📰 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

📰 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

📰 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

📰 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

📰 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

📰 Bitwise CIO says Bitcoin, Solana, Hyperliquid, and Uniswap are benefiting from the $600 trillion tokenization boom; here’s why 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 19:37 UTC - Erie Maxwell Add ZyCrypto News On GoogleMatt Hougan, chief investment officer (CIO) at Bitwise, today shared a bold prediction: Bitcoin, Solana, Hyperliquid, and Uniswap have a massive opportunity to benefit from the advancing tokenization revolution. This is happening because the boundary between TradFi and DeFi is fading as RWA tokenization rapidly makes real-world assets (such as stocks, […] ➤ Bitwise CIO predicts Bitcoin, Solana, Hyperliquid, and Uniswap will significantly benefit from the growing tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). ➤ The tokenization market is rapidly expanding, with projections suggesting it could reach $600 trillion, driven by institutional interest and favorable regulations. ➤ This trend signifies a shift towards tangible value in crypto, with RWA tokenization bridging TradFi and DeFi, offering enhanced transparency, liquidity, and yields. #tokenization #realworldassets #bitcoin #solana #uniswap #bitwise #tradfi #defi #onchain #institutionaladoption 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/zycrypto-bitwise-cio-says-bitcoin-solana-hyperliquid-and-uniswap-are-benefiting-from-the-600-trillion-tokenization-boom-heres-why-3612841109

📰 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

📰 Trading Went Around the Clock. Can Settlement Keep Up? 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 06:18 UTC - CharisKokkinos Continuous trading needs faster, real-time settlement, not batch cycles. ➤ Traditional Wall Street trading is moving towards 23x5 hours, but its settlement system remains on a batch cycle, creating inefficiencies and counterparty risk. ➤ On-chain markets offer continuous, real-time settlement, a model that DTCC is exploring through tokenization pilots and a multi-chain strategy, including connections to networks like Stellar. ➤ While T+1 is an improvement, the article suggests it may be an intermediate step, with true continuous settlement being the ultimate benchmark for an always-on market. #continuoussettlement #t1settlement #tokenization #dtcc #realtimesettlement #batchcycle #pricediscovery #stellarnetwork #tokenizedequities #marginrequirements 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/investinglive-trading-went-around-the-clock-can-settlement-keep-up-2580127234

📰 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

📰 Debating XRP Debts Challenges Tokenized Financing Stories 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 19:25 UTC Speculation on XRP debts is tested by Stellar’s disclosure of $490 million worth of tokenized non-U.S. government debts, yet no U.S. policy evidence links XRP to debt servicing. ➤ Stellar has disclosed $490 million in tokenized non-U.S. government debt on its platform, positioning itself as a leader in this niche, while Ethereum leads in tokenized Treasuries. ➤ Speculation linking XRP to servicing U.S. national debt is contrasted with a lack of policy evidence, despite discussions on economic growth and sovereign wealth funds. ➤ The article distinguishes between the practical application of tokenization (e.g., Stellar's use of Mexican CETES) and speculative claims about XRP's role in government debt management, emphasizing the need for concrete institutional adoption. #xrp #stellar #tokenizeddebt #sovereigndebt #usnationaldebt #rwaxyz #ethereum #blockchainadoption #jdvance 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-debating-xrp-debts-challenges-tokenized-financing-stories-2726824880

📰 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

📰 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

📰 BlackRock Wins Hong Kong Approval for Tokenised HKD Money Market Fund 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 06:50 UTC - Rosemary Wambui BlackRock has received regulatory authorisation for the BlackRock HKD Digital Liquidity Fund, a Hong Kong-domiciled Hong Kong dollar money market fund designed to operate across traditional and digital financial channels. The fund will combine blockchain technology with professionally managed money market investments, allowing eligible investors to subscribe and redeem using fiat and digital cash, including […] ➤ BlackRock has received regulatory approval in Hong Kong for its HKD Digital Liquidity Fund, a tokenized money market fund. ➤ The fund will combine blockchain technology with traditional money market investments, allowing transactions via fiat and digital cash, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits. ➤ This marks BlackRock's first tokenized offering in Asia Pacific and leverages Hong Kong's developing digital asset ecosystem and regulatory framework. #blackrock #hongkong #tokenisedfund #moneymarketfund #hkd #stablecoin #digitalcash #regulatoryapproval #standardchartered #projectensemble 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/serrarigroup-black-rock-wins-hong-kong-approval-for-tokenised-hkd-money-market-fund-1609861600

📰 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

📰 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

📰 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

📰 India Launches Tokenized Bonds with CBDC Settlements 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 09:14 UTC - ForkLog On September 10, India introduced Demat 2.0, a pilot project for issuing tokenized corporate bonds with settlements in digital rupees. The launch was announced ➤ India has launched Demat 2.0, a pilot project for tokenized corporate bonds settled using the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) wholesale digital rupee (CBDC). ➤ This initiative, developed in collaboration with SEBI and other financial entities, aims to streamline bond issuance and settlement by linking ownership records on a distributed ledger with digital rupee payments. ➤ The pilot currently involves institutional investors, with plans to expand to secondary trading and retail access in the future. #tokenizedbonds #digitalrupee #cbdc #demat20 #india #sebi #rbi #settlement #smartcontracts #institutionalinvestors 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/forklog-india-launches-tokenized-bonds-with-cbdc-settlements-1096789281

📰 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

📰 India’s Tokenized Bonds Put Private Keys in Depositories’ Hands, Not Investors’ 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 07:02 UTC - Dhara Chavda SEBI's Demat 2.0 FAQ confirms depositories manage private keys on investors' behalf and provides a peer-to-peer exit before secondary trading opens. ➤ India's SEBI has launched a tokenized bond framework where depositories manage private keys, maintaining ownership records on a distributed ledger. ➤ The system integrates with existing demat accounts and CBDC wallets, requiring no new technology for investors or issuers. ➤ This framework aims to streamline issuance and settlement, with India claiming to be the first to issue corporate bonds natively on a DLT with ownership managed by statutory depositories and settled via CBDC. #tokenizedbonds #sebi #depositories #privatekeys #distributedledger #demat20 #cbdc #npci #india #corporatebonds 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptotimes-indias-tokenized-bonds-put-private-keys-in-depositories-hands-not-investors-2683597968

📰 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

📰 What Are the Top RWA Tokens? A 2026 Project Roundup 🗓️ Sep 10 2026 21:06 UTC - Safeheron Team “RWA token” isn’t one thing — it’s a label covering dozens of genuinely different projects, backed by different kinds of real-world assets, built on different chains, and serving different purposes. By August 2026, the RWA sector’s combined market value had reached roughly $68.5 billion. Here’s what’s actually in it. Asset-Backed Tokens vs. Infrastructure Tokens Before looking at individual projects, it helps to know there are really two different kinds of “RWA token.” An asset-backed token is a... ➤ The RWA token market, valued at $68.5 billion by August 2026, is diverse, comprising asset-backed tokens (direct claims on real assets) and infrastructure tokens (supporting RWA systems). ➤ Key RWA tokens include infrastructure providers like Chainlink and oracles, asset-backed tokens like Tether Gold and PAX Gold, tokenized Treasuries from Ondo, and private credit tokens from Maple Finance. ➤ Understanding the distinction between asset-backed and infrastructure tokens, verifying backing, and assessing restrictions are crucial for investors, with platforms like Safeheron offering specialized custody solutions for diversified RWA portfolios. #rwatokens #assetbackedtokens #infrastructuretokens #chainlink #tethergold #ondofinance #tokenizedtreasuries #privatecredit #safeheron #blackrockbuidl 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/safeheron-what-are-the-top-rwa-tokens-a-2026-project-roundup-3961944802

📰 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

📰 XRP price prediction amid RLUSD stablecoin and ETF tailwinds 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 02:46 UTC - CryptoNews $XRP price remained on edge today, September 10, as the recent crypto market rally stalled. Ripple token dropped todown modestly from this month’s high ofThis retreat happened even ➤ XRP price shows resilience despite a stalled crypto market rally, driven by strong inflows into XRP ETFs and growth in the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin. ➤ The XRP Ledger ecosystem is expanding, with significant increases in Total Value Locked (TVL) and stablecoin holdings, particularly RLUSD, which is also seeing rising user activity and transfer volume. ➤ Technical analysis suggests a bullish outlook for XRP, with potential for a breakout to $1.5484, supported by bullish chart patterns and indicators, provided it stays above key support levels. #xrp #rlusd #xrpetf #ripple #stablecoin #rwatokenization #xrpledger #tvl #institutionalinflows 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptonews-xrp-price-prediction-amid-rlusd-stablecoin-and-etf-tailwinds-2281645730

📰 Credos Partners Secures Over 1.5 Billion Won in Pre-Series A Funding for Security Token Platform - WOWTALE 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 08:43 UTC - 이준희(John Lee) Credos Partners, a comprehensive Security Token offering (STO) solution provider twice selected for the Financial Services Commission's regulatory sandbox, announced on September 11 that it is conducting a pre-Series A funding round exceeding 2 billion won (approximately USD 1. ➤ Credos Partners, an STO solution provider, has secured over 1.5 billion won in pre-Series A funding to expand its security token platform. ➤ The company focuses on building financial infrastructure for the creation, trading, and management of tokenized assets, including supply-chain finance and foreign-currency bond portfolios. ➤ With recent legislation and institutional interest, Credos Partners aims to become a core infrastructure provider connecting financial institutions and issuers in the RWA market, with Korea and Hong Kong as key hubs. #credospartners #securitytokenofferingsto #regulatorysandbox #preseriesafunding #knetinvestmentpartners #financialinfrastructure #supplychainfinance #realworldassetsrwa #hongkong #korea 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/en.wowtale-credos-partners-secures-over-1-5-billion-won-in-pre-series-a-funding-for-security-token-platform-wowtale-1845196416

📰 Nasdaq Invests $100 Million in Kraken Parent Payward, Targets 2027 Launch of Tokenized Nasdaq Stocks 🗓️ Sep 11 2026 03:49 UTC - Blockhead The deal values Payward at $21 billion and builds on a March partnership, positioning Kraken as the settlement layer for Nasdaq Equity Tokens that would trade around the clock while preserving standard shareholder voting rights. ➤ Nasdaq is investing $100 million in Kraken's parent company, Payward, to develop tokenized Nasdaq-listed stocks (NETs) set to launch in 2027. ➤ These NETs will trade 24/7 on blockchain infrastructure, offering continuous trading and preserving shareholder voting rights, with Kraken serving as the settlement and compliance layer. ➤ This move signifies a major step in integrating traditional equity markets with blockchain technology, aiming to enhance efficiency and accessibility. #nasdaq #kraken #tokenizedstocks #equitytokens #blockchainsettlement #xstocks #payward #2027launch #institutionalmarkets 🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/blockhead-nasdaq-invests-100-million-in-kraken-parent-payward-targets-2027-launch-of-tokenized-nasdaq-stocks-237205250