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Tiger Research says financial institutions should pursue offshore RWA tokenization to gain experience before local rules mature. Hong Kong, Singapore, and the U.S. offer the clearest regulatory frameworks for issuing tokenized securities. The report warns firms that delay RWA adoption risk falling behind competitors already expanding into global markets. The growth of the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization market has prompted financial institutions to look beyond their home markets.&n

Bitcoin and Ethereum still lead as ETF outflows weaken crypto market sentiment in 2026.  Stablecoins remain central as USDT and USDC hold major settlement roles in crypto.  RWA assets gain focus as tokenized gold, credit, funds, and Treasuries expand. Crypto markets entered the second half of 2026 with Bitcoin still leading by value. Stablecoins also continued to hold major settlement roles across exchanges, blockchains, and trading platforms. Real-world asset tokens gaine

Several celebrity- and politician-backed meme coins have lost more than 95% of their value since their peaks. Retail investors suffered large losses after rapid rallies fueled by social media attention. Lawsuits, investigations, and insider trading allegations followed several major token launches. Celebrity-backed meme coins produced some of crypto’s biggest rallies over the past two years. They also created some of its fastest collapses. Several high-profile launches briefly re

Tokenized deposits let banks move money faster while keeping customer funds in regulated accounts.  Unlike stablecoins, tokenized deposits stay inside the banking system and follow existing regulations.  Major banks are expanding tokenized deposits, but cross-bank transfers still face technical hurdles. Banks are increasingly turning to tokenized deposits as they adopt blockchain technology to improve how money moves through the financial system. A new report from Arkham Inte

The top 100 public companies collectively hold over 6% of Bitcoin’s maximum supply. Many corporate firms accumulate Bitcoin to hedge against inflation of fiat currency. Corporate holder influx could shift the Bitcoin market’s underlying supply structure. Corporate accumulation is gradually becoming a fundamental attribute of Bitcoin. According to BitcoinTreasuries’ data, the top 100 public companies collectively hold 1,264,867 BTC, representing 6.02% of Bitcoin’s 21 million maximum sup

TAO is holding above $200, a key support level that traders see as crucial for a potential recovery. Analysts say reclaiming $250 with strong volume could end TAO’s months-long downtrend. AI investment keeps growing, but TAO must defend key support before a stronger rally can take shape. Bittensor (TAO) is holding above the closely watched $200 support level as analysts assess whether the token can recover from recent losses. According to CoinMarketCap, TAO traded at $212.57 at t

German banks expand crypto trading as millions of retail customers gain direct access. DZ Bank and DekaBank roll out crypto platforms as customer demand continues to rise. German banks expand crypto access while maintaining warnings over investment risks. Germany’s banking sector is preparing for a broader role in the crypto market as cooperative and savings banks move forward with plans to offer digital asset trading to retail customers. The expansion is a change for institution

WLFI is forecasted to hit $ 0.04623 by the end of 2026, down 17.84% compared to current rates. WLFI price outlook depends on Trump-related news, stablecoin adoption, and DeFi ecosystem growth. WLFI could surge to $0.2241, up 298.79% by 2030, but is the Trump-backed crypto built for long-term growth? World Liberty Financial’s (WLFI) token is projected to reach $0.2241 by 2030, representing a potential 298.79% gain from current levels. Despite the bullish outlook, investors remain

Huang received a 30-month prison term and a 30,000-yuan fine for overseas fraud. Recruiters moved Huang into Myawaddy compounds using deceptive high-salary job offers. Scam operators used AI face-swapping and fake crypto platforms to manipulate victims. A Chinese court has sentenced Huang to 30 months in prison for participating in telecom fraud operations in Myanmar and Cambodia. The Shanghai Baoshan District People’s Procuratorate said he was convicted on June 10 and fined 30,000 yua

XRP Ledger approaches 1 million AI transactions as automated blockchain activity continues to expand. XRP technical indicators show increasing momentum as RSI and MACD shift toward bullish signals. XRP trades at $1.14 with stronger July momentum as AI-driven network usage continues to increase. The XRP Ledger is approaching a peak of one million transactions executed by autonomous artificial intelligence agents, according to data from the t.54 service. The increase in AI-driven network

Bitcoin broke below the 200-week MA twice in two weeks before recovering above it each time. Kraken economist says buyers at 200-week MA historically see 113% one year median returns. Van de Poppe targets $74,000 and $79,000 if Bitcoin holds current levels in the next 48 hours. Bitcoin is trading at $64,300 at press time, above its 200-week simple moving average of $62,358. The token has dipped briefly below that level twice in the past two weeks before recovering above it by the end o

SOL trades at $71.63 exactly at the 0.5 Fibonacci level with CMF negative and all four EMAs overhead Moody’s deploys credit ratings directly on-chain on Solana for the first time on a public blockchain SpaceX tokenized stock hits $100M in 24H volume on Solana surpassing two full months of 2025 tokenized equity trading Solana trades at $71.63 on June 18, holding the 0.5 Fibonacci level at $71.62 as two of the most significant institutional developments in the network’s histo

Todd said he was discussing programming at 12 and attempting to create Bitcoin as a teenager. Crypto users mocked Todd’s post and dismissed it as another Satoshi claim. Adam Back shared old discussions showing that Todd explored digital cash ideas. Canadian Bitcoin developer Peter Todd sparked fresh debate over the identity of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. He posted on X that he had been discussing programming with adults since the age of 12 and was already communicating with crypt

Bitcoin Rodney pleads guilty to promoting a $1.8B HyperFund scheme, pocketing $7.85M personally. HyperFund promised 0.5 to 1% daily returns from fake mining operations before blocking withdrawals. FBI reports crypto fraud cost Americans $11B in 2025 across more than 180,000 complaints filed. Rodney Burton, 56, of Miami, known online as Bitcoin Rodney, pleaded guilty in federal court in Maryland to conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business connected to a $1.8 billi

Tether shuts down Alloy and aUSDT after a review finds insufficient user demand and liquidity. New minting and positions blocked immediately as a three-month redemption window opens today. Holders must return aUSDT by 17 September 2026 or lose the ability to recover XAU collateral. Tether is shutting down Alloy by Tether and its gold-backed stablecoin aUSDT following a review of user activity, market demand, and company priorities. The platform launched as an experiment in gold-collate

Bitget Wallet now supports 40+ assets for payments, including regional stablecoins and memecoins. Users can pay with supported tokens directly, without manually swapping assets or bridging networks. The firm plans to add thousands more tokens, aiming to make more crypto assets usable in daily spending. Bitget Wallet has expanded its payment infrastructure to support a wider range of onchain assets for everyday spending. Users can now make payments with ecosystem tokens, regional stable

Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC ended with a unanimous decision to keep interest rates unchanged. President Donald Trump backed the decision and said he trusts Warsh’s judgment. Warsh ended forward guidance, kept 2% inflation target, and warned against high inflation. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh kept interest rates unchanged at 3.5% to 3.75% in his first Federal Open Market Committee meeting since taking over from Jerome Powell. All 19 officials supported the decision, ev

Bitcoin defends key support as oversold signals hint at a possible rebound. Ethereum consolidates near resistance while recovery structure remains intact. XRP tests critical support zone as bulls attempt to regain market control. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP have entered a pivotal phase as traders assess whether recent recovery efforts can continue. The three largest cryptocurrencies have rebounded from their June lows. However, each asset now faces resistance levels that continue to cap

Bitget’s latest report shows 54% of aspiring Web3 professionals struggle to secure their first industry role. Experience requirements and lack of practical training remain the biggest barriers for entry-level talent. AI-blockchain integration topped career choices, while mentorship ranked as top support. A new report from Bitget has revealed that more than half of aspiring Web3 professionals are unable to get their first job in the industry. The company said the findings show a d

President Trump and President Pezeshkian signed the Iran MoU at Versailles. The deal starts a 60-day negotiation period and reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Washington agreed to issue oil export waivers and remove restrictions on Iranian ports. President Donald Trump formally signed the United States-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Palace of Versailles in France on June 17 during a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron after the G7 summit. Iranian President Ma