The growing adoption of blockchain technology in traditional finance is drawing increased regulatory attention, with U.S. securities regulators emphasizing modernization rather than disruption. Recent remarks from a senior regulator highlight how tokenized securities are transitioning from experimental concepts into early real-world applications. Tokenization of Securities Moving Toward Real Market Use Tokenization refers to issuing and managing traditional financial instruments such as stocks or funds on blockchain networks. Market participants are increasingly testing how securities can be issued, traded, and held using onchain infrastructure. Regulators acknowledge this shift as part of the natural evolution of financial markets rather than a replacement…
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Ethereum has moved into a valuation range historically associated with market capitulation, reigniting debate over whether Ether is nearing a bottom or still faces further downside pressure. Ethereum MVRV Z-Score Signals Capitulation Recent on-chain data shows Ethereum’s MVRV Z-Score falling to -0.42, a level that typically reflects widespread selling and fear-driven market behavior. The MVRV Z-Score compares Ethereum’s market value with its realized value, helping analysts assess whether the asset is overvalued or undervalued relative to historical norms. While the current reading confirms capitulation conditions, it remains above the deepest lows recorded during prior bear markets. Historical data shows Ethereum…
Backpack, the crypto exchange and wallet platform founded by former FTX employees, has achieved unicorn status, reportedly targeting a $1 billion pre-money valuation in its next fundraising round. The company is in discussions to raise $50 million as it continues expanding its tokenization and product offerings. Tokenization Plan Aims to Protect Retail Investors The exchange recently outlined a tokenization scheme that divides its 1 billion exchange tokens into pre- and post-IPO tranches. Co-founder Armani Ferrante explained that 37.5% of the tokens will be reserved for the post-IPO company treasury to prevent retail investor dilution and align team incentives with long-term…
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds continued their rebound this week, signaling a potential stabilization in institutional demand after months of sustained outflows. Fresh inflows arrived as Bitcoin prices hovered near the $70,000 level, easing concerns that large investors were exiting the market entirely. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Show Signs of a Turnaround Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately $145 million in net inflows on Monday, following a much stronger $371 million intake late last week. While cumulative outflows remain significant for the year, the pace of redemptions has slowed noticeably. Market analysts note that similar decelerations in the past have often preceded…
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest added to its position in crypto-focused firm Bullish as the company’s shares rallied sharply amid a broader rebound in equity markets. Ark Invest Expands Bullish Exposure Ark Invest purchased approximately 57,000 shares of Bullish across three of its exchange-traded funds, representing an investment of about $1.83 million based on the stock’s closing price. The move followed a larger purchase late last week, when Ark acquired more than 390,000 Bullish shares valued at roughly $10.8 million. At the same time, the firm trimmed its exposure to other crypto-related equities, selling a significant portion of its holdings in…
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov believes the current crypto market downturn stands apart from previous bear cycles, arguing that recent events reveal a more mature and resilient industry. No Major Institutional Failures Despite Market Losses The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has declined roughly 44% from its October peak of $4.4 trillion, wiping out nearly $2 trillion in value within four months. Despite the scale of the drawdown, Nazarov points out that the market has avoided the kind of large-scale institutional collapses seen in earlier cycles. Unlike 2022, when high-profile failures triggered systemic risk across the sector, the latest downturn has not…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared a detailed view on how blockchain technology and artificial intelligence could complement each other, with a focus on privacy, verification, and decentralization rather than automation replacing human decision-making. Ethereum as a Privacy and Trust Layer for AI Buterin emphasized that one of Ethereum’s most important roles in an AI-driven future could be enabling private and trust-minimized interactions. He warned that current AI systems often expose sensitive user data and argued that new cryptographic tools are needed to prevent data leakage. Techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs and local execution of large language models could allow…
Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning about the future of central bank digital currencies, arguing that while adoption is likely, the trade-off will be a loss of financial privacy and increased government control. CBDCs Offer Efficiency but Raise Control Concerns Speaking in a recent interview, Dalio said CBDCs are likely to be implemented because of their transactional efficiency, comparing their convenience to money market funds. However, he cautioned that they would not be attractive as long-term stores of value, noting they are unlikely to pay interest and would still be subject to currency depreciation. Dalio…
Ripple has expanded its institutional digital asset custody platform, adding new staking and security capabilities designed for banks and regulated custodians. The update introduces integrations with Securosys and Figment, aimed at simplifying how institutions manage crypto assets and participate in proof-of-stake networks. Hardware Security Modules and Validator-Free Staking The new setup allows institutions to deploy custody and staking services without running their own validators or building complex key-management systems. By integrating hardware security modules, Ripple enables cryptographic keys to be managed either on-premises or in cloud environments, aligning with enterprise security and compliance standards. Through Figment’s infrastructure, institutional clients can…
Polymarket has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts, escalating a growing legal dispute over who has the power to regulate prediction markets in the United States. The company argues that once a prediction market is approved at the federal level, individual states lack the authority to impose separate restrictions. Federal Oversight and CFTC Authority At the center of the lawsuit is the claim that Congress granted exclusive regulatory authority over event-based derivatives to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Polymarket contends that state enforcement actions would directly conflict with federal law governing derivatives markets that operate across state…