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 update: Citi, Goldman Sachs, Fidelity, WisdomTree, and 19 other financial firms have committed to issuing a dollar stablecoin, more than doubling their group size since October. They target the first half of 2027 for the token, which has no name or chosen blockchain yet.
TREE NEWS update: Anthropic has unveiled Claude Fable 5.1, a new AI model that reportedly doubles key benchmark scores compared to its predecessor. This release marks a significant advancement in AI capabilities, though it has no direct connection to the cryptocurrency or RWA sectors.
TREE NEWS reports: A report suggests that using credit cards via FOMO and Robinhood Wallet to buy memecoins might circumvent card network restrictions on crypto transactions. This could raise regulatory and compliance concerns.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin posted a 25% gain in August, marking its third-best August performance in history. The rally underscores renewed investor interest in the leading cryptocurrency amid broader market optimism.
TREE NEWS update: Anthropic released its Claude Fable 5.1 and restricted Mythos 5.1 models, more than doubling the predecessor’s key benchmark score. The launch comes three months after export controls forced a temporary 18-day takedown of Fable 5.
TREE NEWS reports: Bitcoin’s August performance was exceptionally strong, marking its third-best August on record despite typical summer lulls. Analysts note that this defies the usual seasonal slowdown, signaling robust market momentum.
TREE NEWS update: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced the agenda and panelists for its Sept. 17, 2026, roundtable on preparations for 24-hour trading. The event will be held at the SEC’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., starting at 10 a.m. The roundtable aims to address operational and regulatory considerations for extended trading hours.
TREE NEWS update: Solana’s native token SOL has fallen below the $100 mark, reflecting a broader downturn in the cryptocurrency market. The decline highlights ongoing volatility and selling pressure across digital assets.
TREE NEWS reports: Ethereum’s price fell below 2400 USDT, currently trading at 2399 USDT on OKX, marking a 3.12% decline over the past 24 hours. This move reflects ongoing volatility in the crypto market.
TREE NEWS reports: Coinglass data shows $110 million in liquidations over the past 4 hours, with longs at $97.46 million and shorts at $12.83 million. Bitcoin liquidations were $38.21 million, and Ethereum liquidations were $3.17 million.
TREE NEWS update: Oil prices surged as Iran launched missiles and drones at enemy positions, with WTI crude breaking above $89/barrel and Brent touching $94/barrel, both up over 4% intraday. The escalation in the Middle East conflict rattled energy markets.
TREE NEWS reports: Iran’s military has warned it will no longer show restraint toward Bahrain and Kuwait, saying ‘gifts are on the way’ following US strikes on its Revolutionary Guard targets. The US had attacked after Iran was accused of hitting shipping vessels and US troops. President Trump warned that any Iranian retaliation would trigger a more intense US response.
TREE NEWS update: US President Trump said in a Fox News interview that the deal with Iran is worthless and that Iran is ‘crazy and stupid.’ He warned that if Iran makes another mistake, the country will be ‘completely obliterated,’ and that the US would strike with greater force if Iran retaliates.
TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on OKX, trading at $76,996.2, marking a 2.46% decline in the past 24 hours. The drop reflects ongoing market volatility in the cryptocurrency space.
TREE NEWS update: Bitcoin has experienced one of its best months in years, breaking the crypto winter pattern with a significant price rally. However, technical charts indicate a complicated outlook as bullish bets face a historical resistance level. Investors are closely watching whether the momentum can sustain or if a pullback is imminent.
TREE NEWS reports: According to data, if Bitcoin’s price breaks above $81,915, the cumulative short liquidation intensity on major centralized exchanges could reach $1.841 billion. This indicates a potential for significant short squeezes, which could trigger further price volatility.
TREE NEWS update: The total market cap of crypto reserve assets has reached $340 billion, with altcoin DAT showing the strongest performance. This milestone underscores the growing institutional adoption of digital assets as reserve holdings.
TREE NEWS reports: DeFi Development Corp, a publicly traded company holding over 2.33 million SOL, plans to raise $20 million to purchase additional SOL. The firm recently acquired 19,000 SOL, signaling continued confidence in the asset.
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.
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