📰 Consensys to split into MetaMask and institutional blockchain company 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:05 UTC Consensys plans to separate MetaMask from its institutional blockchain business by the end of 2026 as the crypto wallet expands into broader financial services. ➤ Consensys is splitting its operations into two independent companies: MetaMask for consumer financial services and a new Consensys focused on institutional blockchain infrastructure. ➤ The new Consensys will concentrate on Ethereum infrastructure, tokenization, and stablecoins for financial institutions, while MetaMask will expand into payments, savings, and traditional financial products. ➤ This strategic move reflects the diverging priorities of Consensys's consumer and institutional businesses, with MetaMask aiming for broader financial service integration beyond crypto. #metamask #consensys #institutionalblockchain #tokenization #stablecoins #defi #onchainfinancialservices #consumerbusiness #ethereuminfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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Consensys to split into MetaMask and institutional blockchain company

Consensys plans to separate MetaMask from its institutional blockchain business by the end of 2026 as the crypto wallet expands into broader financ...

📰 Tokenized stocks: what you own and which rights you get 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:35 UTC Tokenized stocks can track the same companies as ordinary shares while giving investors different ownership, voting and dividend rights. ➤ Tokenized stocks offer a new way to invest in companies, potentially lowering trading costs and increasing access, but often come with different ownership, dividend, and voting rights compared to traditional shares. ➤ Products like LSE's proposed xStocks track share prices but may not grant full shareholder rights, focusing more on price speculation and offering economic benefits through adjusted holdings rather than direct cash payments. ➤ While tokenization can improve market access and liquidity, it also introduces risks related to collateral amplification, potential for increased speculation, and the need for careful scrutiny of underlying rights and protections. #tokenizedstocks #shareholderrights #ownership #dividends #votingrights #londonstockexchange #xstocks #blockchain #collateral #speculation 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized stocks: what you own and which rights you get

Tokenized stocks can track the same companies as ordinary shares while giving investors different ownership, voting and dividend rights.

📰 Solana Dominates Real-World Asset Trading, Surpassing $14.7B 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 14:03 UTC - Aritra Sarkar Solana captures 32% of on-chain RWA volume, totaling $14.7B. Here's why this indicates stronger institutional interest. ➤ Solana has emerged as a dominant player in real-world asset (RWA) trading, capturing 32% of the on-chain volume ($14.7B) and 47% of RWA trades. ➤ This significant market share, driven by tokenized equities and institutional interest from firms like BlackRock and Securitize, highlights Solana's growing importance in the RWA sector. ➤ The platform's high throughput and low transaction costs make it attractive for institutional investors, though regulatory scrutiny remains a potential risk. #solana #realworldassets #rwa #onchainvolume #institutionalinterest #tokenizedequities #blackrock #securitize #fixedincome #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Solana Dominates Real-World Asset Trading, Surpassing $14.7B

Solana captures 32% of on-chain RWA volume, totaling $14.7B. Here's why this indicates stronger institutional interest.

📰 Robinhood Backs Tokenized Stocks Amid AMC Clash - Briefs Finance 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:06 UTC - cseay Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev defends tokenized stocks backed by underlying shares, saying issuers can't control third‑party products; tokens lack voting rights. ➤ Robinhood's CEO Vlad Tenev defends the company's move into tokenized stocks, stating they are a neutral wrapper around existing public market shares. ➤ AMC's CEO Adam Aron criticized Robinhood's tokenization approach, arguing it allows exposure to company shares without direct involvement from the issuer, potentially undermining shareholder relationships. ➤ The article highlights the distinction between owning tokenized stock (debt securities without voting rights) and owning the underlying stock directly, raising questions about corporate governance and investor interaction. #robinhood #tokenizedstocks #amc #vladtenev #adamaron #debtsecurities #votingrights #blockchain #shareholder 🔗 Read more at:

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Robinhood Backs Tokenized Stocks Amid AMC Clash - Briefs Finance

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev defends tokenized stocks backed by underlying shares, saying issuers can't control third‑party products; tokens lack vot...

📰 Visa brings onchain credit to its growing stablecoin card business 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 16:35 UTC Visa is linking payment settlement data with blockchain credit infrastructure as stablecoin activity across its network continues to grow. ➤ Visa is integrating its payment settlement data with blockchain credit infrastructure to provide working capital to stablecoin-linked card programs. ➤ This initiative allows lenders to use Visa settlement records and onchain data to assess borrowers and finance their obligations, with Credit Coop being an early example. ➤ Visa's stablecoin payment business is growing rapidly, with over 160 card programs and significant increases in payment and settlement volumes. #visa #stablecoin #onchaincredit #paymentsettlement #creditcoop #visanet #workingcapital #blockchainlending 🔗 Read more at:

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Visa brings onchain credit to its growing stablecoin card business

Visa is linking payment settlement data with blockchain credit infrastructure as stablecoin activity across its network continues to grow.

📰 Franklin Templeton digital asset veteran takes helm at StablecoinX 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 21:15 UTC StablecoinX named former Franklin Templeton digital asset executive Christopher Jensen as CEO to oversee its 3.03 billion ENA treasury and Ethena-focused business. ➤ StablecoinX has appointed Christopher Jensen, formerly of Franklin Templeton, as its new CEO to lead its significant holdings in Ethena's ENA token. ➤ Jensen's background includes building Franklin Templeton's digital asset group and early exposure to Ethena, positioning him to oversee StablecoinX's Ethena-focused business. ➤ The appointment follows Ethena's launch of a new spending app and a recent rebound in the ENA token's price. #stablecoinx #ethena #ena #usde #christopherjensen #franklintempleton #syntheticdollar #corporateholder #ceoappointment 🔗 Read more at:

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Franklin Templeton digital asset veteran takes helm at StablecoinX

StablecoinX named former Franklin Templeton digital asset executive Christopher Jensen as CEO to oversee its 3.03 billion ENA treasury and Ethena-f...

📰 Tether, Fasanara launch $400M private credit fund targeting $3B 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:35 UTC Tether and Fasanara launched a private credit fund backed by $400 million, targeting up to $3 billion in institutional capital for USDT-linked lending. ➤ Tether and Fasanara Capital have launched a $400 million private credit fund, aiming to raise up to $3 billion from institutional investors. ➤ The fund, StableFund, will utilize USDT for short-duration, asset-backed lending to businesses and consumers via fintech platforms globally. ➤ Fasanara will manage investments, while Tether will source USDT-linked financing opportunities and provide on-chain/off-chain infrastructure. #tether #fasanara #privatecreditfund #usdt #institutionalcapital #assetbackedlending #fintechplatforms #supplychainfinance #stablecoin 🔗 Read more at:

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Tether, Fasanara launch $400M private credit fund targeting $3B

Tether and Fasanara launched a private credit fund backed by $400 million, targeting up to $3 billion in institutional capital for USDT-linked lend...

📰 U.S. Bank tests proprietary stablecoin in cross-border Stellar transaction 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 17:05 UTC U.S. Bank completed a live cross-border payment using its USBDC stablecoin on Stellar as major financial institutions expand into digital dollars. ➤ U.S. Bank successfully conducted a cross-border payment using its proprietary USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, moving funds between its North American and European entities. ➤ This pilot tested the stablecoin's full lifecycle functions and integration with the bank's existing infrastructure, validating its Digital Asset Platform. ➤ The move signifies a broader trend of major financial institutions exploring stablecoin projects for various applications, including cross-border treasury operations and digital asset settlement. #usbank #usbdc #stellar #stablecoin #crossborderpayment #digitalassetplatform #blockchain #financialinstitutions #digitaldollars 🔗 Read more at:

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U.S. Bank tests proprietary stablecoin in cross-border Stellar transaction

U.S. Bank completed a live cross-border payment using its USBDC stablecoin on Stellar as major financial institutions expand into digital dollars.

📰 Bitmine Just Bought $69M in Ethereum — Tom Lee Is Closing In on 5% of All ETH 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 11:24 UTC - Yevheny Serhiienko Bitmine adds $69M in Ethereum, taking its ETH holdings to 5.93M. See how Tom Lee’s treasury strategy is closing in on the 5% ETH target. ➤ Bitmine has significantly increased its Ethereum holdings, acquiring $69 million worth of ETH in a recent purchase, bringing its total to 5.93 million ETH, approximately 4.9% of the total supply. ➤ This accumulation is part of Chairman Tom Lee's 'Alchemy of 5%' strategy, aiming to establish a substantial corporate treasury position in Ethereum and capitalize on the growth of blockchain technology, tokenization, and AI. ➤ The company is actively staking a large portion of its ETH holdings (85%) through its proprietary MAVAN network to generate revenue, positioning itself as a major player in the Ethereum ecosystem beyond simple asset accumulation. #bitmine #ethereum #tomlee #treasury #ethholdings #staking #mavan #corporatetreasury #tokenization #institutionaladoption 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitmine Just Bought $69M in Ethereum — Tom Lee Is Closing In on 5% of All ETH

Bitmine adds $69M in Ethereum, taking its ETH holdings to 5.93M. See how Tom Lee’s treasury strategy is closing in on the 5% ETH target.

📰 Why Sairium AI Is Emerging as a New Force in Intelligent DeFi 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 16:57 UTC - globe pr wire Press release - globe pr wire - Why Sairium AI Is Emerging as a New Force in Intelligent DeFi - published on openPR.com ➤ Sairium AI is emerging as a significant player at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Decentralized Finance (DeFi), aiming to integrate AI into a comprehensive ecosystem for intelligent portfolio management. ➤ The platform plans to offer access to over 500 assets, including cryptocurrencies, tokenized equities, commodities, forex, and ETFs, enabling cross-market analysis and strategies through its AI layer. ➤ Sairium's unique Reserve Warehouse architecture and non-custodial trading infrastructure, combined with its AI capabilities and native SAI token, position it as a forward-thinking DeFi protocol for sophisticated financial decision-making. #sairiumai #intelligentdefi #decentralizedfinance #artificialintelligence #multiasset #portfoliomanagement #tokenizedassets #onchain #blockchain #saitoken 🔗 Read more at:

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Why Sairium AI Is Emerging as a New Force in Intelligent DeFi

Press release - globe pr wire - Why Sairium AI Is Emerging as a New Force in Intelligent DeFi - published on openPR.com

📰 Here's Why I'm Buying Ethereum Right Now 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 18:26 UTC - Dominic Basulto At a price of just $2,500, Ethereum could be significantly undervalued. ➤ Ethereum is considered undervalued at $2,500, down 50% from its all-time high, with renewed institutional interest driven by ETF inflows. ➤ Ethereum maintains its dominance in DeFi, holding 56% of total value locked (TVL), and benefits from Layer 2 solutions like Base and Robinhood Chain built on its infrastructure. ➤ The article suggests Ethereum has significant upside potential, with price targets ranging from $10,000 to $250,000, making it an attractive cryptocurrency investment. #ethereum #eth #defi #rwatokenization #etfinflows #layer2 #base #robinhoodchain #tvl 🔗 Read more at:

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Here's Why I'm Buying Ethereum Right Now

At a price of just $2,500, Ethereum could be significantly undervalued.

📰 Consensys Software Inc. to Become Two Independent Companies: MetaMask, the Consumer Platform, and Consensys, the Protocols and Institutional Infrastructure Company 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 16:15 UTC ➤ Consensys Software Inc. is splitting into two independent companies: MetaMask, focusing on consumer self-custodial finance, and a new Consensys entity, concentrating on protocols and institutional blockchain infrastructure. ➤ MetaMask will evolve into a comprehensive financial platform for consumers, while the new Consensys will build infrastructure for financial institutions and enterprises, leveraging its expertise in Ethereum, Linea, and Besu. ➤ This strategic separation aims to provide dedicated leadership and resources to capture the growing opportunities in both consumer and institutional digital finance markets, with completion expected by the end of 2026. #metamask #consensys #joelubin #institutionalinfrastructure #consumerplatform #ethereum #linea #selfcustodialfinance #blockchain #tokenization 🔗 Read more at:

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Consensys Software Inc. to Become Two Independent Companies: MetaMask, the Consumer Platform, and Consensys, the Protocols and Institutional Infrastructure Company

Consensys Software Inc. is splitting into two independent companies: MetaMask, focusing on consumer self-custodial finance, and a new Consensys ent...

📰 Crypto, Banks Take Clarity Act Lobbying Fight to Senators' Home States 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 18:56 UTC Crypto advocates and community bankers are targeting lawmakers in their home states as the Senate prepares for a September 15 procedural vote. ➤ Crypto advocates and community banks are lobbying senators in their home states regarding the Clarity Act, a bill that would establish federal rules for digital assets and divide oversight between the SEC and CFTC. ➤ A key point of contention is stablecoin rewards, with banking groups concerned about losing deposits to crypto platforms, while the crypto industry argues for clearer rules and the continuation of stablecoin rewards. ➤ The bill also faces opposition related to money-laundering safeguards and ethics restrictions, highlighting significant uncertainty surrounding its passage and final form. #clarityact #cryptoregulation #stablecoin #communitybanks #sec #cftc #lobbying #senatevote #digitalassets 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto, Banks Take Clarity Act Lobbying Fight to Senators' Home States

Crypto advocates and community bankers are targeting lawmakers in their home states as the Senate prepares for a September 15 procedural vote.

📰 Circle $400M Tazapay Deal Buys the Last Mile Stablecoins Still Need 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 16:17 UTC - PYMNTS Two years ago, a partnership between a crypto firm and a financial institution was often the story. Today, it is just the plumbing. ➤ Circle has acquired Tazapay for $400 million in an all-stock deal, integrating Tazapay's payment volume, banking relationships, and payout infrastructure to enhance USDC's utility in institutional payments. ➤ The acquisition signifies a shift from exploratory partnerships to owning critical infrastructure for bridging stablecoins with traditional finance, focusing on the 'last mile' of cross-border payments. ➤ This move reflects a maturing competitive landscape where orchestrating the pre- and post-token movement is becoming more valuable than the token itself, with other major players like Visa and Citi also building out similar integration layers. #circle #tazapay #stablecoins #usdc #payments #acquisition #crossborder #infrastructure #banking #fintech 🔗 Read more at:

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Circle $400M Tazapay Deal Buys the Last Mile Stablecoins Still Need

Two years ago, a partnership between a crypto firm and a financial institution was often the story. Today, it is just the plumbing.

📰 Archax Adds U.S. Digital Broker-Dealer 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:41 UTC - Shanny Basar Through its U.S. broker-dealer, Archax can offer private placements of traditional and digital securities. ➤ Archax has secured SEC registration and FINRA membership for its US subsidiary, Archax Markets LLC, establishing it as a regulated digital broker-dealer in the United States. ➤ This approval allows Archax to offer tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and traditional securities to US institutional and accredited investors, and to facilitate non-US offerings. ➤ The expansion into the US market, alongside existing UK and EU regulatory approvals, positions Archax to capitalize on the growing institutional demand for tokenized assets in the world's largest capital market. #archax #digitalsecurities #tokenizedrealworldassets #rwa #sec #finra #brokerdealer #institutionalinvestors #privateplacements #usoperations 🔗 Read more at:

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Archax Adds U.S. Digital Broker-Dealer

Through its U.S. broker-dealer, Archax can offer private placements of traditional and digital securities.

📰 The Repricing Nobody Is Modeling 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 16:05 UTC - Ben Lilly It’s prying open the door. And once it opens, it won’t close. ➤ The article discusses the upcoming wave of asset tokenization, drawing parallels to the commodity ETF boom of the early 2000s, highlighting how tokenization will reduce friction and increase liquidity for traditionally illiquid assets. ➤ ARK Investment Management's plan to tokenize its Venture Fund is presented as a significant step, enabling fractional ownership and peer-to-peer trading on blockchain-based systems, thereby addressing the current lack of liquidity in private investments. ➤ Recent regulatory shifts, including the SEC's overhaul of transfer agent rules and a no-action letter for blockchain-integrated shareholder files, signal that widespread asset tokenization is imminent, poised to create a market exceeding $100 billion in a few years. #tokenization #arkventurefund #blockchain #sec #transferagents #liquidity #privateequity #cathiewood #assetinnovation #frictionreduction 🔗 Read more at:

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The Repricing Nobody Is Modeling

It’s prying open the door. And once it opens, it won’t close.

📰 PancakeSwap Reports Major Growth in Tokenized Assets 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:12 UTC - CryptoNews PancakeSwap has reported significant progress in its monthly recap for August 2026, highlighting its rise as the leading trading venue for bStocks. The platform surpassed 1,000 tokenized ➤ PancakeSwap reported significant growth in August 2026, becoming the leading trading venue for tokenized stocks (bStocks) and ETFs. ➤ The platform surpassed 1,000 tokenized assets, including over 600 stocks and ETFs from Solana, and introduced a Shared Inventory Hook for enhanced multi-chain trading. ➤ This development signals a growing interest in tokenized assets within the DeFi space, potentially attracting new users and increasing trading volumes. #pancakeswap #tokenizedassets #bstocks #defi #solana #etfs #sharedinventoryhook #august2026 #decentralizedexchange 🔗 Read more at:

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PancakeSwap Reports Major Growth in Tokenized Assets

PancakeSwap has reported significant progress in its monthly recap for August 2026, highlighting its rise as the leading trading venue for bStocks....

📰 Stablecoin Market Sheds $10B From May Peak As Crypto Liquidity Quietly Drains 🗓️ Jul 12 2026 13:38 UTC - Mehjabeen Arsiwala Redemptions at Tether and Circle pushed the sector to its steepest monthly contraction since Terra, yet analysts call it a routine reset. ➤ The stablecoin market experienced its steepest monthly contraction since the TerraUSD collapse, shedding $7.7 billion in June and $10 billion from its May peak. ➤ Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) led the outflows, though analysts view this as a routine reset in a long-term growth market, with transaction volumes remaining strong. ➤ The decline is attributed partly to liquidity shifts and the emergence of regulated newcomers, contrasting with the more severe 2022 bear market. #stablecoinmarketcap #tetherusdt #circleusdc #cryptoliquidity #marketcontraction #terrausdcollapse #wincentanalyst #genesisact #transactionvolumes #bitcoin 🔗 Read more at:

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Stablecoin Market Sheds $10B From May Peak As Crypto Liquidity Quietly Drains

Redemptions at Tether and Circle pushed the sector to its steepest monthly contraction since Terra, yet analysts call it a routine reset.

📰 RBI’s Vasudevan flags legal, privacy, interoperability risks in tokenization 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 12:09 UTC - Subhana Shaikh RBI's executive director P. Vasudevan said interoperability has been one of the success stories of India’s payments ecosystem and should not be lost in the move towards tokenized assets. ➤ RBI's executive director P. Vasudevan highlighted significant challenges in tokenizing financial assets, including legal uncertainty, data privacy, and interoperability. ➤ He emphasized the need for caution alongside optimism as India expands tokenization, drawing parallels to ongoing experiments in Europe, the UK, the US, and Asia. ➤ The article also details recent successful pilot issuances of tokenized corporate bonds by REC and Larsen & Toubro, showcasing potential benefits like faster settlement and fractional ownership. #tokenization #rbi #pvasudevan #legalclarity #dataprivacy #interoperability #financialassets #tokenizedbonds #rec #larsentoubro 🔗 Read more at:

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RBI’s Vasudevan flags legal, privacy, interoperability risks in tokenization

RBI's executive director P. Vasudevan said interoperability has been one of the success stories of India’s payments ecosystem and should not be l...

📰 Bitcoin collateral, not trading volume, will signal real bank adoption: fintech veteran 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 16:45 UTC Fintech veteran Wojciech Kaszycki has identified three tests for real bank adoption of Bitcoin: client custody balances, credit-funded spot trades and its use as loan collateral, following Standard Chartered’s launch of deliverable BTC and ETH trading for eligible UAE institution... ➤ Fintech veteran Wojciech Kaszycki suggests that true bank adoption of Bitcoin will be signaled by client custody balances, credit-funded spot trades, and its use as loan collateral, rather than just trading volume. ➤ Standard Chartered's launch of deliverable BTC and ETH trading for UAE institutions is seen as a step, but Kaszycki emphasizes the importance of integrating crypto into existing bank credit lines, back-office processes, and accounting systems. ➤ The use of Bitcoin as loan collateral, with disclosed haircuts, is considered the strongest indicator of adoption, as it requires banks to actively price, custody, and manage the asset's risk. #bitcoin #standardchartered #institutionaladoption #collateral #custody #creditlines #riskmanagement #tokenizedtreasuries #uae #fintechveteran 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin collateral, not trading volume, will signal real bank adoption: fintech veteran

Fintech veteran Wojciech Kaszycki has identified three tests for real bank adoption of Bitcoin: client custody balances, credit-funded spot trades ...