New authorization opens the door for more than 500 million investors in 30 EEA countries to access U.S. equities directly on-chain. Ondo Global Markets, a U.S.-based tokenization platform, has achieved a major regulatory breakthrough after receiving approval from the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) to offer tokenized stocks and ETFs across Europe. The authorization positions Ondo to deliver blockchain-based access to U.S. markets for millions of retail investors under a unified regulatory framework. Ondo Gains Access to 30 European Markets The approval allows Ondo to distribute tokenized versions of U.S. equities throughout the European Union and European Economic Area (EEA).…
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HSBC is ramping up its digital finance offerings with the launch of tokenized deposits in the United States and the United Arab Emirates in the first half of 2026. The move reflects growing interest among megabanks to leverage blockchain-based deposit solutions as demand for faster, programmable financial services increases. Manish Kohli, HSBC’s global head of payments solutions, explained, “The topic of tokenization, stablecoins, digital money, and digital currencies has obviously gathered so much momentum. We are making big bets in this space.” What Are Tokenized Deposits? Tokenized deposits are digital representations of bank deposits issued on a blockchain by regulated…
New Bitcoin ATMs Signal Expansion of Crypto in Kenya Kenya’s cryptocurrency landscape is facing its first major regulatory test as Bitcoin ATMs have been spotted in major shopping malls across Nairobi. This comes shortly after the implementation of the country’s Virtual Assets Service Providers Act (VASP Act) 2025, which establishes a legal framework for cryptocurrency operations. Local reports confirmed the presence of new ATMs branded “Bankless Bitcoin” installed alongside traditional banking kiosks, offering cash-to-crypto services to the public. While Bitcoin ATMs have existed in Kenya in the past, their presence in mainstream retail spaces marks a significant development in crypto…
National utility TNB identifies nearly 14,000 sites involved in siphoning electricity, prompting stronger monitoring and enforcement measures. Malaysia’s national utility company, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), has revealed more than $1.1 billion in losses tied to electricity stolen by illegal crypto mining operations over the past five years. The findings, disclosed in a recent parliamentary filing, highlight the growing financial and infrastructure strain caused by unlicensed mining activity across the country. Massive Scale of Illegal Power Use According to the energy ministry, TNB identified 13,827 premises illegally diverting electricity for cryptocurrency mining from 2020 through August 2025. The unauthorized consumption resulted…
Matrixport Says Corporate Bitcoin Giant Faces No Immediate Risk of Forced Liquidation The latest downturn in the crypto market has renewed scrutiny of corporate Bitcoin treasury models, but new research indicates that Strategy — the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin — may be far more resilient than critics suggest. A fresh analysis from Matrixport argues that there is no near-term risk of the company being forced to liquidate its Bitcoin reserves to service debt, despite recent turbulence. Matrixport: No Threat to Treasury Stability Matrixport’s analysts noted that while Bitcoin’s sharp pullback raised concerns about the durability of heavily levered…
BNB Faces Growing Selling Pressure After Repeated Breaks of Structure Binance Coin (BNB) is struggling to regain bullish momentum after failing multiple attempts to break back above the $1,000 psychological level. Fresh technical readings from the 4-hour chart show a clear shift in market structure, with successive CHoCH and BOS signals marking a broad transition from strength to weakness. The inability to reclaim lost support zones indicates that sellers remain firmly in control. BNB Stalls Beneath Key Supply Zones The chart shows that BNB has been unable to climb back into the mid-range supply area between $1,030 and $1,150, a…
Lawmakers call for a federal probe into World Liberty Financial amid claims of token sales to sanctioned wallets, while analysts say some evidence may be misinterpreted. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a fast-growing crypto firm associated with the Trump family, is under mounting scrutiny after two U.S. senators warned that the company’s token distribution may have exposed national security vulnerabilities. Their concerns center on allegations that WLFI governance tokens were purchased by blockchain addresses linked to sanctioned entities in North Korea, Russia, and Iran, raising questions about compliance standards and potential foreign influence. Senators Cite National Security Threat In a letter…
Matt Hougan argues that long-term demand for Bitcoin’s wealth-storage utility outweighs short-term price volatility. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan is pushing back against growing concerns of a prolonged Bitcoin downturn, saying the asset’s resilience comes from a deeper, structural source: its role as a digital wealth-storage service. In a memo circulated to clients, Hougan said recent volatility does not alter Bitcoin’s long-term trajectory, especially as institutional demand continues to accelerate. Bitcoin’s Pullback Seen as Temporary Bitcoin is down roughly 27.5% from its October peak of nearly $126,000, briefly dropping under the $90,000 threshold earlier this week. Despite the correction,…
Despite Bitcoin holding near $91K, IBIT logs its largest withdrawal since launch, while analysts say most ETF buyers remain near breakeven. BlackRock’s flagship Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, saw a sharp reversal this week as it posted its largest single-day outflow since trading began in early 2024. The withdrawal—totaling $523.2 million—comes during a month already defined by unusually heavy redemptions across U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs. Yet, even amid the turbulence, market data suggests that the average investor remains close to breakeven, underscoring a complex shift in sentiment rather than outright panic. Record Outflows Hit IBIT According to recent market data, IBIT recorded…
Momentum Improves After Weeks of Decline, but Strong Resistance Looms Ahead Aptos (APT) moved higher on Tuesday, climbing nearly 4% to trade around $2.87 after dipping toward multi-month lows earlier this week. The modest rise marks a rare pause in a prolonged downtrend that has dominated the token’s price action since early autumn. Market analysts suggest that the latest bounce may signal early accumulation, though the broader structure still leans bearish. APT Technical Structure Shows Early Signs of Stabilization The daily chart reveals APT attempting to recover from a deeper sweep into the $2.70–$2.80 liquidity zone, an area that repeatedly…