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Key Notes Standard Chartered has launched a tokenized deposit solution with Ant International. The system enables multi-currency transfers across HKD, CNH, and USD. It aligns with Hong Kong’s push to expand tokenization under Project Ensemble. Standard Chartered has launched a new blockchain-powered tokenized deposit solution under Hong Kong’s growing push toward onchain finance. The product allows real-time treasury and liquidity transfers across Hong Kong dollars, offshore yuan, and US dollars, operating on a 24/7 basis. According to reports, the system aims to improve cash management efficiency while maintaining the regulatory protections of traditional banking infrastructure. Standard Chartered has implemented the…

OKX Wallet, the native wallet of the top crypto exchange OKX, has collaborated with RaveDAO, a popular DAO for a community-led Web3 network. The partnership endeavors to permit consumers to smoothly access DeFi with the seamless $RAVE token swaps via the DEX aggregator of OKX Wallet. As per OKX Wallet’s official X announcement, the development leverages the liquidity from over five hundred DEXs to deliver decreased slippage and competitive slippage to traders. Additionally, the collaboration allows consumers to utilize unique incentives via the Boost feature of OKX Wallet, improving overall engagement. We’re happy to announce that @RaveDao has joined us…

On several recent TV interviews, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) founder Michael Saylor has boasted about the benefits of tax-deferred dividends that it pays to preferred shareholders. Sadly, there is never a free lunch on Wall Street. These Return Of Capital (ROC) dividends are ballooning a tax debt onto preferred investors at an accelerating growth rate. Tax deferred does not mean tax free. Although Strategy’s peculiar form of ROC dividends do not impose immediate taxes, their mounting obligations increase at an ever-faster rate as future deadlines near. Strategy advertises generous, “tax equivalent” yields as high as 21.6% for its preferred dividends under…

South Africa’s crypto market is accelerating into a higher-confidence phase as the FSCA confirms 420 CASP license applications, approvals stacking up, compliance pathways clarifying, and institutional-grade oversight reinforcing momentum around which firms are positioned to scale under authorization. South Africa Crypto Market Builds Momentum as 420 Providers Flood Licensing Pipeline The regulation of crypto-related financial activity continues to evolve in South Africa as oversight expands. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), a South African financial markets regulator, updated the public on its crypto asset service provider (CASP) licensing process on Dec. 12, outlining application volumes, approvals, and enforcement expectations. Detailing…

Solana users could soon swap Singapore dollars (SGD) for U.S. dollars (USD) instantly online, marking the popular high speed blockchain’s first access to digital tokens tied to one of the premier Asian currencies. That’s because, crypto infrastructure firm StraitX said Tuesday, that it’s planning to launch its Singapore dollar stablecoin XSGD and U.S. dollar stablecoin XUSD on the Solana public blockchain, creating an easy to way to exchange these currencies. The early 2026 debut, targeted in collaboration with the Solana Foundation, will enable instant swaps between Singapore dollars (SGD) and U.S. dollars (USD) on Solana, per a press release. Think…

Institutional demand for streamlined post-trade workflows is accelerating, and the lynq settlement network is positioning itself at the center of this shift. Phase 1 of the Fireblocks integration goes live Client overlap and network effects Operational impact for trading and treasury teams Phase 2 roadmap and automation focus Lynq’s role in evolving settlement infrastructure Broader institutional expansion and partnerships Growing client base and market traction Phase 1 of the Fireblocks integration goes live Lynq, a real-time interest-bearing settlement network, has launched Phase 1 of its integration with Fireblocks, enabling institutional clients to connect Lynq accounts directly to the Fireblocks platform…

Market conditions remain fragile as the Ethereum quotation trades under pressure around key technical levels within a broader risk-off environment. Daily chart (D1): Main scenario and macro bias Daily RSI (14) Daily MACD Daily EMAs (20 / 50 / 200) Daily Bollinger Bands Daily ATR (14) Daily Pivot Levels Hourly chart (H1): Short-term pressure with early signs of stabilization for Ethereum quotation today H1 EMAs H1 RSI (14) H1 MACD H1 Bollinger Bands H1 ATR (14) H1 Pivot Levels 15-minute chart (M15): Execution context M15 EMAs M15 RSI (14) M15 MACD M15 Bollinger Bands M15 ATR (14) M15 Pivot Levels…

Bitcoin has been one of the most profitable investments for Russians in the past year or so, and Russia’s central bank is taking note of that. The monetary authority in Moscow is now regularly featuring the decentralized digital asset in its periodic reviews of financial markets and risks. Bitcoin listed among Russian investments with highest returns Bitcoin (BTC), the cryptocurrency with the largest market cap, seems to have found a permanent spot in the charts and analyses produced by the otherwise crypto-wary Central Bank of Russia (CBR). The digital coin, which was introduced to the regulator’s reports earlier, is also…

Bithumb has announced it will be introducing another new crypto asset to investors. According to the official statement from the South Korea-based cryptocurrency exchange, OpenEden (EDEN) will soon begin trading against the Korean won (KRW). For a limited period, transaction fees will also be zero. According to information shared by the exchange, EDEN will only be supported via the Ethereum network. It was specifically emphasized that transfers made through other networks will not be accepted. Deposit and withdrawal options for EDEN will be activated within two hours of the announcement’s publication. Trading on the KRW market is scheduled to begin…

Cwallet, a hybrid crypto wallet entity, has partnered with LiveArt, a popular Web3 platform for RWA tokenization. The partnership aims to advance the investment in luxury and art-based assets on-chain. As per Cwallet’s official X announcement, the collaboration is poised to broaden access to investment-level art as well as luxury collectibles via blockchain-based financial tools. Hence, the development intends to connect conventional high-end asset networks with DeFi. Cwallet Announces Official Partnership with LiveArtWe are pleased to announce that Cwallet has officially entered into a partnership with LiveArt, an AI-driven RWA protocol.LiveArt unlocks the $10 trillion market of investment-grade art and…