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The SEC in September said it was offering a five-year exemption to platforms that facilitate trading of tokenized stocks. Regulators like the SEC are pushing ahead with regulating the crypto space despite lawmakers blocking major digital asset legislation in September. Tokenized stocks are the latest example of firms wanting to utilize Bitcoin’s underlying technology to help upgrade traditional finance. By putting stocks on the blockchain, traders can operate 24/7, according to proponents. The SEC said Wednesday that just because the firms are on the list, doesn’t necessarily mean they meet all the requirements for the rule. Wall Street’s top regulator…

Market Snapshot Currently, no specific trading volume data is available for Pyth Network’s new offerings. However, the addition of major Korean stocks could significantly impact trading dynamics. The market’s overall mixed signals suggest that traders are monitoring developments closely, particularly the implications of this expansion on trading strategies and stock performance. Pyth Network specializes in providing high-fidelity data feeds for financial markets, particularly in the cryptocurrency sector. Its jurisdiction allows it to operate within blockchain ecosystems, facilitating real-time price updates and trading functionalities. This aligns with its mission to enhance data accessibility across various market segments. The Road Ahead Traders…

“Customers increasingly want greater flexibility in how they receive, hold and use money,” said Malcolm Clarke, Global Head Digital Assets at Western Union. “This new capability is a global first, taking a Western Union money transfer and delivering it directly into the customers’ stablecard wallet in USDPT stablecoin, creating a seamless connection between our global money movement network and our digital asset ecosystem.” What Noah Actually Does Noah’s role is treasury and licensing. The company said it will pre-fund, convert and disburse USDPT to recipients, and handle local regulatory compliance on each leg. Western Union keeps the customer relationship and…

“The dog wants an asset that is no one’s liability because it does not trust. It wants gold. It wants bitcoin. But it cannot have money without trust, because money without trust is a contradiction in terms,” Aldasoro wrote. The Capital Idea He argues that money is a means of settlement that extinguishes an obligation when settlement is due, while credit is a promise to pay money. The economist calls gold “not a monetary alternative, but a monetary protest,” and says bitcoin “shares this impulse and adds a technological veneer.” The paper’s author also criticizes Bitcoin’s fixed supply as “unresponsive…

Market Pulse Currently, the market reflects low trading activity, with Coinbase’s price and volume at $0, suggesting limited immediate trading interest. However, the recognition from the ECB indicates a growing acceptance of DeFi solutions, which may stir future trading dynamics as institutional players consider entering this space. The long-term implications of such integrations could redefine traditional lending frameworks, making them more efficient and accessible. Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange that facilitates the buying and selling of digital currencies. The European Central Bank regulates monetary policy in the Eurozone, making it a significant authority in discussions surrounding financial innovations like…

However, the chart still shows lower highs, so the recovery has not yet established a bullish reversal. A sustained move above $2,478 would bring the next marked level, $2,505, into focus. That level sits $27, or about 1.1%, above the range high. Source: TradingView Meanwhile, repeated rebounds around $2,400 despite continued exchange-traded fund outflows highlight the level’s technical importance. However, those previous reactions do not guarantee renewed buying support during another pullback. CoinGlass Records $18.15M in Bids Between $2,378 and $2,400 Supporting the focus on this zone, CoinGlass’s four-hour snapshot showed $4.63 million in resting perpetual bids at $2,400 and…

Decentralized exchanges offer users the opportunity to swap assets in the absence of an intermediary. The $50 billion figure amounts to about 9% of spot DEX volume globally, up from ~1% in Q2. There was an upward trend in the overall spot DEX volume. It saw a 13% increase, hitting the $571 billion mark. This also happened to be its first quarterly gain in 12 months. The ratio of decentralized to centralized exchange spot trading also swung back to 23.3% from 20.3%. The top venues for tokenized equity trading were $BNB Chain (~ $16.5 billion) and Robinhood Chain (~$13.7 billion).…

The initiative could give Korean investors a local-currency route into tokenized markets. Institutional minting and redemption remain subject to regulatory approval. Why is Injective targeting Korean won settlement? The partnership expands Injective’s RWA ambitions in one of the most active digital asset markets. It also builds on the network’s work with POSCO International and LG CNS, alongside South Korea’s push for won-denominated stablecoins. On top of that, stablecoins have become a major settlement channel for on-chain finance. According to Allium, Total Stablecoin Supply reached $336 billion, with Adjusted Supply at $311 billion. Source: Allium In Korea, dollar-backed stablecoins have dominated…

It would also establish a conditional safe harbor allowing crypto assets to cease being subject to investment contracts once issuers complete or permanently abandon promised essential managerial work and file a transition report with the SEC. Submissions from Bitwise, Nasdaq, the Alternative Investment Management Association, community banks and investor advocates reveal competing priorities that could shape the final regulations. Wall Street and crypto firms push for broader token access Asset manager Bitwise wants the SEC to make it easier for investment firms to determine which cryptocurrencies they can hold in exchange-traded products, indexes and private funds. In its Oct. 19…

The Same Trade, Different Cash Flows These are **hypothetical examples, not live quotes**: 100 contracts bought in one fill at 40 cents, then either sold in one fill at 60 cents or held to settlement. They assume no rebates, promotions or intermediary charges and begin with cleared account cash. Funding, withdrawals and taxes are separate. For a concrete contract type, consider a full-game football-winner contract on the same team and game. Polymarket US’s sports rules and Kalshi’s football terms both include overtime by default. The examples cover an ordinary completed game with a winner: the winning contract pays $1 and…