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Real Finance has disclosed further details of its securities tokenization agreement with Factori AD, an EU-regulated investment broker, in a deal that activates a committed pipeline of more than $100 million in client assets. The agreement sits inside Real’s broader pipeline of over $500 million in tradable real-world assets sourced from licensed brokerages, financial institutions, and banks. As part of the deal, Factori AD will exchange 5% of the publicly traded assets included in Real’s tokenization pilot for $ASSET tokens, meaning a traditional financial institution will end up holding Real’s native utility token on its balance sheet. The token allocation…

Deregulation Bill Puts Digital Assets At The Forefront of Argentina’s Market Innovation Argentina is on the verge of starting a new modernization phase of its financial market rules with decentralized technologies, tokenization, and digital assets at its center. An early draft of the Deregulation Bill, prepared by Deregulation Minister Federico Sturzenegger, proposes significant changes to include digital assets and decentralized technologies in national financial markets, aiming to open new possibilities to investors interested in these assets. First and foremost, the project proposes allowing investment funds to invest in digital assets when in agreement with the fund’s investment policy. This would…

During a recent appearance on NYSE’s Market Movers, OP Labs CEO @jinglejamOP emphasized that centralized exchanges are more than just trading venues; they are essential infrastructure for institutions handling digital assets. The event highlighted how exchanges are increasingly integrating solutions like OP Enterprise to optimize their operations. What Happened The broader cryptocurrency market is currently facing mixed signals, with varying momentum among major assets. In this context, Optimism’s focus on the role of centralized exchanges underscores a significant shift in how institutions perceive digital asset transactions. The tweet from Optimism, which garnered significant engagement, reiterates that these exchanges are pivotal…

For years, institutional capital has tested tokenization in sandboxes, yet full-scale adoption has lagged. Hydra X is hoping a technical shortcut can change that. The firm, a regulated market infrastructure operator, launched the HX Gateway API on July 23, a REST interface designed to connect banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions directly to the Canton Network, according to the original announcement. The move targets one of the most persistent friction points in institutional blockchain use: the complexity of integrating with privacy-focused ledger infrastructure. The Canton Network, backed by Digital Asset and a consortium of major financial firms, uses a…

US stock index futures edged lower on Thursday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran weighed on investor sentiment ahead of a closely watched inflation report that could influence interest rate expectations. Tehran targeted a US airbase after Washington launched fresh strikes, adding to geopolitical uncertainty. The move came hours after President Donald Trump rejected reports suggesting he was close to reaching a compromise agreement with Iran. The developments pushed oil prices higher and renewed concerns about inflationary pressure, particularly as the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatened global energy supplies. At 04:54 am ET, Dow…

$XRP is trading at $1.13, oversold and under pressure, but a quiet convergence of institutional developments and ecosystem expansion is building a case for why the current weakness may be a temporary condition rather than a permanent one. $RLUSD Goes Multi-Chain The recent $XRP ecosystem news comes from the launch of the $XRP EVM sidechain with $RLUSD. Sal Gilbert, CEO of Teucrium, described the development as an important expansion of Ripple’s reach. “This is good for Ripple in general because it does mean we’re going to see adoption across a whole new set of smart contract based ecosystems,” Gilbert said,…

Backpack recently amplified a tweet from @sunrise, confirming that Intel ($INTC) has been listed on the Solana blockchain. This announcement coincides with Intel’s upcoming Q2 earnings report, scheduled for July 27, which is generating significant interest in the tech community and could have implications for the Solana ecosystem. The tweet has sparked discussions around the potential impact of Intel’s performance on crypto markets, particularly Solana’s positioning within that narrative. What Happened The broader crypto market is currently exhibiting mixed signals, with various assets showing divergent momentum. The news regarding Intel’s listing on Solana is particularly noteworthy as it aligns with…

Tron ‘gasless’ stablecoin transfers have doubled in 2026, underscoring a major pivot that could position it as one of the top settlement layers for payment applications. According to a CryptoQuant report, ‘gasless’ $USDT transfers hit a record $3 billion in 2026, up from a low of about $1.5 billion in January. In fact, the gasless transfer volume has risen from zero in early 2025 to a record high in mid-2025, underscoring strong adoption. Source: CryptoQuant The problem with traditional stablecoin payments Conventionally, for one to transfer funds across blockchains, you’re required to hold the chain’s gas token to pay for…

Falcon Finance and Anchorage Digital Bank announced the launch of fUSD, a new regulated stablecoin designed for institutional users. The product will operate through Ceffu and follows the requirements of the GENIUS Act, the U.S. framework for payment stablecoins adopted in 2025. fUSD is issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, while Falcon Finance acts as the commercial partner behind the rewards program. The stablecoin is backed by reserves supervised by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, with monthly attestations conducted by Deloitte. According to the companies, institutional holders that sign separate agreements with Falcon Finance may receive rewards linked…

On-chain data detected a large movement today with interesting timing. According to the data, a wallet holding $300 million worth of Kinetiq Staked $HYPE Price Chart (KHYPE) has withdrawn all of these assets from its wallet. KHYPE is known as a liquid staking derivative token built on the Hyperliquid Layer 1 blockchain and the HyperEVM ecosystem. This token allows native $HYPE token holders to earn essential staking rewards while maintaining full liquidity to utilize their assets in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. Related News Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) Issues Statement on the Drop in Bitcoin and Altcoins This wallet…