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Tether Gold Token Gains Shariah Certification for Islamic Finance
Tether's XAUt token, backed by physical gold, has received Shariah certification, opening the door for Islamic banks and investors to access digital gold products that meet Islamic finance standards
Zimbabwe Tests Blockchain Tokenization in Regulatory Sandbox Push
Zimbabwe's securities regulator is allowing seven fintech projects to test blockchain-based products under supervision, with most focused on tokenizing assets and infrastructure. The move signals a cautious approach to blockchain adoption in regulated finance.
ADI Chain Targets Institutional Tokenization on Ethereum Layer 2
ADI Chain, a zkRollup Layer 2 on Ethereum, aims to provide banks, governments, and companies with compliant infrastructure for stablecoin payments and real-world asset tokenization, backed by major partners and a custom gas token.
How ADI Chain L3 Rollups Reshape Blockchain Compliance and Scalability
ADI Chain L3 rollups introduce a three-layer zero-knowledge architecture, enabling organizations to deploy isolated execution environments with customizable compliance rules while inheriting Ethereum-level security
Metaplanet Acquisition Sets Stage for Bitcoin-Backed Bonds in Japan
Metaplanet's $13M purchase of Siiibo Securities gives it a key license to issue and distribute securities in Japan, paving the way for a new market in Bitcoin-backed bonds and signaling a broader capital markets strategy.
Hong Kong Banks Lag on Quantum Security as Crypto Risks Mount
A new index from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority finds banks in the city are far from ready for quantum computing threats, raising concerns for tokenized assets and digital finance infrastructure
Securitize Capital Gains SEC Investment Adviser Registration
Securitize Capital has secured SEC investment adviser registration, expanding its regulated U.S. platform for tokenized assets and meeting growing institutional demand for compliant on-chain investment strategies
Crypto Exchanges Shut Down as Institutions Embrace Blockchain
Major crypto exchanges BitMEX and BitMart are winding down operations amid a deepening 2026 bear market, while traditional financial institutions accelerate adoption of blockchain infrastructure and tokenization
KB Kookmin Bank to Enable Dollar Transfers via JPMorgan Kinexys
South Korea's largest bank will offer USD cross-border payments for importers and exporters using JPMorgan's blockchain-based Kinexys network, connecting 10 countries and integrating with SWIFT for near-instant settlement
Bana Protocol Ties Medical Revenue to On-Chain Tokenomics
Bana Protocol aims to link real-world healthcare revenue with blockchain-based token value, using mechanisms like buyback-and-burn and hybrid custody to support its BANA token and expand into multiple industries
Tokenized Cows in Brazil Hint at New Path for Global Farm Credit
A pilot in Brazil used tokenized dairy cows as loan collateral, raising questions about whether blockchain-based livestock identity could help close the $8 trillion global credit gap for small farmers lacking land titles
Tokenized Stocks Depend on Alpaca as DTCC Prepares to Enter Market
Despite promises of decentralization, nearly all tokenized U.S. equities rely on a single California broker for custody and clearing, raising new questions as DTCC readies its own blockchain tokenization service
Bridge Hacks Drive $7 Billion in Crypto to Chainlink's CCIP
A surge in cross-chain bridge exploits has pushed major crypto projects and institutions to migrate over $7 billion in assets to Chainlink's CCIP, reshaping how value moves between blockchains and raising new questions about LINK token demand