📰 UK digital asset strategy wins House of Lords backing in 194–138 vote 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 20:47 UTC - Lawrence Mondal UK peers voted 194–138 to require the Treasury to publish a digital asset strategy within 12 months of the financial services bill becoming law. ➤ The UK House of Lords has voted to require the Treasury to publish a comprehensive digital asset strategy within 12 months of the Financial Services and Markets Bill becoming law. ➤ The proposed strategy will cover cryptoassets, stablecoins, tokenized securities, and digital settlement systems, aiming to create a unified policy framework. ➤ The bill now moves to the House of Commons, where its final passage and the inclusion of the digital asset strategy clause will be decided. #digitalassetstrategy #houseoflords #financialservicesbill #tokenizedsecurities #cryptoassets #stablecoins #treasury #fca #bankofengland #ukparliament 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-uk-digital-asset-strategy-wins-house-of-lords-backing-in-194-138-vote-3488697381

📰 ESMA warns growing crypto ties could amplify risks to traditional finance 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 20:25 UTC ESMA warns deeper links between crypto and traditional finance could increase spillover risks as tokenization grows and prediction markets face scrutiny. ➤ ESMA warns that increasing links between crypto and traditional finance pose spillover risks to the broader financial system. ➤ The regulator highlights tokenized equities and DeFi exploits as areas deepening these connections, while also flagging prediction markets for potential manipulation. ➤ This warning comes amid ongoing regulatory battles in the US over the classification and oversight of prediction markets. #esma #crypto #traditionalfinance #spilloverrisks #tokenization #predictionmarkets #marketmanipulation #regulatoryscrutiny #decentralizedfinance #defiexploits 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-esma-warns-growing-crypto-ties-could-amplify-risks-to-traditional-finance-2585211068

📰 Bitcoin vs Ethereum ETFs: Which asset is winning September’s flow battle? 🗓️ Sep 13 2026 02:00 UTC - Ishika Kumari Ark Invest's ARKB and Grayscale's GBTC were the top most sources of selling pressure in the past week which resulted in outflows. ➤ Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows totaling $462.73 million in the past week, driven by selling pressure from Grayscale's GBTC and Ark Invest's ARKB. ➤ In contrast, Spot Ethereum ETFs saw substantial inflows, particularly on September 11th, with BlackRock's offerings being major contributors. ➤ Despite mixed flows for other altcoin ETFs, Bitcoin's overall market dominance is still indicated by its higher altcoin index, suggesting a temporary slowdown rather than a trend reversal. #bitcoinetf #ethereumetf #etfflows #grayscale #arkinvest #blackrock #outflows #inflows #spotbitcoinetf #spotethereumetf 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/ambcrypto-bitcoin-vs-ethereum-et-fs-which-asset-is-winning-septembers-flow-battle-27497892

📰 EU tokenization caps lag US market by 100x, exchanges warn 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 21:29 UTC - CryptoNews Two of the biggest names in exchange operations are telling European regulators the same uncomfortable thing: the bloc’s tokenization sandbox is too small to matter. Nasdaq and the ➤ Major exchanges like Nasdaq and Boerse Stuttgart are urging the EU to significantly increase or remove tokenization caps under its DLT Pilot Regime, warning that current limits hinder institutional adoption. ➤ They argue that the EU's current €6 billion cap is drastically smaller than the US market's capacity, risking a loss of institutional digital asset business. ➤ Despite the European Commission's proposal to raise the cap to €100 billion, industry players are pushing for much higher limits (€150 billion to €1.5 trillion) or no caps at all to remain competitive. #tokenizationcaps #eudltpilotregime #nasdaq #boersestuttgart #usmarket #institutionalscale #regulatorysandbox #mifidii #europeancommission #competitiveness 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-eu-tokenization-caps-lag-us-market-by-100-x-exchanges-warn-1887675568

📰 Las pérdidas no realizadas de Bitcoin caen pero la demanda spot sigue débil 🗓️ Sep 12 2026 23:56 UTC - Alejandro Gil Las pérdidas no realizadas de Bitcoin disminuyen, pero la débil demanda spot limita la confirmación de una recuperación sostenida. ➤ Bitcoin's unrealized losses have decreased, indicating reduced selling pressure from long-term holders, but overall market structure remains uncertain. ➤ Despite lower investor stress, weak spot demand and recent ETF outflows suggest the current price recovery is primarily driven by derivatives, lacking sustainable upside confirmation. ➤ Confirmation of a sustained recovery hinges on maintaining low unrealized loss levels and a clear increase in spot market buying, with institutional investor activity and ETF inflows being key indicators. #bitcoin #unrealizedlosses #spotdemand #nulmetric #cryptomarket #sellingpressure #longtermholders #etfoutflows #derivativesmarket #institutionalinvestors 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/criptotendencia-las-perdidas-no-realizadas-de-bitcoin-caen-pero-la-demanda-spot-sigue-debil-1869825572

📰 Coinbase Prediction Markets are Growing Fast 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 00:07 UTC - Shanny Basar Equities, prediction markets, derivatives & perpetual futures are expected to drive growth in trading. ➤ Coinbase is experiencing rapid growth in its prediction markets, which have achieved $100m in annual run rate revenue and are expanding to include new contract types. ➤ The company is diversifying beyond crypto trading into derivatives, equities, and prediction markets, aiming to become an 'everything exchange' with a focus on institutional adoption and infrastructure. ➤ Coinbase has launched tokenized equities in Abu Dhabi and is expanding its derivatives offerings, including perpetual futures for U.S. customers, signaling a broader ambition to transform the entire financial system. #coinbase #predictionmarkets #derivatives #tokenizedequities #stablecoins #cftc #adgm #baseblockchain #everythingexchange #financialsystem 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/marketsmedia-coinbase-prediction-markets-are-growing-fast-2141792642

📰 Thailand Stablecoin Rules Could Restrict Third-Party Wallet Use 🗓️ Sep 13 2026 03:34 UTC - Brenda Mary Thailand stablecoin rules would set separate $151K daily caps and require same-owner wallet checks at Thai-regulated crypto firms. ➤ Thailand's SEC is proposing new stablecoin regulations that would restrict third-party wallet usage for deposits and withdrawals through regulated operators. ➤ The rules include daily transfer caps of approximately $151,000 and require that wallets used for transactions be verified in the customer's name. ➤ These measures aim to combat money laundering and cybercrime, though exceptions exist for transfers between compliant local intermediaries and under specific Travel Rule conditions. #thailand #stablecoin #regulation #wallet #sec #travelrule #aml #kyc #dailycap #thirdpartytransfer 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockonomi-thailand-stablecoin-rules-could-restrict-third-party-wallet-use-849572614

📰 Mastercard launches Agent Connect for AI shopping 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 20:45 UTC Mastercard has launched Agent Connect to give merchants one integration for product discovery, cart creation and customer-approved payments across AI shopping platforms. Mastercard Agent Connect reduces separate merchant integrations Mastercard said in a Sep. 9 announcement that ... ➤ Mastercard has launched Agent Connect, a platform designed to streamline product discovery, cart creation, and customer-approved payments across AI shopping platforms for merchants. ➤ The service integrates merchants with AI agents and payment providers, utilizing tokenized permissions for customer authorization of AI-initiated purchases, and supports both traditional payment networks and stablecoin rails. ➤ This initiative aims to empower merchants to maintain control over their branding and customer relationships within evolving AI-driven commerce landscapes, with support from over 30 companies including Anthropic. #mastercard #agentconnect #aishopping #tokenizedpayments #merchantintegration #customerauthorization #stablecoins #anthropic #agentpay 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-mastercard-launches-agent-connect-for-ai-shopping-1004883256

📰 Metaplanet Reduces Series 10 Stock Pool 41% Ahead of Hong Kong Move 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 14:25 UTC Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet says it will again amend the conversion terms of its Series 10 stock acquisition rights, stepping in after shareholder pushback over dilution from an expanded option pool. According to Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich, the company will reduc... ➤ Metaplanet is reducing the potential share issuance from its Series 10 stock acquisition rights by 41% following shareholder backlash over dilution concerns. ➤ The company is also withdrawing plans to transfer rights to an employee incentive vehicle and introducing new exercise restrictions, aiming to better align management with shareholders. ➤ This move coincides with Metaplanet's expansion into asset management in Hong Kong through its subsidiary, Metaplanet Asset Management Asia Limited, as part of 'Project Nova'. #metaplanet #bitcointreasury #series10stock #acquisitionrights #shareholderconcerns #dilution #conversionratio #hongkong #assetmanagement #projectnova 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-metaplanet-reduces-series-10-stock-pool-41-ahead-of-hong-kong-move-2285182559

📰 CATASTROPHE Coalition Warns Proposed Regulations Would Cripple South African progress (9 Sep) 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 05:25 UTC JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 9th, 2026, Chainwire ➤ A coalition named CATASTROPHE is campaigning against proposed South African regulations that would restrict cross-border crypto payments and individual self-custody. ➤ The coalition argues these rules would harm local businesses, jobs, and isolate South Africa from the global digital economy, despite global advancements in stablecoin and digital asset infrastructure. ➤ CATASTROPHE advocates for technology-neutral regulation, where equivalent economic activities are treated similarly regardless of the technology used, and urges public support before the comment period closes. #southafrica #catastrophecoalition #cryptoregulations #crossborderpayments #selfcustody #nationaltreasury #southafricanreservebank #technologyneutrality #stablecoins #casps 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-catastrophe-coalition-warns-proposed-regulations-would-cripple-south-african-progress-9-sep-3735937424

📰 DOGE Facing Uncertainty After Bitwise Orders Shutdown Of Dogecoin ETF; Here’s Why 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 21:25 UTC Dogecoin is experiencing difficulty. The market received disappointing news after Bitwise announced that it will abandon its Dogecoin ETF offerings. ➤ Bitwise is shutting down its Dogecoin ETF (BWOW) due to low investor demand and underperformance compared to other crypto ETFs. ➤ The decision has introduced uncertainty for Dogecoin, contributing to its price decline and selling pressure. ➤ Despite this setback, other Dogecoin ETFs remain available, and broader market factors like potential interest rate hikes also influence DOGE's performance. #dogecoin #bitwise #etf #uncertainty #lowinvestordemand #marketperformance #crypto #sec #interestratehike 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-doge-facing-uncertainty-after-bitwise-orders-shutdown-of-dogecoin-etf-heres-why-3052098585

📰 Tether, Fasanara launch $400M private credit fund targeting $3B 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 15:35 UTC Tether and Fasanara launched a private credit fund backed by $400 million, targeting up to $3 billion in institutional capital for USDT-linked lending. ➤ Tether and Fasanara Capital have launched a $400 million private credit fund, aiming to raise up to $3 billion from institutional investors. ➤ The fund, StableFund, will utilize USDT for short-duration, asset-backed lending to businesses and consumers via fintech platforms globally. ➤ Fasanara will manage investments, while Tether will source USDT-linked financing opportunities and provide on-chain/off-chain infrastructure. #tether #fasanara #privatecreditfund #usdt #institutionalcapital #assetbackedlending #fintechplatforms #supplychainfinance #stablecoin 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-tether-fasanara-launch-400-m-private-credit-fund-targeting-3-b-2690976434

📰 US Bank tests proprietary stablecoin in cross-border Stellar transaction 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 17:52 UTC U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, has completed a live cross-border payment using its proprietary USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain.The pilot moved funds between U.S. Bank entities in North America and Europe, with USBDC issued and transferred on the public… ➤ U.S. Bank successfully conducted a cross-border payment pilot using its proprietary USBDC stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, moving funds between North America and Europe. ➤ The test validated U.S. Bank's Digital Asset Platform, integrating tokenized assets with traditional banking infrastructure and exploring uses like treasury operations and liquidity management. ➤ This initiative aligns with a broader trend of major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Citi, and Fidelity, exploring and launching their own stablecoin projects for institutional and retail markets. #usbank #stablecoin #stellarblockchain #crossborderpayment #usbdc #digitalassetplatform #institutionaladoption #pwc #stellardevelopmentfoundation 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tradingview-us-bank-tests-proprietary-stablecoin-in-cross-border-stellar-transaction-3185325174

📰 Revised CLARITY Act targets ‘non-decentralized’ DeFi operators 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 06:25 UTC Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and the Crypto Council for Innovation backed the revised CLARITY Act ahead of its Senate vote. ➤ The revised CLARITY Act proposes that regulators determine if operators of 'non-decentralized finance trading protocols' must comply with securities, commodities, and AML requirements. ➤ The bill defines such protocols based on the ability of controllers to materially alter rules, restrict users, or deviate from transparent code, with the SEC, CFTC, and Treasury to develop specific rules. ➤ Despite industry backing from Coinbase and the Crypto Council for Innovation, ongoing disputes over ethics and stablecoin rewards may impact its advancement in the Senate. #clarityact #defi #sec #cftc #aml #securities #commodities #coinbase #brianarmstrong #senate 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-revised-clarity-act-targets-non-decentralized-de-fi-operators-643161585

📰 Consensys to split into MetaMask and institutional blockchain company 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 19:05 UTC Consensys plans to separate MetaMask from its institutional blockchain business by the end of 2026 as the crypto wallet expands into broader financial services. ➤ Consensys is splitting its operations into two independent companies: MetaMask for consumer financial services and a new Consensys focused on institutional blockchain infrastructure. ➤ The new Consensys will concentrate on Ethereum infrastructure, tokenization, and stablecoins for financial institutions, while MetaMask will expand into payments, savings, and traditional financial products. ➤ This strategic move reflects the diverging priorities of Consensys's consumer and institutional businesses, with MetaMask aiming for broader financial service integration beyond crypto. #metamask #consensys #institutionalblockchain #tokenization #stablecoins #defi #onchainfinancialservices #consumerbusiness #ethereuminfrastructure 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-consensys-to-split-into-meta-mask-and-institutional-blockchain-company-2321163297

📰 India launches tokenized bond pilot with $107M issued 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 10:45 UTC India’s Demat 2.0 pilot uses DLT, wholesale CBDC and smart contracts to settle and service $107 million in tokenized corporate bonds. ➤ India has launched a tokenized corporate bond pilot, issuing $107 million using DLT, wholesale CBDC, and smart contracts. ➤ The Demat 2.0 system allows for faster settlement and automated payments, integrating with existing regulated market infrastructure. ➤ This pilot is the first globally to combine DLT-issued bonds, depository ownership records, and CBDC settlement within a regulated framework. #tokenizedbonds #india #dlt #cbdc #smartcontracts #corporatebonds #demat20 #sebi #rbi #atomicsettlement 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-india-launches-tokenized-bond-pilot-with-107-m-issued-700743081

📰 Standard Chartered forecasts SKY rising fivefold to $0.325 by 2028 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 10:55 UTC Standard Chartered forecasts the SKY token will rise from $0.065 to $0.325 by the end of 2028, keeping pace with Ether and outperforming Bitcoin. ➤ Standard Chartered forecasts the SKY token to increase fivefold to $0.325 by 2028, outperforming Bitcoin and matching Ether. ➤ The bank views Sky (formerly MakerDAO) as a 'federal bank' due to its stablecoin issuance, governance, and interest rate charges. ➤ Sky is a major stablecoin issuer, particularly for yield-bearing stablecoins, with its sUSDS token offering a 3.6% APY. #skytoken #standardchartered #priceforecast #makerdao #stablecoin #yieldbearingstablecoin #ether #bitcoin #stakingrewards #defi 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-standard-chartered-forecasts-sky-rising-fivefold-to-0-325-by-2028-177195287

📰 Former CIA official found with $40 million in gold bars for 'work-related expenses' reaches tentative plea deal  | Fortune 🗓️ Sep 12 2026 23:37 UTC - The Associated Press Investigators searched Rush's home and seized about 300 gold bars worth more than $40 million, plus about $2 million in U.S. currency and about 35 luxury watches. ➤ A former CIA official, David J. Rush, is facing theft charges for allegedly inflating his salary and claiming fraudulent leave hours. ➤ Investigators seized approximately $40 million in gold bars, $2 million in U.S. currency, and luxury watches from his home, which he claimed were for 'work-related expenses'. ➤ Rush has reached a tentative plea agreement, avoiding a trial that could involve classified material, though the details of the deal are not yet public. #davidrush #ciaofficial #goldbars #pleadeal #theft #workrelatedexpenses #fbi #prosecutors #luxurywatches #uscurrency 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/fortune-former-cia-official-found-with-40-million-in-gold-bars-for-work-related-expenses-reaches-tentative-plea-deal-fortune-1684538469

📰 India Pilots Tokenized Bonds, Issues $107M in First Phase 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 13:25 UTC India’s capital markets are taking a tangible step toward blockchain-based settlement. The country’s securities regulator and central bank have launched a pilot that enables corporate bonds to be issued and held as tokenized assets, with settlement linked to the Reserve Bank of I... ➤ India has launched a pilot program for tokenized corporate bonds, enabling issuance and ownership on a distributed ledger. ➤ The settlement process is integrated with the Reserve Bank of India's wholesale CBDC via the Unified Market Interface (UMI), aiming for 'atomic settlement'. ➤ The first phase successfully raised approximately $107 million, with plans to expand to secondary trading and retail investor access in future phases. #tokenizedbonds #india #sebi #rbi #cbdc #demat20 #atomicsettlement #corporatebonds #distributedledger #financialinfrastructure 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-india-pilots-tokenized-bonds-issues-107-m-in-first-phase-3912922153