Flash News

TREE NEWS update: Binance has added four new bStocks trading pairs to its spot and convert platforms, expanding access to tokenized stocks. This move reflects the growing integration of traditional assets into the crypto ecosystem.

TREE NEWS reports: Variational has launched a swap market for gold and the Nasdaq 100 index, allowing traders to gain exposure to these traditional assets through crypto-native derivatives. This move bridges traditional finance and decentralized trading, offering new opportunities for hedging and speculation.

TREE NEWS reports: Over 17% of tokenized stocks on Robinhood Chain are locked in meme coin trading pairs, which account for 31% of trading volume. This highlights the significant role of meme coins in driving activity on the platform.

TREE NEWS reports: Figure, a fintech company, has completed a $717 million acquisition of Kiavi, a real estate investment platform. This move strengthens Figure’s position in the real estate tokenization space, aligning with its blockchain-based lending and asset management services.

TREE NEWS update: Long.xyz, a platform for tokenized stocks, saw its 24-hour trading volume surpass $425 million, indicating strong demand for on-chain equity trading. This surge highlights the growing intersection of traditional finance and DeFi through RWA tokenization.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitfinex Securities has listed five tokenized notes tracking bitcoin treasury companies Strategy, Metaplanet, H100, Capital B, and Strategy’s STRC preferred stock, tradable against dollars, Tether, and bitcoin. This marks a significant step in integrating real-world assets with crypto markets.

TREE NEWS update: London Stock Exchange is evaluating tokenized UK stocks via a partnership with Payward, Kraken’s parent, targeting 2027 listings. Meanwhile, Pons plans to expand its stock token offerings, with creators having earned over $25M in fees. The news also covers a suspected $4.9M exploit on Injective’s binary options, among other market updates.

TREE NEWS reports: Meme coin traders are leveraging Robinhood’s tokenized stocks on-chain to short Wall Street, according to a ChainCatcher analysis. This strategy highlights the growing intersection of crypto trading and traditional finance through RWA tokenization.

TREE NEWS reports: StonkBrokers, an NFT collection on Robinhood Chain, has seen its floor price rise 77% in a month, blending regulated financial products with pixelated avatars. The collection rewards holders with Stock Tokens, raising questions about whether it constitutes a security or a collectible.

TREE NEWS reports: Payward, Kraken’s parent, will issue tokenized versions of the 100 largest London-listed companies within weeks, but UK investors cannot buy them and the exchange’s own leg still needs regulatory sign-off. This marks a significant step in bringing traditional equities onchain.

TREE NEWS reports: The SEC has proposed modernizing decades-old transfer agent rules to accommodate blockchain-based recordkeeping and tokenized securities. This marks a significant regulatory step toward integrating digital assets into traditional market infrastructure.

TREE NEWS update: The US Department of Commerce announced plans to leverage Chainlink to bring macroeconomic data on-chain. This initiative marks a significant step in bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology.

TREE NEWS update: The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed updating rules and forms for registered transfer agents, a key part of the national clearance and settlement system. The proposal aims to modernize regulations as transfer agents now perform more diverse functions, potentially impacting crypto and tokenized asset markets.

TREE NEWS update: Securitize’s tokenized fund HINC is now accepted as collateral on Loopscale, marking a step in integrating real-world assets into DeFi lending. This move enhances the utility of tokenized securities and expands DeFi collateral options.

TREE NEWS update: A group of 21 global banks has committed to forming a joint stablecoin company, signaling a major push by traditional finance into the digital asset space. This initiative underscores the growing convergence of TradFi and blockchain, potentially accelerating the adoption of regulated stablecoins.

TREE NEWS reports: Firelight, incubated by Sentora, secured $8 million to backstop DeFi vaults using staked XRP, with $76 million already staked on Flare. Its first cover integrations launch this month, tapping a market where onchain protection covers only 0.1% of DeFi.

TREE NEWS update: Silhouette has introduced an xStocks request-for-quote (RFQ) trading system on Hyperliquid, enabling on-chain trading of tokenized US equities. This move bridges traditional finance with DeFi, offering a novel avenue for trading real-world assets.

TREE NEWS update: Ripple and Coincheck are among blockchain firms forging strategic partnerships to bolster digital asset custody and tokenized asset management for Asian institutional investors, reflecting growing demand for secure infrastructure in the region.

TREE NEWS update: Kast, a company in the crypto space, has launched a stablecoin business platform after securing $80 million in funding. The move signals continued growth in the stablecoin sector, which is closely tied to real-world asset tokenization.

TREE NEWS reports: Securitize’s high-yield corporate bond and CLO fund (HINC) is now accepted as collateral on Solana’s Loopscale, allowing eligible investors to borrow USDG against it. This marks another step in integrating real-world assets into DeFi lending.