📰 Charles Schwab, Bitwise’s First $1B ETF, and SGP-0002: Solana’s Wall Street August 2026 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 18:45 UTC - Generation Infinity The Solana August 2026 intelligence report covers Charles Schwab adding SOL across 39.9M accounts, Bitwise BSOL crossing $1B as the first Solana ETF milestone, SGP-0002 governance vote, Agave 4.2, Western Union Stablecard, and tokenized equities crossing $4B. ➤ August 2026 marked a significant month for Solana, with Charles Schwab announcing SOL trading across 39.9 million accounts and Bitwise's Solana ETF (BSOL) surpassing $1 billion in AUM. ➤ The network saw substantial growth in app revenue ($143M) and transaction volume (5.22B non-vote transactions), solidifying its position as a leading blockchain for institutional adoption and RWA tokenization. ➤ Key developments included the successful on-chain governance vote for SGP-0002, the launch of Western Union's Stablecard on Solana, and tokenized equities crossing $4 billion in value on the network. #solana #charlesschwab #bitwise #solanaetf #tokenizedequities #rwa #onchaingovernance #apprevenue #transactions #institutionaladoption 🔗 Read more at:

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Charles Schwab, Bitwise’s First $1B ETF, and SGP-0002: Solana’s Wall Street August 2026

The Solana August 2026 intelligence report covers Charles Schwab adding SOL across 39.9M accounts, Bitwise BSOL crossing $1B as the first Solana ET...

📰 Citi to Launch Blockchain Cross-Border Payments for Japanese Firms by Late 2026 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 12:30 UTC - Dishita Malvania Citi will launch 24/7 tokenized deposit payments for Japanese firms, connecting Japan with five overseas markets by the end of 2026. ➤ Citi plans to launch 24/7 tokenized deposit cross-border payment services for Japanese corporate clients by the end of 2026, connecting Japan with five overseas markets. ➤ The service utilizes a permissioned blockchain platform, Citi Token Services for Cash, and represents a digital form of commercial bank deposits, distinct from stablecoins. ➤ This initiative aims to accelerate global 24/7 payments and may influence Japanese regulators to harmonize tokenized deposit rules with domestic stablecoin frameworks. #citi #tokenizeddeposits #crossborderpayments #japan #blockchain #remittance #foreignexchange #financialinfrastructure #regulatoryharmonization #swift 🔗 Read more at:

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Citi to Launch Blockchain Cross-Border Payments for Japanese Firms by Late 2026

Citi will launch 24/7 tokenized deposit payments for Japanese firms, connecting Japan with five overseas markets by the end of 2026.

📰 Broadridge introduces end-to-end tokenization and digital asset infrastructure platform DLX 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 06:18 UTC - Maria Nikolova Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc (NYSE:BR) today announced the launch of DLX, a fully integrated, end-to-end tokenization and digital asset infrastructure platform. ➤ Broadridge has launched DLX, an integrated platform for tokenization and digital asset infrastructure, aiming to bridge traditional and on-chain financial markets. ➤ DLX offers end-to-end capabilities for issuance, trading, settlement, custody, and governance across various asset classes like bonds, equities, and private markets. ➤ The platform provides an institutional orchestration layer to simplify on-chain operations for financial institutions, supporting diverse custody models. #broadridge #dlx #tokenization #digitalassets #financialinfrastructure #onchain #offchain #dtcc #canton #securitiesfinancing 🔗 Read more at:

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Broadridge introduces end-to-end tokenization and digital asset infrastructure platform DLX

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc (NYSE:BR) today announced the launch of DLX, a fully integrated, end-to-end tokenization and digital asset infra...

📰 PYUSDx stablecoin platform crosses $100 million in scale (9 Sep) 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 14:55 UTC New York, NY, USA, September 9th, 2026, Chainwire ➤ PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin has launched PYUSDx, a developer platform enabling businesses to create custom stablecoins backed by PYUSD. ➤ The platform has already processed over $100 million in volume, with early adopters like Saturn, Concrete, and Cap leveraging it for diverse financial products. ➤ PYUSDx aims to mature the stablecoin market by providing infrastructure for businesses to innovate on top of existing stablecoin assets, rather than building from scratch. #pyusd #pyusdx #stablecoin #paypal #m0 #moonpay #tokenization #developerplatform #financialinfrastructure #processedvolume 🔗 Read more at:

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PYUSDx stablecoin platform crosses $100 million in scale (9 Sep)

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📰 DLT Pilot Regime: Nasdaq, Boerse Stuttgart, others lobby to drop tokenization caps 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 13:29 UTC - Ledger Insights Nasdaq, Boerse Stuttgart and most of the firms licensed under the EU's DLT Pilot Regime are asking the European Parliament and Council to scrap the cap on ➤ Nasdaq, Boerse Stuttgart, and other firms under the EU's DLT Pilot Regime are lobbying to remove or significantly increase the cap on tokenized securities trading. ➤ The current €6 billion cap is seen as too restrictive for institutional adoption, with proposals ranging from lifting it to €100 billion or €1.5 trillion, or removing it entirely. ➤ The lobbying effort aims to align EU regulations with international developments and facilitate broader market participation in tokenized assets. #dltpilotregime #tokenizationcaps #nasdaq #boersestuttgart #europeanparliament #europeancommission #tokenizedsecurities #marketintegrationandsupervisionpackage #dtcc #institutionalusage 🔗 Read more at:

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DLT Pilot Regime: Nasdaq, Boerse Stuttgart, others lobby to drop tokenization caps

Nasdaq, Boerse Stuttgart and most of the firms licensed under the EU's DLT Pilot Regime are asking the European Parliament and Council to scrap the...

📰 Iran Is Using Tether to Bypass Sanctions: Crypto’s Biggest Real-World Use Case Just Got Darker 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:12 UTC - Yuri Molchan Find out how Iran is bypassing US sanctions by using Tether's USDT stablecoin ➤ Iran is increasingly using Tether's USDT stablecoin to bypass U.S. sanctions, leveraging its ability to facilitate cross-border transactions outside traditional banking systems. ➤ While USDT offers a dollar-like value and blockchain settlement, its effectiveness is limited by Tether's ability to freeze tokens and U.S. authorities' increasing targeting of crypto infrastructure. ➤ This situation highlights the growing geopolitical importance of stablecoins as alternative financial rails, but also the ongoing conflict between permissionless technology and regulatory compliance. #iran #tether #usdt #sanctions #stablecoin #blockchain #crypto #usdtfreezing #enforcement #financialinfrastructure 🔗 Read more at:

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Iran Is Using Tether to Bypass Sanctions: Crypto’s Biggest Real-World Use Case Just Got Darker

Find out how Iran is bypassing US sanctions by using Tether's USDT stablecoin

📰 Cosmos Launches Partner Network to Help Financial Institutions Accelerate Tokenization and Digital Assets Initiatives 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 13:23 UTC Initial group of seventeen partners will help banks accelerate tokenized deposits and digital asset initiativesNEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmos today announced the launch of the Cosmos Partner Network, bringing together leading industry service providers to help global financial playe… ➤ Cosmos has launched the Cosmos Partner Network, a consortium of 17 service providers, to help financial institutions accelerate their tokenization and digital asset initiatives. ➤ The network aims to simplify the process for banks to adopt tokenized deposits and leverage solutions for programmable escrow, trade finance, and commerce by providing integrated services like KYC, custody, and compliance. ➤ This initiative seeks to bridge the gap between the understanding of tokenization's potential and its practical implementation, reducing complexity for financial players looking to modernize. #cosmospartnernetwork #tokenizeddeposits #digitalassets #financialinstitutions #blockchaininfrastructure #custody #regulatorycompliance #kyckyb #cosmostokenizationsuite 🔗 Read more at:

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Cosmos Launches Partner Network to Help Financial Institutions Accelerate Tokenization and Digital Assets Initiatives

Initial group of seventeen partners will help banks accelerate tokenized deposits and digital asset initiativesNEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/...

📰 RedStone Prices FalconX’s $170M+ of Credit on Pareto, Bringing Institutional Prime Brokerage Credit To New Chains 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 14:19 UTC - RedStone RedStone delivers onchain NAV data for Pareto's Credit Vaults, making tokenized institutional credit usable as collateral wherever the assets go.... ➤ RedStone has integrated with Pareto's Credit Vaults to provide on-chain pricing for tokenized institutional credit products, starting with FalconX's $170M+ credit exposure. ➤ This integration allows FalconX's tokenized credit (AA_FalconXUSDC) to be used as collateral across multiple blockchains (Monad, Plume, MegaETH), enabling DeFi utilization and yield accrual. ➤ The move signifies a step beyond simple tokenization, enabling broader integration and new use cases for institutional credit within the on-chain finance ecosystem. #redstone #pareto #falconx #tokenizedcredit #onchaindata #collateral #institutionaldefi #primebrokerage #creditvaults #multichain 🔗 Read more at:

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RedStone Prices FalconX’s $170M+ of Credit on Pareto, Bringing Institutional Prime Brokerage Credit To New Chains

RedStone delivers onchain NAV data for Pareto's Credit Vaults, making tokenized institutional credit usable as collateral wherever the assets go....

📰 Broadridge Launches DLX Platform to Power Tokenized Markets | LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 16:18 UTC - Leaprate Staff On Wednesday, Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) introduced DLX, a new digital asset infrastructure platform designed to help financial institutions operate across both tokenized and traditional markets. Described as an "always-on" operating layer, DLX combines multi-chain enablement, a programmable smart contract composer, round-the-clock transaction capabilities, and institutional-grade workflow orchestration. The platform will initially connect to ➤ Broadridge has launched DLX, a new digital asset infrastructure platform enabling financial institutions to operate in both tokenized and traditional markets. ➤ The platform offers multi-chain support, smart contract capabilities, and 24/7 transaction processing, connecting to services like DTCC Tokenization Service. ➤ DLX aims to streamline issuance, trading, settlement, and servicing across various asset classes, catering to a wide range of market participants including issuers, banks, and asset managers. #broadridge #dlxplatform #tokenization #digitalassets #financialmarkets #multichain #smartcontracts #dtcc #canton #institutionalinvestors 🔗 Read more at:

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Broadridge Launches DLX Platform to Power Tokenized Markets | LeapRate | Online Trading Industry News, Broker Intelligence & Fintech Analysis

On Wednesday, Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) introduced DLX, a new digital asset infrastructure platform designed to help financial inst...

📰 Tanaka (@Tanaka_L2) on X 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 17:31 UTC I’m holding some tokenized stocks now and spent some time trying to understand which model fits me best. If you think tokenized NVDA from different issuers is just the same product with different branding, the reality is it’s not. And I think most people buying them don't know ➤ Tokenized stocks differ significantly based on their underlying model: synthetic (optimizing for distribution and DeFi composability) versus native (optimizing for direct on-chain ownership of shares). ➤ Currently, synthetic models dominate the market share due to easier distribution and broader accessibility, despite not always granting direct ownership of the underlying shares. ➤ The future of tokenized stocks will likely see crypto-native retail favoring synthetic models for liquidity and composability, while institutions will prefer native or regulated structures for legal clarity and ownership. #tokenizedstocks #syntheticvsnative #nvidianvda #ondo #xstocksfi #bstocksfinance #robinhoodcrypto #superstateinc #securitize #deficomposability 🔗 Read more at:

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Tanaka (@Tanaka_L2) on X

I’m holding some tokenized stocks now and spent some time trying to understand which model fits me best. If you think tokenized NVDA from differ...

📰 Archax Wins FINRA Approval, Will Trade Through tZERO ATS 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 07:58 UTC - Rick Steves Archax Markets LLC is now a FINRA-approved US broker-dealer for private placements of tokenized securities, clearing through tZERO rather than its own ATS. ➤ Archax has secured FINRA approval for its US subsidiary, Archax Markets LLC, to operate as a regulated broker-dealer for private placements of tokenized securities. ➤ The firm will leverage tZERO's Alternative Trading System (ATS) for clearing and secondary trading, rather than operating its own ATS. ➤ This approval establishes a regulatory pathway for Archax to offer traditional and tokenized securities to US institutional and accredited investors, with operations expected to commence in Q3 2026. #archax #finraapproval #tzero #brokerdealer #tokenizedsecurities #privateplacements #institutionalinvestors #sec #ripple #xrpledger 🔗 Read more at:

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Archax Wins FINRA Approval, Will Trade Through tZERO ATS

Archax Markets LLC is now a FINRA-approved US broker-dealer for private placements of tokenized securities, clearing through tZERO rather than its ...

📰 US Bank completes live cross border pilot of USBDC stablecoin 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:59 UTC - Ledger Insights US Bank has executed a live cross border payment using USBDC, its own dollar backed stablecoin, on the Stellar public blockchain. The transaction moved ➤ US Bank successfully conducted a cross-border payment pilot using its USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain. ➤ The transaction facilitated an intra-group transfer between US Bank entities in North America and Europe, demonstrating enhanced global cash management capabilities. ➤ Future use cases for USBDC include liquidity management, collateral mobility, and cross-border treasury operations for corporate clients. #usbank #usbdc #stablecoin #stellar #crossborderpayment #pilot #liquiditymanagement #treasuryoperations 🔗 Read more at:

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US Bank completes live cross border pilot of USBDC stablecoin

US Bank has executed a live cross border payment using USBDC, its own dollar backed stablecoin, on the Stellar public blockchain. The transaction m...

📰 Broadridge Launches DLX Platform for Tokenized Markets 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 16:05 UTC Broadridge’s new DLX platform connects tokenized-asset issuance, trading, settlement and custody with institutional systems and multiple networks. ➤ Broadridge has launched its new DLX platform, an infrastructure solution designed to integrate tokenized asset issuance, trading, settlement, and custody with existing institutional systems. ➤ The platform aims to streamline on-chain and off-chain workflows, connecting smart contracts, wallets, payment rails, and compliance providers across multiple networks, including initial connectivity to the DTCC Tokenization Service via Canton. ➤ DLX builds upon Broadridge's existing Distributed Ledger Repo business and expands its capabilities to various asset classes, targeting institutional fragmentation by offering a unified operating layer for tokenized markets. #broadridge #dlxplatform #tokenizedassets #institutionalsystems #trading #settlement #custody #multichain #dtcctokenizationservice #canton 🔗 Read more at:

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Broadridge Launches DLX Platform for Tokenized Markets

Broadridge’s new DLX platform connects tokenized-asset issuance, trading, settlement and custody with institutional systems and multiple networks.

📰 Broadridge Launches Tokenized Markets Infrastructure 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:41 UTC - Shanny Basar DLX builds on Broadridge’s experience operating  Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) at institutional scale. ➤ Broadridge has launched DLX, an integrated infrastructure platform for tokenized finance, enabling institutions to operate across both tokenized and traditional markets. ➤ DLX offers multi-chain enablement, smart contract composition, 24/7 transaction capabilities, and workflow orchestration for a wide range of asset classes including bonds, equities, and private markets. ➤ The platform builds on Broadridge's existing Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) capabilities and aims to reduce complexity and fragmentation in the tokenized asset lifecycle for issuers, investors, and intermediaries. #broadridge #dlx #tokenization #digitalassets #financialmarkets #distributedledgertechnology #institutional #blockchain #settlement #custody 🔗 Read more at:

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Broadridge Launches Tokenized Markets Infrastructure

DLX builds on Broadridge’s experience operating  Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) at institutional scale.

📰 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 ...

📰 Crypto Uncertainty Sends Deposits Back to Banks 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:49 UTC - Published September 9, 2026 Cryptocurrency is often presented as an alternative to traditional banking, but the relationship between the two systems is more complicated than simple competition. When confidence in digital assets weakens, some of the money leaving crypto markets may return to banks. That does not necessarily mean it will be lent back into the economy. A new […] ➤ Increased uncertainty in cryptocurrency markets leads to more customer deposits in traditional banks, but simultaneously results in reduced lending and increased caution among banks. ➤ While crypto uncertainty can improve bank funding and resilience, it may tighten credit conditions for businesses and households, creating a policy tradeoff between bank safety and economic activity. ➤ The study highlights that crypto regulation impacts traditional finance through indirect channels like deposit migration and capital allocation, emphasizing the convergence of banking and blockchain. #cryptocurrencyuncertainty #bankdeposits #lending #stablecoins #regulatorypolicy #financialintermediation #flighttosafety #jpmorganchase #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Crypto Uncertainty Sends Deposits Back to Banks

Cryptocurrency is often presented as an alternative to traditional banking, but the relationship between the two systems is more complicated than s...

📰 Citi Bets on Tokenized Deposits to Transform Cross-Border Payments in Japan - Crypto Economy 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:49 UTC - Nicholet R. Citi plans tokenized deposits for Japanese businesses, enabling instant cross-border foreign currency transfers beyond traditional banking hours. ➤ Citi is launching tokenized deposits for Japanese businesses to facilitate instant cross-border foreign currency transfers. ➤ This initiative aims to bypass traditional banking hours and improve payment efficiency. ➤ The move aligns with Japan's broader efforts to build blockchain-based payment infrastructure. #citi #tokenizeddeposits #japan #crossborderpayments #foreigncurrencytransfers #blockchain #financialinfrastructure #businesspayments 🔗 Read more at:

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Citi Bets on Tokenized Deposits to Transform Cross-Border Payments in Japan - Crypto Economy

Citi plans tokenized deposits for Japanese businesses, enabling instant cross-border foreign currency transfers beyond traditional banking hours.

📰 Steak 'n Shake Says Sales Grew Double Digits Since Bitcoin Adoption 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 18:37 UTC - Mathew Di Salvo Burger franchise Steak 'n Shake started accepting bitcoin over Lightning last year and claims business is booming. ➤ Steak 'n Shake reports significant double-digit same-store sales growth since adopting Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network in May 2025. ➤ The company attributes this growth to lower processing fees compared to traditional credit cards, saving approximately 50%. ➤ Steak 'n Shake has also added $10 million in Bitcoin to its strategic reserve, viewing it as a core driver of business performance. #steaknshake #bitcoin #lightningnetwork #salesgrowth #processingfees #cryptocurrencyadoption #restaurantindustry #balancesheet #strategicreserve 🔗 Read more at:

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Steak 'n Shake Says Sales Grew Double Digits Since Bitcoin Adoption

Burger franchise Steak 'n Shake started accepting bitcoin over Lightning last year and claims business is booming.

📰 Consensys Plans Split: MetaMask Focus and Separate Enterprise Unit 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:45 UTC Consensys Software Inc., the Ethereum-focused company best known for MetaMask, plans to split into two standalone businesses—separating its consumer-oriented MetaMask platform from its institutional infrastructure and protocol operations. The company says the restructuring is exp... ➤ Consensys is splitting into two companies by the end of 2026: one focused on the consumer-facing MetaMask and another on institutional infrastructure and protocols. ➤ MetaMask will expand into broader finance use cases like payments, savings, and investing, including tokenized traditional assets and yield-bearing stablecoins. ➤ The institutional entity will focus on Ethereum infrastructure, tokenization, and stablecoin services for financial institutions, aiming to reduce conflicting priorities between consumer and enterprise needs. #consensys #metamask #ethereum #tokenization #institutionalinfrastructure #selfcustody #stablecoins #yield #corporaterestructuring #enterpriseadoption 🔗 Read more at:

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Consensys Plans Split: MetaMask Focus and Separate Enterprise Unit

Consensys Software Inc., the Ethereum-focused company best known for MetaMask, plans to split into two standalone businesses—separating its consu...

📰 Circle adds prepaid fees to CCTP Fast Transfer 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 22:25 UTC Circle has added upfront fee payments to CCTP Fast Transfer, allowing developers to quote and collect cross-chain USDC fees on the source network while preserving the amount delivered to recipients. CCTP collects transfer fees before burning USDC Circle’s official developer… ➤ Circle's CCTP Fast Transfer now supports upfront fee payments, allowing developers to collect fees on the source network before burning USDC. ➤ This new model ensures recipients receive the full intended amount of USDC, separating transfer value from protocol fees. ➤ Fees can be paid in USDC or the source blockchain's native gas token, with an EVM-compatible source chain required for this feature. #circle #usdc #cctp #fasttransfer #crosschain #fees #quoteapi #evm #tokenmessenger #burnandmint 🔗 Read more at:

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Circle adds prepaid fees to CCTP Fast Transfer

Circle has added upfront fee payments to CCTP Fast Transfer, allowing developers to quote and collect cross-chain USDC fees on the source network w...