ECB plans to buy tokenized bonds with its own funds
The European Central Bank rolled out a new system to link its payment system to blockchainbased financial markets. Source：CoinDesk
AI is a Pandora’s box that some CEOs seem wary of opening — at least with investors
Corporate America may be broadly using AI, but an analyst noted that some management teams are hesitant to bring it up with investors because it won’t…
Why banks and offshore hubs like Dubai are winners of the Senate killing the Clarity Act
One expert believes that the failure to pass the bill is a win for the banks that staunchly oppose stablecoin yields, while a global crypto lawyer believes…
AT&T’s stock looks like the smartest bet in the wireless sector, analyst says
An analyst at BNP has taken a positive view of AT&T’s stock, writing that investors should have “little to quibble with on the mobile side.” Source：MarketWatch
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent champions dollar dominance across global markets and stablecoins
Bessent pushed back against a bearish assessment of the U.S. economy highlighting strong growth, foreign demand for American assets and continued dollar…
Google and Apple seek crypto talent as Big Tech eyes stablecoin and tokenization rails
The tech giants’ job listings could indicate that they are separately pursuing experts in stablecoins and tokenized deposits for future projects.…
Bitcoin's 44% gain in third quarter teases full-blown crypto bull run
Your dayahead look for Sept. 21, 2026 Source：CoinDesk
Perp futures linked to 'bitcoin VIX' debut on Hyperliquid
Deployed via Kinetiq's Markets frontend and led by Volmex CEO Cole Kennelly, Hyperliquid's new BVIV perpetuals let traders easily go long or short on 30day…
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
ECB deploys Pontes platform to settle wholesale tokenized assets in central-bank money
The EU central bank's new wholesale platform connects DLT market infrastructure to its payment rails, separate from the retail digital euro pilot planned for…
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
Kalshi faces ‘fake crypto volume’ allegations as critic flags identical $5,500 trades
Kalshi clarified that its inflated headline volume stems from an industrywide convention tracking maximum potential payouts rather than actual cash spent,…