A new report by fintech analytics firm Rebank explains the potential of RWAs to reshape the financial system. Summary RWAs represent a major shift in how the financial system works Tokenized assets are still small, but their growth is accelerating RWAs are for finance what email is for paper mail, says fintech analytics firm. On
IREN stock price jumped by more than 2% and approached its all-time high after a major $14 billion deal between Meta Platforms and CoreWeave and after a bullish report on AI spending from Citi. Summary IREN stock price soared after a big deal between Meta Platforms and CoreWeave. Meta will buy AI computing power from
The largest Bitcoin ETF in the world has just revamped its process for moving coins in and out of the fund. BlackRock’s IBIT, which has accrued more than $20 billion since launch, can now process creations and redemptions “in kind.” The SEC’s approval order quietly flipped the switch: IBIT’s authorized participants can now swap Bitcoin
An important step has been taken by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding cryptocurrency storage. The SEC has issued a no-action letter stating that investment advisors can use state-chartered trust companies as “qualified custodians” for crypto assets. Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, investors’ assets must be held in qualified custodians, such
The ruble-pegged stablecoin A7A5 has been recognized as a digital asset under Russian law and will soon facilitate Russia’s cross-border settlements. The approval will allow Russian companies to use the cryptocurrency for payments in international trade deals, circumventing financial restrictions imposed by the West. Russia to employ ruble-backed stablecoin in settlements Russian firms doing business
Coinbase (COIN) said its bitcoin-backed loan program has surpassed $1 billion in originations since launching in January, underscoring growing demand for crypto as collateral. The exchange currently offers retail customers in the U.S. the ability to borrow cash against BTC$113,828.84 holdings through the on-chain Morpho platform. A spokesperson said the average loan size sits at
Two critical decisions recently made by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have paved the way for a major expansion in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These developments are paving the way for rapid diversification, particularly among cryptocurrency ETFs. The SEC has approved general listing standards for spot crypto ETFs. This step eliminates lengthy individual approval
Phantom has announced the launch of Phantom Cash, a new consumer payments offering that transforms its crypto wallet into a broader money app. The product allows users to fund balances instantly with a bank or card, buy and sell crypto without fees on stablecoins, pay with Visa through Apple Pay or Google Pay, and send
CoinRoutes, an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform, has acquired QIS Risk, a portfolio and risk management provider for digital asset managers, the company said in a press release Tuesday. The deal value was $5 million in cash and stock, and brings together CoinRoutes’ algorithmic execution technology with QIS Risk’s suite of portfolio monitoring and risk analytics.