📰 Raiku Unveils ‘$rkuSOL’ As 1st Liquid Staking Token Of Solana With Revenue From Blockspace Auction 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 13:03 UTC - Shahzaib Ahmed Raiku Taps Exponent, Loopscale, Sanctum, and Kamino to launche rkuSOL, a Solana liquid staking token, combining staking rewards with blockspace auction revenue. ➤ Raiku has launched $rkuSOL, the first liquid staking token on Solana, in partnership with Exponent, Loopscale, Sanctum, and Kamino. ➤ $rkuSOL offers validators a unique revenue stream by enabling them to sell blockspace through Raiku's Just-in-Time (JIT) and Ahead-of-Time (AOT) auctions, in addition to traditional staking yields. ➤ This innovation aims to boost validator revenue and attract institutional adoption by merging auction-based blockspace earnings with staking rewards, providing holders with autocompounding yields and instant liquidity. #rkusol #solana #liquidstaking #blockspaceauction #defi #validatorrevenue #exponent #loopscale #sanctum #kamino 🔗 Read more at:

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Raiku Unveils ‘$rkuSOL’ As 1st Liquid Staking Token Of Solana With Revenue From Blockspace Auction

Raiku Taps Exponent, Loopscale, Sanctum, and Kamino to launche rkuSOL, a Solana liquid staking token, combining staking rewards with blockspace auc...

📰 GCEX Adds Tokenized Oil as Crude Volatility Pulls Traders Back to Energy 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 11:09 UTC - CryptoNews GCEX Group has added tokenized West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil to its trading platform, extending an on-chain commodities push that started with gold earlier this year. The ➤ GCEX Group has launched tokenized West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil on its platform, allowing institutional clients price exposure without physical delivery or traditional futures contracts. ➤ This move follows the successful tokenization of gold and is driven by client demand for 24/7 access to volatile energy markets, particularly from clients in Asia and the Middle East. ➤ The introduction of tokenized oil aligns with GCEX's expansion in the Gulf region and reflects a broader industry trend of offering continuous trading of various asset classes through tokenized products. #tokenizedoil #wticrude #gcex #commodities #volatility #institutionalclients #energymarkets #tokenization #digitalprimebrokerage #cmefutures 🔗 Read more at:

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GCEX Adds Tokenized Oil as Crude Volatility Pulls Traders Back to Energy

GCEX Group has added tokenized West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil to its trading platform, extending an on-chain commodities push that started...

📰 Cboe seeks to preserve dormant crypto exchange as CFTC grants temporary relief 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 21:10 UTC - Adewale Olarinde Cboe Digital received temporary CFTC relief as the inactive crypto exchange approaches dormant status after nearly a year without trading. ➤ Cboe Digital has received temporary relief from the CFTC, allowing it to avoid immediate reinstatement requirements despite nearing dormant status due to nearly a year without trading. ➤ This relief preserves Cboe's regulatory flexibility as it evaluates future opportunities, partnerships, and strategic investments for its crypto exchange infrastructure. ➤ The move suggests Cboe may still see strategic value in maintaining the regulated venue, even after restructuring its digital asset operations. #cboedigital #cftc #dormantstatus #noactionrelief #designatedcontractmarket #cryptoexchange #regulatoryflexibility #futuresproducts #strategicoptionality 🔗 Read more at:

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Cboe seeks to preserve dormant crypto exchange as CFTC grants temporary relief

Cboe Digital received temporary CFTC relief as the inactive crypto exchange approaches dormant status after nearly a year without trading.

📰 Franklin Templeton CEO: Blockchains Threaten Wall Street’s Fee Machine, Not Its Technology 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 20:39 UTC - Micah Zimmerman Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson said traditional finance resists public blockchains because they threaten fee-based revenue, as the firm expands aggressively into tokenization, bitcoin products, and on-chain finance. ➤ Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson states that traditional finance's resistance to public blockchains stems from a threat to their fee-based revenue models, not a lack of technological understanding. ➤ The firm is aggressively expanding into tokenization, bitcoin products, and on-chain finance, citing cost savings through blockchain adoption, such as with their tokenized money market fund, Benji. ➤ Franklin Templeton's initiatives include a new partnership with MoonPay for institutional investors, a Bitcoin ETF, and the acquisition of 250 Digital, demonstrating a significant commitment to digital assets and on-chain transactions. #franklintempleton #jennyjohnson #tokenization #publicblockchains #feebasedrevenue #onchainfinance #stellarblockchain #benjitokenizedfund #bitcoinetf #moonpaypartnership 🔗 Read more at:

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Franklin Templeton CEO: Blockchains Threaten Wall Street’s Fee Machine, Not Its Technology

Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson said traditional finance resists public blockchains because they threaten fee-based revenue, as the firm expan...

📰 Cardano Updates Tech, Chainlink Expands, and BlockDAG Legacy Sale Moves Forward at $0.00000044 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 20:55 UTC - Krasimir Rusev Cardano advances Leios and Mithril updates, Saturn adopts Chainlink CCIP, and BlockDAG expands its ecosystem with stablecoin and Legacy... ➤ Cardano is progressing with Leios and Mithril updates, enhancing platform efficiency and security. ➤ Saturn has integrated Chainlink CCIP for secure cross-ledger asset transfers, following significant ecosystem growth. ➤ BlockDAG is launching a stablecoin and a buyback program, alongside its Legacy Sale and operational casino, aiming to reduce asset availability and increase utility. #cardano #chainlinkccip #blockdag #stablecoin #legacysale #leios #mithril #saturn #usdcx #bdag 🔗 Read more at:

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Cardano Updates Tech, Chainlink Expands, and BlockDAG Legacy Sale Moves Forward at $0.00000044

Cardano advances Leios and Mithril updates, Saturn adopts Chainlink CCIP, and BlockDAG expands its ecosystem with stablecoin and Legacy...

📰 Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, and ZKP: Crypto Projects in Focus for 2026 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 21:05 UTC In June 2026, the crypto market is being shaped by several different pressures, including weaker sentiment, technical support failures, and […] The post Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, and ZKP: Crypto Projects in Focus for 2026 appeared first on Coindoo. ➤ The crypto market in June 2026 faces headwinds with Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano showing price weakness, despite some underlying positive developments like whale accumulation in ETH and institutional partnerships for Cardano. ➤ Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) is highlighted for its privacy-focused data infrastructure, enabling secure monetization of institutional datasets for AI training, with a presale underway. ➤ The article analyzes the current market sentiment, technical levels, and future outlook for these key projects, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure and privacy solutions in the evolving crypto landscape. #ethereum #solana #cardano #zkp #zeroknowledgeproof #privacyinfrastructure #institutionaldata #ai #tokenizedequities #presale 🔗 Read more at:

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Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, and ZKP: Crypto Projects in Focus for 2026

In June 2026, the crypto market is being shaped by several different pressures, including weaker sentiment, technical support failures, and […] T...

📰 Blockmaze Defines The Future Of RWA Tokenisation With Compliance-First Infrastructure For A $500T On-Chain 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 12:53 UTC - Chainwire Dubai, AUE, 3rd June 2026, Chainwire ➤ Blockmaze, backed by Finvasia Group, is launching a compliance-first infrastructure to accelerate the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), aiming to bring trust and legal recognition to a market valued at over $500 trillion. ➤ The platform emphasizes regulatory adherence across 45+ registrations in key jurisdictions, enabling faster, more secure, and legally recognized on-chain asset issuance for institutions. ➤ Blockmaze positions itself as a regulated Layer-1 blockchain infrastructure designed for the future of tokenized finance, focusing on bridging traditional assets with blockchain technology through robust licensing and compliance frameworks. #blockmaze #rwatokenisation #compliance #finvasiagroup #regulatedecosystem #onchainfinance #legalrecognition #institutionaladoption #blockchaininfrastructure #dubai 🔗 Read more at:

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Blockmaze Defines The Future Of RWA Tokenisation With Compliance-First Infrastructure For A $500T On-Chain

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📰 Tether gold-backed Visa card offers 6% XAU₮ cashback 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 13:23 UTC Tether gold-backed Visa card earns up to 6% XAU₮ cashback on everyday purchases, with auto round-up investing across emerging markets. ➤ Tether and Fasset have launched the world's first gold-backed Visa card, offering up to 6% cashback in XAU₮ (Tether's digital gold token) on everyday purchases. ➤ The card aims to make tokenized gold spendable and investable, particularly in emerging markets, by seamlessly converting XAU₮ to local fiat currency at the point of sale. ➤ An automatic round-up feature invests spare change into XAU₮, facilitating passive accumulation of gold-backed assets and expanding Tether's market share in the digital gold space. #tether #xaut #goldbacked #visacard #cashback #emergingmarkets #fasset #tokenizedgold #neobanking #roundupinvesting 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether gold-backed Visa card offers 6% XAU₮ cashback

Tether gold-backed Visa card earns up to 6% XAU₮ cashback on everyday purchases, with auto round-up investing across emerging markets.

📰 Crypto PAC-Backed Candidates Sweep State Primaries After Media Buys 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 21:35 UTC In a sign of growing political muscle for crypto-friendly groups, Democratic and Republican candidates across California, New Jersey, and South Dakota benefited from targeted media buys financed by industry-backed political action committees (PACs). The campaigns underscore how c... ➤ Crypto-aligned Political Action Committees (PACs) have significantly influenced state primaries by financing targeted media buys for pro-crypto candidates. ➤ Groups like Fairshake, backed by major crypto firms, have deployed substantial funds to support candidates promising clearer regulations and industry-friendly stances. ➤ This trend indicates a growing political influence of the crypto industry in shaping election outcomes and future policy development in the United States. #cryptopac #politicalactioncommittees #mediabuys #electionlandscape #fairshake #coinbase #ripple #regulatoryguardrails #defenddevelopers #developerprotections 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto PAC-Backed Candidates Sweep State Primaries After Media Buys

In a sign of growing political muscle for crypto-friendly groups, Democratic and Republican candidates across California, New Jersey, and South Dak...

📰 Casascius owner redeems $1.8M Bitcoin hidden since 2011 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 21:08 UTC - Lawrence Mondal A long-dormant Casascius Bitcoin coin containing 25 BTC was redeemed after nearly 15 years, unlocking roughly $1.78 million. ➤ A nearly 15-year-old Casascius physical Bitcoin coin containing 25 BTC has been redeemed, unlocking approximately $1.78 million. ➤ This event highlights the significant appreciation of Bitcoin and the resurfacing of long-dormant holdings, with many Casascius coins becoming sought-after collectibles. ➤ The redemption also occurs amidst growing legal scrutiny of dormant Bitcoin wallets and the complex question of whether self-custodied assets can be considered abandoned property. #casascius #bitcoin #dormantwallets #physicalbitcoin #mikecaldwell #privatekey #redemption #historicalsignificance #legalscrutiny #abandonedproperty 🔗 Read more at:

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Casascius owner redeems $1.8M Bitcoin hidden since 2011

A long-dormant Casascius Bitcoin coin containing 25 BTC was redeemed after nearly 15 years, unlocking roughly $1.78 million.

📰 Circle faces fresh market jolt as Coinbase weighs rival Stablecoin play 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 21:35 UTC Coinbase and Circle shares have come under pressure after a CoinDesk report said Coinbase is weighing a role in a new stablecoin platform backed by Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard. CoinDesk reported that Coinbase Global is evaluating whether to participate in… ➤ Coinbase is reportedly considering joining a new stablecoin platform backed by Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard, potentially impacting its existing revenue-sharing deal with Circle. ➤ This news has led to a drop in shares for both Coinbase and Circle, with broader market weakness and bearish retail sentiment contributing to the pressure. ➤ The situation highlights increasing competition in the stablecoin market and raises questions about Coinbase's future strategy and its relationship with Circle ahead of a contract renewal. #circle #coinbase #stablecoin #stripe #visa #mastercard #usdc #competition #revenuedeal #marketpressure 🔗 Read more at:

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Circle faces fresh market jolt as Coinbase weighs rival Stablecoin play

Coinbase and Circle shares have come under pressure after a CoinDesk report said Coinbase is weighing a role in a new stablecoin platform backed by...

📰 UK Lords warn BoE rules risk making pound-stablecoins obsolete 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 01:15 UTC The United Kingdom should press ahead with a stablecoin regulatory regime, but the rules must avoid choking the commercial viability of a pound-denominated market. That is the central message of a new report from the House of Lords’ Financial Services Regulation Committee, issued... ➤ A UK House of Lords report urges the government to establish a stablecoin regulatory regime but warns that proposed rules risk making pound-denominated stablecoins commercially unviable. ➤ The report supports 1:1 reserve backing and a Bank of England backstop but criticizes proposals for unremunerated central bank deposits and remuneration bans, fearing they will hinder competitiveness. ➤ The UK risks falling behind the US and EU if its framework deters issuers, emphasizing the need to balance oversight with market growth and innovation in payments. #poundstablecoins #bankofengland #houseoflords #regulatoryregime #commercialviability #reservebacking #fca #ukmarket #innovation #paymentsinfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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UK Lords warn BoE rules risk making pound-stablecoins obsolete

The United Kingdom should press ahead with a stablecoin regulatory regime, but the rules must avoid choking the commercial viability of a pound-den...

📰 Coinbase links raise questions around crypto lobby’s clarity push 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 18:45 UTC The Blockchain Association has come under scrutiny after a pro-crypto market structure letter to U.S. Senate leaders included several former law enforcement officials who now work for major digital asset firms. The Blockchain Association said the letter was sent to… ➤ The Blockchain Association is facing scrutiny for a letter supporting the CLARITY Act, which included former law enforcement officials now working for crypto firms like Coinbase. ➤ Critics question whether the endorsement was presented as independent support, given the signatories' current industry roles, while supporters argue their past experience remains relevant. ➤ This debate adds complexity to the U.S. discussion on digital asset market structure and regulation. #blockchainassociation #clarityact #coinbase #lobbying #formerlawenforcement #digitalassets #marketstructure #regulation #consumerprotection #nationalsecurity 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase links raise questions around crypto lobby’s clarity push

The Blockchain Association has come under scrutiny after a pro-crypto market structure letter to U.S. Senate leaders included several former law en...

📰 Kraken Parent Payward Brings U.S. IPO Access via xStocks 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 16:16 UTC - David Constantino Kraken’s parent Payward plans to offer retail investors U.S. IPO access at institutional prices through its xStocks tokenized equities platform, launching soon. ➤ Kraken's parent company, Payward, is launching xStocks, a platform to provide retail investors with access to U.S. IPOs at institutional prices. ➤ The service utilizes tokenized equities, where each token is backed 1:1 by the underlying stock held in custody, aiming to democratize IPO participation. ➤ While expanding global accessibility, the service faces geographical restrictions, including the U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia, with a launch expected in the coming weeks. #kraken #payward #xstocks #ipoaccess #tokenizedequities #retailinvestors #institutionalpricing #blockchain #usstocks #etfs 🔗 Read more at:

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Kraken Parent Payward Brings U.S. IPO Access via xStocks

Kraken’s parent Payward plans to offer retail investors U.S. IPO access at institutional prices through its xStocks tokenized equities platform, ...

📰 Tom Lee's Bitmine (BMNR) to offer preferred stock with 9.5% dividend, following Strategy's playbook 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 22:18 UTC - Krisztian Sandor The largest Ethereum treasury firm is taking a page from Michael Saylor's Strategy to issue preferred shares to tap new sources of funding. ➤ Tom Lee's Bitmine is issuing $300 million in preferred stock with a 9.5% dividend, mirroring MicroStrategy's strategy to secure new funding sources. ➤ The move comes as crypto treasury firms face pressure from declining crypto prices, with Bitmine holding a significant amount of Ethereum that has seen unrealized losses. ➤ The offering's success is being watched closely, given recent declines in preferred stock values for similar companies like MicroStrategy and Strive, highlighting investor concerns about dividend sustainability. #bitmine #tomlee #preferredstock #ethereum #treasury #funding #dividend #secfiling #strategy #microstrategy 🔗 Read more at:

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Tom Lee's Bitmine (BMNR) to offer preferred stock with 9.5% dividend, following Strategy's playbook

The largest Ethereum treasury firm is taking a page from Michael Saylor's Strategy to issue preferred shares to tap new sources of funding.

📰 Outpoll Launches Global Prediction Market Platform Built Around Professional Trading Tools 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 21:35 UTC Outpoll announced the global launch of its prediction market platform, a venue where users can trade on the outcomes of real-world events across politics, sports, crypto, and culture. The platform goes live as prediction markets have moved firmly into mainstream coverage, with th... ➤ Outpoll has launched a global prediction market platform designed for professional traders, offering advanced tools like take-profit/stop-loss orders and a comprehensive API. ➤ The platform aims to treat users as traders from the outset, integrating news directly into the interface and supporting creator-led markets. ➤ Markets are fully collateralized with USDC, feature low trading fees, and utilize a risk-based KYC approach, with rewards for active traders. #outpoll #predictionmarket #tradingtools #realworldevents #usdc #kyc #api #forecasting #crypto 🔗 Read more at:

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Outpoll Launches Global Prediction Market Platform Built Around Professional Trading Tools

Outpoll announced the global launch of its prediction market platform, a venue where users can trade on the outcomes of real-world events across po...

📰 Payward Brings Tokenized IPO Access For Retail Investors Across the Globe 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 12:40 UTC - Media Contact: Payward, the parent company of global crypto platform Kraken and developer of the xStocks tokenized equities framework, will soon enable retail investors acr... ➤ Payward, through its xStocks framework, is enabling retail investors globally to access US-listed IPOs at the offering price, a privilege historically reserved for institutional investors. ➤ This initiative aims to democratize capital markets by providing equitable access to IPO allocations, regardless of investor location or net worth. ➤ The xStocks tokens are 1:1 backed by underlying shares, blockchain-agnostic, and composable with DeFi protocols, with significant transaction volume already processed. #tokenizedipoaccess #retailinvestors #payward #kraken #xstocks #uslistedipos #offeringprice #tokenizedequity #decentralizedfinance #globalaccess 🔗 Read more at:

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Payward Brings Tokenized IPO Access For Retail Investors Across the Globe

Payward, the parent company of global crypto platform Kraken and developer of the xStocks tokenized equities framework, will soon enable retail inv...

📰 Crypto Meets Wall Street: MEXC Unveils ‘RealStocks’ with 0-Fee U.S. Equity Trading and Real Dividends 🗓️ Jun 01 2026 03:21 UTC - Chainwire PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 1st June 2026, Chainwire ➤ MEXC has launched 'RealStocks,' allowing users to trade real U.S. equities with zero fees and receive actual dividends, bridging traditional finance and crypto. ➤ The platform integrates U.S. stock trading into its crypto interface, enabling transactions in USDT and adhering to Nasdaq market hours. ➤ MEXC aims to provide crypto users with direct ownership of traditional financial assets, capitalizing on upcoming IPOs. #mexc #realstocks #usequitytrading #tokenizedstocks #dividends #0feetrading #cryptoplatform #traditionalassets #uslistedcompanies #usdt 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Meets Wall Street: MEXC Unveils ‘RealStocks’ with 0-Fee U.S. Equity Trading and Real Dividends

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📰 Binance Says Alpaca Holds 94% Share in Tokenized US Stock and ETF Custody 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 11:03 UTC - Kelvin Munene Binance disclosed a minority Alpaca stake as new terms outline tokenized US stock and ETF custody, execution review and PFOF sharing rules. ➤ Binance has disclosed a minority stake in Alpaca, which handles approximately 94% of its tokenized US stock and ETF custody. ➤ The partnership operates under Binance's Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) license, with Alpaca managing omnibus accounts for clients. ➤ The arrangement includes a revenue-sharing agreement for payment for order flow, with Binance receiving 50%, and acknowledges potential conflicts of interest managed through execution quality reviews. #binance #alpaca #tokenizedstocks #etfcustody #adgmlicense #paymentfororderflow #nesttradinglimited #securitiestrading #omnibusaccount #regulatorycompliance 🔗 Read more at:

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Binance Says Alpaca Holds 94% Share in Tokenized US Stock and ETF Custody

Binance disclosed a minority Alpaca stake as new terms outline tokenized US stock and ETF custody, execution review and PFOF sharing rules.

📰 Crypto Business Ideas You Can Start in 2026 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 12:22 UTC - Sonia Shaik The blockchain industry is entering a more advanced phase in 2026. Institutional investors, fintech companies, and governments are increasingly adopting digital assets and blockchain infrastructure. As regulation improves and enterprise adoption accelerates, entrepreneurs now have access to more scalable and sustainable crypto business ideas than ever before. From AI-powered trading tools to tokenization platforms, the ➤ The blockchain industry is maturing in 2026, with increased institutional adoption and a focus on utility over speculation, creating significant opportunities for startups. ➤ Key business ideas include launching institutional crypto exchanges, developing advanced wallet solutions, and building AI-powered blockchain platforms for trading and analytics. ➤ Tokenization platforms and robust security/compliance services are also highlighted as crucial infrastructure for the evolving Web3 economy and integration with traditional finance. #tokenizationplatforms #institutionalcryptoexchange #cryptowalletsolutions #aipoweredblockchain #blockchainsecurity #complianceservices #web3economy #digitalassets #blockchaininfrastructure #2026 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Business Ideas You Can Start in 2026

The blockchain industry is entering a more advanced phase in 2026. Institutional investors, fintech companies, and governments are increasingly ado...