📰 Coinbase Enables USDC Payments for Business Use by AI Agents 🗓️ Jul 24 2026 05:25 UTC Coinbase is rolling out new tools aimed at what it calls the “agentic economy,” extending its platform so businesses can receive stablecoin payments from autonomous AI agents. In a Thursday update posted on X, the exchange said Coinbase Business customers will be able to accept U... ➤ Coinbase is launching new tools to enable businesses to accept USDC payments from autonomous AI agents, leveraging the x402 payment standard. ➤ The company is also introducing AI-powered trading functionalities and a Software Development Kit (SDK) to facilitate the development of agent-driven financial applications. ➤ This move positions Coinbase to support the emerging 'agentic economy' where AI systems manage payments and financial tasks, aligning crypto infrastructure with autonomous system operations. #coinbase #usdc #aiagents #agenticeconomy #x402standard #stablecoinpayments #aitrading #sdk #autonomoussystems #blockchaininfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase Enables USDC Payments for Business Use by AI Agents

Coinbase is rolling out new tools aimed at what it calls the “agentic economy,” extending its platform so businesses can receive stablecoin pay...

📰 Adam Back’s Bitcoin Treasury Firm Renegotiates SPAC Terms With Cantor 🗓️ Jul 08 2026 19:15 UTC Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR), founded by Blockstream CEO Adam Back, is seeking to renegotiate its proposed merger with Cantor Equity Partners I, a SPAC backed by Cantor Fitzgerald. In an announcement released Wednesday, BSTR and Cantor Equity Partners I said they have... ➤ Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR), founded by Blockstream CEO Adam Back, is renegotiating its SPAC merger terms with Cantor Equity Partners I due to changing market conditions. ➤ The planned shareholder vote on the merger has been indefinitely postponed, creating uncertainty around the deal's future structure and financing. ➤ This renegotiation occurs amidst broader scrutiny of SPAC-backed crypto-adjacent companies, highlighted by the volatile trading performance of Securitize's recent NYSE debut. #adamback #bitcointreasury #spacmerger #cantorfitzgerald #renegotiation #marketconditions #secregistration #securitize #tokenization #publicmarket 🔗 Read more at:

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Adam Back’s Bitcoin Treasury Firm Renegotiates SPAC Terms With Cantor

Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR), founded by Blockstream CEO Adam Back, is seeking to renegotiate its proposed merger with Cantor Equity Pa...

📰 NCA Study: U.S. Crypto Industry Could Add $55B by 2026 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 20:25 UTC A new U.S.-focused economic study argues that the domestic crypto sector is already delivering a measurable real-economy footprint—from jobs to consumer spending—estimating that salaries, worker spend and output will contribute $55 billion this year. The analysis was released Wed... ➤ A new study by the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) estimates the U.S. crypto sector will contribute $55 billion to the economy this year through jobs, spending, and output. ➤ The report highlights significant contributions from securities, commodity contracts, and real estate, with Texas, Washington, North Carolina, California, and New York leading in industry-related employment. ➤ Despite the positive economic outlook, the article notes that some crypto projects have faced shutdowns, underscoring the challenges of scaling and market viability within the industry. #nca #cryptoindustry #economicimpact #jobcreation #securities #commoditycontracts #realestate #ripplelabs #texas #california 🔗 Read more at:

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NCA Study: U.S. Crypto Industry Could Add $55B by 2026

A new U.S.-focused economic study argues that the domestic crypto sector is already delivering a measurable real-economy footprint—from jobs to c...

📰 Aster: launches Strategy Vault - Q3 2026 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 23:00 UTC In its Q3 roadmap thread, Aster says it will launch Strategy Vault in Q3 2026, a vault feature that lets users allocate capital to a trader's strategy without managing each position themselves.This adds a more delegated way to participate in Aster's trading ecosystem. Instead of placing and adjusti… ➤ Aster plans to launch 'Strategy Vault' in Q3 2026, allowing users to allocate capital to trader strategies without direct position management. ➤ This feature aims to simplify participation in on-chain trading for users seeking exposure without the burden of managing individual trades. ➤ The success of Strategy Vault hinges on user trust in published strategies and actual capital inflow, with the announcement confirming availability but not projected usage. #aster #strategyvault #q32026 #onchaintrading #delegatedcapital #traderstrategies #operationalburden #asterchain #rwamarkets #tradfiaccess 🔗 Read more at:

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Aster: launches Strategy Vault - Q3 2026

In its Q3 roadmap thread, Aster says it will launch Strategy Vault in Q3 2026, a vault feature that lets users allocate capital to a trader's strat...

📰 Nasdaq Q2 2026 Results: $1.5B Revenue, Dividend Raised 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 13:47 UTC - Tobi Opeyemi Amure Nasdaq posted $1.5B in Q2 net revenue, up 15%, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.07 against $0.98 expected. Index AUM passed $1 trillion and the dividend rose to $0.31 ➤ Nasdaq reported strong Q2 2026 results with $1.5B in revenue, a 15% increase year-on-year, and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.31. ➤ The company saw significant growth in its Index division, with Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) tracking Nasdaq indices surpassing $1 trillion in assets under management for the first time. ➤ Nasdaq is exploring future growth areas, including tokenized collateral trades on the Canton Network and SEC approval for Nasdaq-100 event options. #nasdaq #q22026results #revenue #dividend #ipo #spacex #indexaum #tokenizedcollateral #cantonnetwork #secapproval 🔗 Read more at:

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Nasdaq Q2 2026 Results: $1.5B Revenue, Dividend Raised

Nasdaq posted $1.5B in Q2 net revenue, up 15%, with non-GAAP EPS of $1.07 against $0.98 expected. Index AUM passed $1 trillion and the dividend ros...

📰 a16zcrypto Confirms Senate Release of Updated CLARITY Act Text 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 20:25 UTC - Ayanfe Fakunle a16zcrypto confirms the Senate's release of updated CLARITY Act text. This development could signal key regulatory changes — read on for details. ➤ a16zcrypto has confirmed the Senate's release of updated text for the CLARITY Act, a significant development for cryptocurrency regulation. ➤ This legislative update is expected to shape the dialogue around tokenized assets and their market implications, potentially influencing trading dynamics and investor confidence. ➤ Traders are closely monitoring market responses to the CLARITY Act, anticipating potential increases in trading volumes and shifts in on-chain activity. #clarityact #a16zcrypto #senate #cryptocurrencyregulation #tokenizedassets #regulatoryclarity #blockchain #marketsentiment #institutionalparticipation 🔗 Read more at:

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a16zcrypto Confirms Senate Release of Updated CLARITY Act Text

a16zcrypto confirms the Senate's release of updated CLARITY Act text. This development could signal key regulatory changes — read on for details.

📰 Base Announces Ambitious Tokenization Strategy — A Game Changer for Crypto 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 16:05 UTC - Ayanfe Fakunle Base unveils its vision for tokenization, integrating stablecoins and on-chain-native tokens. Discover the implications for the crypto landscape. ➤ Base has announced an ambitious strategy to tokenize various assets, including stablecoins and on-chain-native tokens, aiming to boost ecosystem utility and accessibility. ➤ This move aligns with Base's prior focus on generating yield from static assets, exemplified by its collaboration with Apex Group on a tokenized Bitcoin yield fund. ➤ The market's reaction to this tokenization strategy, particularly in trading volumes and user engagement, will be key indicators of its potential impact and future developments. #base #tokenization #stablecoins #onchainnativetokens #crypto #yield #bitcoinyieldfund #apexgroup 🔗 Read more at:

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Base Announces Ambitious Tokenization Strategy — A Game Changer for Crypto

Base unveils its vision for tokenization, integrating stablecoins and on-chain-native tokens. Discover the implications for the crypto landscape.

📰 RWA Foundation Highlights Fastest Growing Chains for RWA Value — Token Terminal Amplifies Insights 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 12:51 UTC - Ayanfe Fakunle RWA Foundation identifies the fastest growing chains for RWA value, amplified by Token Terminal. Here's why this matters for the market. ➤ RWA Foundation has identified the fastest growing blockchain chains for Real World Asset (RWA) value this month, with insights amplified by Token Terminal. ➤ The report highlights emerging trends in the RWA sector amidst a generally mixed crypto market with low trading volume, suggesting a potential catalyst for increased activity. ➤ Market participants are advised to monitor engagement with these RWA assets and highlighted chains, as this could influence future price movements and overall market sentiment. #rwafoundation #tokenterminal #realworldassets #fastestgrowingchains #rwavalue #cryptolandscape #markettrends #investorsentiment #tradingstrategies 🔗 Read more at:

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RWA Foundation Highlights Fastest Growing Chains for RWA Value — Token Terminal Amplifies Insights

RWA Foundation identifies the fastest growing chains for RWA value, amplified by Token Terminal. Here's why this matters for the market.

📰 Zodia Solutions integrates with TCS BaNCS securities platform for digital asset services 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 14:06 UTC - Ledger Insights Standard Chartered's digital asset custody infrastructure spinout, Zodia Solutions, has integrated with the TCS BaNCS securities platform, used by major ➤ Zodia Solutions, a digital asset custody spinout from Standard Chartered, has integrated with TCS BaNCS, a securities platform used by major banks like Citi and JP Morgan. ➤ This integration allows banks to offer crypto and tokenized asset services using their existing infrastructure, with TCS BaNCS managing the transaction lifecycle. ➤ The partnership enhances digital asset custody and execution capabilities, enabling banks to retain control over private keys and governance. #zodiasolutions #tcsbancs #digitalassetcustody #tokenizedassets #standardchartered #majorbanks #settlementrails #cryptoservices #privatekeys #transactionlifecycle 🔗 Read more at:

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Zodia Solutions integrates with TCS BaNCS securities platform for digital asset services

Standard Chartered's digital asset custody infrastructure spinout, Zodia Solutions, has integrated with the TCS BaNCS securities platform, used by ...

📰 Tokenized Real-World Assets Surpass $25 Billion: How RWAs Are Bridging Traditional and Digital Markets 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 11:34 UTC - Mark Palmer Tokenized real-world assets have surpassed $25 billion as blockchain platforms connect traditional securities, digital assets and global investors. ➤ Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have surpassed $25 billion, indicating a significant growth in bridging traditional and digital markets. ➤ Platforms like Binance's bStocks are enabling access to tokenized securities alongside crypto assets, with early data showing high trading volume and engagement from emerging markets. ➤ While challenges like interoperability and liquidity remain, the convergence of infrastructure, regulation, and demand suggests a transformative shift in financial markets towards integrated ecosystems. #tokenizedrealworldassets #bstocks #binance #fractionalownership #emergingmarkets #traditionalsecurities #digitalassets #integratedecosystem #adgm #bep20 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized Real-World Assets Surpass $25 Billion: How RWAs Are Bridging Traditional and Digital Markets

Tokenized real-world assets have surpassed $25 billion as blockchain platforms connect traditional securities, digital assets and global investors.

📰 Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Capital Tokenizes Private Fund With Coinbase Stake, Deploying Across Base, Solana, 🗓️ Jul 24 2026 03:03 UTC - Nicholas Otieno Mubadala Capital has tokenized a private fund onchain across Base, Solana and Sui, with Coinbase taking a stake in the vehicle, as reported by CoinDesk. ➤ Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Capital has tokenized a private market fund across Base, Solana, and Sui, marking a significant move by a sovereign wealth fund into onchain finance. ➤ Coinbase has taken a strategic stake in the tokenized vehicle, positioning itself as a core infrastructure partner for traditional private markets. ➤ This development signifies the growing institutional adoption of tokenization, moving from pilot phases to production, with a focus on multi-chain deployment for redundancy and liquidity. #mubadalacapital #tokenization #coinbase #base #solana #sui #privatefund #sovereignwealthfund #onchainfinance #institutionaladoption 🔗 Read more at:

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Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Capital Tokenizes Private Fund With Coinbase Stake, Deploying Across Base, Solana,

Mubadala Capital has tokenized a private fund onchain across Base, Solana and Sui, with Coinbase taking a stake in the vehicle, as reported by Coin...

📰 Goldman Sachs CEO publicly backs U.S. Clarity Act, diverging from banking industry 🗓️ Jul 24 2026 02:28 UTC - Yoonseo Lee Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has formally voiced support for the U.S. Clarity Act, saying it can help create fair competition and promote market stability and development. The bill aims to clarify oversight between the SEC and CFTC and reshape digital asset regulation. Major banking and finance groups, including the American Bankers Association, warned stablecoin provisions could shift insured deposits to digital asset platforms and reduce community banks’ lending capacity. Opposition has als... ➤ Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon supports the U.S. Clarity Act, aiming for market order and fair competition in digital assets. ➤ The bill seeks to clarify SEC and CFTC jurisdiction, but faces opposition from banking groups concerned about stablecoin provisions impacting lending. ➤ Divergent interests within the financial sector highlight the complex and debated nature of digital asset regulation. #goldmansachs #clarityact #davidsolomon #sec #cftc #stablecoin #bankingindustry #regulatoryframework #digitalassets #communitybanks 🔗 Read more at:

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Goldman Sachs CEO publicly backs U.S. Clarity Act, diverging from banking industry

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has formally voiced support for the U.S. Clarity Act, saying it can help create fair competition and promote market...

📰 Crypto News Today: Bitcoin Inflows, AFX Exploit, and LINK Holds $8.54 Amid Whale Accumulation 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 14:15 UTC - Bhavesh Maurya, Achu Krishnan Bitcoin ETFs recorded fresh inflows, AFX lost $24 million in an exploit, Hyperliquid open interest reached a record, Injective launched Mint, and Chainlink whales continued accumulating LINK. ➤ Bitcoin spot ETFs saw net inflows of $68.99 million, with BlackRock's IBIT leading, while Grayscale's GBTC experienced outflows. ➤ AFX Trade suffered a $24 million exploit via a cross-chain bridge hack, and Hyperliquid's open interest reached a record $11.51 billion, driven by RWA perpetuals. ➤ Injective launched 'Mint' to simplify RWA tokenization, and Chainlink whales accumulated over 14 million LINK tokens, with LINK holding near $8.54. #bitcoinetfs #afxexploit #chainlink #hyperliquid #injectivemint #tokenizedrwa #whaleaccumulation #arbitrum #link 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto News Today: Bitcoin Inflows, AFX Exploit, and LINK Holds $8.54 Amid Whale Accumulation

Bitcoin ETFs recorded fresh inflows, AFX lost $24 million in an exploit, Hyperliquid open interest reached a record, Injective launched Mint, and C...

📰 Robinhood Chain’s onchain stock token market cap exceeds $20M weeks after launch 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 20:26 UTC - Cryptobriefing Robinhood’s blockchain experiment is off to a fast start. The onchain market cap of stock tokens trading on Robinhood Chain has crossed $20 million, fue | Bitget crypto news! ➤ Robinhood Chain's stock token market cap has surpassed $20 million shortly after its launch, driven by tokenized exposure to popular equities like Nvidia, SpaceX, and Tesla. ➤ The chain, built on Arbitrum Orbit, offers 24/7 trading of ERC-20 tokenized debt securities that provide economic exposure to stocks and ETFs, but not direct ownership. ➤ Despite its success in international markets, Robinhood's stock tokens are not available to users in the United States, limiting access for its core customer base. #robinhoodchain #stocktokens #tokenizedequities #arbitrumorbit #layer2 #nvidia #spacex #tesla #247trading #internationalmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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Robinhood Chain’s onchain stock token market cap exceeds $20M weeks after launch

Robinhood’s blockchain experiment is off to a fast start. The onchain market cap of stock tokens trading on Robinhood Chain has crossed $20 milli...

📰 Aster: introduces card payments - Q3 2026 🗓️ Jul 24 2026 02:00 UTC Aster says Q3 adds Aster Card, which makes on-chain balances usable for everyday payments, according to its update on what shipped and what Q3 adds.Aster Card extends the project from trading and market access into day-to-day spending. That can widen the practical role of the ecosystem by giving ho… ➤ Aster is launching Aster Card in Q3 2026, enabling the use of on-chain balances for everyday payments. ➤ This initiative aims to expand the ecosystem's utility beyond trading and investment into daily spending. ➤ The development signifies a move towards broader practical application of on-chain assets, potentially increasing user engagement. #astercard #onchainbalances #everydaypayments #daytodayspending #paymentsrail #routinetransactions #financialinfrastructure #rwamarkets #tradfiaccess 🔗 Read more at:

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Aster: introduces card payments - Q3 2026

Aster says Q3 adds Aster Card, which makes on-chain balances usable for everyday payments, according to its update on what shipped and what Q3 adds...

📰 Payward, Kraken parent, expands xStocks beyond U.S. equities with GTN 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 03:32 UTC - Olivia Stephanie Payward and GTN will expand xStocks beyond U.S. equities, starting in Hong Kong before targeting Europe, the UK and South Korea markets too. ➤ Kraken parent Payward, through its xStocks platform, is expanding its tokenized equity offerings beyond U.S. markets by partnering with GTN. ➤ The expansion will initially focus on Hong Kong, with plans to include the UK, Europe, and South Korea, leveraging GTN's global execution and custody infrastructure. ➤ This move signifies a significant step in tokenizing global equities, aiming to break down traditional market fragmentation and attract further institutional interest. #xstocks #tokenizedequities #kraken #payward #gtn #hongkong #internationalexpansion #securities #etfs #fintechinfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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Payward, Kraken parent, expands xStocks beyond U.S. equities with GTN

Payward and GTN will expand xStocks beyond U.S. equities, starting in Hong Kong before targeting Europe, the UK and South Korea markets too.

📰 Latest $3.8 billion RWA recovery shows how quickly DeFi absorbed the KelpDAO shock 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 13:10 UTC RWA returned to active DeFi use within 100 days of the KelpDAO shock, spreading across multiple chains and collateral types. ➤ DeFi's active tokenized Real-World Asset (RWA) Total Value Locked (TVL) has recovered to approximately $3.77 billion within 95 days of the KelpDAO exploit, demonstrating DeFi's resilience. ➤ The recovery is driven by RWAs being increasingly utilized as collateral, vault inputs, and cross-chain working capital across various blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Monad. ➤ Despite the recovery, concerns remain regarding market thinness, concentration, and unresolved risks associated with bridges and collateral, posing potential challenges for future stress events. #realworldassets #defi #kelpdaoshock #rwarecovery #collateral #solana #ethereum #privatecredit #crosschain #liquidity 🔗 Read more at:

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Latest $3.8 billion RWA recovery shows how quickly DeFi absorbed the KelpDAO shock

RWA returned to active DeFi use within 100 days of the KelpDAO shock, spreading across multiple chains and collateral types.

📰 Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X Account Hacked to Promote Fake ‘Vladhood’ Token - Crypto Economy 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 21:45 UTC - C. Monasterio Vlad Tenev's X account is compromised to promote the Vladhood crypto scam. Robinhood regains control of the social network. ➤ Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's X account was hacked to promote a fake 'Vladhood' token, highlighting security risks in the crypto space. ➤ Despite the hack, Robinhood continues to expand its crypto ambitions, with its Robinhood Chain seeing significant ETH bridging and user activity. ➤ The article also touches on the broader market sentiment, including job cuts at exchanges and the potential for real-world assets (RWAs) to drive future crypto growth. #robinhood #vladtenev #xaccounthack #vladhoodtoken #cryptoscam #realworldassets #onchain #robinhoodchain #ethbridging #jobcuts 🔗 Read more at:

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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev’s X Account Hacked to Promote Fake ‘Vladhood’ Token - Crypto Economy

Vlad Tenev's X account is compromised to promote the Vladhood crypto scam. Robinhood regains control of the social network.

📰 $2.5B: BNBCHAIN Leads Tokenized Stocks Market Share 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 02:54 UTC - Ayanfe Fakunle BNBCHAIN news highlights its leadership as tokenized stocks hit a record $2.5B market cap. Here's why this matters for the market. ➤ BNBCHAIN has achieved a record market cap of $2.5 billion in tokenized stocks, leading the market with a 33.5% share. ➤ This surge highlights BNBCHAIN's significant role and increasing adoption in the tokenized stock sector, despite mixed signals in the broader crypto market. ➤ The development is expected to attract further investment and potentially reshape market dynamics, with traders closely monitoring BNBCHAIN's growth trajectory. #bnbchain #tokenizedstocks #marketcap #record #leadership #adoption #cryptomarket #investment #tradingvolume #marketshare 🔗 Read more at:

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$2.5B: BNBCHAIN Leads Tokenized Stocks Market Share

BNBCHAIN news highlights its leadership as tokenized stocks hit a record $2.5B market cap. Here's why this matters for the market.

📰 Tokenized Equities Need Infrastructure That Can Keep Up 🗓️ Jul 23 2026 03:00 UTC - Mike Cahill Tokenized equities are going live, but market infrastructure for corporate actions, entitlements and settlement isn’t built for continuous, multi‑venue markets. ➤ Tokenized equities are launching, but existing market infrastructure struggles to support continuous, multi-venue trading for corporate actions, entitlements, and settlement. ➤ Two paths for tokenized equities exist: one anchored to existing ownership structures and another from unaffiliated third parties that may only track price, raising legal and operational complexities. ➤ The broader shift towards continuous trading hours and blockchain adoption necessitates infrastructure that can manage fragmented tokenized markets into a coherent whole with consistent entitlements and reliable settlement. #tokenizedequities #corporateactions #settlement #marketinfrastructure #nasdaq #nyse #secapproval #dtcc #blockchaintechnology #fragmentation 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized Equities Need Infrastructure That Can Keep Up

Tokenized equities are going live, but market infrastructure for corporate actions, entitlements and settlement isn’t built for continuous, multi...