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- 1Crypto rally: the biggest winner isn't Bitcoin or EthereumโผCrypto Is Rallying Again โ But the Biggest Winner Isn't Bitcoin, Ethereum or XRP
Cryptocurrency markets are rallying again, but commentary suggests the strongest performer of the latest upswing is neither Bitcoin, Ethereum nor XRP. Analysts are pointing instead to other tokens as the standout gainers of the renewed momentum. The claim is drawing attention from investors weighing whether the altcoin market is leading this cycle rather than the largest cryptocurrencies.
- 2S&P Global Enters Onchain Finance with OpenZeppelin DealโผS&P Global Expands into Onchain Finance with OpenZeppelin Deal
S&P Global has announced a deal with OpenZeppelin to expand into onchain finance, the blockchain-based infrastructure for tokenized assets and smart contracts. The move signals a major ratings and data provider stepping further into crypto and digital asset markets, though details of the partnership's scope and financial terms have not yet been disclosed.
- 3Stablecoins, tokenized assets and AI challenge traditional financeโStorming the TradFi castle: Stablecoins, tokenized assets and AI are claiming their place in global finance
Stablecoins, tokenized assets and artificial intelligence are moving from the fringes into mainstream global finance, competing directly with traditional banking and legacy financial institutions. The trend points to growing adoption of blockchain-based payment and settlement tools alongside AI-driven financial services, reshaping how assets are issued, traded and managed worldwide.
- 4Tether's excess reserves halve in second quarterโTether's excess reserves halved in Q2, with declines in gold and bitcoin prices cited as the cause.
Tether's excess reserves were halved during the second quarter, with the stablecoin issuer citing declines in gold and bitcoin prices as the main cause. The figures highlight how exposed the company's reserves are to market swings in the assets backing its tokens, prompting discussion among crypto observers about the strength of its cushion.
- 5Bitcoin slips below $84,000 amid real-world asset tokenization focusโBitcoin dips below $84K as real-world asset tok...
Bitcoin has fallen below the $84,000 mark, extending a period of weakness for the cryptocurrency. The decline comes as market attention shifts toward real-world asset tokenization, a trend that is drawing investment and discussion away from bitcoin and toward assets such as tokenized bonds, funds and property on blockchain networks.
- 6NEAR Hits One-Year High After Bitwise Spot ETF FilingโผNEAR Hits One-Year High, Outpaces Bitcoin After Bitwise Files Final Prospectus For Spot ETF
The NEAR token has climbed to a one-year high and outpaced Bitcoin after Bitwise filed a final prospectus for a spot NEAR exchange-traded fund. The filing moves the proposed product closer to a potential US launch, and traders have bid up the asset in response, seeing institutional access as a major milestone for the network.
- 7Zano restarts blockchain after security breach creates unauthorized tokensโผZano restarts blockchain to remove unauthorized tokens from a security breach affecting asset issuance.
The Zano blockchain has been restarted to remove unauthorized tokens that were created during a security breach affecting its asset issuance system. Attackers exploited the flaw to mint tokens without authorization, prompting the network restart to protect asset integrity. The incident highlights ongoing security risks facing privacy-focused blockchain projects.
- 8Bukele turns to stablecoins after bitcoin gamble falls shortโผBukele apuesta por stablecoins tras el fallido experimento de bitcoin
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele is now promoting stablecoins after the country's experiment with bitcoin as legal tender failed to deliver the promised results. The shift signals a change in the government's crypto strategy, moving from a volatile asset to dollar-pegged tokens, though critics say it repeats the same bet on unproven digital currency schemes.
- 9Bitcoin-focused Nakiki buys 9.749% stake in ecropโผBitcoin-focused Nakiki takes 9.749% stake in digital securities firm ecrop
Nakiki, a company focused on Bitcoin, has acquired a 9.749% stake in ecrop, a digital securities firm. The investment links the two companies more closely and gives Nakiki a foothold in the digital securities sector. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move is being noted as another sign of crypto-focused firms expanding into tokenized securities and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
- 10BlackRock Launches Blockchain-Based Tokenized Investment PortfoliosโExclusive | BlackRock Investment Portfolios Debut on the Blockchain as Digital Tokens
BlackRock has debuted investment portfolios on the blockchain as digital tokens, according to an exclusive Wall Street Journal report. The move marks another step by the world's largest asset manager into tokenization, a technology that allows traditional assets to be represented and traded as digital tokens. Market watchers see it as a signal that mainstream finance is increasingly embracing blockchain infrastructure.
- 11Citi Token Services expands into Japan and UAEโCiti Token Services expands global footprint into Japan and UAE
Citigroup is extending its Citi Token Services, a blockchain-based institutional payments and settlement offering, to Japan and the UAE, widening the platform's global reach. The expansion signals growing bank adoption of tokenized money for corporate clients, with financial industry observers watching how quickly digital asset infrastructure spreads beyond the US and Europe.
- 12Hunter Biden Discusses Bitcoin And Operation Chokepoint 2.0โHunter Biden On Bitcoin, Operation Chokepoint 2.0, And $LAPTOP
Hunter Biden has spoken publicly about Bitcoin, referencing claims of 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0' โ an alleged coordinated effort to debank crypto firms โ and a token going by the ticker $LAPTOP. His remarks drew attention within the crypto community, where comments from political figures and the Biden family name tend to move markets and reignite debate over the US government's treatment of the digital asset industry.
- 13How tokenisation is reshaping global bankingโHow tokenisation is changing the future of global banking
Banking industry analysis is examining how tokenisation โ the conversion of assets such as bonds, funds and deposits into digital tokens on blockchain-based infrastructure โ is changing global finance. Commentary from The Banker suggests tokenised assets could streamline settlement, cut costs and open markets to new participants, while banks and regulators weigh how to adapt custody, compliance and payment systems to this shift.