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TREE NEWS update: Ondo Finance, a tokenized real-world asset manager, stated that current US securities law can support stock-linked perpetual futures without new rules, under the existing securities-futures framework. On August 24, it filed three comment letters to the SEC and CFTC proposing to bring such products onshore, with modern margin mechanisms and on-chain market data. Its Panamanian affiliate already offers stablecoin-settled perpetuals on US stocks offshore, with cumulative trading volume of $8 billion in about six weeks as of August 14.

TREE NEWS update: Ondo Finance has called on the SEC and CFTC to bring US equity perpetual contracts under regulatory oversight, arguing that clear rules are needed to protect investors and ensure market integrity. The move highlights growing convergence between traditional finance and crypto derivatives.

TREE NEWS update: Ondo Finance has urged the SEC and CFTC to permit perpetual futures tied to individual stocks, arguing existing US securities laws can accommodate such products. The push aims to bring more derivatives activity onshore as regulators review their approach.

TREE NEWS reports: Arbitrum DAO generated $6.19 million in revenue in the first half of 2026, driven by Arbitrum One transaction fees, Timeboost auction, licensing fees, and treasury management. Gross margin exceeded 97%, with $125 million in non-ARB assets at period end. The network processed 478 million transactions, with stablecoin transfers averaging over $70 billion monthly. In July, Robinhood Chain paid $360,000 in licensing fees, contributing 35% of that month’s DAO revenue.

TREE NEWS update: Laser Digital, the digital asset arm of Japanese bank Nomura, is expanding into DeFi fixed income, signaling traditional finance’s growing appetite for decentralized yield products. The move underscores the convergence of TradFi and DeFi in the RWA sector.

TREE NEWS reports: Securitize will issue tokenized sports equity for Socios, marking a significant step in bridging traditional sports finance with blockchain-based real-world asset tokenization. This move highlights the growing trend of digitizing sports-related assets on-chain.

TREE NEWS update: Securitize will issue Socios’ tokenized sports team equity, announced by Chiliz Group on Aug. 27 without naming an issuer. The offering would run through an EU regime that admits shares only from issuers worth less than €500 million.

TREE NEWS update: Backpack exchange now accepts US equities as collateral for margin trading, and has launched new perpetual contracts for MU and SNDK. This move integrates traditional finance assets into crypto trading, expanding collateral options beyond crypto.

TREE NEWS reports: Robinhood Chain meme coin FAMI’s market cap briefly exceeded $30 million, hitting $30.99 million before settling around $29.1 million, up over 452.5% in a day. The surge coincides with a 37.4% stake purchase in Nasdaq-listed Farmmi (FAMI) by trader Rune, who plans to tokenize the equity on Robinhood Chain and launch a paired meme coin.

TREE NEWS update: Bitwise has introduced the PAPY RWA vault on the Morpho protocol, enabling on-chain yields backed by tokenized real-world assets. This move aims to bring traditional asset exposure into decentralized finance.

TREE NEWS update: HashKey Group has become the first Asian digital asset service provider to join the DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) working group, marking a significant step in bridging traditional finance and digital assets. This move enhances HashKey’s role in shaping industry standards for digital asset clearing and settlement.

TREE NEWS reports: The supply of tokenized equity on Solana has reached an all-time high, with $60 million deposited into lending protocols. This milestone highlights the growing convergence of traditional assets with DeFi on the Solana blockchain.

TREE NEWS update: Hashkey has joined the DTCC’s working group on tokenization innovation, becoming the first Asian crypto service provider to participate. The group includes over 100 financial institutions, such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan.

TREE NEWS reports: The Wyoming Stablecoin Commission announced an expanded collaboration with Chainlink to integrate on-chain reserve verification and secure minting mechanisms for its FRNT stablecoin. The move aims to enhance transparency and security for the state-issued token.

TREE NEWS update: The chairman of the Solana Foundation has stated that capital, assets, and ownership are entering a token supercycle. This suggests a strong trend towards tokenization of real-world assets and digital ownership on blockchain.

TREE NEWS update: The SEC has proposed the first major overhaul of transfer agent rules in four decades, explicitly citing tokenization as a driver. New Form TA-2 questions would require agents to report how many share registers they maintain on distributed ledgers. The proposal aims to modernize regulations for digital asset record-keeping.

TREE NEWS update: The SEC proposed its first major overhaul of transfer agent rules since the 1980s, allowing blockchains to serve as the official record of share ownership. The proposal rescinds one rule, adds two new ones, and imposes risk-management and cybersecurity duties on firms that keep ownership records.

TREE NEWS reports: Robinhood Chain’s stock-paired meme coins have outpaced stock tokens as its leading RWA trading asset, with August 31 trading volume reaching $93.1 million, up $20 million day-over-day. Notable projects include AI/NVDA and BONER/HIMS. Meanwhile, PONS and AI tokens have hit market caps of $420 million and $270 million, respectively, fueling diverse yield and leverage strategies.

TREE NEWS reports: Tokenized real-world assets on public blockchains reached $37.29 billion (excluding stablecoins) as of August 3, with treasury and money market products at $16.16 billion. As assets move on-chain, industry focus shifts from what can be tokenized to whether holding a token guarantees ownership of the underlying asset. Matrixdock’s Eva Meng highlights settlement as key, citing a case where 32.148 XAUm was burned for a 1 kg LBMA gold bar within T+3, demonstrating the path from token to physical delivery.

TREE NEWS reports: Binance Futures announced it will list several USDⓈ-M perpetual contracts tied to traditional finance (TradFi) assets. This move bridges crypto derivatives with real-world financial instruments, expanding trading options for users.