S&P Dow Jones Indices, in collaboration with Pantera Capital, has launched the S&P Pantera Digital Assets In ➤ S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital launched the S&P Pantera Digital Assets Index, focusing on revenue-generating tokens and excluding Bitcoin. ➤ The index uses a 'financial viability' screening inspired by the S&P 500, requiring protocols to demonstrate consistent positive revenue distributed to token holders. ➤ This move aims to provide institutions with a more fundamental-based benchmark for digital assets beyond price, with potential for future ETF products. #sppanteradigitalassetindex #revenuegeneratingtokens #bitcoinexclusion #financialviability #institutionalinvestors #protocolrevenue #altcoins #digitalgold #etfdevelopment #onchaindata 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Mandela Digital Announces $5 Million Investment From Datavault AI 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 21:45 UTC Laramie, Wyoming, July 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire ➤ Mandela Digital has secured a $5 million investment from Datavault AI to develop the Mandela Dollar (MUSD), a USD-backed stablecoin aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and digital payments in the Global South. ➤ Datavault AI will provide not only funding but also its AI platforms, tokenization expertise, quantum-resilient encryption, and RWA frameworks to support MUSD's infrastructure, compliance, and transparency. ➤ The initiative emphasizes transparency and aims to leverage the 'Mandela name' to build trust and provide institutional-grade financial infrastructure for underserved populations. #mandeladollar #musd #datavaultai #stablecoin #financialinclusion #globalsouth #remittances #digitalpayments #tokenization #rwa 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 5 Reasons Why Developers Are Racing To Build On Robinhood Chain 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 20:19 UTC - Will Izuchukwu Unlike the countless new blockchains whose initial hype fades within a month, Robinhood Chain isn't following that typical script ➤ Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 solution built on Arbitrum Orbit, is experiencing rapid developer adoption due to its dedicated infrastructure optimized for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and high transaction volumes. ➤ Key attractions for developers include its Ethereum settlement for security and lower costs, a pre-existing DeFi ecosystem with protocols like Uniswap and Morpho, and the unique primitive of tokenized stocks for collateral and yield generation. ➤ The chain is further bolstered by significant institutional backing, with $540 million in application TVL against $380 billion in broader Robinhood platform assets, indicating a strong potential for future capital inflows and a clear path for migration. #robinhoodchain #tokenizedstocks #ethereumlayer2 #arbitrumorbit #defiinfrastructure #developeradoption #realworldassets #composability #institutionalcapital #transactionvolume 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Jack Mallers deja Twenty One Capital tras el giro estratégico de Tether 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 20:22 UTC - Julio Molina Tether canceló la fusión entre Twenty One Capital, Strike y Elektron Energy, lo que provocó la salida de Jack Mallers y un giro estratégico. ➤ Jack Mallers has stepped down as CEO of Twenty One Capital following Tether's decision to cancel the planned merger with Strike and Elektron Energy. ➤ Twenty One Capital will now focus on acquisitions and Bitcoin-backed financial services, with Raphael Zagury appointed as the new CEO. ➤ Mallers will concentrate on the growth of his Bitcoin payments company, Strike, which will continue to operate independently. #jackmallers #twentyonecapital #tether #strike #bitcoin #financialservices #acquisitions #payments #raphaelzagury 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Lightning Labs Launches Wavelength: “Bitcoin On Easy Mode” For Developers And Autonomous Agents 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 20:01 UTC - Juan Galt Available immediately on Signet and testnet (mainnet invitation-only), Wavelength exposes the same API to AI agents through the Model Context Protocol so machines can pay machines in fractions of a cent while users retain full key control. ➤ Lightning Labs has launched Wavelength, an alpha toolkit enabling developers and AI agents to integrate self-custodial Bitcoin payments into applications via a simple API. ➤ Wavelength simplifies Bitcoin and Lightning integration by abstracting node management, channel operations, and liquidity sourcing, supporting on-chain, Lightning, and an Ark-like settlement layer. ➤ The platform is designed for both human developers and AI agents, facilitating machine-to-machine payments and offering features like key control and interoperability with the existing Lightning Network. #wavelength #lightninglabs #bitcoin #aiagents #api #selfcustodial #lightningnetwork #taprootassets #modelcontextprotocol #l402 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Nasdaq-listed Zhibao Technology To Take 3,500 Bitcoin In Proposed PIPE Financing 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 21:15 UTC - Micah Zimmerman Nasdaq-listed Zhibao Technology plans to accept 3,500 bitcoin in a proposed $220 million PIPE deal, a move that would transform the Chinese insurance-tech firm into the latest public company building a bitcoin treasury. ➤ Nasdaq-listed Zhibao Technology plans to accept 3,500 Bitcoin (approx. $220 million) in a proposed PIPE financing deal. ➤ This transaction would transform the Chinese insurance-tech firm into a company with a significant Bitcoin treasury, with new owners set to take board control. ➤ The deal is subject to final valuation, regulatory review, and definitive agreements, and carries inherent uncertainties and market risks associated with Bitcoin treasuries. #zhibaotechnology #bitcointreasury #pipefinancing #nasdaq #insurancetech #corporateholdings #joyertech #informationopc #bitcoin 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 South Korean Crypto Trading Volume Falls as Retail Turns to Stocks 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 20:55 UTC South Korea’s largest, won-based crypto exchanges have seen a steep drop in trading activity over the past year, coinciding with a sharp rebound in the country’s stock market, according to an analysis cited by Cointelegraph. The shift suggests some retail speculative attention ma... ➤ South Korean crypto exchanges have experienced a significant drop in trading volume, with an average decline of 77% year-over-year, as retail investors shift their attention to a rebounding stock market. ➤ The decline in trading activity has impacted exchange revenue, leading some platforms to sell crypto holdings and highlighting concerns about liquidity and business models. ➤ While retail participation wanes, institutions are beginning to engage with the market, particularly in areas like stablecoins and tokenized RWAs, though the transition is described as gradual and uneven. #southkorea #cryptotradingvolume #stockmarket #retailinvestors #kospi #exchanges #feeincome #institutionaladoption #tokenizedassets #stablecoins 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 S&P launches blockchain fundamentals index for digital assets 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 21:25 UTC S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital launched a digital asset index that ranks blockchain networks by protocol revenue instead of market capitalization, offering a new benchmark for fundamentals-based crypto investing. ➤ S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have launched a new digital asset index that ranks blockchain networks based on protocol revenue, moving away from traditional market capitalization metrics. ➤ The index aims to provide institutional investors with a fundamentals-based benchmark for crypto investing, distinguishing established blockchain activity from speculative exposure. ➤ This launch aligns with a broader industry trend of developing institutional-grade benchmarks for digital assets, with other firms also expanding their crypto index offerings. #spdowjonesindices #panteracapital #digitalassetindex #protocolrevenue #marketcapitalization #blockchainnetworks #cryptoinvesting #institutionalallocation #ether #solana 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 XRP price breaks key barrier as AI payments cross 1 million 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 20:35 UTC XRP price has climbed nearly 4% to a two-week high of $1.1574 as Bitcoin’s return above $65,000, whale accumulation and fresh ETF inflows have supported its latest recovery. According to data from crypto.news, XRP (XRP) price was trading near $1.14… ➤ XRP price has seen a significant recovery, reaching a two-week high driven by Bitcoin's resurgence, whale accumulation, and fresh ETF inflows. ➤ A key catalyst for XRP's network activity is the milestone of crossing 1 million agentic transactions on the XRP Ledger, enabling AI-powered autonomous payments. ➤ Despite positive on-chain metrics and ETF demand, the article highlights the need for continued developer activity and user adoption to sustain XRP's growth. #xrp #aipayments #agentictransactions #xrpledger #ripple #whaleaccumulation #etfinflows #blockchain #cryptocurrency #autonomouspayments 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Tesla holds 11,509 Bitcoin despite another $112M quarterly loss 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 21:35 UTC Tesla has kept its 11,509 Bitcoin reserve unchanged while recording a $112 million after-tax loss on digital assets during the second quarter. Tesla’s second-quarter shareholder update showed that the electric vehicle maker neither bought nor sold Bitcoin during the three… ➤ Tesla maintained its holdings of 11,509 Bitcoin despite incurring a $112 million after-tax loss on digital assets in the second quarter due to Bitcoin's price decline. ➤ The company's revenue exceeded expectations, but adjusted earnings and free cash flow fell short, with significant investments in AI, manufacturing, and robotics. ➤ Tesla's passive approach to its Bitcoin reserve continues, with no indication of plans to buy or sell further, leaving the asset's value exposed to market fluctuations. #tesla #bitcoin #digitalassets #corporatetreasury #marktomarketloss #earningsreport #elonmusk #arkhamintelligence 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Kalshi Seeks CFTC Nod For Expansion Beyond Crypto Perpetual Futures 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 08:25 UTC Kalshi has filed with the CFTC to launch perpetual futures on gold, silver, and platinum, aiming to move beyond crypto as the CME Group lawsuit could delay approval. ➤ Kalshi is seeking CFTC approval to launch perpetual futures on gold, silver, and platinum, expanding beyond its current crypto offerings. ➤ This expansion faces potential delays due to a lawsuit filed by CME Group against the CFTC, questioning the regulatory classification of perpetual futures. ➤ The move highlights growing competition in the derivatives market and Kalshi's strategy to diversify into traditional assets amidst regulatory scrutiny. #kalshi #cftc #perpetualfutures #gold #silver #platinum #cmegroup #crypto #derivatives #regulatoryapproval 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 BlackRock Customers Scoop $164M Worth of BTC, a Buy Signal for Bitcoin Traders 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 20:04 UTC - Erie Maxwell The latest move by BlackRock customers could add renewed hope for Bitcoin traders, according to a revelation disclosed by crypto analyst CryptoGoos. ➤ BlackRock customers purchased $164 million worth of Bitcoin through its spot Bitcoin ETF (iShares Bitcoin Trust - IBIT), signaling strong institutional enthusiasm. ➤ This significant buying activity, occurring during a perceived market dip, suggests a potential new accumulation phase for Bitcoin. ➤ The inflows into IBIT and other US spot Bitcoin ETFs indicate a broader recovery trend in the crypto market, with analysts predicting a price increase towards $82,500. #blackrock #bitcoin #etf #institutionalinvestors #ibit #crypto #accumulationphase #marketdip #michaelsaylor #spotbitcoinetf 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 The Digital Chamber Sues Illinois Over Digital Asset Tax Act Ahead of 2027 Rollout 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 11:05 UTC The Digital Chamber sued Illinois, challenging the Digital Asset Tax Act before its January 1, 2027 effective date. The lawsuit argues the 0.2% tax unfairly treats blockchain transactions differently from traditional financial activity. The case seeks to halt enforcement, citing ... ➤ The Digital Chamber has filed a lawsuit against Illinois, challenging the state's new Digital Asset Tax Act before its January 1, 2027 effective date. ➤ The lawsuit argues that the 0.2% tax unfairly targets blockchain transactions, imposing higher compliance costs and different tax treatment compared to traditional financial activities. ➤ The Digital Chamber seeks to halt the enforcement of the act, citing concerns that it could also impact AI and cloud-based applications, and that the provision was inserted into legislation late in the process. #digitalchamber #illinois #digitalassettaxact #blockchaintransactions #traditionalfinancialactivity #cryptocurrency #taxation #lawsuit #compliancecosts #aiapplications 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Kraken Expands xStocks With Hong Kong, UK, and Korea Equities 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 20:10 UTC - Samuel Kraken parent Payward expands xStocks to Hong Kong, UK, Europe and South Korea equities with GTN providing custody and execution. ➤ Kraken parent company, Payward, is expanding its xStocks platform to include equities from Hong Kong, the UK, Europe, and South Korea through a partnership with GTN. ➤ GTN will provide the necessary infrastructure for execution, custody, and recordkeeping, enabling 1:1 backing of tokenized shares with underlying traditional assets. ➤ This expansion signifies growing competition in the tokenized equity market, aiming to bring global capital markets on-chain and offer 24/7 trading access. #kraken #xstocks #tokenizedequities #hongkong #uk #southkorea #gtn #globalmarkets #blockchain #assetbackedtokens 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Balance Coin Crashes 99% After $915K 42DAO Exploit 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 20:30 UTC - Peter Mwenda Balance Coin crashed 99% after a $915K 42DAO exploit triggered oracle manipulation, liquidations, and a major stablecoin depeg. ➤ Balance Coin (BLC), an algorithmic stablecoin on BNB Chain, crashed by over 99% following a $915K exploit targeting the 42DAO infrastructure. ➤ The attack involved oracle price manipulation, leading to cascading liquidations and the loss of BLC's dollar peg, highlighting ongoing DeFi security risks. ➤ The incident underscores the critical need for enhanced oracle safeguards, delayed liquidations, and robust security audits in decentralized finance protocols. #balancecoin #42dao #exploit #oraclemanipulation #stablecoindepeg #defisecurity #bnbchain #algorithmicstablecoin #liquidations #peckshield 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Injective Launches Mint to Power Compliant Tokenized Assets 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 21:10 UTC - Samuel Injective launches Mint, letting institutions and AI agents issue compliant tokenized equities, bonds and ETFs onchain in minutes. ➤ Injective has launched 'Mint', a new platform simplifying the issuance of compliant tokenized assets like equities, bonds, and ETFs for institutions and AI agents. ➤ Mint integrates compliance, custody, and permissions into a single workflow, allowing assets to go live onchain within minutes. ➤ The platform supports regulatory frameworks like SEC and MiCA, and its assets can be traded and utilized within Injective's broader ecosystem. #injectivemint #tokenizedassets #institutionalissuance #compliantassets #onchain #equities #bonds #etfs #fireblocks #bitgo 🔗 Read more at:
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📰 Aptos now lets its biggest stakers run transactions at 100x the normal limit 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 18:05 UTC Aptos activates AIP-146, letting large APT stakers unlock up to 100 times the network's normal transaction limits for complex onchain workloads. ➤ Aptos has activated AIP-146, allowing large APT stakers to process transactions with up to 100x the normal network limits for complex on-chain workloads. ➤ This feature is designed to support heavy tasks like liquidations and data migrations, which previously had to be broken down or moved off-chain. ➤ The elevated transaction limits are tied to substantial staked APT holdings, making it a feature for exchanges, custodians, and validators rather than retail users, and is considered experimental by Aptos. #aptos #aip146 #staking #transactionlimits #defi #rwatokenization #validators #exchanges #custodians #liquidations 🔗 Read more at: