Flash News

TREE NEWS update: ORO has completed a $3 million strategic funding round co-led by MH Ventures and others. The funds will be used to expand its operations in the RWA tokenization space.

TREE NEWS update: A European Central Bank executive board member has proposed integrating central bank money onto blockchain platforms to modernize monetary policy execution and enhance efficiency. The move signals growing institutional interest in blockchain for core financial infrastructure, potentially impacting RWA tokenization and digital asset adoption.

TREE NEWS update: Stellar’s on-chain Real World Assets (RWA) have surpassed $3 billion, highlighting the network’s growing focus on asset tokenization. Meanwhile, its DeFi TVL remains modest at $213 million, underscoring the gap between RWA adoption and DeFi activity on the network.

TREE NEWS update: RedStone reports that tokenized real-world assets on Stellar exceeded $3 billion in July, significantly outpacing the network’s DeFi value locked at $213 million. This highlights the growing dominance of RWA tokenization over traditional DeFi activities on Stellar.

TREE NEWS reports: trade.xyz and Hyperliquid have filed a comment letter with the CFTC, urging the establishment of a regulated US market path for energy perpetual contracts and 24/7 trading. They highlight that during recent oil market disruptions, energy markets remained open while benchmark markets closed, and about two-thirds of price moves occurred on-chain. The letter proposes leverage limits, clear disclosure of funding rates and liquidation mechanisms, and allowing compliant markets to use on-chain infrastructure.

TREE NEWS update: The Clarity Act, a key piece of US crypto legislation, has been postponed to September, while banks are increasingly moving forward with tokenized deposit initiatives. This regulatory delay provides a window for financial institutions to expand their blockchain-based deposit products, signaling a growing convergence between traditional finance and digital assets.

TREE NEWS reports: Ethena is extending its basis trading strategy to equity perpetual contracts, predicting that RWA perpetuals will surpass crypto derivatives within 12-24 months. This move marks a significant step in integrating real-world assets into DeFi, potentially reshaping the derivatives landscape.

TREE NEWS reports: Despite a retail liquidity rebound, South Korea’s crypto industry lags globally, missing out on growth in perps, prediction markets, stablecoins, and RWA. Regulatory gaps and the absence of legal frameworks for these sectors widen the gap with the global market, though Korea’s potential for rapid development remains if regulation improves.

TREE NEWS update: Robinhood Chain’s meme coin AI surged to a $100 million market cap, up nearly 10x in a week, paired with tokenized NVDA stock. The coin’s community treasury buys back and burns tokens using fees, and the trend is boosting RWA trading volume on the chain.

TREE NEWS reports: ArkStream Capital’s report highlights that H1 2026 crypto weakness was driven by Fed hawkishness, US-Iran war inflation, and AI stock siphoning, while RWA emerged as the only net inflow sector, growing from $21.6B to $33B on-chain. Tokenized stocks and RWA perpetuals led growth, with Binance’s TradFi perps reaching $203B in Q2. The firm believes the US stock siphon effect may have peaked in June 2026, suggesting a slow recovery phase.

TREE NEWS update: Gate’s gStocks tokenized equities saw multiple assets rally, with MSTRG (MicroStrategy) rising over 11% to lead gains. This reflects growing interest in tokenized stocks on crypto platforms.

TREE NEWS update: Lennix, a director at OKX, stated that financial markets are increasingly moving toward tokenization and 24/7 trading. This shift reflects a broader trend of integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology.

TREE NEWS update: The Dallas Federal Reserve warned that tokenized deposits could reduce banks’ ability to perform maturity transformation, potentially impacting their role in credit provision. This raises concerns about the stability of the banking system as tokenization gains traction.

TREE NEWS update: Korea Investment & Securities announced plans to compete in the tokenized stock and bond securities market, aiming to leverage blockchain technology for traditional asset trading. This move signals growing institutional interest in RWA tokenization in South Korea.

TREE NEWS reports: Ethena Foundation announced it bought back locked ENA tokens from major seed investors and canceled all future monthly VC unlocks, removing a major supply overhang. It also proposed a governance plan to use 95% of protocol net income for programmatic ENA buybacks, tying token value to protocol revenue. The news triggered a sharp price surge, with ENA rising to $0.189.

TREE NEWS reports: OCC granted World Liberty Financial preliminary approval to charter a national trust bank for its USD1 stablecoin, with Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Tahnoon holding 49% and Trump family 38%. The bank aims to custody USD1 reserves directly, capturing interest income, following the Genius Act. This marks a milestone in crypto banking and political ties.

TREE NEWS reports: Tokenized Nvidia shares on Base traded above the official close after hours, with millions flowing into the pool, highlighting a dislocation that Aerodrome’s CEO calls a feature, not a bug.

TREE NEWS reports: Virtu, M1X, and Tradeweb have completed an on-chain repurchase agreement using a digital bond issued by the Republic of the Marshall Islands. This marks a significant step in the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain-based asset tokenization.

TREE NEWS reports: Virtu and Tradeweb executed a full onchain repo transaction using the Marshall Islands-issued USDM1 digital bond as collateral on the Canton Network, completing the cycle in under 10 minutes. This marks a significant step in integrating real-world assets into decentralized finance.

TREE NEWS reports: The Japanese Bitcoin industry has launched ‘Aurora’, a payment solution using Bitcoin and Lightning Network to enable global anime fans to support the $2 trillion yen anime and gaming market. This initiative aims to modernize payment rails for international customers seeking Japanese content.