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Robinhood Stock Tokens Block DeFi, Enable CeFi Compliance
Robinhood’s stock tokens restrict transfers to whitelisted wallets under strict KYC. Electric Capital highlighted that compliance limits the tokens’ use…
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JPMorgan’s Kinexys Launches Carbon Credit Tokenization
Kinexys partners with major registries to tokenize and track carbon credits on-chain. Tokenization aims to solve inefficiencies, fragmentation, and lack…
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Robinhood Mints OpenAI Stock Tokens, Expands On-Chain Equities
OpenAI stock tokens mark Robinhood’s push to tokenize private equity on Arbitrum. Robinhood’s Arbitrum deployer has launched 213 stock and…
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Circle Seeks OCC Charter to Manage USDC and Offer Custody
Circle wants to manage its USDC reserves and offer custody through the US national trust bank, Charter. The move would…
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Galaxy Raises $175M to Invest in DeFi and Payments Tech
Galaxy Digital closed its first external venture fund at $175M, exceeding the $150M target. The fund has deployed $50M into…
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Hong Kong Expands Crypto Push With Digital Asset Policy 2.0
Hong Kong launches Policy 2.0 to boost global leadership in digital asset regulation. LEAP framework targets legal clarity, tokenization, and…
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U.S. FHFA Directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Count Crypto in Mortgages
FHFA now allows crypto on U.S.-regulated exchanges in mortgage risk assessments. Only exchange-held crypto qualifies, excluding self-custody wallets from consideration.…
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Eric Balchunas Says, “Private Credits Are Deathly Afraid of An Actual Market”
Private credit resists real-time pricing, raising concerns about hidden risks and stability. DeFi offers 24/7 transparency, contrasting with private credit’s…
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Law Schools Urge SEC to Regulate Cryptocurrency Staking Rules
The SEC was urged to review staking ads and restrict fake yield promotions from platforms. Law schools proposed a fee…
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Gemini Enables SOL Staking, DFDV Stock Tokenized on Solana
Gemini launches SOL staking for institutions, offering secure cold storage and validator choice. Purpose Solana ETF and DFDV lead institutional…
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SEC Drops Gensler-Era DeFi Exchange, Custody Proposals
The SEC has officially withdrawn DeFi exchange and custody rules from the Gensler era. The now-dropped rules aimed to classify…
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SEC to Host DeFi Roundtable to Focus on DeFi and U.S. Values
SEC will host a public DeFi roundtable on June 9 to discuss regulatory frameworks. Panelists will explore DeFi’s alignment with…
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