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Standard Chartered Maintains DeFi Outlook Despite $292M Kelp Protocol Hack
Standard Chartered analysts view the $292M Kelp protocol exploit as a serious but non-fatal blow to DeFi, maintaining their forecast for the tokenized asset market to reach $2 trillion by 2028.
Crypto Industry Leaders Speak at Alfa-Bank Summit in Moscow
BitOK founder Dmitry Machikhin and Blockchain Life founder Sergey Khitrov participated in Alfa-Bank's major business forum, where a dedicated session on digital currencies and tokenization took place.
Curve Founder Michael Egorov Proposes Tokenizing Bad Debts Instead of DAO Bailouts
Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov introduced a mechanism to convert bad debts into tradable assets. The pilot targets LlamaLend's $700,000 stuck debt from October 2024.
Wave of DeFi Exploits Puts Wall Street's Crypto Ambitions at Risk
Attacks on Drift and Kelp triggered over $15 billion in DeFi outflows. A Jefferies analyst warns that major financial firms may slow their blockchain adoption efforts.
UK to Integrate Stablecoins Into National Payment System as South Korea Accelerates CBDC Launch
The UK Treasury has unveiled a sweeping payment sector reform that brings stablecoins and tokenized deposits under a unified regulatory framework. Meanwhile, the Bank of Korea is fast-tracking its digital won project.
12 Major European Banks Team Up to Launch Euro-Pegged Stablecoin via Fireblocks
A consortium of 12 European banks led by Qivalis has selected Fireblocks to build a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin. Participants include BBVA, BNP Paribas, ING, and UniCredit.
IMF Warns Tokenization of Real-World Assets Could Transmit Crypto Risks to Traditional Finance
The International Monetary Fund has flagged the rapid growth of the RWA market as a potential threat to global financial stability, warning that tokenization could accelerate the spread of financial crises.
RWA Segment Activity Surges 80% in One Month as Tokenized Stock Transfers Hit Record
Tokenized stock transfer volume reached a record $2.87 billion in March, while the total RWA market capitalization surpassed $27.5 billion.
Transak Founder Says VCs Have Rewritten the Rules for Crypto Startup Funding as Midas Raises $50M
Transak founder Sami Start says venture capital firms have become far more selective in crypto deals, prioritizing infrastructure over abstract ideas. Meanwhile, Midas closed a $50M Series A round.
Aave Co-Founder Stani Kulechov: DeFi Will Quietly Merge Into Traditional Finance
Aave Labs co-founder addressed governance conflicts within the protocol and shared his vision of DeFi becoming the invisible infrastructure layer for traditional banks.
Oil and Precious Metals Drive Billion-Dollar Volumes on Hyperliquid, Displacing Altcoins
Perpetual futures on oil and precious metals accounted for over 67% of HIP-3 contract volume on Hyperliquid in Q1, according to Sygnum Bank research. Daily trading volume hit a record $5.4 billion in March.
Franklin Templeton Partners with Ondo Finance to Bring ETFs On-Chain
Franklin Templeton has teamed up with Ondo Finance to launch tokenized versions of five ETFs accessible directly through crypto wallets, targeting a growing class of wallet-native investors.
Weekly Recap: Bitcoin Tests $76K, SEC Greenlights Tokenized Stocks on Nasdaq
Bitcoin briefly touched $76,000 before retreating to $68,800. The SEC approved tokenized stock trading on Nasdaq, while mining difficulty dropped 7.76% amid growing miner losses.
Stablecoin Issuers Are Building Their Own Blockchains: Delphi Digital Declares a 'Network War'
Circle, Tether, Stripe and other major players are launching dedicated L1 blockchains for payments, competing for control over stablecoin settlement infrastructure. Delphi Digital describes the trend as a full-scale "war" of stablecoin networks.
SEC Greenlights Tokenized Securities Trading on Nasdaq
The SEC has approved Nasdaq's proposal to trade tokenized stocks from the Russell 1000 index and select ETFs, while maintaining traditional clearing and settlement infrastructure.
INDEX Unveils LITRO: A Tokenized Oil Asset Backed by Physical Crude with Real-World Delivery
RWA platform International Digital Exchange (INDEX) has announced LITRO, a token backed 1:1 by physical oil. Holders will be able to trade the asset or request actual crude delivery.
Tokenized Stocks Market Surges 2,900% in a Year, Surpassing $1 Billion
The tokenized equities market on-chain has crossed the $1 billion mark, surging 2,900% year-over-year. Ondo and xStocks together command over 80% of the segment.
Traditional Exchange Closures Trigger Global On-Chain Trading Surge
U.S. strikes on Iran during the weekend, when stock markets were closed, drove investors to crypto platforms en masse. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan declared crypto the "world's primary trading venue."
Bloomberg and Kaiko Partner to Bring Financial Data On-Chain via Canton Network
Bloomberg and Kaiko have partnered to bring institutional-grade financial data on-chain through Canton Network, starting with tokenized US Treasuries and repo operations.
USDT Exchange Reserves Drop $9B in Two Months — Crypto Market Teeters on the Edge
USDT reserves on exchanges fell from $60B to $51.1B, stalling crypto market growth. A CryptoQuant analyst warns that losing the $50B level could trigger deep corrections across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP.
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