📰 Investors are circling the region’s undermonetized IP 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 02:49 UTC - Adia widened private market allocations in 2025 as it leans into PE, hedge funds, and secondaries A new wave of UAE capital is treating overlooked entertainment IP as the region’s next asset class ➤ New funds in the UAE are exploring entertainment intellectual property (IP) like music catalogs and film scripts as a new asset class for investment. ➤ Two key players, CineNow and IPNation, are focusing on tokenizing IP, with CineNow creating new IP and IPNation revitalizing existing Arabic IP. ➤ The UAE is positioning itself as a hub for tokenized IP, with regulatory bodies showing support, though legal clarity on asset classification remains a consideration. #intellectualproperty #uae #entertainmentip #tokenization #investment #musiccatalogs #filmscripts #cinenow #ipnation #dubaimediacouncil 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/enterpriseam-investors-are-circling-the-regions-undermonetized-ip-663796256

📰 UK Plans Tokenized Gold Push as FCA Explores New Market Rules 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 03:58 UTC - Nynu Jamal UK’s FCA is planning to bring new rules for tokenized gold and seek public feedback, aiming to reduce regulatory hurdles. ➤ The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing new rules for tokenized gold to reduce regulatory hurdles and encourage market growth. ➤ The FCA is seeking public feedback on potential exemptions from existing investment fund rules for tokenized gold products. ➤ This initiative aligns with global trends in RWA tokenization, with countries like Hong Kong and Singapore already establishing frameworks for tokenized gold. #tokenizedgold #fca #uk #regulatoryframework #publicfeedback #tokenization #realworldassets #goldtrading #hongkong #singapore 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coincodex-uk-plans-tokenized-gold-push-as-fca-explores-new-market-rules-3459772253

📰 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

📰 Injective: $10B tokenized mortgage asset migration to its network - Oct 2026 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 12:07 UTC Injective plans to migrate over $10 billion in tokenized real estate mortgage assets to its network in the coming months. The migration brings standardized and auditable mortgage records onchain, extending the chain's role in real-world asset settlement.The planned migration is roughly 10x Injectiv… ➤ Injective is planning to migrate over $10 billion in tokenized real estate mortgage assets to its network by October 2026. ➤ This migration, if successful, would significantly expand Injective's existing RWA base and position it as a major settlement layer for real-world assets. ➤ The announcement is a plan, and the actual execution, timing, and final volume remain uncertain until confirmed on-chain. #injective #tokenizedmortgageassets #realestate #onchain #rwasettlementlayer #migration #blockchain #assetmanagement #institutionalcapital 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/tradingview-injective-10-b-tokenized-mortgage-asset-migration-to-its-network-oct-2026-2108542288

📰 Arco Joins EX.IO to Expand Institutional RWA Access in Asia - Crypto Economy 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 12:36 UTC - Nicholet R. EX.IO and Arco partner to explore institutional distribution of tokenized Treasuries, private credit and other RWAs across Asia. ➤ EX.IO and Arco are partnering to explore the institutional distribution of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) in Asia, starting with South Korea. ➤ The collaboration aims to combine EX.IO's regulated offerings, including tokenized U.S. Treasuries and private credit, with Arco's multichain infrastructure for on-chain distribution. ➤ The initiative is subject to regulatory approvals and will focus on identifying institutional demand in Korea before potential expansion to other Asian markets. #tokenizedtreasuries #privatecredit #fixedincomeproducts #asia #southkorea #institutionaldistribution #exio #arco #multichaininfrastructure #defiliquidity 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/crypto-economy-arco-joins-ex-io-to-expand-institutional-rwa-access-in-asia-crypto-economy-3192132030

📰 Crypto data startup Kaiko raises $110 million in funding led by S&P Global - Tech Startups 🗓️ Sep 14 2026 18:49 UTC - Daniel Levi Crypto data startup Kaiko has raised $110 million in a strategic funding round led by S&P Global, bringing some of the biggest names in banking, exchanges, trading, and blockchain deeper into the infrastructure behind tokenized finance. The round included BNP Paribas, Bpifrance, Broadridge, Canton Foundation, Coinbase Ventures, DRW Venture Capital, Nasdaq Ventures, Royal Bank of ➤ Crypto data startup Kaiko has secured $110 million in a funding round led by S&P Global, with participation from major financial institutions. ➤ The investment signals a shift towards building structural data systems for tokenized finance and 24/7 onchain markets. ➤ Kaiko will use the funds to enhance its market data and analytics infrastructure, supporting the integration of traditional assets into blockchain. #kaiko #spglobal #tokenizedfinance #marketdata #blockchaininfrastructure #onchainfinance #digitalassetdata #institutionalinvestors #financialproducts #spdowjonesindices 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/techstartups-crypto-data-startup-kaiko-raises-110-million-in-funding-led-by-s-p-global-tech-startups-3929478140

📰 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

📰 Senate’s Sept. 15 CLARITY Vote Turns Into Grassroots Showdown After $190M Crypto Political Push 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 08:38 UTC - Pardon Joshua Crypto groups and banks intensify lobbying ahead of the Sept. 15 CLARITY Act cloture vote, with stablecoin rewards emerging as the key fault line. ➤ The CLARITY Act faces a critical Senate cloture vote on September 15th, with stablecoin rewards being the central point of contention between crypto groups and community banks. ➤ Crypto advocates are mobilizing grassroots support, while banks are lobbying against stablecoin rewards, fearing they will pull deposits and weaken local lending. ➤ The outcome of the vote, influenced by significant political spending and differing views from Treasury and Coinbase, will determine the path to regulatory clarity for the crypto industry. #clarityact #stablecoinrewards #lobbying #grassroots #senatevote #communitybanks #cryptoplatforms #regulatoryclarity #politicalspending #depositaccounts 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coingape-senates-sept-15-clarity-vote-turns-into-grassroots-showdown-after-190-m-crypto-political-push-4026680015

📰 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

📰 Nasdaq to Invest $100 Million in Kraken Parent Payward as Tokenized-Equities Partnership Expands 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 02:21 UTC - Andrew Liu Nasdaq Ventures agreed to invest $100 million in Payward as the companies expanded their tokenized-equities partnership and targeted Q2 2027 for Nasdaq Equity Tokens. ➤ Nasdaq Ventures is investing $100 million in Payward, the parent company of Kraken, to expand their partnership focused on tokenized equities. ➤ The collaboration aims to build infrastructure for tokenized equities and 'always-on' markets, with Nasdaq Equity Tokens (NETs) now targeted for Q2 2027. ➤ This strategic investment signifies Nasdaq's deeper commitment to tokenized assets, integrating its market infrastructure and surveillance technology with Payward's blockchain expertise. #nasdaq #kraken #payward #tokenizedequities #nasdaqequitytokens #xstocks #marketsurveillance #venturecapital #blockchain #securities 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/marketreview-nasdaq-to-invest-100-million-in-kraken-parent-payward-as-tokenized-equities-partnership-expands-2150168313

📰 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

📰 Nasdaq backs Kraken to launch tokenized stocks - Briefs Finance 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 14:50 UTC - ktalwar Nasdaq's venture arm invests $100M in Payward (Kraken) to build infrastructure and surveillance for tokenized shares, targeting a Q2 2027 launch. ➤ Nasdaq's venture arm is investing $100 million in Kraken (Payward) to develop infrastructure and surveillance for tokenized stocks, with a target launch in Q2 2027. ➤ The partnership aims to create a backbone for issuing and exchanging tokenized equities, potentially enabling faster trading and settlement, and continuous market operation. ➤ This initiative aligns with a broader Wall Street trend towards mainstream adoption of tokenized securities, though questions remain about shareholder rights versus economic exposure. #nasdaq #kraken #tokenizedstocks #equities #blockchain #infrastructure #marketsurveillance #settlement #digitalassets 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/briefs-nasdaq-backs-kraken-to-launch-tokenized-stocks-briefs-finance-422103366

📰 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

📰 Why compliance, not technology, will decide the future of digital sovereign finance 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 06:51 UTC - CW Staff In-depth analysis and peer practice for 10,000+ risk and compliance leaders. HQP benchmarking, LPEC certification, and the ECI Compliance Week App included. ➤ The future of digital sovereign finance hinges on robust compliance infrastructure rather than technological capability, as demonstrated by pilot programs struggling with adoption. ➤ Governments face challenges in aligning real-time transaction technology with outdated compliance systems for AML, sanctions screening, and legal frameworks. ➤ Successful digital public finance requires prioritizing compliance architecture, legal clarity, and international partnerships to ensure scalability and global integration. #digitalsovereignfinance #compliance #marshallislands #usdm1 #ustreasurybills #centralbankdigitalcurrency #financialinclusion #aml #fatf #pilotprograms 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/complianceweek-why-compliance-not-technology-will-decide-the-future-of-digital-sovereign-finance-3926810437

📰 Nasdaq Invests $100 Million in Kraken Parent Payward to Accelerate Tokenized Stock Push 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 01:20 UTC - PYMNTS Nasdaq Ventures has agreed to invest $100 million in Payward, the parent company of Kraken, part of a broader expansion of the partnership. ➤ Nasdaq Ventures is investing $100 million in Kraken's parent company, Payward, to accelerate its tokenized stock initiatives. ➤ The investment will support the Nasdaq Equity Token (NET) framework, aiming to enable tokenized equities to move across different market environments with on-chain settlement. ➤ This partnership signifies a move towards integrating traditional equity markets with decentralized blockchain networks, enhancing efficiency and liquidity. #nasdaq #kraken #payward #tokenizedstocks #nasdaqequitytoken #netframework #marketsurveillance #blockchain #settlement #equitiestransformationgateway 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/pymnts-nasdaq-invests-100-million-in-kraken-parent-payward-to-accelerate-tokenized-stock-push-842079390

📰 How Stablecoins Could Become the Infrastructure Behind African Finance 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 09:41 UTC - Kevin Ngugi Stablecoin infrastructure could power faster cross-border payments in Kenya without requiring consumers to understand blockchain technology. ➤ Stablecoins are poised to become the underlying infrastructure for African finance, particularly in Kenya, by enabling faster and cheaper cross-border payments without requiring users to understand blockchain technology. ➤ Companies like Movement and Yellow Card are building infrastructure that allows existing financial services (like mobile money and banking apps) to leverage stablecoins for settlement, focusing on use cases such as international invoicing, treasury management, and hedging against currency volatility. ➤ Kenya's regulatory clarity, with the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, is fostering a more stable environment for stablecoin issuers and infrastructure providers, paving the way for broader adoption and potential integration with tokenized government bonds. #stablecoins #kenya #crossborderpayments #blockchaininfrastructure #movement #yellowcard #digitalcash #treasurybills #financialinclusion #mpesa 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/techweez-how-stablecoins-could-become-the-infrastructure-behind-african-finance-789619408

📰 XRP Ledger shatters all-time high in total addresses: here’s why it matters 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 10:39 UTC - Steve Muchoki As XRP's market capitalization rose by more than $24.4 billion over the past 30 days, XRP Ledger (XRPL) addresses have surged to a new ATH. ➤ XRP Ledger (XRPL) has reached an all-time high in total active addresses, coinciding with a significant increase in its market capitalization. ➤ This growth is attributed to increased user adoption, driven by the network's expansion in tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), including stablecoins. ➤ The positive momentum in XRPL addresses and tokenized assets is expected to fuel further bullish trends for XRP's price. #xrpledger #totaladdresses #alltimehigh #tokenization #realworldassets #stablecoins #ripplelabs #marketcapitalization #usergrowth 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/finbold-xrp-ledger-shatters-all-time-high-in-total-addresses-heres-why-it-matters-3723006034

📰 MarketForces Africa 🗓️ Sep 15 2026 07:56 UTC - By Julius Alagbe MarketForces Africa is an independent financial news and information platform dedicated to covering markets, economies, and investment ... ➤ Nigeria's Debt Management Office raised N288 billion from a 10-year bond at a 16.79% rate, while the CBN sold OMO bills totaling N4.4 trillion. ➤ The equities market saw a positive start with interest in small- and mid-cap stocks, influenced by the Dangote Refinery IPO. ➤ Bitcoin experienced a slight dip, while SpaceX Tokenized bStocks saw a rally, and Seplat Energy continued its bullish trend. #debtmanagementoffice #10yearbond #primarymarketauction #centralbankofnigeria #omobills #equitiesmarket #dangoterefineryipo #bitcoin #spacextokenizedbstocks #seplatenergy 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/dmarketforces-market-forces-africa-3367768043

📰 Tokenized Cash Equivalents: 6 Low-Volatility Asset Backings 🗓️ Sep 14 2026 21:35 UTC - Tobi Opeyemi Amure T-bills, repo, money market funds, bank deposits and tokenized Treasury funds: 6 backings for corporate cash as BUIDL holds $2.8B of a $15.1B market. ➤ The article discusses six low-volatility asset backings for corporate cash equivalents, including T-bills, repo agreements, money market funds, and tokenized Treasury funds. ➤ These tokenized assets leverage recent regulatory changes (GENIUS Act) to offer institutions yield optimization on idle cash while maintaining liquidity and capital preservation. ➤ Key players like BlackRock, Circle, and Franklin Templeton are highlighted for their offerings in this rapidly evolving space of on-chain treasury management. #tokenizedcashequivalents #tbills #repoagreements #moneymarketfunds #corporatetreasury #blackrockbuidl #circlereservefund #franklintempletonbenji #programmablefinance #lowvolatility 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/financefeeds-tokenized-cash-equivalents-6-low-volatility-asset-backings-1045456350

📰 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

📰 UK House of Lords backs mandatory digital asset strategy over Labour position 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 17:54 UTC - Nate Kostar The UK House of Lords voted 194–138 to back an amendment requiring the Treasury to develop a strategy for digital assets and financial infrastructure. ➤ The UK House of Lords has voted in favor of an amendment requiring the Treasury to develop a comprehensive digital asset strategy. ➤ This strategy would encompass cryptoassets, stablecoins, and tokenized securities, focusing on innovation, consumer protection, and market access. ➤ Despite opposition from the Labour government, the amendment's passage through the House of Lords signifies a push towards a more defined regulatory approach for digital assets in the UK. #ukhouseoflords #digitalassetstrategy #financialservicesandmarketsbill #treasury #cryptoassets #stablecoins #tokenizedsecurities #labourgovernment #regulatoryframework #innovation 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cointelegraph-uk-house-of-lords-backs-mandatory-digital-asset-strategy-over-labour-position-1128031501

📰 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

📰 Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse Sees XRP Hitting $10 Trillion Market Cap, Names the Drivers Behind the Rally 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 20:55 UTC Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Labs, believes that XRP is on track to reach a $10 trillion market capitalization. ➤ Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts XRP could reach a $10 trillion market cap within 10-15 years. ➤ Key drivers identified include supportive regulations like the CLARITY Act, institutional adoption, and XRP's utility in cross-border payments. ➤ Recent legal victories against the SEC and a favorable regulatory environment are seen as crucial catalysts for this projected growth. #xrp #ripple #bradgarlinghouse #marketcap #sec #clarityact #crossborderpayments #institutionaladoption #regulatorycertainty 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-ripples-brad-garlinghouse-sees-xrp-hitting-10-trillion-market-cap-names-the-drivers-behind-the-rally-3679594445

📰 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

📰 Can Bessent Buy the Long End While Trump Sells a $5,000 Dividend? 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 18:44 UTC - Andrew Samu On Wednesday the Treasury said it would buy back up to $6 billion of 10- to 20-year debt. On Wednesday night in Dallas, Donald Trump told the Republican Bessent’s $6bn long-end buyback meets Trump’s $5,000 midterm dividend. Why the operations will run, the cheque probably won’t, and yields still rose. ➤ The Treasury is conducting buybacks of long-term debt to improve liquidity, but the market's reaction has been muted, with yields rising. ➤ Donald Trump's proposal for a $5,000 'Trump dividend' if Republicans win Congress is seen as fiscally unsustainable and unlikely to materialize as a direct payment. ➤ The article suggests that while buybacks offer minor liquidity benefits, they cannot address the fundamental issues of high deficits and potential new spending, leading to continued upward pressure on yields. #treasurybuyback #donaldtrump #dividend #longtermyields #fiscalimpulse #republicanparty #tariffs #governmentdebt #marketliquidity #inflation 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/disruptionbanking-can-bessent-buy-the-long-end-while-trump-sells-a-5-000-dividend-1786286625

📰 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

📰 PYUSDx reaches $100M as M0 CEO explains business stablecoin model 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 17:05 UTC PayPal, M0, and MoonPay have publicly launched PYUSDx after three products processed about $100 million through the business stablecoin platform. M0 CEO and co-founder Luca Prosperi told crypto.news that PYUSDx gives businesses control over token rules, revenue, and administratio... ➤ PYUSDx, a platform enabling businesses to issue custom stablecoins backed by PayPal USD (PYUSD), has publicly launched after processing $100 million in volume across three initial products. ➤ The platform offers businesses control over token rules, revenue allocation, and administration, differentiating it from direct PYUSD integration. ➤ PYUSDx aims to facilitate various use cases, including lending and investment vaults, with potential for broader payment integration in the future. #pyusd #pyusdx #m0 #paypal #moonpay #stablecoin #businessstablecoin #programmabletokens #tokenizationplatform #paxos 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-pyus-dx-reaches-100-m-as-m-0-ceo-explains-business-stablecoin-model-2130675803

📰 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

📰 BlackRock authorised for its first tokenised money market fund in Hong Kong 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 05:07 UTC - Rupert Walker Investors will be able to use HKDAP issued by Standard Chartered-led Anchorpoint Financial Limited to subscribe and redeem from the fund. ➤ BlackRock has launched its first tokenized money market fund in Hong Kong, the BlackRock HKD Digital Liquidity fund, authorized by regulators. ➤ The fund will allow investors to transact using both traditional fiat and digital channels, including a regulated HKD-backed stablecoin (HKDAP) issued by Standard Chartered-led Anchorpoint Financial Limited. ➤ This initiative aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and access in capital markets, building on Hong Kong's growing digital asset ecosystem and regulatory framework. #blackrock #tokenisedmoneymarketfund #hongkong #hkdap #standardchartered #anchorpointfinanciallimited #digitalassets #stablecoin #institutionalinvestors #retailinvestors 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/fundselectorasia-black-rock-authorised-for-its-first-tokenised-money-market-fund-in-hong-kong-1049959271

📰 CLARITY Act: Ripple CLO urges Senate to hear crypto holders 🗓️ Sep 09 2026 21:05 UTC Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has urged undecided and opposing senators to hear from an estimated 67 million American crypto holders before the CLARITY Act faces a 60-vote procedural test on Sep. 15. Alderoty asks senators to meet crypto… ➤ Ripple's CLO is urging senators to hear directly from 67 million American crypto holders before a crucial procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. ➤ The CLARITY Act aims to establish a federal market structure for digital assets, dividing oversight between the SEC and CFTC, but faces disputes over ethics rules, stablecoins, and DeFi. ➤ A 60-vote cloture is needed to open debate, with significant bipartisan support required, and disagreements over ethics provisions and stablecoin rewards are threatening its passage. #clarityact #ripple #cryptoholders #senate #sec #cftc #stablecoin #defi #lobbying #regulation 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-clarity-act-ripple-clo-urges-senate-to-hear-crypto-holders-921503361