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Binance’s renewed push into tokenized stocks gained regulatory backing Tuesday as the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) approved trading of Ondo Finance’s tokenized equities on the exchange’s regulated platform. The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of ADGM cleared Ondo Global Markets’ tokenized stocks and ETFs to trade on Binance’s FSRA-regulated Multilateral Trading Facility, according to a press release shared with CoinDesk. The listing includes tokenized versions of Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Circle, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla and the Invesco QQQ ETF. The products are available for non-U.S. users. This is the first time the ADGM approved tokenized securities trading under the its…

Banco Braza, one of Brazil’s major foreign exchange banks, has launched a new Brazilian Real-backed stablecoin called $BBRL on the Polygon blockchain. The token is fully backed 1:1 by the Brazilian Real and is designed to support faster and cheaper digital payments. With this move, Brazil takes another step toward linking traditional banking with blockchain technology in a regulated way. 🇧🇷 UPDATE: Brazil’s major FX bank, Banco Braza, rolls out the Brazilian Real stablecoin $BBRL on Polygon. pic.twitter.com/bMYCNRXSsS — Cointelegraph (@Cointelegraph) February 25, 2026 Brazil Sees Major Bank Enter Stablecoin Market Banco Braza introduced $BBRL as a stable digital version…

Ethereum price started a major rally above the $2,020 resistance. $ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for another increase above $2,050. Ethereum started a fresh upward move above the $1,980 zone. The price is trading above $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,040 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,080 zone. Ethereum Price Dips To Support Ethereum price managed to form a base and traded above the $1,950 resistance, like…

Blockchain advisor Anndy Lian lays out an 11-point case against RWA. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund and the $XRP Ledger are absorbing billions in tokenized value despite the skepticism. Lian reveals the one specific use case that could change his mind on the entire RWA narrative. Blockchain advisor Anndy Lian just took a public swing at one of crypto’s most dominant narratives, arguing that real-world asset tokenization is little more than traditional finance wearing a blockchain costume. In a detailed thread, Lian laid out an 11-point case against RWA, and this isn’t coming from someone on the sidelines. He’s been in crypto…

Following the GENIUS bill, the US Congress is continuing its work to approve the Clarity Act, another important piece of legislation regulating the structure of the cryptocurrency market. However, the disagreement over stablecoin yields has stalled progress in the Senate. While the Senate Agriculture Committee had advanced the bill, the Banking Committee halted the process due to disagreements over the stablecoin yield provision. While this law is supported by the cryptocurrency market, it is also drawing criticism. At this point, Cardano ($ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson criticized the Clarity Law once again. In a recent live broadcast, Hoskinson argued that the…

Russia Moves to Legalize $XRP Trading In a landmark shift for Russia’s crypto market, the Central Bank will formally regulate digital asset trading, fully integrating cryptocurrencies into the national financial system, according to market analyst Diana. $XRP, a leading cryptocurrency for cross-border payments, will be among the first to benefit from Russia’s new regulated crypto framework. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) plans to launch $XRP futures in 2026 alongside Solana (SOL) and Tron (TRX), bringing digital assets under central oversight for both institutional and retail investors. This comes as CME Group now dominates 75% of the global crypto futures market, with…

Financial technology firm Stripe says blockchains may need to process up to 1 billion transactions per second to support the future of artificial intelligence agents. In an annual letter posted to X on Tuesday, Stripe CEO and co-founder Patrick Collison and co-founder John Collison gave a rundown of the firm’s performance over 2025, while also making some predictions for the near future. One of the key talking points was the adoption of AI agents and what widespread use could look like in the future. The duo argued that blockchain transaction activity will soon skyrocket as AI agents gradually become the…

Sumvin announced the launch of its delegated finance platform built on Sei Network. The company develops AI tools for automated money management. It has raised over $1 million in a pre-seed round and is preparing a beta release in the second quarter of 2026. The product functions as an AI financial assistant. Users define goals, spending limits, and preferences. The system then carries out actions within these rules. This may include automatic savings allocation, spending adjustments, or selected commerce transactions without repeated approval. A core element of the platform is a reusable digital credential for verified users. The credential is…

Senator Chris Murphy has proposed regulating prediction markets after allegations of insider trading by people close to the Trump Administration. According to Bubblemaps, six insiders profited close to $1.2 million betting on the U.S. strike on Iran just hours before it happened. Senator Chris Murphy Vows to Regulate Prediction Markets After Insider Trading Allegations The conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has brought scrutiny to prediction markets due to their link to bets related to the confrontation. Senator Chris Murphy, from Connecticut, is now proposing to regulate these platforms, as he commented on allegations of insider trading happening in…

CME Group’s Crypto Futures Empire Grows CME Group has significantly expanded its regulated crypto futures lineup, now offering exposure to over 75% of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization, a landmark milestone that highlights the accelerating institutional adoption and mainstream integration of digital assets. The global derivatives powerhouse announced that with the launch of futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar, its regulated crypto suite now captures a commanding share of total market capitalization. These additions build on its existing Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and $XRP futures, cementing one of the most expansive and institution-ready crypto derivatives platforms in the world. The…