Ondo lets institutions convert stocks directly into tokenized shares
Ondo’s new inkind conversion system allows approved institutions to mint and redeem tokenized stocks and ETFs using the underlying securities instead of cash.…
Crypto PAC to spend $30M opposing Sherrod Brown in Ohio, again
The digital assetaligned PAC joined other groups to spend more than a combined $300 million in the 2024 Ohio Senate race, resulting in Sherrod Brown’s loss to…
Crypto's Fairshake repeats history with $30 million to oppose Sherrod Brown Senate bid
It's the biggest spending from the industry's campaign arm in 2026, much like Fairshake's $40 million against Brown two years ago was its largestever outlay.…
Crypto Biz: CLARITY Act setback puts Coinbase in the spotlight
Coinbase draws scrutiny after the CLARITY Act stalls, while the SEC moves ahead with tokenized stocks and crypto firms push deeper into payments.…
ECB launches Pontes to settle tokenized assets without stablecoins
Pontes will expand its services and operating hours gradually, with full implementation expected by 2028 and more participants set to join. Source：Cointelegraph
Bank of Korea launches 24-hour won settlement pilot for foreign investors
The Bank of Korea’s new network will let foreign investors settle won transactions during business hours in their home countries. Source：Cointelegraph
Hana Bank taps Euroclear blockchain for $100M bond issuance: Report
The fiveyear digital bond reportedly shortened settlement from three to five business days to the same day using Euroclear’s blockchain infrastructure.…
North Korean fake recruiters infect 30K devices, steal $10.7M in crypto
North Korean cyber group WaterPlum targeted developers with fake jobs at crypto, AI and NFT companies, infecting at least 30,000 devices across more than 100…
Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint AI czar: Reports
Trump posted on Truth Social that his new project would manage the fastgrowing sector without adding regulations that could slow innovation.…
Anthropic tabs Accenture as embedded evaluator to help with AI slowdown proposal
The partnership is nonexclusive, and Anthropic expects to announce other evaluators in forthcoming weeks with which it will also work. Source：Cointelegraph
REX launches 2x leveraged ETF tied to Bitcoin treasury firm Strive
The new ASSX fund offers 2x daily exposure to Strive shares, giving traders a leveraged way to bet on the Bitcoin treasury company. Source：Cointelegraph
Kalshi joins Coinbase with filing for US stock perpetual futures
Kalshi’s proposal would bring perpetual futures tied to individual stocks to US traders, as Coinbase and Bitnomial pursue similar products. Source：Cointelegraph