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In a recent RWA.XYZ analysis, a leading data platform for tokenized RWAs, has published its recent tokenization data analysis, where it has added a new asset class, real estate. The UAE is leading in the number of tokenized real estate, while the USA leads in terms of the value of tokenized real estate assets. In its analysis, the platform showcases that tokenized real estate, including direct ownership interests, funds, REITs, and real estate-backed debt, is now worth $356.2 million (past 30 days), where more than 10,000 holders own 57 assets tokenized across 10 countries. In terms of countries that have…

Bitget Wallet has launched its Onchain Payments Matrix, a global infrastructure layer designed to connect fragmented financial systems and enable stablecoin payments across everyday transactions, cross-border transfers, and emerging AI-driven commerce. The system integrates major players including Ripple, Mastercard, Visa, Tether, Circle, and MoonPay, alongside regional banks and payment providers, positioning the network as a bridge between blockchain-based assets and traditional financial rails. Unlike many industry efforts focused on backend settlement, Bitget’s infrastructure operates at the user and merchant interface. That approach allows stablecoins to function as usable payment instruments rather than remaining confined to experimental or institutional frameworks. Bitget…

In the evolving landscape of digital finance, Big Four consultancy firm EY has zeroed in on what it believes is the next defining frontier: wallets. Wallets are fast becoming the critical interface for the next era of financial services, not just tools for holding cryptocurrency, according to Mark Nichols, principal at EY. “The wallet is the strategy,” Nichols who co-leads the firm’s digital assets consulting business, told CoinDesk in an interview. “Who owns the wallet, who provisions the wallet, will win the client relationship.” Nichols and his West Coast counterpart, Rebecca Carvatt, view wallets as more than infrastructure. They’re the…

This report examines how the pengu card enables stablecoin spending across Visa merchants, linking $NFT branding with real-world finance. As crypto projects race to bridge Web3 and everyday finance, Pudgy Penguins is pushing ahead with its new Pengu card, targeting mainstream stablecoin spending. Visa-backed stablecoin debit card goes global Pudgy Penguins has launched the Pengu Card, a Visa-backed crypto debit product designed for worldwide use. Announced on March 24, 2026, the rollout lets holders spend stablecoins at more than 150 million merchants in over 170 countries. This move signals a clear shift from pure $NFT speculation toward practical, payments-focused utility.…

As market sentiment becomes extremely sensitive following the recent crypto market crash, cryptocurrencies have seen their prices drop significantly, with leading crypto assets returning to multi-year lows. While the high market volatility has sparked fear among investors, many crypto experts, including Metaplanet’s CEO Simon Gerovich, believe it is time to go contrary and act against the looming fear seen across the crypto market. Metaplanet’s Gerovich quotes Buffet amid market fear On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Metaplanet CEO sparked debate across the crypto market after quoting the long-time investor Warren Buffett as CoinMarketCap reported its Crypto Fear and Greed Index plunging…

Binance Vietnam looks to expand in Ho Chi Minh City as it hires a general manager amid a country-wide crypto pilot and tighter regulation. Vietnam’s rapidly growing digital asset ecosystem is drawing renewed attention as binance vietnam deepens its local footprint through a new senior leadership role in Ho Chi Minh City. Binance opens recruitment for Vietnam general manager Binance, one of the largest global cryptocurrency exchanges, has begun recruiting a General Manager for its office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The position underscores the exchange’s intention to scale operations in the country while aligning with evolving local regulations…

Google today introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite, a new artificial intelligence model designed to deliver faster responses and lower operating costs within the company’s Gemini 3 model family. The model is rolling out in preview to developers through the Gemini API in Google AI Studio and to enterprise customers through Vertex AI. Google described Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite as the fastest and most cost-efficient model in the Gemini 3 series, built specifically for high-volume workloads where latency and cost are critical. Pricing for the model starts at $0.25 per million input tokens and $1.50 per million output tokens, positioning it…

According to a recent X post from CoinMarketCap, projects following the price surge of gold and silver the RWA Perpetuals market is carving a new sector. Over the past two weeks bets on real-world commodities like gold and silver using crypto derivatives has seen a massive growth. Source: CoinMarketCap RWA perps trading volume reportedly surpassed $15 billion as gold and silver reached its ATH of $5,500 and $121.64 per ounce, signifying that traders are actively using these markets and not just testing them. RWA perpetuals are crypto contracts that let users bet on the price of RWAs such as gold…

Exchange listings accelerated during the latest market cycle, as centralized exchanges doubled down. Listing expanded despite the loss of enthusiasm for altcoins. Exchange listings doubled compared to previous market cycles, led by MEXC additions. While previously tokens would wait for months, MEXC was willing to provide almost immediate listings to new tokens. The listings often resulted in losses, but the market still offered a wider selection of new assets. Based on Cryptorank data, listings reached 5.35K new tokens in just 700 days, compared to 1,444 days during the previous cycle. Returns on new listings remained relatively low, with a median…

Aave, one of the largest decentralized lending platforms, debuted its long-awaited v4 upgrade on Ethereum, aiming to push DeFi beyond crypto trading and into broader financial markets. The upgrade has been in development for about two years and is designed to make it easier to use Aave for a wider range of lending and borrowing activities, including those tied to real-world assets. The introduction follows months of internal debate over governance and value flow through the protocol. Disputes over interface fees, contributor roles and proposals to redirect product revenue to the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) have highlighted tensions between decentralization…