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MetaMask integrates Ondo to offer 200+ tokenized U.S. stocks inside crypto wallet
The launch marks one of the first times tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs have been made natively available through a major self-custodial wallet.

Bitwise argues crypto is near the end of a brutal winter
Prices have been falling since early 2025, masked by institutional flows, but history suggests the worst may already be behind us, Bitwise said.

CZ pushes back against Binance 'FUD' as blame game for crypto crash persists
The exchange co-founder's post comes amid renewed scrutiny over Binance’s alleged role in October’s crypto flash crash.

Crypto industry, banks not yet close to stablecoin yield deal at White House meeting
Industry insiders met with President Donald Trump's advisers, who asked that compromises be found this month for the Senate's crypto bill.

Opera stock jumps 15% after announcing expanded support for Tether tokens
MiniPay has 12.6 million activated wallets and processed over $153 million in stablecoin transactions in December, connecting users to crypto on- and off-ramp providers.

Bed Bath & Beyond stock jumps on deal to tokenize real estate with Tokens.com buy
The new platform, planned to debut by July, will use tools from tZERO and integrate with blockchain firm Figure to offer services such as mortgages and renovation loans.

Hong Kong is positioning itself as crypto’s global connector, says lawmaker Johnny Ng
The Hong Kong lawmaker and Web3 advocate said common law, open capital flows and ties to southern China give the city a unique role in global crypto markets.

Hints of progress: State of Crypto
The White House is meeting folks, Congress advanced a bill and key regulators are back to joint press appearances.

NYSE's 24/7 plan could fix key problem for stock tokens, Ondo's de Bode says
NYSE and Nasdaq introducing 24/7 trading with tokenized stock would be a "godsend," solving thin weekend liquidity, Ondo Finance President Ian de Bode told CoinDesk in an interview.

Polymarket, Kalshi contract limits demonstrated in latest U.S. government shutdown fight
The U.S. government is likely to shut down Saturday morning until the House votes on a funding package, raising the importance of specificity in prediction market bets.
