📰 IRS to Ease Tax Disclosure Penalties, Including Crypto Reporting: Forbes 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 22:22 UTC - Crypto Breaking News The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is working on a substantial update to its voluntary disclosure program, with plans to cut penalties and speed up ➤ The IRS is planning to update its voluntary disclosure program before December, aiming to reduce penalties and expedite case resolutions for taxpayers with tax violations, including those related to cryptocurrency. ➤ Digital assets will be handled within the existing voluntary disclosure framework, not through a separate crypto-specific process, with a focus on willful noncompliance. ➤ Congress is also considering a separate legislative pathway, the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act, which could offer defined penalties for unintentional crypto reporting errors, creating a potential policy tension. #irs #cryptoreporting #voluntarydisclosure #taxpenalties #digitalassets #taxcompliance #forbes #jarodkoopman #digitalassettaxcertaintyact 🔗 Read more at:

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IRS to Ease Tax Disclosure Penalties, Including Crypto Reporting: Forbes

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is working on a substantial update to its voluntary disclosure program, with plans to cut penalties and spe...

📰 US Senator Questions Tether After Reported Deal Involving Ex-Adviser 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 23:24 UTC - Crypto Breaking News Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal has escalated a Senate investigation into Tether’s alleged relationships with a marketing company linked to former ➤ Senator Richard Blumenthal is investigating Tether's alleged $6.3 million marketing deal with Nxum, a company linked to former White House crypto adviser Bo Hines. ➤ The probe centers on claims of coordinated lobbying efforts around the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulation bill, with concerns about potential conflicts of interest and ethical impropriety. ➤ Tether denies wrongdoing, stating an external counsel found no evidence of misconduct, while the investigation's future intensity may be influenced by upcoming midterm election outcomes. #tether #richardblumenthal #bohines #nxum #geniusact #stablecoinlegislation #lobbying #senateinvestigation #politicalscrutiny #regulatorycapture 🔗 Read more at:

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US Senator Questions Tether After Reported Deal Involving Ex-Adviser

Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal has escalated a Senate investigation into Tether’s alleged relationships with a marketing company linked to f...

📰 RWA WEEK Singapore 2026 Brings Together Institutional Finance and Digital Asset Leaders as Tokenization Moves Toward Mainstream Adoption 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 12:23 UTC - PR Desk Singapore, October 2026 — RWA WEEK Singapore 2026 has successfully concluded, bringing together institutional investors, financial institutions, asset managers, family offices, regulators, blockchain infrastructure providers, and Web3 innovators for a week of discussions and business networking focused on the future of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Held from October 5–9, the event series culminated in RWA […] ➤ RWA WEEK Singapore 2026 successfully convened institutional finance and digital asset leaders to discuss the mainstream adoption of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. ➤ The event highlighted the evolution of tokenization from experimentation to practical implementation, focusing on infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and institutional adoption models. ➤ Discussions covered the tokenization of traditional financial products, DeFi integration, secondary markets, stablecoins, AI, and the growing importance of connecting blockchain with established financial institutions. #rwaweeksingapore #tokenization #institutionalfinance #digitalassets #blockchain #singapore #financialmarkets #regulatoryframeworks #defi #ai 🔗 Read more at:

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RWA WEEK Singapore 2026 Brings Together Institutional Finance and Digital Asset Leaders as Tokenization Moves Toward Mainstream Adoption

Singapore, October 2026 — RWA WEEK Singapore 2026 has successfully concluded, bringing together institutional investors, financial institutions, ...

📰 Bit2Me Launches Bit2Shield for Police Crypto Seizures 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 20:45 UTC - Peter Mwenda Bit2Me Bit2Shield helps Spanish police and courts trace, hold, and liquidate seized crypto, with court-ready forensic reports and cold custody. ➤ Bit2Me has launched Bit2Shield, a specialized unit to assist Spanish police and courts in tracing, holding, and liquidating seized cryptocurrency assets. ➤ The service provides court-ready forensic reports and institutional cold custody, aiming to streamline the process of crypto seizures in criminal investigations. ➤ This initiative highlights the growing need for specialized infrastructure to handle digital asset enforcement within evolving regulatory frameworks like MiCA. #bit2me #bit2shield #cryptoseizures #forensicreports #coldcustody #spanishpolice #onchaintracing #mica #interpol #europol 🔗 Read more at:

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Bit2Me Launches Bit2Shield for Police Crypto Seizures

Bit2Me Bit2Shield helps Spanish police and courts trace, hold, and liquidate seized crypto, with court-ready forensic reports and cold custody.

📰 Gold's next evolution 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 22:56 UTC - Neils Christensen (Kitco News) - Gold has been a store of wealth for thousands of years, but what will the next thousand years look like as investors continue to embrace digital assets?The financial system has become increasingly digital, and the precious metal has an opportunity to reinvent itself – and potentially play a greater role in the future of money.The potential is significant.According to the World Gold Council, tokenization could unlock as much as $700 billion in latent investment demand, creating a d... ➤ Tokenization offers gold the potential to evolve from a passive store of wealth into a more active financial instrument, increasing its utility as collateral and for liquidity. ➤ While facing headwinds from rising interest rates, tokenized gold could unlock significant latent investment demand and enhance its role in the global financial system. ➤ Challenges remain, including the need for trusted custodians, transparent ownership, reliable redemption, and common standards to avoid market fragmentation. #tokenizedgold #digitalassets #storeofwealth #collateral #liquidity #worldgoldcouncil #financialsystem #assetbackedtoken #blockchain #custodians 🔗 Read more at:

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Gold's next evolution

(Kitco News) - Gold has been a store of wealth for thousands of years, but what will the next thousand years look like as investors continue to emb...

📰 Bank Negara Malaysia and Bank of Thailand Join Singapore’s BLOOM Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments Initiative 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 23:40 UTC - NewsCord 7 sources compared: Other (4), Western Alternative (2), Asian (1). The Monetary Authority of Singapore said Bank Negara Malaysia and the Bank of Thailand joined Singapore's BLOOM cross-bo... ➤ Bank Negara Malaysia and Bank of Thailand have joined Singapore's BLOOM initiative, focusing on cross-border digital money and stablecoin payments. ➤ The initiative aims to develop common approaches for accepting, exchanging, and settling digital money across institutions and borders, emphasizing interoperability and programmable controls. ➤ BLOOM seeks to lower implementation costs and time-to-market for financial institutions by establishing shared frameworks and aligning regulatory expectations. #bloominitiative #banknegaramalaysia #bankofthailand #monetaryauthorityofsingapore #crossborderpayments #stablecoin #digitalmoney #interoperability #tokeniseddeposits #regulatoryframeworks 🔗 Read more at:

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Bank Negara Malaysia and Bank of Thailand Join Singapore’s BLOOM Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments Initiative

7 sources compared: Other (4), Western Alternative (2), Asian (1). The Monetary Authority of Singapore said Bank Negara Malaysia and the Bank of Th...

📰 Wells Fargo, Intuit Join Growing Corporate Revolt Against Tokenized Stocks: Reuters 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 22:58 UTC - CryptoNews More Firms Reject Stock Tokenization The latest objections were disclosed in a regulatory document obtained by Reuters on Friday, adding to a growing list of major American companies ➤ Major US corporations, including Wells Fargo and Intuit, are formally objecting to plans by OKX and ICE to tokenize publicly traded equities, bringing the total number of objections to 22. ➤ The objections stem from a regulatory framework that allows companies to block the tokenization of their shares if they formally object, raising concerns about control and representation on new platforms. ➤ Despite corporate pushback, proponents like former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo argue tokenization offers 24/7 trading and global accessibility, though widespread adoption hinges on convincing companies of its benefits. #tokenizedstocks #wellsfargo #intuit #okx #ice #regulatorydocument #corporateobjections #blockchainbasedequities #sec #andrewcuomo 🔗 Read more at:

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Wells Fargo, Intuit Join Growing Corporate Revolt Against Tokenized Stocks: Reuters

More Firms Reject Stock Tokenization The latest objections were disclosed in a regulatory document obtained by Reuters on Friday, adding to a growi...

📰 Bitcoin Steadies Near $81,700 After $635M ETF Outflows 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 20:38 UTC - James Godstime Bitcoin ETF outflows hit about $635M as price steadies near $81,700 after a tech selloff. Traders watch Fed week and oil for the next risk cue. ➤ Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows of $635 million, interrupting a period of strong inflows, as Bitcoin's price stabilized near $81,700. ➤ The outflows coincided with a broader tech sector selloff in U.S. equities, raising concerns about risk asset appetite. ➤ Market participants are closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and oil prices for cues on interest rates and future market direction. #bitcoinetf #outflows #bitcoin #techselloff #federalreserve #interestrates #oilprices #marketsentiment #institutionalflows #riskassets 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin Steadies Near $81,700 After $635M ETF Outflows

Bitcoin ETF outflows hit about $635M as price steadies near $81,700 after a tech selloff. Traders watch Fed week and oil for the next risk cue.

📰 HSBC Launches RedCoin Stablecoin for 3.3M PayMe Users 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 15:04 UTC HSBC has begun rolling out RedCoin — a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin — to more than 3.3 million users of its PayMe consumer payments app, bringing a regula ➤ HSBC has launched RedCoin, a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, to over 3.3 million users of its PayMe consumer payments app. ➤ The stablecoin runs on HSBC's proprietary distributed ledger and is redeemable one-for-one for Hong Kong dollars, with plans to integrate into tokenized investment products. ➤ This launch represents a significant step in bridging traditional retail payments with tokenized assets, backed by regulatory licensing from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. #hsbc #redcoin #stablecoin #payme #hongkongdollar #tokenizedinvestments #digitalcurrency #retailpayments #distributedledger #hkma 🔗 Read more at:

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HSBC Launches RedCoin Stablecoin for 3.3M PayMe Users

HSBC has begun rolling out RedCoin — a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin — to more than 3.3 million users of its PayMe consumer payments app, ...

📰 JPMorgan Expands Tokenized Money Market Funds to Solana 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 22:26 UTC TL;DR: J.P. Morgan Asset Management says qualified U.S. investors can now access MONY and JLTXX tokenized money market funds on Solana through its Morgan Money ➤ J.P. Morgan Asset Management has expanded its tokenized money market funds (MONY and JLTXX) to the Solana blockchain via its Morgan Money platform. ➤ This move allows qualified U.S. investors to access these funds on Solana, aiming to provide greater liquidity management across different blockchain environments. ➤ The expansion signifies a broader institutional adoption of tokenized traditional finance products on public blockchains, testing the integration of regulated funds with diverse blockchain infrastructure. #jpmorgan #tokenizedmoneymarketfunds #solana #morganmoney #mony #jltxx #institutionalinvestors #blockchain #assetmanagement 🔗 Read more at:

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JPMorgan Expands Tokenized Money Market Funds to Solana

TL;DR: J.P. Morgan Asset Management says qualified U.S. investors can now access MONY and JLTXX tokenized money market funds on Solana through its ...

📰 Cardano Founder Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $250,000, Sees AI Driving Crypto Utility 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 20:06 UTC CoinDesk reports:Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson expects Bitcoin to rise to $250,000 within the next two years, approximately triple its current price of arou ➤ Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000 in two years, with AI driving significant crypto utility and transaction volume. ➤ He emphasizes shifting from speculation to real-world utility through AI integration and the tokenization of real-world assets. ➤ Hoskinson envisions a decentralized inference network creating a market for AI model usage, boosting crypto demand. #bitcoin #cardano #charleshoskinson #ai #cryptoutility #tokenization #realworldassets #decentralizedinferencenetwork #marketbuilding 🔗 Read more at:

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Cardano Founder Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $250,000, Sees AI Driving Crypto Utility

CoinDesk reports:Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson expects Bitcoin to rise to $250,000 within the next two years, approximately triple its current ...

📰 Robinhood explores onchain uses for Stock Tokens via Morpho's decentralized lending platform. 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 22:50 UTC - Tokenpost Robinhood's senior VP Johann Kerbrat highlighted potential onchain applications for Stock Tokens after their launch on Morpho, a decentralized lending platform. This move suggests new ways to use tokenized stocks within blockchain ecosystems, potentially increasing liquidity and accessibility for investors. Morpho supported this announcement, signaling growing integration between crypto platforms and traditional stock tokenization. The development could pave the way for broader adoption of block... ➤ Robinhood is exploring onchain uses for its Stock Tokens, following their launch on the decentralized lending platform Morpho. ➤ This initiative aims to increase liquidity and accessibility for investors by integrating tokenized stocks into blockchain ecosystems. ➤ The move signifies growing collaboration between traditional finance platforms and decentralized finance protocols. #robinhood #stocktokens #morpho #decentralizedlending #onchainapplications #blockchain #liquidity #accessibility #tokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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Robinhood explores onchain uses for Stock Tokens via Morpho's decentralized lending platform.

Robinhood's senior VP Johann Kerbrat highlighted potential onchain applications for Stock Tokens after their launch on Morpho, a decentralized lend...

📰 Ripple’s XRP Risks Losing Spot Among Top 10 Cryptos by 2030 Unless This Crucial Shift Happens, Pundit Warns 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 19:53 UTC - Brenda Ngari Ripple-linked XRP may be one of the biggest names in the cryptoverse today, but its place among the market’s elite could be in serious jeopardy. ➤ XRP risks falling out of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by 2030 due to increasing competition from rival blockchains and the rise of stablecoins. ➤ The XRP Ledger needs to attract more tokenized real-world assets, foster developer activity, and secure deeper involvement from major financial institutions to maintain its market position. ➤ While Ripple secures partnerships, the true test for XRP's future strength lies in whether its adoption translates into genuine demand for the token itself, especially in the growing tokenization market. #xrp #ripple #tokenization #realworldassets #stablecoins #usdt #usdc #xrpledger #blockchaincompetition #institutionaladoption 🔗 Read more at:

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Ripple’s XRP Risks Losing Spot Among Top 10 Cryptos by 2030 Unless This Crucial Shift Happens, Pundit Warns

Ripple-linked XRP may be one of the biggest names in the cryptoverse today, but its place among the market’s elite could be in serious jeopardy.

📰 StanChart’s Libeara buys Zodia Markets Jersey to enable intraday tokenized fund dealing 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 15:10 UTC - Ledger Insights Libeara, the fund tokenization platform founded by Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures, is acquiring Zodia Markets (Jersey), which comes with a Jersey ➤ Libeara, Standard Chartered's SC Ventures-backed tokenization platform, is acquiring Zodia Markets Jersey to enable intraday liquidity for tokenized funds. ➤ The acquisition, pending regulatory approval, will allow eligible investors to buy or exit positions between dealing windows, enhancing fund accessibility. ➤ The deal also provides Libeara with a strong international base in Jersey and the ability to use stablecoins for client on-ramping and off-ramping for fund subscriptions and redemptions. #libeara #zodiamarketsjersey #tokenizedfunds #intradayliquidity #standardchartered #scventures #vasp #stablecoins #regulatoryapproval 🔗 Read more at:

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StanChart’s Libeara buys Zodia Markets Jersey to enable intraday tokenized fund dealing

Libeara, the fund tokenization platform founded by Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures, is acquiring Zodia Markets (Jersey), which comes with a Jersey

📰 BNB Chain ranks No. 1 in tokenized stocks by volume, supply and holders in Q3 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 05:45 UTC - Olivia Stephanie BNB Chain leads Q3 tokenized equity trading with $25.6B in volume, $1.13B in supply and 1.8M holders, according to Blockworks' quarterly report. ➤ BNB Chain led Q3 2026 in tokenized equity trading, achieving $25.6 billion in volume, $1.13 billion in supply, and 1.8 million holders. ➤ This significant growth, driven by products like the tokenized Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQB), positions BNB Chain as a dominant player in the tokenized asset market. ➤ Despite strong trading performance and revenue growth, the network saw a decline in daily active addresses, though lending deposits and non-stablecoin RWA supply increased. #bnbchain #tokenizedstocks #q32026 #blockworksreport #tradingvolume #tokensupply #holders #qqqb #bstocks #dex 🔗 Read more at:

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BNB Chain ranks No. 1 in tokenized stocks by volume, supply and holders in Q3

BNB Chain leads Q3 tokenized equity trading with $25.6B in volume, $1.13B in supply and 1.8M holders, according to Blockworks' quarterly report.

📰 JPM Coin has zero Ethereum supply after launch, Sentora says 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 20:20 UTC - Lawrence Mondal JPM Coin has zero Ethereum supply, Sentora reports, while JPMorgan’s JLTXX fund records $400 million in redemptions and grows on Solana. ➤ Sentora's review found JPM Coin has zero supply and transfers on Ethereum, despite JPMorgan's recent announcement of its launch on the network. ➤ JPMorgan's JLTXX fund experienced $400 million in redemptions on Ethereum while simultaneously increasing its deployment on Solana to $450 million. ➤ The article highlights a lack of direct on-chain integration between JPM Coin, JPMorgan's funds, and DeFi protocols, indicating a nascent stage of on-chain operations for these institutional products. #jpmcoin #ethereum #solana #sentora #jltxx #tokenizedassets #moneymarketfund #institutionalclients #blockchain #ustreasuries 🔗 Read more at:

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JPM Coin has zero Ethereum supply after launch, Sentora says

JPM Coin has zero Ethereum supply, Sentora reports, while JPMorgan’s JLTXX fund records $400 million in redemptions and grows on Solana.

📰 XRP News: Why Korea’s KYC-Ready Traders Could Fast-Track XRP Tokenization 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 16:52 UTC - Anjali Belgaumkar South Korea accounts for about 30% of all XRP trading volume, according to Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla. Speaking on a panel in Korea, he said that ➤ South Korea's significant XRP trading volume and KYC-ready traders are positioned to accelerate XRP tokenization and its use as capital for real-world assets. ➤ The article discusses how XRP can evolve from a payment token to a capital asset through lending, yield, and insurance products, with Flare and Firelight playing key roles. ➤ The development of robust risk infrastructure is highlighted as crucial for the growth of on-chain capital markets, benefiting both retail and institutional investors. #xrp #tokenization #southkorea #kyc #liquidity #realworldassets #defi #capitalasset #yield #insurance 🔗 Read more at:

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XRP News: Why Korea’s KYC-Ready Traders Could Fast-Track XRP Tokenization

South Korea accounts for about 30% of all XRP trading volume, according to Evernorth CEO Asheesh Birla. Speaking on a panel in Korea, he said that

📰 Wells Fargo, Arm, Intuit among companies objecting to tokenizing stocks on OKXICE - report 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 17:11 UTC Wells Fargo NYSE:WFC, Arm NASDAQ:ARM, and Intuit NASDAQ:INTU have joined a list of companies that are objecting to their shares being "tokenized" on OKXICE, Reuters reported, citing a regulatory document.Total number of ⁠companies ​that have now objected is 22, the document reportedly said.OKXICE i… ➤ Wells Fargo, Arm, and Intuit are among 22 companies objecting to their shares being tokenized on OKXICE, a platform aiming for 24/7 blockchain trading of U.S. stocks. ➤ OKXICE, a JV between OKX and ICE, planned to offer tokenized shares with benefits like dividends and voting rights, but faced issuer objections. ➤ The objections highlight ongoing regulatory and corporate concerns regarding the tokenization of traditional securities. #okxice #tokenizedsecurities #wellsfargo #arm #intuit #sec #objections #blockchaintrading #equities #dividends 🔗 Read more at:

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Wells Fargo, Arm, Intuit among companies objecting to tokenizing stocks on OKXICE - report

Wells Fargo NYSE:WFC, Arm NASDAQ:ARM, and Intuit NASDAQ:INTU have joined a list of companies that are objecting to their shares being "tokenize...

📰 Dune Launches Real-Time Market Data Feeds as Tokenized U.S. Stocks Move Onchain 🗓️ Oct 22 2026 12:48 UTC - Dune Analytics AS Dune launches Market Data Feeds: real-time trades from 200+ onchain venues across 12 chains, including OKX and ICE tokenized stocks. Request a demo today.... ➤ Dune Analytics has launched real-time market data feeds covering over 200 onchain trading venues across 12 blockchains, including tokenized U.S. stocks. ➤ This launch aims to provide institutional investors like hedge funds and asset managers with onchain price discovery integrated into their existing market data systems. ➤ The move reflects the significant growth in onchain trading volume for decentralized exchanges and tokenized assets, with regulatory bodies like the SEC paving the way for broader adoption. #duneanalytics #marketdatafeeds #tokenizedstocks #onchaintrading #sec #xlayer #okx #ice #hedgefunds #assetmanagers 🔗 Read more at:

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Dune Launches Real-Time Market Data Feeds as Tokenized U.S. Stocks Move Onchain

Dune launches Market Data Feeds: real-time trades from 200+ onchain venues across 12 chains, including OKX and ICE tokenized stocks. Request a demo...

📰 Polkadot: 239,153 DOT on the relay chain, 1.71 billion on the Asset Hub: the JAM rebuild has no date 🗓️ Oct 23 2026 15:50 UTC - Dennis Weidner Polkadot's relay chain holds only 239,153 DOT, the Asset Hub 1.71 billion. What the JAM rebuild means for your DOT and your holding period. ➤ Polkadot's relay chain now holds a negligible amount of DOT (0.014%), with the vast majority (99.986%) residing on the Asset Hub, indicating a significant technical migration is already in progress. ➤ The network is undergoing a rebuild towards the JAM architecture, which aims to distribute compute jobs freely and move all user transactions and token holdings off the relay chain, though a specific date for this hard fork remains unannounced. ➤ While the technical migration is advanced, the lack of a firm date for the JAM hard fork creates uncertainty for developers and exchanges, impacting tooling and planning, although for DOT holders, the primary concern is ensuring their tokens are correctly located on the Asset Hub and staking nominations are updated. #polkadot #dot #jamrebuild #assethub #relaychain #tokenmigration #staking #hardfork #cryptocurrency 🔗 Read more at:

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Polkadot: 239,153 DOT on the relay chain, 1.71 billion on the Asset Hub: the JAM rebuild has no date

Polkadot's relay chain holds only 239,153 DOT, the Asset Hub 1.71 billion. What the JAM rebuild means for your DOT and your holding period.