BNY Mellon has teamed up with tokenization specialist Securitize to launch a new fund that brings AAA-rated collateralised loan obligations (CLOs) on-chain — a landmark move in the evolution of real-world assets into blockchain infrastructure.
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BONK kept its price from dropping under $0.000014 while turnover rose by 71%, a combination that shows buyers stepped in and more participants joined the market. The defended floor and the surge in activity together warn that the next few trading hours may swing wider than usual. Observers now focus on whether this influx of flow persists or fades.
WisdomTree has rolled out 14 tokenized funds on Plume Network, marking a milestone in the tokenization of regulated investment products. With major institutional backing and built-in compliance features at the protocol level, this move signals that real-world assets (RWAs) are increasingly shifting into blockchain infrastructures designed for institutions.
Dare Market has officially launched its innovative Solana challenge platform, designed to monetize viral stunts and challenges. The project aims to connect content creators with audiences who finance the challenges using cryptocurrency. Isla Rose Perfito, founder and CEO of Dare Market, described the platform as “the internet on steroids” in statements, claiming it offers the two things this generation wants most: money and fame.
The ECB wants to start the digital euro in 2029 and will keep working on it until then. That timeline forces banks, custodians, treasury teams and traders to plan now for how a state-run digital coin could pull money from bank deposits, stablecoins or crypto. The next few years become a preparation window to align rules, tech and market practices ahead of launch.
Ethereum’s long-term holders (LTHs) have begun a significant wave of selling in October, marking the largest such exit since July. With ETH trading near the US$4,000 level and network activity showing signs of fatigue, the market now faces a critical inflection point for the second-largest cryptocurrency.
Pi Coin (PI) has experienced notable recent volatility. The digital asset posted an impressive 30% weekly rally. This move coincides with progress in its mainnet migration. Furthermore, the market’s reaction to a false rumor highlighted the token’s sensitivity. The Pi Coin price increase mainnet migration continues to capture investor attention. The volatility was amplified by false news. The original source was a community post briefly circulated through the OKX news feed, which erroneously claimed SWIFT integration. Pi Coin’s price reached a recent high of $0.2933 on Monday. This move represented an increase of over 37% from its monthly lows. The…
The price of Ether (ETH) is consolidating above the key psychological level of $4,000. This movement occurs as the on-chain intelligence firm Arkham reported significant activity. According to Arkham’s analysis, the firm BitMine, linked to the well-known analyst Tom Lee, is “buying the dip.” This action, where Ether holds above $4,000, is generating notable interest among spot and derivatives traders.
The Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) recently reported a significant milestone. The country experienced a 30% increase in cryptocurrency reporting in Norway this year. More than 73,000 taxpayers disclosed their digital asset holdings in their 2024 returns. The total value of declared digital assets doubled, reaching NOK 40.3 billion, equivalent to $3.9 billion USD. This is the highest figure ever recorded. The tax agency also noted NOK 5.5 billion in crypto asset capital gains. In contrast, reported losses totaled NOK 2.9 billion. Nina Schanke Funnemark, Norway’s Tax Director, called the increase “gratifying.” She attributed the success to recent measures to encourage…
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a surprising 3% drop this Tuesday. The price retreated from $116,000 down to $112,250. This move puzzled investors, as it occurred while institutional demand for Bitcoin weakens, according to new on-chain reports from the platform Glassnode.