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Tokenized assets jump 232% as institutions move on-chain

The tokenization of real‑world assets (RWAs) on public blockchains exploded in 2025, with total on‑chain value surging by an estimated 232% year‑over‑year. This was driven by a wave of institutional adoption that is blurring the lines between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized infrastructure. In 2025, several entities transitioned from small pilots to tokenizing financial assets, including Treasuries, corporate bonds, private credit, and commodities. A factor that helped push the total on-chain RWAs to $18.6 billion, according to Cryptopolitan analysts. Cryptopolitan noted in its “State of Onchain Activity” report that on-chain RWA activity increased by more than $13 billion in 2025,…

RegulationFeb 9

XRP ‘Rigged From Day One’? Pro-XRP Lawyer Separates Fact From Fiction

Fresh rumours around $XRP have turned heads on social media after old emails from 2014 resurfaced, triggering claims that powerful figures wanted Ripple and $XRP “gone” long before the U.S. regulatory crackdown. The latest debate has prompted a detailed response from $XRP-supporting attorney Bill Morgan, who issued a warning in drawing sweeping conclusions. What the 2014 Email Actually Shows According to Morgan, the email at the centre of the controversy does suggest that Jeffrey Epstein expressed an interest in harming Ripple and, by extension, $XRP and the $XRP Ledger in 2014. However, Morgan stressed that the document reflects intent or…

LegalFeb 9

Why machine-to-machine payments are the new electricity for the digital age

We are moving toward an economic system in which software and devices transact with one another without human involvement. Instead of simply executing transactions, machines will be able to make decisions, coordinate with each other and purchase whatever they need in real time. Sensors and satellites will sell data streams by the second. Factories will price power purchases in real-time based on supply and demand. Supply chains could even become completely autonomous — reordering materials, booking transport, paying customs fees and rerouting shipments without any human involvement. But such an economy cannot be built on large infrequent payments. It needs…

BlockchainFeb 9

The Michael Saylor of Ethereum

Table of Contents Who Is Tom Lee?What Is Bitmine's Ethereum Strategy?How Does MAVAN Fit In?What About Those Billions in Losses?Is the Saylor Comparison Fair?What's Next for Lee and Bitmine?Frequently Asked Questions Tom Lee is the chairman of Bitmine Immersion Technologies, a company accumulating Ethereum at a pace that makes Michael Saylor's Bitcoin buying look cautious. With 4.28 million $ETH on the books and over $6 billion in unrealized losses, Lee has become the most aggressive institutional advocate for Ethereum in public markets. The comparison to Saylor isn't just catchy branding. Lee runs the same playbook: use a public company treasury…

EthereumFeb 9

Pakistan taps Trump-linked crypto firm for stablecoin payments deal: Report

Pakistan has reportedly signed an agreement with a company connected to World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture linked to the family of US President Donald Trump, to explore the use of its dollar-pegged stablecoin for cross-border payments. The agreement involves SC Financial Technologies, a little-known company linked to World Liberty Financial, and marks one of the first publicly known partnerships between Trump-linked crypto ventures and a sovereign state, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing a source familiar with the matter. Under the arrangement, World Liberty Financial will collaborate with Pakistan’s central bank to integrate its $USD1 stablecoin into a regulated digital…

RegulationFeb 9

White House Frames Clarity Act as Crown Jewel of Crypto Policy

White House Crypto Adviser Patrick Witt described the Clarity Act as the most critical remaining piece of U.S. cryptocurrency legislation. Speaking at the Ondo Finance Summit yesterday, he emphasized the Clarity Act’s significance and how closely industry stakeholders tie the bill to their business models. Key Points White House adviser Patrick Witt says the Clarity Act is the final piece needed to complete the U.S. crypto policy framework. He describes the bill as the “crown jewel” of the current agenda, with some industry leaders viewing it as more critical than the GENIUS Act. Witt argues the act offers substantial industry…

LegalFeb 9

CRO, ATOM, SEI, INJ, TIA, and Others Lead by Total Staked Value

Today, market analyst Phoenix Group listed top crypto projects by total staked value on the Cosmos blockchain. Since launching its mainnet in March 2019, Cosmos has experienced growth. Driven by its composability infrastructure, the blockchain network allows various protocols to interoperate and maintain their sovereignty and governance on-chain, enabling them to operate diverse decentralized activities. Data shared today by the analyst shows several projects are competing to be king in providing users with innovative staking offerings, driven by scalability and low cost. Before looking at the top cryptocurrency projects on Cosmos, based on total staked value, it is crucial to…

BlockchainFeb 9

ETH Whale Dodges Devastating Liquidation with Massive 42K Sale on Aave

In a dramatic move underscoring the persistent risks within decentralized finance, a major cryptocurrency entity executed a preemptive sale of 41,800 Ethereum ($ETH) on February 21, 2025, to stave off imminent loan liquidation on the Aave lending protocol. This strategic disposal, first highlighted by on-chain analyst ai_9684xtpa, prevented the forced closure of a substantial collateralized debt position. Consequently, the event has ignited fresh discussions about leverage, risk management, and market stability in the evolving digital asset landscape. The whale’s action represents a critical case study in proactive DeFi stewardship. $ETH Whale Executes Strategic Sale to Mitigate Liquidation Risk The core…

EthereumFeb 9

MetaPlanet Jumps 14% in One Day on Bitcoin Treasury Update

MetaPlanet Inc., a Japanese company often called “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” saw its stock explode higher on January 14. The company’s shares (ticker: 3350.T) jumped more than 14% in a single trading day. It closed near 605 Japanese yen after opening close to 500 yen. JUST IN: #Bitcoin treasury company MetaPlanet (3350.T) just surged over 14% today 🔥 pic.twitter.com/eH4RPOninr — BitcoinTreasuries.NET (@BTCtreasuries) January 14, 2026 The sharp move followed renewed excitement around MetaPlanet’s Bitcoin treasury strategy and strong trading activity on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The rally was first highlighted by BitcoinTreasuries.NET. Which shared an intraday chart showing heavy volume and fast…

RegulationFeb 9

KFTC investigates Bithumb over misleading liquidity claims.

On February 4, South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) launched an on-site probe into Bithumb over claims that it offers the highest liquidity among domestic crypto exchanges. The KFTC will assess whether Bithumb’s advertising was misleading, given that Upbit had the largest market share. The Chosun Daily reported that last year, Bithumb used press releases to advertise that it had “the highest liquidity among domestic virtual asset exchanges.” Following these claims, the news outlet noted that the KFTC is reportedly investigating the objectivity of these claims. It sent investigators to Bithumb’s headquarters in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to obtain pertinent documents, such…

LegalFeb 9