📰 Talos Integrates Institutional Trading Tools into Kalshi Markets 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 11:55 UTC Talos, an institutional crypto trading platform, has integrated with Kalshi so that select clients can trade Kalshi’s event contracts and crypto perpetuals through the same infrastructure. The goal is to remove the need for a separate technical connection when firms want regulate... ➤ Talos has integrated with Kalshi to allow institutional clients to trade event contracts and crypto perpetuals through a single platform, streamlining workflows and reducing technical overhead. ➤ The integration introduces institutional-grade execution tools, including algorithmic orders and multi-leg strategies, alongside RFQ block trading for Kalshi contracts. ➤ This move coincides with a surge in prediction market volume, though regulatory and market integrity concerns remain key challenges for broader institutional adoption. #talos #kalshi #eventcontracts #cryptoperpetuals #institutionaltrading #algorithmicorders #predictionmarkets #marketintegrity #regulatoryuncertainty #unifieddatafeed 🔗 Read more at:

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Talos Integrates Institutional Trading Tools into Kalshi Markets

Talos, an institutional crypto trading platform, has integrated with Kalshi so that select clients can trade Kalshi’s event contracts and crypto ...

📰 The banks hired lawyers to stop Ripple's bank 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 10:18 UTC - Olivia Stephanie JPMorgan's lobby retained counsel against the OCC over crypto trust charters. No suit filed, and the threat is the strategy. The war, decoded. ➤ Major US banks, through the Bank Policy Institute, are threatening legal action against the OCC over its granting of national trust bank charters to crypto firms like Ripple, arguing it circumvents traditional banking regulations. ➤ The banks contend that these charters provide bank-like national powers with lighter regulatory burdens, creating 'charter arbitrage' and potentially destabilizing the banking system. ➤ The threat of litigation, rather than an actual lawsuit, is being used strategically to pressure the OCC to slow down approvals and increase conditions for crypto firms, impacting Ripple's pending charter. #bankpolicyinstitute #occ #ripple #jpmorgan #goldmansachs #citigroup #trustcharter #cryptofirms #regulatoryarbitrage #administrativeprocedureact 🔗 Read more at:

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The banks hired lawyers to stop Ripple's bank

JPMorgan's lobby retained counsel against the OCC over crypto trust charters. No suit filed, and the threat is the strategy. The war, decoded.

📰 STON.fi Launches Cross-Chain Swaps, Connecting TON to TRON and EVM Stablecoin Economy 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 10:50 UTC Road Town, British Virgin Islands, 21st July 2026, Chainwire ➤ STON.fi has launched cross-chain swap functionality, enabling direct movement of stablecoins between TON, TRON, and various EVM-compatible networks. ➤ This feature aims to simplify inter-ecosystem capital flow, connecting TON to major liquidity pools and DeFi protocols without centralized exchanges or bridges. ➤ The new service, powered by STON.fi's Omniston execution layer, offers fast and predictable swaps, enhancing user experience and accessibility across different blockchain networks. #stonfi #crosschainswaps #tonnetwork #tronnetwork #evmchains #stablecoins #omniston #decentralizedfinance #selfcustodial #liquidityproviders 🔗 Read more at:

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STON.fi Launches Cross-Chain Swaps, Connecting TON to TRON and EVM Stablecoin Economy

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📰 Strategy stopped buying Bitcoin. The flywheel runs backward 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 11:35 UTC Four weeks without buying, two spent selling, and stock sales funding cash instead of coins. Inside the reversal of crypto's most copied machine. ➤ MicroStrategy, a major corporate holder of Bitcoin, has halted its strategy of continuously buying Bitcoin, shifting to selling some holdings to fund dividend payments and build a cash reserve. ➤ This reversal is driven by the company's stock trading below the value of its Bitcoin holdings (mNAV < 1), making further Bitcoin purchases dilutive, and the need to service preferred stock dividends. ➤ The shift by MicroStrategy, which pioneered the corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy, signals a potential change in market dynamics for other companies holding Bitcoin, moving from consistent buyers to conditional sellers. #microstrategy #bitcoin #treasurymanagement #mnav #preferredstock #flywheel #corporatebitcoin #marketsignal #dividendpayments #assetbackedtoken 🔗 Read more at:

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Strategy stopped buying Bitcoin. The flywheel runs backward

Four weeks without buying, two spent selling, and stock sales funding cash instead of coins. Inside the reversal of crypto's most copied machine.

📰 White House Backs Ethics Provisions in Market Structure Bill 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 05:25 UTC The White House has reached an agreement with Republican Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno on ethics language tied to the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, a move that could help secure support from some Senate Democrats for a bill that remains closely contested... ➤ The White House has reached an agreement with Republican Senators Lummis and Moreno on ethics provisions for the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, aiming to garner Senate Democratic support. ➤ The bill's passage remains uncertain due to ongoing debates over ethics safeguards and potential conflicts of interest related to the administration's ties to the crypto industry. ➤ Market participants are closely watching for the bill's text and a confirmed Senate vote, as regulatory clarity is expected to influence investment and development decisions, with Bitcoin showing positive movement on news of potential progress. #clarityact #whitehouse #ethicsprovisions #senatedemocrats #cynthialummis #berniemoreno #cryptoregulation #marketstructure #conflictofinterest #bitcoin 🔗 Read more at:

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White House Backs Ethics Provisions in Market Structure Bill

The White House has reached an agreement with Republican Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bernie Moreno on ethics language tied to the Digital Asset Mar...

📰 Celsius-backed Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital secures SEC approval for Nasdaq debut 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 15:25 UTC Ionic Digital has secured SEC approval for its registration statement, clearing the final regulatory hurdle before its planned Nasdaq direct listing on July 28. According to a company statement issued Monday, the digital infrastructure operator expects its Class A common… ➤ Ionic Digital, a Bitcoin miner backed by Celsius, has received SEC approval for its Nasdaq direct listing under the ticker IOND. ➤ The company is transitioning from Bitcoin mining to focus on AI and high-performance computing infrastructure, leveraging its existing power and data center assets. ➤ This listing offers former Celsius creditors an opportunity to trade shares received from the bankruptcy restructuring, while investors can gain exposure to a diversified digital infrastructure business. #ionicdigital #celsius #nasdaq #bitcoinmining #aiinfrastructure #secapproval #directlisting #iond #digitalinfrastructure #creditors 🔗 Read more at:

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Celsius-backed Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital secures SEC approval for Nasdaq debut

Ionic Digital has secured SEC approval for its registration statement, clearing the final regulatory hurdle before its planned Nasdaq direct listin...

📰 Morpho rolls out Midnight for fixed term lending on Base 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 15:35 UTC Morpho has officially launched its fixed-rate lending protocol Midnight on Base, adding a new credit layer to its onchain lending network as it seeks to bring fixed-rate, fixed-term borrowing closer to traditional financial markets. The Block reported that Midnight is… ➤ Morpho has launched its new fixed-rate lending protocol, Midnight, on the Base blockchain, aiming to bridge traditional fixed-term borrowing with on-chain markets. ➤ Midnight allows direct negotiation of loan terms between lenders and borrowers, moving away from variable rates and supporting various assets including tokenized RWAs. ➤ The protocol's launch on Base, with plans for expansion, leverages Morpho's existing infrastructure and aims to attract both institutional and retail participants, building on over $11 billion in deposits across its network. #morphomidnight #fixedtermlending #baseblockchain #onchaincredit #decentralizedfinance #traditionalfinance #peertopeerlending #tokenizedassets #institutionallending #morphoblue 🔗 Read more at:

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Morpho rolls out Midnight for fixed term lending on Base

Morpho has officially launched its fixed-rate lending protocol Midnight on Base, adding a new credit layer to its onchain lending network as it see...

📰 Bitcoin sends CRCL, BMNR and MSTR soaring before Fed showdown 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 20:55 UTC Bitcoin’s move above $66,000 has lifted CRCL, BMNR and MSTR by as much as 8.6% as investors position for the Federal Reserve’s July meeting. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin climbed past $66,000 on July 21, while Ethereum traded above… ➤ Bitcoin's surge above $66,000 has positively impacted stocks like CRCL, BMNR, and MSTR, with gains of up to 8.6%. ➤ These companies, with direct exposure to cryptocurrency, are seeing increased investor interest partly due to anticipated regulatory clarity from the CLARITY Act. ➤ The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and its policy guidance will be crucial in determining if these rallies can be sustained. #bitcoin #crcl #bmnr #mstr #federalreserve #clarityact #circleinternetgroup #bitmineimmersiontechnologies #microstrategy #ethereum 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin sends CRCL, BMNR and MSTR soaring before Fed showdown

Bitcoin’s move above $66,000 has lifted CRCL, BMNR and MSTR by as much as 8.6% as investors position for the Federal Reserve’s July meeting. Ac...

📰 Trump accepts sweeping crypto ethics rules to rescue CLARITY Act 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 20:45 UTC The White House has accepted what it calls the most extensive federal ethics restrictions ever proposed as the CLARITY Act seeks the Democratic votes needed to clear the Senate’s 60-vote threshold. Punchbowl News reported on Tuesday that White House officials… ➤ The White House has agreed to extensive ethics rules to address Democratic concerns regarding President Trump's crypto interests, a key step towards passing the CLARITY Act. ➤ Despite this concession, the CLARITY Act still faces an uncertain path to Senate passage, requiring significant Democratic support to overcome the 60-vote threshold. ➤ The news coincided with a rise in Bitcoin's price, though prediction markets suggest continued uncertainty about the bill's enactment. #clarityact #ethicsrules #trump #cryptointerests #senate #democraticvotes #digitalassetmarket #stablecoin #bitcoin 🔗 Read more at:

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Trump accepts sweeping crypto ethics rules to rescue CLARITY Act

The White House has accepted what it calls the most extensive federal ethics restrictions ever proposed as the CLARITY Act seeks the Democratic vot...

📰 Bitcoin price rejected at $67K as U.S.-Iran war drives oil higher 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 21:45 UTC Bitcoin price has retreated from nearly $67,000 after escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities pushed oil prices higher and tempered optimism created by progress on the CLARITY Act. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price rose from an intraday low of $65,149… ➤ Bitcoin price experienced a pullback from $67,000 due to rising oil prices driven by U.S.-Iran geopolitical tensions, tempering optimism from the CLARITY Act's progress. ➤ Positive factors supporting Bitcoin included advancements in the CLARITY Act, consistent inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, and short liquidations, which fueled an earlier rally. ➤ The article highlights that increased energy costs could impact July inflation, potentially limiting the Federal Reserve's ability to support financial markets and creating headwinds for Bitcoin. #bitcoin #btc #oilprices #usiranconflict #clarityact #etfinflows #shortliquidations #inflationrisks #federalreserve #geopoliticaltensions 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin price rejected at $67K as U.S.-Iran war drives oil higher

Bitcoin price has retreated from nearly $67,000 after escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities pushed oil prices higher and tempered optimism created by pr...

📰 Balance Coin crashes 99% after reported $915K 42DAO exploit 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 05:25 UTC Balance Coin plunged more than 99% after a reported $915,000 42DAO exploit allowed unauthorized BLC minting and swaps on BNB Chain. ➤ Balance Coin (BLC), an algorithmic stablecoin, crashed by over 99% due to a reported $915,000 exploit involving 42DAO on the BNB Chain. ➤ Attackers allegedly minted unbacked BLC tokens and swapped them for USDT and BTCB on PancakeSwap, causing the stablecoin to lose its U.S. dollar peg. ➤ This incident highlights a recurring attack vector of unauthorized token minting in the DeFi space, similar to previous exploits affecting other stablecoins. #balancecoin #42dao #exploit #algorithmicstablecoin #depeg #bnbchain #peckshield #usdt #btcb #pancakeswap 🔗 Read more at:

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Balance Coin crashes 99% after reported $915K 42DAO exploit

Balance Coin plunged more than 99% after a reported $915,000 42DAO exploit allowed unauthorized BLC minting and swaps on BNB Chain.

📰 HTX keeps changing wallets after UK sanctions, TRM Labs says 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 05:55 UTC TRM Labs says HTX rotates wallets across four blockchains after UK sanctions, while the exchange calls the changes routine security steps. ➤ HTX is reportedly rotating its cryptocurrency wallets across multiple blockchains to evade static sanctions screening lists following UK sanctions. ➤ TRM Labs claims these frequent wallet changes make traditional screening methods less effective, recommending behavior-based monitoring instead. ➤ HTX denies attempting to bypass sanctions, stating the wallet rotations are routine security operations common in the industry. #htx #uksanctions #trmlabs #walletrotation #sanctionsscreening #cryptoexchange #regulatorycompliance #blockchainintelligence #huobiglobal 🔗 Read more at:

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HTX keeps changing wallets after UK sanctions, TRM Labs says

TRM Labs says HTX rotates wallets across four blockchains after UK sanctions, while the exchange calls the changes routine security steps.

📰 FX Bots in the Blockchain Era: How AI-Driven Trading Automation Is Crossing From Crypto Into Currency Markets 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 11:55 UTC AI-driven trading bots are transforming the traditional foreign exchange (FX) markets by incorporating the infrastructure of high-frequency execution, non-custodial smart contracts and the multi-asset prediction systems that were originally perfected in the cryptocurrency sector.... ➤ AI-driven trading bots, honed in the volatile crypto markets, are now revolutionizing traditional FX markets by integrating blockchain technology, smart contracts, and advanced AI models. ➤ These new bots overcome the limitations of older rule-based systems by adapting to market changes, utilizing deep reinforcement learning and NLP for sentiment analysis, and enabling microsecond multi-asset arbitrage. ➤ The integration of blockchain facilitates atomic settlement, reducing counterparty risk and improving capital efficiency, marking a significant shift towards a hybrid future for forex trading. #aidriventradingbots #forexmarkets #blockchaintechnology #cryptocurrency #decentralizedfinance #atomicsettlement #tokenizedcurrency #smartcontracts #deepreinforcementlearning #naturallanguageprocessing 🔗 Read more at:

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FX Bots in the Blockchain Era: How AI-Driven Trading Automation Is Crossing From Crypto Into Currency Markets

AI-driven trading bots are transforming the traditional foreign exchange (FX) markets by incorporating the infrastructure of high-frequency executi...

📰 GLOBAL MEDIA PROCUREMENT: THE 500-YEAR YIXING ZISHA TEAPOTS PARADIGM 🗓️ Jul 20 2026 11:37 UTC Auckland, New Zealand, 20th July 2026, Chainwire ➤ The Judge Archive-Lab Limited is launching an initiative to create a 500-year archival record for Yixing Zisha Teapots, focusing on a specific masterpiece, 'Genesis No. 001'. ➤ This initiative utilizes high-precision digital scanning and cryptographic verification to establish permanent RWA lineage, explicitly disclaiming any equity or investment implications. ➤ The project is seeking global media partners for dissemination through a specific procurement framework, emphasizing the use of high-resolution digital assets for technical specifications. #yixingzishateapots #realworldasset #rwa #digitalarchival #cryptographicprovenance #judgearchivelab #luoxiaoping #hasselbladscanning #mediaprocurement #utilityprotocolkeys 🔗 Read more at:

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GLOBAL MEDIA PROCUREMENT: THE 500-YEAR YIXING ZISHA TEAPOTS PARADIGM

Auckland, New Zealand, 20th July 2026, Chainwire

📰 Coinbase wants to become an ‘Everything Exchange’ for Canadians, new CEO says 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 14:15 UTC - Anam Khan Coinbase says it’s looking beyond cryptocurrency trading as it works to build a platform where Canadians can have all their financial assets in one place. ➤ Coinbase aims to launch an 'Everything Exchange' in Canada, offering a single platform for trading cryptocurrencies, tokenized stocks, ETFs, and derivatives. ➤ The company plans to introduce tokenized stocks with real ownership rights, including dividends and voting, to Canadian users. ➤ Coinbase is also focused on stablecoin integration and is encouraged by Canada's regulatory progress, seeing potential for broader financial inclusion and competition with traditional services. #coinbase #everythingexchange #canada #tokenizedstocks #blockchain #stablecoin #financialassets #regulators #equity #dividendpayout 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase wants to become an ‘Everything Exchange’ for Canadians, new CEO says

Coinbase says it’s looking beyond cryptocurrency trading as it works to build a platform where Canadians can have all their financial assets in o...

📰 Kraken Parent Payward Broadens Tokenized Stock Push to Hong Kong, South Korea 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 11:45 UTC - JOON HYOUNG LEE Payward, the parent company of U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, is expanding its tokenized stock service. CoinDesk reported on July 22 that Paywar ➤ Kraken's parent company, Payward, is expanding its tokenized stock service globally, starting with Hong Kong and planning for South Korea, Europe, and the UK. ➤ The expansion includes tokenizing Hong Kong-listed shares through a partnership with GTN and listing them on the xStocks platform. ➤ Payward aims to broaden its offerings beyond tokenized stocks into other real-world assets (RWAs) to bring global capital markets on-chain. #kraken #payward #tokenizedstocks #hongkong #southkorea #xstocks #rwa #equities #globalexpansion #gtn 🔗 Read more at:

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Kraken Parent Payward Broadens Tokenized Stock Push to Hong Kong, South Korea

Payward, the parent company of U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, is expanding its tokenized stock service. CoinDesk reported on July 22 that Paywar

📰 MEXC Hires Binance and Bybit Veteran Robert MacDonald as Compliance Chief 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 10:00 UTC "We have to make trust verifiable," Robert MacDonald told FinanceMagnates.com.That is the standard the former Bybit compliance chief now inherits at MEXC, which named him its chief compliance officer today (Wednesday) as it pushes deeper into equities and other regulated products.MacDonald will run… ➤ MEXC has appointed Robert MacDonald, formerly of Binance and Bybit, as its Chief Compliance Officer to oversee global compliance strategy and regulatory dealings. ➤ This hire aligns with MEXC's strategic shift towards offering regulated products like tokenized stocks and ETFs, moving beyond traditional crypto spot trading. ➤ MacDonald emphasizes the need for verifiable trust, a global compliance framework adaptable to local regulations, and building compliance into products from inception, despite past regulatory scrutiny on MEXC. #compliancechief #mexc #robertmacdonald #binance #bybit #tokenizedstocks #regulatedproducts #securitiesrules #aml #kyc 🔗 Read more at:

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MEXC Hires Binance and Bybit Veteran Robert MacDonald as Compliance Chief

&#34;We have to make trust verifiable,&#34; Robert MacDonald told FinanceMagnates.com.That is the standard the former Bybit compliance chief now in...

📰 Breaking: Kalshi Files For Gold, Silver, Platinum Futures To Expand Beyond Crypto 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 23:16 UTC - Kritika Mehta Kalshi filed with the CFTC to launch perpetual futures for gold, silver, and platinum to expand its derivatives offerings beyond crypto. ➤ Kalshi has filed with the CFTC to introduce perpetual futures contracts for gold, silver, and platinum, expanding its offerings beyond cryptocurrencies. ➤ This move utilizes the CFTC's self-certification process, with a 45-day review period, and aims to provide 24-hour trading similar to traditional precious metals markets. ➤ The expansion into traditional asset derivatives follows Kalshi's prior approval for crypto perpetual futures and faces potential legal challenges from CME Group, which views perpetual contracts as swaps. #kalshi #cftc #perpetualfutures #gold #silver #platinum #derivatives #crypto #cmegroup #selfcertification 🔗 Read more at:

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Breaking: Kalshi Files For Gold, Silver, Platinum Futures To Expand Beyond Crypto

Kalshi filed with the CFTC to launch perpetual futures for gold, silver, and platinum to expand its derivatives offerings beyond crypto.

📰 BIS warns stablecoins could weaken capital controls in emerging markets 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 18:31 UTC - CryptoNews Researchers at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) found that dollar-backed stablecoins are creating a new form of “digital dollarization” that appears largely unaffected by ➤ BIS research indicates dollar-backed stablecoins facilitate 'digital dollarization' in emerging markets, bypassing capital controls. ➤ This trend could undermine monetary sovereignty and complicate financial stability management due to stablecoins operating outside traditional regulatory perimeters. ➤ Policymakers may need new tools to address stablecoin adoption, as existing regulations for foreign-currency deposits are less effective. #stablecoins #bis #emergingmarkets #capitalcontrols #digitaldollarization #monetarypolicy #financialstability #usdc #tether #latinamerica 🔗 Read more at:

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BIS warns stablecoins could weaken capital controls in emerging markets

Researchers at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) found that dollar-backed stablecoins are creating a new form of “digital dollarizatio...

📰 Canton Strategic Holdings CEO Mark Wendland on DTCC’s October Launch and Canton’s Institutional Adoption Path 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 14:06 UTC - Generation Infinity Canton Strategic Holdings CEO Mark Wendland breaks down DTCC's October tokenized treasury launch, CNTN's locking service, and Canton's institutional roadmap. ➤ Canton Strategic Holdings CEO Mark Wendland discusses DTCC's upcoming October launch of tokenized U.S. Treasury securities on the Canton Network, highlighting its potential to revolutionize collateral mobility and settlement. ➤ The article details Canton's 'Locking-as-a-Service' and its role in aligning incentives for network participants, alongside the significance of DTCC's working group comprising over 50 major financial institutions. ➤ Key differentiators for Canton include configurable privacy for regulated institutions and expanding institutional momentum globally, with projections of $88 trillion in tokenized RWAs by 2035. #dtcc #tokenizedtreasuries #cantonnetwork #markwendland #cnnt #collateralmobility #broadridgedlr #configurableprivacy #ukwholesaledigitalmarketstaskforce #institutionaladoption 🔗 Read more at:

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Canton Strategic Holdings CEO Mark Wendland on DTCC’s October Launch and Canton’s Institutional Adoption Path

Canton Strategic Holdings CEO Mark Wendland breaks down DTCC's October tokenized treasury launch, CNTN's locking service, and Canton's institutiona...