Japan is exploring tokenized government bonds as digital collateral in a new blockchain pilot involving major banks and the Canton Network.
Payward, the parent of Kraken, is acquiring Bitnomial in a deal worth up to $550 million, securing key regulatory licenses to expand its crypto derivatives business in the US.
Falling prices of Trump-linked crypto tokens spark criticism from lawmakers and investors, raising concerns over ethics and market risks.
South Korea plans to bring tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins under existing financial frameworks, signaling a major step toward regulatory clarity.
China forces Apple to remove Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app Bitchat, citing concerns over social mobilization and censorship rules.
The IMF highlights tokenization’s potential to improve finance while warning of risks to stability, capital flows, and monetary sovereignty.
Keyrock secures fresh backing from SC Ventures and Ripple in an ongoing Series C round targeting up to $100 million at a $1.1 billion valuation.
Bitcoin dips below $67K as $300 million in long liquidations and macro pressures weigh on the crypto market.
The UK government advances a temporary ban on crypto political donations to address concerns over foreign interference and transparency.
Bitpanda unveils Vision Chain, a blockchain network for European banks and fintechs to issue and settle tokenized assets under MiCA and MiFID II, using euro-denominated stablecoins.
NYSE teams up with Securitize to build infrastructure for tokenized securities and blockchain-based settlement.
Nasdaq has received SEC approval to pilot tokenized trading of stocks and ETFs, marking a controlled step toward blockchain integration in traditional markets.
World Liberty Financial token holders approved a proposal requiring a 180-day staking lock-up to maintain governance voting rights, aiming to strengthen long-term participation in the protocol’s decision-making process.
An Australian Senate committee has recommended passing a bill that would require crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms to obtain financial services licenses.
Tokenized real-world assets have grown to $23.6 billion in 2026, led by funds, commodities, and equities as investors seek blockchain-based markets with continuous trading access.