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Asset tokenization is nearing a breakthrough moment as institutional adoption accelerates, with Grayscale signaling the sector could scale 1,000-fold by 2030 and become a core pillar of global capital markets. Tokenized Assets Projected for 1,000x Expansion as Grayscale Flags Structural Shift in Capital Markets Asset tokenization is emerging as a structural shift in digital finance as institutional participation deepens, with growth expectations far exceeding its current footprint. Grayscale Investments released its 2026 Digital Asset Outlook last week, identifying asset tokenization as reaching an inflection point and projecting the sector could expand by roughly 1,000 times by 2030 as it becomes…

Binance just shared new processes with its global users after it received its three new licenses in Abu Dhabi, UAE, within ADGM, noting that some products and services may no longer be available, and some products and services will be provided by its three separately licensed entities. Interestingly, in its FAQ page, it notes that Binance is making this change because it is strengthening its regulatory framework and enhancing the oversight of the global platform. As per the FAQ, “Becoming regulated in ADGM means that our services are provided by entities that meet clear regulatory standards, including rules on governance,…

New investors are increasingly gravitating toward gold and silver, rather than cryptocurrencies, amid mounting macroeconomic pressures. This shift highlights a growing preference for traditional safe-haven assets, despite Bitcoin’s (BTC) positioning as “digital gold” and its long-term store-of-value narrative. Younger Investors Embrace Gold as a Hedge Against Inflation Across global markets, investors are turning to precious metals as a hedge against inflation and economic volatility. Market observers note that individuals with no prior trading experience are now entering gold and silver markets instead of crypto. “People I know that have never traded anything are trading gold and silver. The retail did…

Key Takeaways Parcl and Polymarket announced a partnership to launch real estate prediction markets powered by Parcl’s daily housing price indices. Polymarket will operate and list the prediction markets, while Parcl will provide independent index data used to resolve outcomes. Polymarket will soon let users trade on whether home prices rise or fall. The company said Monday it is working with Parcl to create a new suite of prediction markets focused on real estate. Blockchain-powered Parcl tracks average housing prices across global cities and neighborhoods, enabling users to gain exposure to real estate price trends. Users can access real-time housing…

The Federal Reserve has opened a portal for public feedback regarding a proposal for fintech firms and crypto companies to access the US central bank’s payment infrastructure on a limited basis, through “skinny accounts.” According to the proposal released on Friday, the Fed is discussing a concept with policymakers on a new category of payment accounts that will allow certain non-bank financial institutions to settle and clear transactions directly through the Federal Reserve’s systems. “These new payment accounts would support innovation while keeping the payments system safe. This request for information is a key first step to ensuring that the…

Robinhood (HOOD) is sharpening its focus on advanced crypto traders, a pivot that reflects evolving customer behavior during a volatile year for digital assets. “What we’ve seen really depends on the customer segment,” Johann Kerbrat, head of crypto at Robinhood, said in an interview. “We have a lot of customers that are a bit younger. For them, they see this as a ‘buy the dip’ opportunity because they have a longer-term horizon, so they care less about short-term impact,” he said. But the company is also seeing a growing segment of more sophisticated users who are trading more frequently, including…

JasperVault, a prominent Web3 asset management platform, has partnered with BACKROOM, a popular blockchain security and infrastructure entity. The partnership aims to revolutionize asset management in the Web3 sector. As per JasperVault’s official X announcement, the development denotes a happy start to the new year. Additionally, the move is set to advance the interaction between investors and digital assets. Happy New Year🥳JasperVault is proud to partner with @BACKROOMS_BKS Together, we are merging AI intelligence with secure trading to redefine asset management in the Web3 world. pic.twitter.com/1sxU0Vb3nu — JasperVault | Peer-to-Peer Interoperable Options (@jaspervault) January 3, 2026 JasperVault and BACKROOMS Alliance…

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) inched up on Dec. 22nd following news that famed investor Cathie Wood has loaded up on the crypto stock that’s been gasping for gains in recent months. Last week, the founder and chief executive of Ark Invest spent over $26 million to load up on more than 106,500 COIN shares. More importantly, she trimmed her exposure to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) to invest in Coinbase, which is significant given her exceptionally bullish view on the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. Wood has repeatedly forecast a rally to $2,600 in the EV stock by the end of this…

Key Takeaways Crypto.com has received conditional approval from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority for its Virtual Asset Service Provider license. The milestone follows their previous VASP registration in 2022. Crypto.com has obtained conditional approval to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in the Cayman Islands, according to a Monday announcement. The license will enable the exchange to broaden its institutional offerings in the market. The Cayman Islands introduced registration requirements for crypto firms in 2020, and Crypto.com completed that process in 2022. In April 2025, a stricter licensing regime for custodians and trading platforms came into full effect,…

M3 DAO, a decentralized network that focuses on empowering people to capitalize on Web3 ecosystems, today announced a strategic partnership with HSL Protocol, a decentralized perpetual network that enables people to trade cryptocurrencies using leverage through perpetual futures as well as manage and trade tokenized digital assets, including RWAs. Through this partnership, the two platforms join their respective tech strengths to bridge the gap between RWA and Web3, creating new opportunities for customers, investors, developers, and communities across the globe. HSL Protocol is an infrastructure provider of decentralized tokenized markets. Through this approach, it provides liquidity to businesses and individual…