TREE NEWS update: Robinhood Chain’s RWA daily trading volume reached a record $85.1 million, with tokenized stocks contributing $66.6 million. This marks a significant milestone for the platform’s real-world asset tokenization efforts.
TREE NEWS update: As of August, cumulative top-ups via USDC and USDT stablecoin cards reached $13.8 billion, up nearly $10 billion over the past 12 months. USDC leads in tracked card spending, while USDT is catching up, with Base leading on-chain settlement at ~$1.2B. Circle renewed its USDC partnership with Coinbase under original terms, excluding dividend arrangements.
TREE NEWS update: Tom Lee, chairman of BitMine Immersion Technologies, said the company’s accumulation of nearly 5% of ETH supply is not the end, with a price target above $10,000 in 1-2 years driven by tokenization and AI demand. BitMine has bought ETH weekly for over 60 weeks, funded via equity and staking rewards, and plans to continue if institutions adopt ETH as a long-term asset.
TREE NEWS update: Circle has received final OCC approval to establish a National Trust Bank, becoming one of the first stablecoin issuers to enter the US federal banking system. This move, driven by the GENIUS Act’s regulatory framework, signals a shift from restrictive to integrative regulation of Web3 infrastructure, with implications for stablecoin issuance and payment infrastructure. The charter allows Circle to operate under federal oversight, potentially reducing state-level compliance costs and enabling future access to Federal Reserve payment systems.
TREE NEWS reports: A coalition of US banking groups has announced plans to launch a nationwide blockchain network by 2027, aiming to build shared infrastructure for tokenized deposits and onchain payments. The initiative, named BankChain, joins a growing trend of bank-led networks exploring blockchain-based financial services.
TREE NEWS update: The on-chain market is seeing renewed interest as BTC and ETH rally, with meme coins like $CASHCAT hitting new highs. However, gains are concentrated in established tokens, indicating lagging market sentiment. Positive comments from Robinhood CEO and CZ on US stock memes, combined with potential Binance-Robinhood collaboration, could fuel a stronger altcoin season.
TREE NEWS reports: NUVA, a platform for tokenized housing assets, has integrated Chainlink data services to support its operations. This integration aims to provide reliable and secure data feeds for the tokenized real estate assets, enhancing their functionality and trustworthiness.
TREE NEWS reports: Hyperliquid’s Aligned Quote Assets v2 (AQAv2) mechanism begins accruing revenue today, adding a stablecoin reserve yield stream that will fund HYPE buybacks every 30 days, with first proceeds expected on October 3. The mechanism shares 90% of reserve yield from stablecoins like USDC on Hyperliquid, potentially generating $150-200 million annually, diversifying Hyperliquid’s income beyond trading fees.
TREE NEWS reports: Uniswap founder Hayden Adams stated that tokenization will fundamentally reshape market making, emphasizing that Automated Market Makers (AMMs) are still in their infancy. He believes the convergence of traditional finance and DeFi through tokenized assets will unlock new liquidity and efficiency.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitget has opened registration for the 2026 King’s Cup Global Invitational (KCGI), a trading competition that integrates crypto, TradFi contracts, and rToken scenarios. The event aims to attract traders across multiple asset classes.
TREE NEWS update: X’s former product lead revealed that the platform will soon support crypto trading features, including pasting contract addresses for new tokens. Meanwhile, Zhou Guren, the largest buyer of Trump-linked WLFI tokens, has been listed as a judgment defaulter in China, owing tens of millions. India plans to issue its first tokenized bond in September, and Japan is exploring a blockchain-based settlement system for stocks and bonds.
TREE NEWS update: Binance has launched trading for bStocks tied to Trump Media & Technology Group (DJTB), expanding its tokenized equity offerings. This move integrates traditional stocks with crypto trading, reflecting growing convergence between TradFi and digital assets.
TREE NEWS reports: Japan’s government and central bank are planning to advance blockchain-based settlement infrastructure with the goal of achieving round-the-clock instant settlement for government bonds and stocks. This initiative aims to modernize the financial system and enhance efficiency.
TREE NEWS reports: World Liberty Financial has natively issued its stablecoin USD1 on the Canton Network, marking a significant step in integrating traditional finance with blockchain. This move leverages Canton’s privacy and interoperability features for institutional-grade asset tokenization.
TREE NEWS reports: World Liberty Financial has launched its USD1 stablecoin natively on the Canton Network, expanding its availability. USD1 is currently the sixth-largest stablecoin with a market capitalization exceeding $4 billion.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitwise has introduced Mag7X, a self-custodied tokenized portfolio of Coinbase-issued stock tokens on the Base network, with two more strategies to come. This marks a step towards bringing traditional equities into the crypto ecosystem via tokenization.
TREE NEWS update: Solana network achieved a new all-time high in trading volume, coinciding with a boom in Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. Despite the network activity spike, SOL’s price remains under pressure, reflecting market concerns.
TREE NEWS update: Solana’s network activity surged to a record 4.2 billion transactions, coinciding with a 40% rally in SOL. Tokenized real-world assets on Solana are approaching $4 billion, reflecting growing adoption.
TREE NEWS update: Bitwise has introduced new portfolios that automatically rebalance Coinbase tokenized stocks, allowing eligible non-US investors to hold assets in their own wallets. This move integrates traditional equities with crypto self-custody, marking a step in RWA tokenization.
TREE NEWS reports: WLFI stated that the growth of USD1 comes from the product itself and market adoption, not from special treatment by the Trump administration. The company emphasized that its success is based on organic demand and utility.
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