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Metaplanet board defends controversial executive equity scheme
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The SEC Is finally modernizing transfer-agent rules. Wall Street must not repeat the ‘paperwork crisis’
In the proposal, Chair Paul Atkins notes the official rules should reflect how transfer agents actually work today or will work tomorrow, including their use of “blockchain technology in connection with securities offerings and the transfer of shares.”
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BTC price: Bitcoin's soft-inflation pop to $85,500 fades as bond yields refuse to fall
HYPE led the majors, up 3% to about $89, and DOGE gained nearly 2% to just under 10 cents. Ether, BNB, TRX and ZEC each added less than 1%, and XRP was flat at $1.50. SOL was the laggard, slipping nearly 1% to just under $119, according to CoinDesk data
Synthetic tokenized stocks are bad for American investors
The disputed products are debt securities issued by a Robinhood offshore subsidiary — what Aron calls a “fictitious synthetic equity market.” The tokens track a stock's price but give buyers no ownership of the underlying shares. The industry calls these synthetic products "wrappers."
Enel Group Tokenizes Solar Panels on Algorand, Boosting
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OpenPayd eyes more acquisitions as it targets year-end Nasdaq listing and U.S. launch
The London-based payments infrastructure company is in the final stages of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s review of its proposed merger with Titan Acquisition Corp., Dimitrova said
Hong Kong Traders Are Borrowing Like Never Before
Margin loans at Hong Kong securities brokers rose 28% in six months to HK$276.3 billion (about $35.5 billion), the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said today (Tuesday). The balance stood at HK$216.4 billion at the end of December
Crypto is expanding the boundaries of what can be priced
As the industry has matured, however, its focus has shifted to creating new markets instead of new assets. We have now three major examples in the form of prediction markets, oil and gold perpetuals on Hyperliquid, and pre-IPO perpetuals. These products created real-time, continuously tradable markets around existing things (news, commodities, private firms) that previously lacked them
Bitcoin dips below $84,000 as oil jumps on Iranian tanker attacks
DOGE led the losses among the majors, sliding 5% to about 9 cents. HYPE dropped nearly 4% to about $91, and ether lost 3.5% to about $2,610. XRP fell nearly 3% to about $1.46, while BNB, SOL, ZEC and TRX each slipped between 1% and 2.5%, according to CoinDesk data
XRP-linked Ripple is earning fees financing leveraged stock bets, a business long run by banks
Its prime brokerage division, Ripple Prime, is supplying financing for funds that let investors multiply the daily moves of individual stocks and market indexes, according to a Wall Street Journal report Wednesday
Securitize (SECZ) launches tokenized U.S. stocks on Solana, plans NYSE and OKXICE trading
The new product, called Securitize Stocks, will initially cover 12 companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Netflix, Circle, Strategy and Palantir, the firm said Thursday in a press release shared with CoinDesk
Bitcoin Could Reach $30 Trillion Like Gold, Bitwise CIO Says
Bitcoin could grow into a $30 trillion asset by following gold’s expansion, Bitwise’s investment chief suggests. He points to expanding institutional access while warning that investor behavior could determine who benefits from long-term gains
Andrew Cuomo Advocates for Tokenization of American Securities
Andrew Cuomo discusses tokenization of American securities, highlighting its potential to modernize market infrastructure. Here's why it matters.
Funds Stolen from Ledger Holders Under Investigation
Chainalysis is investigating reports of funds stolen from Ledger users. This revelation highlights ongoing security concerns in crypto.
Being right about Bitcoin won't save your 3x leveraged ETF position
Bitcoin's next rebound could reward holders while disappointing investors who bought a leveraged fund expecting three times the recovery
Gemini Reports $19B Liquidated in Crypto Market in 24 Hours
The crypto market faced a significant downturn with $19B liquidated in 24 hours. Here's why traders should stay alert.
Only 10 Coins See Gains Today as Crypto Market Struggles
The crypto market news reveals only 10 coins are rising today amidst broader struggles. This highlights ongoing trader challenges.
Alameda Research Moves $16M in SOL, Impacting Solana's
Alameda Research unstaked $16M in SOL, drawing market attention. Here's how it impacts Solana's future trajectory.