Visa and Coinbase Prepare Competing Payment Rails for AI Agent Economy
Visa and Coinbase are building rival infrastructures for AI-driven payments as autonomous agents begin executing microtransactions across the internet economy.
Real-World Assets (RWA)
aThe Real-World Assets (RWA) topic focuses on the rapid shift of traditional financial instruments onto blockchain infrastructure. This section covers the tokenization of assets such as treasury bills, corporate bonds, real estate, commodities, and credit markets, along with the platforms and institutions driving adoption. It highlights regulatory developments, institutional partnerships, liquidity growth, and the evolving frameworks that allow RWAs to operate securely on-chain. Readers can follow updates on asset issuers, stablecoin integrations, settlement networks, and DeFi protocols incorporating real-world collateral. As RWAs become one of the most important trends in digital finance, this topic tracks the innovations transforming global markets through tokenized ownership and programmable financial instruments.
Prosecutors Urge Court to Reject Sam Bankman-Fried Retrial Request
US prosecutors have asked a federal judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial, arguing that the testimony cited by the defense does not qualify as newly discovered evidence.
Tokenized RWAs Reach $23.6B as Demand for 24/7 Markets Grows
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.
Binance Reports 97% Decline in Sanctions Exposure Since 2024
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
Binance says its exposure to sanctioned entities has fallen sharply since 2024 as the exchange intensifies compliance investments and regulatory alignment efforts.
Soil Launches RLUSD Yield Protocol on XRP Ledger
By
Michael Turner
• 2 mins read
Soil has introduced a compliant real-world asset-backed yield protocol for RLUSD on the XRP Ledger, offering institutional-style returns and expanding stablecoin utility.
Bundesbank Pushes Euro-Pegged Stablecoins to Counter Dollarization
By
Michael Turner
• 2 mins read
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel advocates euro-denominated stablecoins and wholesale CBDCs to support the euro’s global role and mitigate risks from USD-pegged counterparts.
Peter Thiel and Founders Fund Exit Ethereum Treasury Firm ETHZilla
By
Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
Peter Thiel and Founders Fund have fully divested their stake in ETHZilla, as the Ethereum treasury firm pivots toward tokenization and reduces its ether holdings amid a sharp stock decline.
Dutch Lawmakers Back 36% Tax on Unrealized Crypto and Investment Gains
By
Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
The Netherlands is set to implement a mark-to-market tax regime for digital assets and securities, shifting away from a system of assumed returns previously struck down by the Supreme Court.
Justin Bieber’s Bored Ape Valuation Drops 99% amid Structural NFT Market Rebalancing
By
Matthew Clarke
• 3 mins read
A Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT purchased by Justin Bieber for $1.3 million in 2022 is currently valued at approximately $12,000.
Binance Weighs Revival of Tokenized Stock Trading
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
Binance is considering bringing back tokenized stock trading as interest in blockchain-based equities grows across both crypto-native platforms and traditional financial institutions.