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Bitcoin has long been regarded as the ultimate store of value. However, a new generation of tokenized gold projects is making a compelling case for itself, grounded in centuries of monetary history. As the gold price soars and blockchain-based gold tokens surpass a $3 billion market capitalization, the debate over what truly qualifies as “digital gold” is intensifying. Bitcoin Faces Its Oldest Rival Again as Gold Goes On-Chain Recent developments suggest that the tokenization of physical gold is no longer a theoretical experiment, but a fast-emerging market reality. In April, Kinka, a subsidiary of Japan’s publicly listed fintech company UNBANKED,…

Today, Bitcoin miner CleanSpark announced record revenue of $766.3 million in fiscal year 2025, a 102% increase over the previous year. CleanSpark attributed the growth in revenue to strategic financial investments, increased Bitcoin mining operations, and preparations to scale AI infrastructure. According to the CleanSpark release, net income amounted to $364.5 million, or $1.25 per basic share, for the year that ended on September 30, 2025. In the same period last year, net loss was $145.8 million, or $0.69 per basic share. CleanSpark reports strong performance and operational momentum According to the earnings call, about 8,000 Bitcoins were mined during…

UXLINK has officially announced a strategic collaboration with USDD, marking an important step toward enhancing stability and utility in the Web3 ecosystem. The partnership aims to explore new solutions in decentralized finance (DeFi) while leveraging the transparency and stability that USDD, a decentralized stablecoin, offers. This collaboration was mutualized via the official announcement of the partnership by UXLINK, where there was a mutually beneficial focus on advancing innovation in the field of decentralized networks. 🤝 Exciting Partnership Alert! We are pleased to announce a partnership with @usddio! USDD is a decentralized, over-collateralized stablecoin that ensures 1:1 peg to the US…

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has raised $20 billion in fresh financing, according to Bloomberg, with $2 billion of that amount coming directly from Nvidia as part of the equity package. The new round is larger than originally expected and is tied to xAI’s plan to use Nvidia processors for Colossus 2, its biggest data center located in Memphis. The total package mixes equity and debt. Reports show that about $7.5 billion is equity while as much as $12.5 billion comes in debt. The deal is structured through a special purpose vehicle that buys Nvidia GPUs and rents them…

In a groundbreaking move that could transform how traditional assets enter the blockchain space, Tether’s real-world asset platform Hadron has joined forces with Crystal Intelligence. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward for real-world asset tokenization, addressing one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: regulatory compliance. Why Does Real-World Asset Tokenization Need Enhanced Security? The collaboration between Hadron and Crystal Intelligence comes at a crucial time. As more institutions explore tokenizing physical assets like real estate, commodities, and financial instruments, robust compliance frameworks become essential. This partnership directly addresses the growing need for secure real-world asset tokenization solutions that…

Global Settlement Network and Uganda’s Diacente Group are launching a $5.5 billion tokenized economy, combining real-world infrastructure and a national CBDC to drive economic growth. Summary The project digitizes real-world infrastructure assets within Diacente Group’s GISEZ—including agro-processing hubs, mining operations, and solar plants—creating a fully integrated, asset-backed digital economy. As part of the rollout, Uganda has launched its first CBDC, deployed on Global Settlement Network’s permissioned blockchain, which will be used to facilitate secure, digital transactions in this new tokenized economy. The initiative is aligned with national and regional development goals and expected to create over 1 million jobs and…

U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the U.S., has started testing the issuance of custom stablecoins on the Stellar network, according to a Tuesday announcement. Teaming up with PwC and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) for the initiative, the bank aims to explore whether a traditional bank can safely issue programmable money on a public blockchain, according to the blog post. U.S. Bank’s digital asset head, Mike Villano, highlighted in the blog post Stellar’s built-in ability to freeze or unwind transactions as a key feature that aligns with regulatory and compliance requirements, such as Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and transaction reversibility,…

Key Takeaways Conor McGregor accused Khabib Nurmagomedov of scamming fans with a $4.4 million NFT sale themed around Dagestani culture. Nurmagomedov defended the NFT drop as a legitimate celebration of tradition, calling McGregor’s claims false and retaliatory. UFC star Conor McGregor publicly blasted longtime rival Khabib Nurmagomedov after the retired champion dropped a series of papakha-inspired NFTs, digital versions of the traditional Dagestani hat he made famous during UFC fight nights. Social media posts claimed the release generated around $4.4 million, and after the sale, Nurmagomedov deleted earlier posts promoting it. McGregor immediately accused Nurmagomedov of running a “scam,” claiming…

Canton Network, the public blockchain specifically designed for the regulated financial sector and already adopted by giants like Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Börse, takes a decisive step towards expanding its infrastructure.The network, which hosts over 6 trillion dollars in tokenized assets, has announced a strategic partnership with Taurus SA, a global leader in digital asset custody for financial institutions. Taurus: the new Super Validator of the Canton network The Added Value of Institutional Custody Canton Network: Privacy, Compliance, and Interoperability A Rapidly Expanding Ecosystem Statements from the Key Players A Bridge Between Traditional and Digital Finance The Future…

Table of Contents Introducing Two New Yield-Bearing NFT CollectionsTakeaway: ASX’ BNB Chain Expansion Leading RWA-focused start-up, ASX, which provides access to US real estate exposure for as little as $10, has announced that its next two collections will be available on the vibrant BNB Chain blockchain. The news follows ASX’ two existing collections which were launched and minted exclusively on the Core DAO blockchain. Both of these collections, launched in June and August 2025, sold out in rapid fashion. Though ASX’ two new and exciting collections will be available to mint on BNB Chain, a glance at the project’s official…