Flash News

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.

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.