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Standard Chartered projects $4T in tokenized assets by end-2028, with DeFi protocols primary beneficiaries
Standard Chartered projects $4 trillion in tokenized assets by the end of 2028, with DeFi protocols positioned to benefit most.
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Bhutan ‘doesn’t recall’ selling any bitcoin, disputing widely-tracked $1 billion BTC drawdown
The Kingdom of Bhutan has disputed reports suggesting it sold approximately $1 billion worth of bitcoin from its national reserves, with government officials stating they "don't recall" conducting any such sales. The denial comes after blockchain analytics and market tracking services widely reported significant bitcoin movements
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Saudi Arabia is tokenizing its multi-trillion dollar economy to protect its wealth from global shocks
Saudi Arabia has launched an ambitious initiative to tokenize significant portions of its multi-trillion dollar economy as part of a broader strategy to insulate its wealth from global economic volatility. The kingdom is implementing blockchain-based tokenization across various sectors including real estate, commodities, and government assets, according to reports from
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Dartmouth endowment invests in Solana ETF, holds $14M in crypto exposure
The unversity’s endowment disclosed holdings in the Bitwise Solana staking ETF, Grayscale Ethereum staking ETF and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF.
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Tokenized treasuries on Ethereum reach record $8B – Why it matters
Is demand for macro yield quietly setting up an Ethereum rotation this cycle?
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What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military?
Bitcoin Magazine What does Bitcoin “Power Projection” mean to the U.S. Military? “INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo told Congress the U.S. military is operating a live Bitcoin node and views the protocol as a ‘valuable computer science tool’ for power projection, directly echoing Jason Lower
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JPMorgan says bitcoin is gaining over gold as debasement trade after Iran conflict
Investors are increasingly choosing bitcoin over gold as a debasement trade since the Iran conflict began, JPMorgan analysts said.
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Bitcoin Drops as Iran Launches Missile Attacks on UAE, Threatening U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
Bitcoin has dropped from its intraday high above the psychological $80,000 level after the UAE confirmed an attack by Iran. This has raised concerns as it violates the ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran and could lead to a resumption of the war. Ad Ad UAE Confirms Iranian Attack, Bitcoin
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Morgan Stanley's Oldenburg: Bitcoin on U.S. bank balance sheets is coming, just not yet
Morgan Stanley executive Andrew Oldenburg stated that while U.S. banks will eventually hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the timeline remains uncertain and implementation is not imminent. Speaking at a recent industry event, Oldenburg acknowledged the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency assets but emphasized that significant regulatory and operational
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Bitcoin On Morgan Stanley’s Balance Sheet? The Answer Is Getting Interesting
Morgan Stanley’s Amy Oldenburg said a future move by major banks to put Bitcoin on their balance sheets is “not totally out of the question,” pointing to regulatory progress while warning that capital rules and global supervisory alignment still matter. Speaking during a Bitcoin 2026 conference pane
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Ouch. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield just hit 5% and bitcoin may pay the price
The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield crossed the 5% threshold this week, marking a significant milestone that could spell trouble for bitcoin and other risk assets. The long-term bond yield reached this psychological barrier amid persistent inflation concerns and Federal Reserve policy uncertainties, creating ripple effects across financial markets. Treasury
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Fed chair Jerome Powell says he will stay on as Govenor after term amid legal pressure
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will remain as a Governor on the Federal Reserve Board after his term as Chair expires, despite facing mounting legal pressure. Powell made the statement during a press conference following the Fed's latest policy meeting, emphasizing his commitment to serve in