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Financial institutions are quickly waking up to the “debasement trade,” according to commentators, which could be a boon for assets such as gold and Bitcoin. Institutions have a new concept to cling to called the “debasement trade,” which will be the thing that protects them, said entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano in a podcast on Thursday. It’s the same thing that goldbugs and Bitcoiners have been talking about for years, and now institutions have just realized that “no one is ever going to stop printing money,” he added. “This now feels like there is no longer a debate about this. People realize…

Asia’s multi-asset exchange, SGX, has entered a strategic partnership with the U.S.-based stock exchange Nasdaq to expand listings and boost Singapore’s equity markets. The partnership will yield a “Global Listing Board” to streamline the cross-border listings. Singapore’s multi-asset exchange, SGX, has partnered with the U.S. stock exchange, Nasdaq. The partnership will oversee the listing of companies on both exchanges, enabling companies to access global capital across Asia and North America through a single public offering listing. MAS and SGX pursue a legal framework to house the Nasdaq-SGX alliance Nasdaq and @SGXGroup announced a partnership to simplify dual listings in the…

RedStone, a modular blockchain oracle entity, has announced integration with Curvance, a popular decentralized borrowing and lending platform. The integration aims to advance oracle infrastructure with data delivery, liquidity optimization, and lending operations, while Curvance is readying to go live on the Monad blockchain. RedStone’s official social media announcement reveals that this move strengthens the both between the two entities. Additionally, the development is anticipated to enhance interoperability, security, and scalability across the DeFi infrastructure of Monad. We’re proud to announce that @Curvance will leverage RedStone Bolt as their primary oracle provider for their launch on @monadRedStone has been working…

The Japanese yen has weakened significantly, trading past ¥153 per US dollar for the first time since February. This has reignited concerns over the yen carry trade and its potential to trigger a global financial upheaval. The Bank of Japan faces a critical choice: raise interest rates to support a plunging yen, or maintain current policy and risk igniting market chaos. Experts warn that the fallout from policy shifts could trigger a crisis. A Tipping Point for the Yen Carry Trade The yen carry trade involves borrowing in low-interest yen and investing in higher-yielding assets abroad, such as US stocks…

The trading volume in the crypto index futures recently released by Russia’s Moscow Exchange has already exceeded 5 million in U.S. dollar equivalent. More than 1,500 investors participated in the first session. The derivatives are based on indices reflecting the price movements of the two cryptocurrencies with the largest market capitalization. Over 400 million rubles’ worth of crypto index futures traded on MOEX The total trading volume in the new crypto-based futures contracts launched by the Moscow Exchange (MOEX) surpassed 418 million rubles in the first day of trading (close to $5.2 million), Russian media reported. The figure includes three…

All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. Hastra, a new DeFi platform backed by Figure with over $19 billion in equity, has collaborated with Chainlink to expand its yield products. Chainlink is expanding its utility beyond traditional oracles, partnering with top blockchains to improve networks and create a better developer environment. Hastra, a brand-new DeFi platform focused on yield products, announced it has teamed up with Chainlink (LINK) to expand its offerings. The Hastra protocol is backed by Figure, a leading home equity lender with over $19 billion in unlocked equity. Hastra…

Hong Kong is scaling up its digital yuan infrastructure, adding more merchants accepting e-CNY payments. Authorities are also exploring raising transaction caps and expanding wallet functionality, which are part of broader efforts to deepen cross-border payment integration with mainland China. Current Limits Under Review Hong Kong’s government is working to expand China’s digital currency reach within the territory. Since the pilot program’s expansion in May 2024, the number of local retail merchants accepting e-CNY payments has gradually increased. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui emphasized the initiative’s strategic importance, stating that the digital renminbi “provides residents of…

Are you looking to dive into the next big cryptocurrency opportunity? The recent news that Binance Alpha adds BOB is creating waves in the crypto community, offering traders a chance to get in early on promising projects. This move highlights Binance Alpha’s commitment to listing innovative coins before they hit the mainstream markets. If you’re eager to explore new investment frontiers, this development could be your gateway to potential growth. What Does It Mean That Binance Alpha Adds BOB? Binance Alpha adds BOB as part of its on-chain trading service, which focuses on early-stage cryptocurrencies. This platform, integrated within the…

Blazpay, an Indian-based crypto AI platform that powers various DeFi solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with TitanRWAWorld, an innovative tokenization platform that offers a diverse variety of RWA products to institutional investors. According to the announcement disclosed today, this collaboration enabled the integration of TitanRWAWorld’s tokenization infrastructure into Blazpay’s DeFi ecosystem, a move that enables the two platforms to accelerate the accessibility of DeFi solutions and tokenized assets across global Web3 communities. TitanRWAWorld is a compliant and transparent Launchpad for RWA tokenization, enabling the transformation of various real assets (like real estate, fine wine, and many others) into tradable…

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group launched a security token platform for retail investors. The move enters a market that has grown to $1.27 billion (JPY 193.8 billion) in cumulative issuance as of August 2025. ASTOMO, the new platform, allows individuals to invest in fractionalized real estate starting at $653 (JPY 100,000). This lowers the entry point for a product category primarily targeting institutional and high-net-worth investors. MUFG Joins Financial Institutions Expanding Token Products Japan’s security token market has expanded rapidly over the past two years. Major financial institutions have concentrated issuance under the country’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Industry projections…