Most trading of tokenized stocks on major blockchains now takes place outside of regular US market hours, an early indication that trading around may be one of the biggest benefits of keeping equity onchain. According to Blockworks data cited by The Kobeisi Letter, more than 70% of tokenized stock trading volume on the BNB chain … Read more
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) wants proof that clearinghouses can access tokenized collateral and turn it into cash if markets are under stress. SMA published A call for evidence Friday to seek industry feedback on the impact of tokenized collateral. “We must create the conditions for tokenized markets to operate safely and across … Read more
Shares of tokenization platform Securities rose sharply on Tuesday after the company announced a partnership with South Korean technology company LG CNS as the country prepares to introduce a new framework for tokenized securities. Securities ( SECZ ) rose nearly 8% to around $12.60 in early trading Tuesday, outperforming most major crypto-linked stocks, before pulling … Read more
Stablecoin infrastructure company HIFI has raised $37 million in a Series A funding round led by Left Lane Capital as the use of stablecoins for payments and cross-border transfers continues to grow despite weakness in the broader crypto market. Cross-border stablecoin flows rose 77.5% to $220.3 billion in the 12 months ending June 2026, even … Read more
Crypto lender Arch Lending plans to expand into loans backed by tokenized equity as the market for onchain stocks expands and lenders begin exploring new uses for assets as collateral. Arch co-founder and chief revenue officer Himanshu Sahay told Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction podcast that the lender plans to enter the market “very soon,” pointing to … Read more
The ECB aims to gain direct DLT market experience by purchasing tokenized public-sector securities and settling transactions through Pontes. The European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing to invest a “small part” of its own funds in tokenized public sector securities. Purchases will be settled in central bank money through the Eurosystem’s settlement bridge System for … Read more
Full implementation is expected by 2028 and Pontes will gradually expand its services and operating hours to accommodate more participants. The European Central Bank (ECB) launched Pontes, a system that allows financial institutions to settle wholesale tokenized asset transactions in central bank money, providing an alternative to private settlement assets such as stablecoins. ECB announcement … Read more