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Finance

Europe's first blockchain IPO is here: France’s new exchange is taking aerospace firm public onchain

The move positions Lise and ST Group as an early test case for going public directly on blockchain rails within EU rules.

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Markets

Grayscale’s research head says tokenization will happen in waves and explains how to play it

Investors looking to bet on tokenization should think in phases, with institution-friendly networks like Canton likely winning first and Avalanche, Ethereum capturing more upside later, Grayscale's Zach Pandl said.

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Finance

Midas raises $50 million to tackle pain point for tokenized asset investors

The funding will support the introduction of an instant redemption system for onchain funds, a key hurdle for broader institutional adoption.

Dennis Dinkelmeyer, CEO and co-founder of Midas (Midas)

Finance

Sky-backed Obex spreads $1 billion across credit, energy and AI assets to expand stablecoin yield

The stablecoin incubator is targeting tokenized assets tied to AI hardware, energy and housing to move Sky’s ecosystem beyond "circular" crypto yields.

Parker Edwards, partner at Framework Ventures (Framework Ventures)

Finance

Nasdaq winning SEC approval to move stocks onchain shows how Wall Street is taking charge of crypto tech

Nasdaq's structure the SEC approved opens door to bring blockchain benefits to equities, while preserving the same-old intermediaries and market structure, industry insiders say.

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Finance

Coinbase's bitcoin yield fund goes onchain with Apex's tokenization push

The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund's tokenized share class runs on Base as the $3.5 trillion fund services giant Apex applies tokenization across its business.

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Markets

Circle overtakes BlackRock in tokenized Treasuries as market hits record $11 billion

Circle’s USYC tokenized U.S. Treasury fund has grown to $2.2 billion, surpassing BlackRock’s BUIDL fund as investors increasingly seek onchain yield and collateral.

Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Circle Speaks at Hong Kong Fintech Week in 2024 (HK Fintech Week)

Markets

Tokenized assets exceed $25 billion after nearly quadrupling in a year

Treasurys, private credit, and commodities are driving growth, but most tokenized assets remain isolated from DeFi markets.

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Finance

Ondo Finance tokenized stocks platform on Binance wins regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi

The regulatory nod will let UAE-based financial institutions deal in tokenized equities on Binance's regulated trading venue.

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Finance

Dubai takes next step to make real estate flips instant in $16 billion tokenization plan

Dubai Land Department and Ctrl Alt move to the next phase of real estate tokenization project, enabling the resale of property tokens.

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