📰 Tether and Fasset unveil Visa card with a Gold rewards twist 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 16:17 UTC - Irene Mukiri Tether and Fasset launch a Visa card that lets users spend tokenized gold and earn XAU₮ rewards on eligible purchases. ➤ Tether and Fasset have launched a Visa card enabling users to spend tokenized gold (XAU₮) for everyday purchases. ➤ The card allows conversion of XAU₮ to USD₮ and then to local currency at checkout, offering up to 6% cashback in XAU₮ on eligible purchases. ➤ This initiative aims to transform tokenized gold from a store-of-value asset into a practical payment tool, with Tether committing $1 million in XAU₮ for rewards. #tether #fasset #visacard #tokenizedgold #xaut #rewards #digitalpayments #tethergold #usdt #goldbacked 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether and Fasset unveil Visa card with a Gold rewards twist

Tether and Fasset launch a Visa card that lets users spend tokenized gold and earn XAU₮ rewards on eligible purchases.

📰 Tether partners with Fasset to let users spend and earn tokenized gold via Visa network 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 18:16 UTC - CryptoNews Tether has partnered with Fasset to introduce the first gold-backed Visa card, creating a new way for users to spend, save, and earn through tokenized gold, according to a Wednesday ➤ Tether and Fasset have launched a gold-backed Visa card, enabling users to spend tokenized gold (XAUT) globally. ➤ Cardholders can earn up to 6% cashback in XAUT and automatically invest transaction round-ups into gold. ➤ This initiative aims to integrate tokenized gold into mainstream payment systems, particularly targeting emerging markets. #tether #fasset #tokenizedgold #visacard #xaut #goldbacked #spend #earn #emergingmarkets #paymentsystems 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether partners with Fasset to let users spend and earn tokenized gold via Visa network

Tether has partnered with Fasset to introduce the first gold-backed Visa card, creating a new way for users to spend, save, and earn through tokeni...

📰 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.

📰 Quant vs Chainlink CCIP: Two Interoperability Approaches for Institutional Use 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 11:10 UTC - CryptoNews Quant Network's Overledger and Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) are the two most closely watched interoperability solutions in institutional blockchain today. ➤ Quant Network's Overledger and Chainlink's CCIP are leading institutional blockchain interoperability solutions, offering distinct approaches: Overledger as an off-chain API gateway and CCIP as an on-chain messaging protocol. ➤ Quant focuses on enterprise needs with ISO 20022 compliance and no smart contract exposure, evidenced by projects like GBTD and BIS's Project Rosalind. ➤ Chainlink CCIP leverages its decentralized oracle network and a risk management layer, gaining institutional traction through Swift integration and post-exploit migrations, serving both DeFi and institutions. #quantnetwork #chainlinkccip #interoperability #blockchain #institutionaluse #overledger #apigateway #smartcontracts #iso20022 #cbdc 🔗 Read more at:

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Quant vs Chainlink CCIP: Two Interoperability Approaches for Institutional Use

Quant Network's Overledger and Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) are the two most closely watched interoperability solutions...

📰 Bitget Expands Tokenized Stocks As New York and EU Police Stablecoin Trade Risks 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 11:53 UTC - Kelvin Munene Bitget launches Stocks 2.0 with USDT trading, 1:1 asset mapping and RWA access as New York and EU regulators scrutinize stablecoins. ➤ Bitget has launched 'Stocks 2.0', an upgraded tokenized stock spot product, offering 1:1 asset mapping and access to underlying stock economics via USDT trading. ➤ The launch occurs amidst increased regulatory scrutiny of stablecoins by New York and EU authorities, highlighting the evolving landscape for tokenized assets. ➤ The product, issued by Reality and supported by Bitget's ecosystem, initially features 36 assets including major tech stocks and ETFs, aiming to improve liquidity and capital efficiency. #bitget #tokenizedstocks #usdt #reality #stablecoin #equities #dividends #regulatoryscrutiny #apple #tesla 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitget Expands Tokenized Stocks As New York and EU Police Stablecoin Trade Risks

Bitget launches Stocks 2.0 with USDT trading, 1:1 asset mapping and RWA access as New York and EU regulators scrutinize stablecoins.

📰 Kraken’s Payward Unlocks US IPO Access via xStocks Platform 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 13:04 UTC - Oliver Dale Payward launches xStocks IPO access for Kraken users, offering tokenized equity allocations at offering prices before public trading begins. ➤ Kraken's Payward is launching xStocks, a platform enabling qualified retail users to access US IPO allocations at offering prices before public trading. ➤ This initiative leverages tokenized equity, backed 1:1 by actual US-listed securities, to address traditional IPO accessibility barriers. ➤ The xStocks platform operates across multiple blockchains and aims to transform crypto exchanges into comprehensive equity access platforms. #kraken #xstocks #ipoaccess #tokenizedequity #retailinvestors #securities #blockchain #ethereum #solana #backedfinance 🔗 Read more at:

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Kraken’s Payward Unlocks US IPO Access via xStocks Platform

Payward launches xStocks IPO access for Kraken users, offering tokenized equity allocations at offering prices before public trading begins.

📰 Bitget rolls out trading in U.S. stocks and ETFs with USDT-based dividend payouts 🗓️ Jun 02 2026 11:25 UTC - Press Release Announces the launch of Bitget Stocks 2.0, an upgraded tokenized stock spot product ➤ Bitget has launched Bitget Stocks 2.0, an upgraded tokenized stock spot product offering improved liquidity, transparency, and capital efficiency. ➤ The new product features 1:1 economic mapping of underlying stocks, USDT-based dividend payouts, and integration with Bitget's margin, strategy, and yield ecosystem. ➤ This upgrade aims to bridge traditional equity markets with crypto, offering competitive fees and expanding access to tokenized equities and ETFs. #tokenizedstocks #bitgetstocks20 #usdt #dividendpayouts #equitytrading #rwaissuance #assettransparency #margintrading #yieldproducts #gracychen 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitget rolls out trading in U.S. stocks and ETFs with USDT-based dividend payouts

Announces the launch of Bitget Stocks 2.0, an upgraded tokenized stock spot product

📰 Tokentus CEO Points to XRP Strength in Tokenized Finance Growth 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 11:37 UTC - Maxwell Mutuma Tokentus CEO Oliver Michel says XRP leads his portfolio, citing tokenization growth and DTCC links with Ripple and Stellar ➤ Tokentus CEO Oliver Michel identifies XRP and Stellar (XLM) as his top crypto holdings, aligning with the growth of blockchain-based asset tokenization. ➤ Michel highlights a DTCC patent mentioning Ripple and Stellar infrastructure for tokenizing Wall Street assets, suggesting a multi-chain approach by financial institutions. ➤ The article discusses the increasing adoption of tokenization for financial use cases, including cross-border payments and real-world asset integration, with XRP Ledger and Stellar playing key roles. #xrp #stellar #tokenization #dtcc #ripple #blockchain #institutionaladoption #multichain #assettokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokentus CEO Points to XRP Strength in Tokenized Finance Growth

Tokentus CEO Oliver Michel says XRP leads his portfolio, citing tokenization growth and DTCC links with Ripple and Stellar

📰 Tokenized Equities Advance on BSC as Collateral and DeFi Gaps Persist 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 11:03 UTC - Brenda Mary Tokenized equities on BSC pass the proof-of-concept stage, but collateral layers and DeFi composability remain the biggest gaps slowing full integration. ➤ Tokenized equities on BNB Chain (BSC) have passed the proof-of-concept stage, with significant DEX volume recorded by Ondo Finance. ➤ However, critical infrastructure gaps, particularly in collateral layers and DeFi composability, hinder their full integration as financial instruments. ➤ While progress is being made, these limitations currently restrict tokenized equities to functioning primarily as price trackers rather than fully functional DeFi assets. #tokenizedequities #bnbchainbsc #ondofinance #deficomposability #collaterallayer #pricetrackers #financialinstruments #infrastructurelayers #dexvolume 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized Equities Advance on BSC as Collateral and DeFi Gaps Persist

Tokenized equities on BSC pass the proof-of-concept stage, but collateral layers and DeFi composability remain the biggest gaps slowing full integr...

📰 Tether Debuts Tokenized Gold Stablecoin Visa Card That Pays Out Crypto Rewards 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 21:03 UTC Holders will be able to do more with their gold, instantly spending Tether's tokenized version anywhere Visa is accepted. ➤ Tether has launched a new Visa card that allows users to spend their tokenized gold (XAUT) holdings. ➤ The card, in partnership with Fasset, converts XAUT to USDT for fiat transactions and offers up to 6% cashback in XAUT. ➤ This initiative aims to position gold as a medium of exchange, not just a store of value, integrating it into global payment systems. #tether #tokenizedgold #visacard #stablecoin #xaut #fasset #cryptorewards #realworldutility #goldbacked 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether Debuts Tokenized Gold Stablecoin Visa Card That Pays Out Crypto Rewards

Holders will be able to do more with their gold, instantly spending Tether's tokenized version anywhere Visa is accepted.

📰 Binance Launches U.S. Stocks Trading and Previews bStocks Tokenized Securities - Adaderana Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 08:29 UTC A major step in Binance’s vision to build a multi-asset financial super app for investing, trading, and on-chain finance Binance introduced U.S. equities trading, giving eligible users access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs. The launch reflects Binance’s belief that financial inclusion grows meaningfully when access to opportunities becomes simpler and more integrated.... ➤ Binance has launched trading for over 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and create a multi-asset financial super app. ➤ The exchange will soon introduce 'bStocks', tokenized securities representing select U.S. stocks and ETFs, enabling fractional ownership and potential DeFi integration. ➤ This move signifies Binance's strategy to bridge traditional finance with on-chain capabilities, offering users greater access and flexibility across asset classes. #binance #tokenizedsecurities #usstocks #etfs #bstocks #financialinclusion #defi #usdc #fractionalshares #adgm 🔗 Read more at:

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Binance Launches U.S. Stocks Trading and Previews bStocks Tokenized Securities - Adaderana Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News

A major step in Binance’s vision to build a multi-asset financial super app for investing, trading, and on-chain finance Binance introduced U.S. ...

📰 Crypto Failed as an Asset Class, Say Economist Alex Kruger 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 11:02 UTC Economist and trader Alex Kruger says crypto has largely failed as an asset class despite years of industry growth and blockchain adoption. His remarks come as Bitcoin trades near $67,000, almost 50% below its 2025 peak of $126,000.Meanwhile, approximately 15% to 25% of Bitcoin investors currently… ➤ Economist Alex Kruger argues that cryptocurrencies have largely failed as an asset class due to lack of utility, speculative bubbles, and security issues, despite overall blockchain adoption. ➤ He notes that privacy and AI-related tokens show some promise, but the core value lies in financial infrastructure like stablecoins and tokenized assets, not speculative tokens. ➤ While traditional finance firms are increasingly tokenizing assets, traders remain bearish on Bitcoin's short-term outlook, though some see support levels for long-term buyers. #alexkruger #cryptoassetclass #blockchainadoption #tokenization #stablecoins #defiexploits #aitokens #bitcoin #blackrocktokenizedfund #predictionmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Failed as an Asset Class, Say Economist Alex Kruger

Economist and trader Alex Kruger says crypto has largely failed as an asset class despite years of industry growth and blockchain adoption. His rem...

📰 Kraken-linked Payward opens tokenized U.S. IPO access to retail investors 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 14:41 UTC - Rony Roy Payward's new platform could allow retail investors to participate in U.S. public offerings at the same price offered to institutional buyers. ➤ Kraken-affiliated Payward Services has launched a tokenized IPO program, enabling retail investors to access U.S. public offerings at the same price as institutional buyers. ➤ The program, utilizing xStocks infrastructure, will distribute allocated IPO shares as tokenized assets backed 1:1 by the underlying stock. ➤ This initiative aims to democratize access to IPOs, previously dominated by institutional and high-net-worth investors, with initial offerings expected in the coming weeks. #tokenizedipo #retailinvestors #kraken #paywardservices #xstocks #publicofferings #fractionalownership #equities #institutionalaccess 🔗 Read more at:

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Kraken-linked Payward opens tokenized U.S. IPO access to retail investors

Payward's new platform could allow retail investors to participate in U.S. public offerings at the same price offered to institutional buyers.

📰 Why Is ONDO Price Surging While Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum Keep Falling? 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 08:45 UTC Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and several other major cryptocurrencies have struggled this week as selling pressure continues to weigh on the broader market. Bitcoin alone dropped from around $71,000 to nearly $66,000 on Tuesday before managing a modest recovery toward $67,000 earlier ... ➤ Ondo Finance (ONDO) is experiencing a significant price surge, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, driven by the upcoming launch of Ondo Perps. ➤ Ondo Perps will enable trading of U.S. stocks and ETFs on-chain via perpetual futures, expanding Ondo's reach into the derivatives market and utilizing tokenized stocks as collateral. ➤ Strong transaction volumes and cumulative trading data for Ondo's tokenized stock products indicate growing demand and adoption within the digital asset market. #ondofinance #ondotoken #tokenizedstocks #derivatives #perpetualfutures #rwa #blockchain #tradingvolume #institutionaladoption #defi 🔗 Read more at:

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Why Is ONDO Price Surging While Bitcoin, XRP, and Ethereum Keep Falling?

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and several other major cryptocurrencies have struggled this week as selling pressure continues to weigh on the broader mar...

📰 The Buy Side Is Riding the Tokenization Wave 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 13:34 UTC - Eugene Grygo A new survey-based report finds that buy-side firms are embracing tokenization strategies because they will broaden the investor community by ➤ Buy-side firms are actively adopting tokenization strategies, viewing them as a way to expand the investor community. ➤ A significant majority of firms surveyed have dedicated teams focused on tokenization and digital assets. ➤ The trend indicates a shift from initial proof-of-concept trials towards more established industry standards and implementation. #tokenization #buysidefirms #investorcommunity #democratizingaccess #digitalassets #pilotprojects #apexgroup #surveyreport 🔗 Read more at:

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The Buy Side Is Riding the Tokenization Wave

A new survey-based report finds that buy-side firms are embracing tokenization strategies because they will broaden the investor community by

📰 Bitget Unveils Stocks 2.0 Platform With 36 Tokenized Equities and ETFs 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 10:20 UTC - Oliver Dale Bitget introduces Stocks 2.0 with 36 tokenized stocks and ETFs including Apple, Tesla, and NVIDIA. Features USDT trading and 1:1 asset mapping. ➤ Bitget has launched Stocks 2.0, offering 36 tokenized stocks and ETFs including major tech companies and QQQ, accessible via USDT trading pairs. ➤ The platform utilizes Reality Platform's infrastructure for direct 1:1 asset backing and integrates tokenized equities across its trading tools, including margin trading and automated strategies. ➤ This move by Bitget aims to bridge traditional financial markets with crypto ecosystems, reflecting a growing trend in tokenized real-world assets. #bitget #stocks20 #tokenizedequities #etfs #apple #tesla #nvidia #usdt #realityplatform #assetbacking 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitget Unveils Stocks 2.0 Platform With 36 Tokenized Equities and ETFs

Bitget introduces Stocks 2.0 with 36 tokenized stocks and ETFs including Apple, Tesla, and NVIDIA. Features USDT trading and 1:1 asset mapping.

📰 SEC Approves Grayscale Hyperliquid ETF, HYPE Eyes Squeeze Over $100 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 21:37 UTC - Giancarlo Perlas SEC has approved Grayscale's Hyperliquid Staking ETF, reinforcing optimism toward HYPE's eventual break above $100. ➤ The SEC has approved Grayscale's Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG), which passively invests in the HYPE token. ➤ This ETF offers investors exposure to Hyperliquid's protocol, including staking rewards and its high-performance Layer-1 blockchain features like zero gas fees and on-chain transparency. ➤ Analysts are optimistic about HYPE's potential to reach $100, driven by its resilience in a bearish market and its unique value proposition. #grayscale #hyperliquid #hype #etf #sec #blockchain #dex #staking #yield #institutional 🔗 Read more at:

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SEC Approves Grayscale Hyperliquid ETF, HYPE Eyes Squeeze Over $100

SEC has approved Grayscale's Hyperliquid Staking ETF, reinforcing optimism toward HYPE's eventual break above $100.

📰 CLARITY Act Clears Senate With CFTC Power and CBDC Blocked 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 05:35 UTC - Shweta Chakrawarty The CLARITY Act advances out of the Senate Banking Committee, securing bipartisan support while adding restrictions to block retail Fed CBDC. ➤ The CLARITY Act, a significant digital asset regulation framework, has passed the Senate Banking Committee with bipartisan support, moving closer to a full Senate vote. ➤ The bill aims to provide regulatory clarity by assigning oversight of digital commodities to the CFTC and securities to the SEC, while also blocking a retail CBDC without explicit Congressional approval. ➤ Supporters believe the act will foster innovation, protect consumers, enhance national security, and aid law enforcement by establishing clear rules for the digital asset market in the U.S. #clarityact #digitalassetregulation #cftc #sec #cbdc #congress #blockchainassociation #regulatoryuncertainty #antimoneylaundering #consumerprotection 🔗 Read more at:

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CLARITY Act Clears Senate With CFTC Power and CBDC Blocked

The CLARITY Act advances out of the Senate Banking Committee, securing bipartisan support while adding restrictions to block retail Fed CBDC.

📰 Virtu receives MiCA license for regulated digital asset services across all 27 EU member states 🗓️ Jun 03 2026 10:02 UTC - Natasha Cocksedge The license – granted via Virtu’s Irish subsidiary – will allow the firm to offer a suite of regulated crypto-asset services under a single framework, including trading and liquidity provision capabilities.   ➤ Virtu Financial has obtained a MiCA license through its Irish subsidiary, enabling it to offer regulated digital asset services across all 27 EU member states. ➤ This license allows Virtu to provide trading and liquidity provision for crypto-assets under a unified EU framework, enhancing transparency and legal certainty for institutional clients. ➤ The move signifies Virtu's expansion into digital assets, building on previous collaborations involving on-chain financing of US Treasuries and partnerships for perpetual futures exchanges. #virtufinancial #micalicense #digitalassetservices #eumemberstates #cryptoassetservicesprovider #cantonnetwork #ustreasuries #usdc #edxminternational 🔗 Read more at:

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Virtu receives MiCA license for regulated digital asset services across all 27 EU member states

The license – granted via Virtu’s Irish subsidiary – will allow the firm to offer a suite of regulated crypto-asset services under a single...

📰 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...