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TD Securities views NYSE's tokenized equities plan as a market structure turning point for institutional adoption
The NYSE platform aims for 24-hour trading and near-instant settlement of tokenized stocks and ETFs
This development integrates blockchain settlement within existing US market rules and NBBO requirements
Tokenized assets, particularly RWAs, have seen continued capital inflows despite broader market volatility.
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TD Securities, a prominent Canadian investment bank, suggests that tokenization is nearing a significant institutional adoption phase, highlighted by the New York Stock Exchange's (NYSE) initiative into tokenized equities.
Reid Noch, vice president for electronic trading at TD Securities, noted that the NYSE's proposed alternative trading system (ATS) for tokenized equities is a key development indicating tokenization's growing impact on market structure. This planned platform, pending regulatory approval, aims to facilitate 24-hour trading and near-instant settlement for tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The system is designed to operate within existing U.S. market regulations, utilizing blockchain-based settlement infrastructure rather than creating a separate crypto-native market.
The structure is described as a market evolution, where the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) would maintain custody and settlement, while trading adheres to National Best Bid and Offer (NBBO) requirements to ensure unified liquidity across U.S. exchanges. While initial activity is anticipated to be retail-focused, the long-term implications are significant for institutional operations, affecting trading hours, collateral management, settlement cycles, and liquidity.
The market for tokenized assets has seen accelerated growth, particularly in private credit and U.S. Treasury products, which have dominated onchain real-world asset (RWA) issuance in 2024. Despite general cryptocurrency market fluctuations, capital continues to flow into tokenized assets, signaling sustained institutional interest in blockchain-based ownership and settlement models.
Tokenized equities are also gaining momentum. Kraken's xStocks platform, for instance, has recorded over $25 billion in cumulative trading volume since its launch. Although tokenized equities represent a small portion of the global stock market, their expansion reflects a broader trend of integrating traditional financial instruments onto blockchains within regulated environments.
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US authorities are seeking to recover $327,829 in USDt linked to a romance scam. The funds were traced to cryptocurrency wallets seized by the Justice Department. Tether has frozen approximately $4.2 billion in USDt connected to illicit activities since 2023.
Bitcoin futures open interest declined to $32 billion, lowest since August 2024 in BTC terms. Annualized premium on Bitcoin monthly futures dropped to 2%, indicating reduced demand for leveraged positions. Despite futures demand drop, CME Bitcoin futures open interest remains at $7.5 billion, suggesting institutional presence. Bitcoin options market shows balanced demand with put-to-call premiums near 0.7, indicating no major stress.
Bitfinex Securities is resuming USDt-denominated bond issuances on Bitcoin's Liquid Network. Previous issuances totaled $6.2 million, with four offerings and over $1.1 million in coupon payments made. The bonds offer crypto-native investors yield on USDt holdings, targeting emerging market private credit. This occurs amidst ongoing regulatory debate in the US regarding stablecoin yield products.
Chainlink CCIP enables cbBTC transfers from Base to Monad. Over $5 billion in Bitcoin-backed liquidity can now enter Monad's DeFi ecosystem. Monad aims to attract transaction-intensive financial applications with its high-throughput EVM-compatible L1. This integration enhances Bitcoin's utility by enabling yield generation opportunities within Monad's DeFi.
US lawmakers face gridlock and partisan divides slowing comprehensive digital asset market structure bill progress. Debates over stablecoin yield and upcoming midterm elections further complicate legislative advancement. Market cooling has reduced urgency for new crypto legislation compared to periods of high market performance. A Senate Banking Committee bill on securities laws remains unaddressed after a cancelled markup.
Pi Network is launching its DEX on March 12, 2026, alongside a mandatory protocol upgrade to v19.9, moving towards Protocol v23. Despite significant network growth and KYC completions, PI trades near $0.17, far below its 2025 peak, with divided analyst outlooks on future price performance.
X (formerly Twitter) now allows sponsored crypto promotions with a mandatory 'Paid Partnership' label, though restrictions apply in the EU, UK, and Australia. The platform is also developing X Money and Smart Cashtags for integrated trading.
Anthropic's Claude AI experienced a significant outage, impacting service availability. This outage occurs shortly after political controversy involving U.S. government use of the AI, potentially affecting user trust and adoption.
A consortium of 12 EU banks, including BBVA and UniCredit, is preparing to launch a MiCA-compliant euro-pegged stablecoin in H2 2026. They are in talks with crypto exchanges to ensure liquidity and aim to provide a regulated European alternative to USD stablecoins. The stablecoin will be backed 1:1 by bank deposits and short-term sovereign bonds.
PayPay, holding a 40% stake in Binance Japan, is pursuing a Nasdaq IPO aiming to raise up to $1.1 billion. The IPO targets a valuation exceeding $10 billion for the Japanese payments firm. PayPay's partnership with Binance Japan aims to integrate crypto with its cashless payment services. The IPO listing was postponed due to global market volatility following geopolitical events.
Ripple executed its largest RLUSD stablecoin mint to date, totaling 69 million tokens. The minted RLUSD tokens are reportedly routed to the Gemini exchange. RLUSD market cap has surpassed $1.5 billion, indicating significant supply growth. Recent exchange integrations and partnerships, including Binance and LMAX Group, are driving RLUSD adoption.
IPO Genie offers tokenized pre-IPO access, aiming to democratize early-stage investment opportunities. The platform utilizes AI for deal discovery and provides on-chain visibility for retail investors. Presale has raised over $1.25M, with a low $10 entry point and tiered participation benefits. The project highlights Redwood AI's successful listing as a validation of its early-signal prediction capabilities.
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Crypto markets declined as geopolitical tensions escalated following reports of a US-Israel strike on Iran. Bitcoin dropped to around $66,127 from a brief high of $68,000. Ethereum fell to near $1,947, down approximately 2.46% in 24 hours. Investors moved towards traditional safe-haven assets like oil, gold, and silver, indicating reduced risk appetite for crypto.
Deloitte has completed the first attestation report for Tether's USAT stablecoin. USAT reserves totaled $17.6 million against $17.5 million in circulating supply as of Jan. 31. USAT reserves consist of cash and U.S. Treasuries held domestically. This move aims to build trust for USAT within the U.S. regulatory framework, differentiating it from Tether's global USDT.
New biodegradable packaging film developed from milk protein, starch, and volcanic clay. Material exhibits 1,000x reduction in water vapor permeability compared to similar biopolymer films. Film fully degrades in soil within approximately 13 weeks. Potential for low-tech scaling and application in developing countries.
Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP from escrow, valued at approximately $1.377 billion. XRP price saw minimal reaction, rising 0.9% post-unlock, despite a 16.45% drop in February. Solana led market rebound with an 11% price surge to $88.89 following a $500M liquidation event. Elon Musk drew parallels between AI firm Anthropic and the collapsed FTX exchange.
Ethereum to implement Proposer-Builder Separation (ePBS) and Fork-Choice-Enforced Inclusion Lists (FOCIL) via Glamsterdam and Hegota upgrades this year. ePBS aims to decentralize block building and mitigate MEV, while FOCIL will prevent transaction censorship. Cardano's upcoming Midnight sidechain will offer similar privacy and transaction separation benefits. ETH and ADA prices are showing positive movement, influenced by broader market rallies and Bitcoin's performance.
Solana price is consolidating within a three-week triangle pattern. A break above $88.60 resistance is eyed as a key signal for potential upside. Solana has reclaimed the Ichimoku cloud on the four-hour chart for the first time since January. Moving averages (50 MA crossing 100 MA) also indicate a short-term momentum shift.
Bitcoin mixers enhance privacy by obscuring transaction origins through pooling and redistribution. Mixero.io offers CoinJoin with an optional Monero bridge, starting at 0.7% fees. Tornado Cash, a decentralized Ethereum mixer, has over $1 billion TVL. Wasabi Wallet integrates CoinJoin with a 0.3% coordinator fee, waived for small transactions.
US prosecutors seek forfeiture of $327,829 in USDT linked to a crypto romance scam. Victim was defrauded after being convinced to invest in a fake cryptocurrency opportunity. Funds were laundered through multiple wallets and converted to USDT. This action follows recent warnings from US prosecutors about crypto-related romance scams.
Core Scientific reported Q4 revenue of $79.8 million, missing estimates of $122.08 million. The company posted a Q4 loss of $0.42 per share, wider than the expected $0.08 loss. Core Scientific is expanding its colocation platform and AI-focused infrastructure services. Riot Platforms reported Q4 revenue of $647.4 million, significantly exceeding estimates.
ETH has experienced six consecutive monthly price declines, a streak not seen since the 2018 crypto winter. Despite record network usage, ETH's price has fallen approximately 60% from its all-time high. Derivatives data shows a significant drop in ETH futures open interest and a premium on downside protection in options markets. US-listed Ethereum ETFs have seen $2.6 billion in outflows over the past four months, and major stablecoin market caps have slowed.
OpenAI secured a Pentagon deal for AI deployment in classified environments. Contract language allows "all lawful purposes," raising concerns about AI use in surveillance and weapons. Public backlash led to a surge in Anthropic's Claude app downloads, surpassing ChatGPT. A philosophical difference exists between OpenAI and Anthropic regarding contract safeguards versus technical and legal frameworks.
US Supreme Court declined to hear AI copyright case Human authorship rule for copyright protection remains intact AI-generated works continue to face legal limits on intellectual property claims
Digital asset investment products saw $1 billion in inflows, reversing five weeks of outflows. Bitcoin attracted $881 million, leading the recovery, while Ethereum saw $117 million in inflows. Solana attracted $53.8 million in inflows last week, contributing to $156 million year-to-date. Solana price action shows consolidation between $82.00 support and $88.20 resistance.
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