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Brevan Howard-Backed Tokenization Firm Expands Funds to Sei as RWA Momentum Grows
Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are emerging as a key bridge between TradFi and DeFi.
Cathie Wood's ARK Bets on Tokenization With a Stake in BlackRock-Backed Securitize
The ARK Venture Fund invested around $10 million in the tokenization specialist, according to CoinDesk's calculation.
Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin Bets on ‘Invisible Blockchain’ Approach to Build Financial Super App
The company plans on using blockchain technology behind the scenes while avoiding crypto-native terminology.
Crypto Perp DEX Mania May Quickly Fizzle Out, BitMEX CEO Says
A competitive battle has erupted in the perpetual decentralized exchange sector, with emerging platforms like Aster and Lighter significantly challenging Hyperliquid’s former dominance.
CoinRoutes Acquires QIS Risk For $5M to Bolster Institutional Crypto Trading Tools
The deal brings together CoinRoutes’ execution technology with QIS Risk’s portfolio and risk management tools.
Keel Debuts as Sky's Solana-Focused 'Star' With a $2.5B Roadmap to Boost RWAs and DeFi
The new protocol will channel USDS stablecoin reserves into Solana-based lending markets and real-world asset strategies.
From SPACs to Cash-Flow Buys: How DATs Are Plotting the Next Growth Phase
Strive's Semler buy, the first DAT-to-DAT deal, cements “Bitcoin per share” as the key metric while setting the stage for a broader wave of consolidation.
Tether and Circle Are ‘Printing Money’ but Competition Is Coming: Wormhole Co-Founder
Platforms like M^0 and Agora are addressing the issue by allowing stablecoin infrastructure to be built to route yield to applications or directly to end users.
Centrifuge Launches Tokenized S&P 500 Index Fund on Coinbase's Base Network
The SPXA offering is the first blockchain-based index fund licensed by the S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Securitize Expands to Sei, Debuting With Apollo’s $112M Tokenized Credit Fund
The fund is a feeder into Apollo's private credit strategy, which includes corporate lending and dislocated credit. It's open only to qualified investors.
