MAS Plans Next Phase of Wholesale CBDC Settlement With Tokenised Bills
The Monetary Authority of Singapore plans to use wholesale CBDC to settle tokenised MAS Bills, MAS Managing Director Chia Der Jiun said at the INSEAD summit.
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Robinhood and T. Rowe Price Explore Tokenized Actively Managed ETF
Robinhood Crypto is exploring a tokenized actively managed ETF with T. Rowe Price on its Robinhood Chain network.
MAS Chief Says Stablecoins May Not Be Fit for Large Wholesale Settlement
MAS chief Chia Der Jiun said stablecoins may not suit large wholesale settlement, putting central bank money at the top of Singapore's settlement hierarchy. The remarks come a week before MAS's consultation on stablecoin legislation closes.
Tokenization, Crypto, AI and Connected Payment Systems: Digital Assets Thoughts of the Week
South Korea's proposed rules would let stocks, bonds and investment funds operate under the country's tokenized securities framework when it takes effect in 2027, with requirements on capital, compliance staff, technology systems and distributed ledger records.
SBI Group and Mesh prep digital asset JV
Japan's SBI Group is teaming up with crypto infrastructure provider Mesh Connect and Money Forward on a digital asset joint venture.
Solana captures 65% of tokenized equities trading volume
Solana accounts for 65% of tokenized equities trading volume, highlighting the shift toward on-chain trading of stocks.
Tokenized Stocks Show Real Demand But Remain Volatile and Illiquid, IMF Finds
An IMF analysis found that more than half of tokenized stock trading happens outside U.S. market hours, though the roughly $2.3 billion market remains more volatile and less liquid than traditional equities.
Clarity's failure could speed crypto innovation while shielding incumbents
Executives see openings for tokenization, DeFi and dealmaking, while lawyers warn agency action leaves spot-market oversight and lasting certainty unresolved.
Kyrgyzstan orders liquidation of USDKG issuer and Coin Nomad Exchange
Kyrgyzstan has ordered the liquidation of the issuer of the USDKG stablecoin and of the Coin Nomad Exchange.
What Are Tokenized Stocks? IMF Finds Real Demand but Flags Volatility and Liquidity Gaps
The IMF's first empirical study of tokenized stocks confirms demand for 24/7 trading and fractional shares. It also flags higher volatility and thin liquidity.
Tokenized stocks can carry the same rights without the same trading protections
Douro Labs' October 9 submission seeks guidance on price-feed quality for tokenized stocks under the SEC's exemption. Venue safeguards and FINRA-member broker duties remain distinct.
IMF warns tokenized stocks are 1.5 times more volatile
IMF research finds strong demand for tokenized stocks, but warns that the market is 1.5 times more volatile and less liquid than regular shares.
IMF finds demand for tokenized stocks, says the market is still volatile, illiquid
The IMF says investors are using blockchain-based shares for smaller and after-hours trades. It notes liquidity, legal rules and settlement systems have not caught up.
Bank of England says it will be ‘the banker to the stablecoin’
The Bank of England says it will act as 'the banker to the stablecoin', supporting stablecoins in a way that could aid financial stability and innovation.
Europe’s USDT Countdown: What ESMA’s Three-Month Deadline Means for Stablecoin Markets - The Crypto Times
Crypto Times examines what ESMA's three-month deadline means for USDT and the wider European stablecoin market.
Nasdaq CEO says tokenization could unlock billions
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman says tokenization could free tens of billions in collateral and support 24/7 trading as Wall Street adopts blockchain.
Robinhood Chain transactions drop 42%: What’s next?
Robinhood Chain transactions fell 42% as trading slowed, while deposits remain above $1 billion and free wallet swaps continue through December.
French Committee Approves Tax on Stablecoin Conversions From 2027
A French National Assembly committee approved a proposal to tax conversions from crypto into stablecoins starting in 2027. The measure still needs plenary approval before becoming law.
French Committee Backs Stablecoin Swap Tax and Crypto Exit Tax, Then Rejects the Budget
A French National Assembly committee adopted amendments taxing stablecoin swaps and crypto exits by wealthy holders, then rejected the revenue section of the 2027 budget.
Paxos Labs and Theo bet tokenized commodities can do more than sit there
Paxos Labs and Theo are pushing tokenized commodities beyond passive holding toward yield-bearing products, aiming to give investors institutional-grade returns on assets like tokenized gold.
Tokenized Collateral: ESMA Reviews Blockchain Assets for EU Central Clearing
The EU's markets regulator ESMA is testing whether blockchain-based collateral holds up in a clearing member default as tokenization reaches post-trade rails.
Crypto VC funding: Spiko and Nous Research raise $90m each
Crypto and Web3 funding totaled $380.51 million across 16 deals from Oct. 3–9, led by matching $90 million rounds for tokenized-treasury issuer Spiko and Nous Research.
Robinhood Chain slowdown spreads from fees to trading as transactions fall more than 40%
Robinhood Chain daily transactions have fallen from 10.8 million to 6.2 million since mid-September, even as Robinhood keeps paying network fees on customer swaps.
Credit Unions Could Face 26 New Stablecoin Reporting Fields
Credit unions involved with stablecoins could face 26 new federal reporting fields covering custody, issuer exposure, and their own holdings. The proposal seeks more detailed supervision as community institutions explore digital dollar services. Stablecoin Cus
Franklin Templeton Explores SEC Relief for Tokenized Fund Trades
Franklin Templeton is exploring whether regulatory exemptions could allow tokenized money market funds and ETFs to trade through blockchain venues. Its Oct. 9 meeting with SEC Crypto Task Force staff addressed pricing, fees and pooled-asset questions.
Brazil’s B3 Readies Tokenized Stock Trading Platform for Early 2027
B3, Brazil’s largest stock market, intends to enable tokenized trading of securities fungible with traditional stocks in the first half of 2027. 24/7 trading and instant settlement still need approval from Brazilian authorities.
Coinbase and Gennius plan ONED USD stablecoin access through Latin American banks
Coinbase's partnership with Gennius would integrate the ONED USD stablecoin into Latin American banking.
BNB Chain Hits 2 Million RWA Holders, Capturing 40% of Onchain Market
BNB Chain became the first blockchain to surpass 2 million holders of tokenized real-world assets, roughly 40% of onchain RWA holders. Tokenized stock market value on the network rose by more than $106 million in a week.
Stripe Pairs FedEx Logistics Data with Capital, Extends Stablecoin Cards Offering, and Joins AI Agent Rules Initiative
Stripe and FedEx Dataworks disclosed a multiyear collaboration pairing logistics data with capital for smaller firms, while Stripe extends its stablecoin cards offering.
XRP Ledger lets institutions share account duties without sharing their keys
The XRP Ledger's PermissionDelegationV1_1 amendment went live on Oct. 8, letting institutions delegate specific transaction permissions to other accounts while keeping primary signing keys offline.