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TREE NEWS update: HSBC and Standard Chartered have executed the first real-time tokenized deposit transaction on Swift’s blockchain ledger, marking a significant step in the integration of traditional banking with blockchain technology. This milestone demonstrates the potential for tokenized deposits to enhance efficiency and transparency in cross-border payments and settlement.

TREE NEWS update: Centrifuge has integrated with Symbiotic’s liquidity network, offering instant USDC liquidity for $1.6 billion in tokenized funds. This move enhances the utility of real-world asset tokens by enabling efficient on-chain liquidity solutions.

TREE NEWS reports: Centrifuge has integrated Symbiotic’s Liquid Lane to provide immediate USDC liquidity for eligible holders of three funds managed by Janus Henderson and NYLIM, totaling $1.6B in assets. This integration enhances liquidity for tokenized real-world assets, bridging traditional finance with DeFi.

TREE NEWS update: The SEC released a draft rule, ‘Regulation Crypto Assets,’ on August 18, providing a legal pathway for startups to raise up to $5 million over four years or up to $75 million annually, without full securities registration. The draft introduces a ‘graduation’ concept where tokens exit investment contract status once the issuer fulfills its commitments, shifting focus from decentralization to promise completion. This milestone proposal, passed unanimously by SEC commissioners, could revive compliant token offerings while imposing strict disclosure and anti-fraud requirements.

TREE NEWS reports: FASB proposes allowing companies to treat qualifying stablecoins as cash equivalents, provided they have liquid reserves, annual disclosure, and on-demand redemption. This could integrate stablecoins into traditional financial reporting.

TREE NEWS update: The SEC has proposed Regulation Crypto, its first major crypto-specific offering rules, which would exempt smaller token offerings from registration and provide issuers a certified path out of securities treatment. This marks a significant regulatory milestone for the crypto industry.

TREE NEWS update: Tether Gold (XAUt), a tokenized gold asset, is now officially available on Unitas Labs, expanding its accessibility in the crypto ecosystem. This integration enhances the utility of gold-backed tokens in decentralized finance and trading platforms.

TREE NEWS reports: Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance announced that the first official trading session could take place as early as the third quarter of this year, marking a significant step for the country’s financial markets. This development is closely watched by investors as it may involve the trading of real-world assets, though details remain limited.

TREE NEWS update: Gnosis Chain’s GIP-153 proposal to transition into an Ethereum Layer 2 solution has been approved. This marks a significant step for the network, aiming to enhance scalability and interoperability within the Ethereum ecosystem.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin.com Wallet has integrated USDU, the UAE’s first dollar-pegged stablecoin registered with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). This integration allows users to hold, send, and receive the stablecoin within the wallet, marking a step toward broader adoption of regulated digital assets in the region.

TREE NEWS reports: Uniswap founder Hayden Adams’ first blog post since 2019 argues that AMMs will dominate tokenized stock markets, trading against index funds rather than dollars. A former XTX trader counters that AMMs are going to zero, sparking a debate among traders and investors.

TREE NEWS update: ZK infrastructure firm Aligned has released unlock schedules and claiming networks for an 8.74% ALIGN token airdrop, though the token launch date remains unset. The company’s public auction site now states the sale was canceled, adding uncertainty to the distribution.

TREE NEWS reports: Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has publicly advocated for the tokenization of US equities, arguing that blockchain-based stocks could modernize the financial system. His call comes just days after the SEC shelved its innovation exemption for a second time, signaling a regulatory hurdle for such proposals.

TREE NEWS reports: FalconX and Interstice have launched a non-custodial cross-chain swap engine connecting Canton’s institutional tokenized-asset markets with major public blockchains like Ethereum, Solana, and Robinhood Chain. This integration aims to bring liquidity and trading activity to tokenized assets across chains.

TREE NEWS update: The SEC has proposed new rules for token offerings, introducing a $75 million exemption and a safe harbor that would exempt tokens from being classified as investment contracts, with all three commissioners voting in favor.

TREE NEWS reports: The SEC has proposed new rules that would allow crypto projects to raise capital through token sales without full securities registration, marking a significant policy shift. The proposal also creates a pathway for tokens to be decoupled from investment contracts, potentially easing regulatory burdens for the industry.

TREE NEWS update: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink stated that tokenization is a market trend, signaling growing institutional interest in real-world asset tokenization. This aligns with BlackRock’s previous moves into crypto, including its spot Bitcoin ETF.

TREE NEWS update: Ava Labs, the developer behind Avalanche, has named Charley Cooper as its new president, while John Wu transitions to a senior advisor role. This leadership change comes as the company continues to focus on blockchain and RWA tokenization initiatives.

TREE NEWS update: Neuberger Berman, managing $613B in assets, is partnering with Securitize to launch a tokenized high-yield fixed-income fund across Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Sui. This marks a significant step in bringing traditional asset management to blockchain via RWA tokenization.

TREE NEWS update: Citi plans to offer Bitcoin custody services to institutional clients, integrating digital assets with traditional custody frameworks. This move signals deeper Wall Street involvement in crypto.