Flash News

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.

TREE NEWS update: Ethena has introduced Ethena Pay on Avalanche, offering users up to 6% yield and 10% cashback. This move expands Ethena’s DeFi services to the Avalanche ecosystem, potentially attracting more users.

TREE NEWS reports: The London Stock Exchange Group is teaming up with Kraken’s parent company to launch 24/5 trading of tokenized UK equities, marking a significant step in TradFi’s embrace of tokenization. This move reflects growing institutional interest in real-world asset tokenization, as more exchanges explore blockchain-based equity offerings.

TREE NEWS update: In the first half of the year, crypto TradFi trading volume exceeded $1.3 trillion, marking a significant milestone. The exchange landscape is shifting from a unipolar to a multipolar structure, with increased fragmentation among platforms.

TREE NEWS reports: Bitfinex Securities has listed five tokenized notes linked to Bitcoin reserve companies including Strategy and Metaplanet, expanding tokenized securities offerings. The move highlights the growing convergence of traditional finance and digital assets.

TREE NEWS update: Bitfinex Securities has listed five equity-backed tokenized notes tied to Strategy and Metaplanet, issued through Luxembourg’s ORO II fund. The notes trade against dollars, USDT, and Bitcoin for eligible non-US investors, marking a step in RWA tokenization.

TREE NEWS update: Singapore is considering allowing jointly issued cross-border stablecoins into its regulatory regime, revisiting its earlier decision to restrict the framework to domestic issuance. This move could expand the city-state’s stablecoin market and attract international issuers.

TREE NEWS update: The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is evaluating the launch of tokenized UK stocks to broaden capital market access while maintaining shareholder rights and governance standards. It will partner with Payward, Kraken’s parent company, to explore how regulated market infrastructure and digital-native distribution can support tokenized public equities. The initiative, part of LSEG’s modernization plans, is subject to regulatory approval, with xStocks targeted for listing on LSE 24 by 2027.

TREE NEWS reports: Aave governance proposal AIP-514 has passed, making Pendle PT-USDG a supported collateral asset on Aave V3 on X Layer, bridging Pendle’s fixed-income market with Aave’s lending protocol. OKX Wallet has also launched a limited-time incentive campaign for PT-USDG, offering up to 6.8% APY through its DeFi section.

TREE NEWS reports: Crypto trader Rune claims to have spent $1.8M OTC to buy 37.4% of a Nasdaq-listed shell company, planning to tokenize its stock on Robinhood Chain and pair it with a meme coin to trigger a short squeeze. The scheme mirrors Strategy’s model in reverse, but faces unverified claims, regulatory risks, and execution hurdles. This marks an ambitious but unconfirmed attempt to bridge meme coin speculation with small-cap US equities.

TREE NEWS reports: FalconX and Ethena have established a $1 billion secured revolving credit facility via an SPV, channeling USDe reserves into overcollateralized institutional credit. This marks the first large-scale deployment of stablecoin reserves into private credit, transforming Ethena into a wholesale lender. The move diversifies USDe’s yield sources and adds a stable income floor, reducing reliance on funding rates.