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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ, has publicly revised his previous skepticism about real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, signaling a more optimistic outlook for the sector. Speaking at the EASY Residency program, an incubation initiative hosted by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), Zhao highlighted growing demand for tokenized assets, ranging from U.S. Treasuries to stock tokens like bStocks. From Skepticism to Optimism For years, CZ had expressed doubts about the practical viability of RWA tokenization, questioning whether traditional assets could be effectively represented and traded on blockchain networks. However, his recent remarks indicate a significant shift in perspective. He…

General Updates NeoPod launched a quest-based platform that rewards users with $GAS for completing social tasks and in-platform challenges. No sign-up forms or KYC are required to participate. Users start by connecting a wallet or registering with an email address and can begin earning $GAS on the Neo X blockchain. Pixudi joined NeoPod‘s fifth community AMA, which covered Pixudi’s development history, its use of NeoFS for decentralized storage, the game’s free-to-play philosophy, and plans for an expanded multiverse of game boards. World of Elements posted its second GrantShares update, describing new wallet login support and an NFT skin shop built…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed replacing decades-old transfer agent rules with a framework that would recognize blockchain ledgers as official securities ownership records. SEC proposal could remove duplicate ownership records The SEC said its proposed transfer agent overhaul would recognize electronic databases, including distributed ledgers, as systems that can hold the official record of securities ownership. The change would update rules created before blockchain-based securities entered U.S. capital markets. Under many current tokenization models, an on-chain token does not serve as the final legal record of ownership. Transfer agents and issuers instead maintain a separate shareholder register…

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is advancing its mission to ‘increase the freedom of money’ by integrating AI capabilities into its platform. The introduction of Binance Agent OS and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) marks a significant step in enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. This development could attract more users seeking advanced trading tools and personalized services. source The Story So Far Binance has announced the launch of its new Agent OS, which will enable AI agents to interact with its services. This integration allows users to access market data, view account balances, and execute trades with user permissions.…

Twenty One Capital, a publicly traded company known for its Bitcoin treasury strategy, has officially withdrawn from a planned merger with Strike and Elektron Energy, according to a report from Cointelegraph. In a simultaneous leadership change, founder Jack Mallers has stepped down as chief executive officer, with Raphael Zagury, founder and CEO of Elektron, assuming the role. Merger Termination and Leadership Transition The deal, which was expected to combine Twenty One Capital with Strike and Elektron Energy, has been scrapped without a publicly stated reason. The companies have not provided specific details on what led to the collapse of the…

Cathie Wood’s $ARK Invest bought nearly $53 million of Nvidia stock after the AI chipmaker pulled back from its explosive post-earnings rally, while simultaneously selling tens of millions of dollars worth of rival Advanced Micro Devices shares. $ARK acquired 243,707 Nvidia shares on Friday, Aug. 28, worth about $53 million based on NVDA’s $217.55 closing price, according to $ARK trading disclosures cited by Barron’s and other market reports. The timing stands out. Nvidia had fallen 4.6% Friday after surging the previous session on a blockbuster earnings report, giving Wood an immediate post-earnings dip to buy. But this was more than…

According to Shibburn X’s account, just $1 worth of $SHIB was sent to dead wallets where the tokens can no longer be accessed or spent in the last hour. This figure, although small, continues $SHIB’s burn activity. Shibburn’s hourly update reveals the last hour’s burn was worth $1.00, adding that “the dead wallet accepted it without complaint,” implying that burn actions remain significant, no matter how small they might seem. This hour’s burn was worth $1.00. The dead wallet accepted it without complaint.#shibburn #shib pic.twitter.com/tRxZGrZpdB — Shibburn (@shibburn) August 10, 2026 Each transfer, even if it is minute, permanently removes…

South Korean families have increased reported cryptocurrency gifts to minors by 2.7 times in a year, with transfers to children aged 18 or younger reaching 4.03 billion won ($2.8 million) in 2025. Data obtained from the National Tax Service by Democratic Party lawmaker Jung Tae-ho showed 103 reported virtual asset gifts to minors last year, up from 53 in 2024, according to a Sept. 9 News1 report. The value rose from 1.47 billion won to 4.03 billion won over the same period. The increase was even stronger among younger children. Crypto gifts to children aged 11 or younger climbed from…

Jack Yi, founder of cryptocurrency investment firm LD Capital, has issued a measured but pointed warning to traders attempting to time the market’s exact bottom, stating that Bitcoin ($BTC) must first establish a decisive break above $68,000 before any pullback can be considered shallow. Yi’s $68K Threshold and Correction Forecast In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Yi explained that if Bitcoin can break above $68,000 with conviction, any subsequent correction is unlikely to be severe. However, he cautioned that even after clearing that level, a final corrective move could still occur, potentially bringing $BTC down to around $55,000. This…

CME Group has pulled back the curtain on a new set of benchmarks designed to give Wall Street a clearer read on the crypto market as a whole, rather than just tracking Bitcoin or Ether in isolation. The exchange operator and its index partner, CF Benchmarks, rolled out two multi-asset crypto indices on August 31, 2026, marking a shift from single-coin reference rates toward broader, market-wide benchmarks that institutional investors have reportedly been asking for. Key takeaways CME Group and CF Benchmarks launched the CME CF Crypto Market Index and the CME CF Emerging Crypto Index on August 31, 2026,…