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Half of UK wealth advisors say most clients' crypto sits outside their oversight as 61% of European peers face firm restrictions: CoinShares
Jun 25 2026 10:13 UTC

CoinShares survey found 52% of UK advisors report most clients' crypto exposure sits outside their oversight, with firm policy a key driver.

➤ A CoinShares survey reveals that 52% of UK wealth advisors report most client crypto holdings are outside their oversight, significantly higher than the European average.
➤ Firm policy, not client demand or advisor knowledge, is identified as the primary driver of this 'management gap,' with restricted firms showing much larger gaps.
➤ Advisors believe regulatory recognition and access to exchange-traded products, rather than education, would boost their confidence in managing digital assets.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/theblock-half-of-uk-wealth-advisors-say-most-clients-crypto-sits-outside-their-oversight-as-61-of-european-peers-face-firm-restrictions-coin-shares-1155493607?utm_source=binance

Nearly 100 Catholic Leaders Oppose CLARITY Act Over Trafficking Safeguard Provisions
Jun 23 2026 21:38 UTC - The Defiant Team

➤ Nearly 100 Catholic leaders and the Alliance to End Human Trafficking oppose the CLARITY Act, specifically Section 604.
➤ They argue that a provision exempting non-custodial developers from money-transmitter rules would create loopholes exploitable for human trafficking and other financial crimes.
➤ Industry groups like the Digital Chamber defend the provision, stating it's crucial for non-custodial developers who don't operate like banks, while the bill faces an upcoming Senate vote.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/thedefiant-nearly-100-catholic-leaders-oppose-clarity-act-over-trafficking-safeguard-provisions-2472644433?utm_source=binance

Sui Adds Cumberland, Fluid, and SwissBorg to Its Hashi Coalition Ahead of July Testnet Launch
Jun 23 2026 13:32 UTC - PR DESK

Sui, where money moves as freely as messages, has announced that Cumberland, Fluid, and SwissBorg have joined Hashi.

➤ Sui's Hashi coalition, focused on unlocking Bitcoin for DeFi, has added Cumberland, Fluid, and SwissBorg ahead of its July testnet launch.
➤ Hashi aims to replace centralized intermediaries with smart contracts, allowing Bitcoin to be used as collateral while remaining on its native chain.
➤ The initiative seeks to bring institutional capital on-chain by enabling Bitcoin-backed lending and borrowing, with a growing ecosystem of partners.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/zycrypto-sui-adds-cumberland-fluid-and-swiss-borg-to-its-hashi-coalition-ahead-of-july-testnet-launch-781847967?utm_source=binance

While most of Crypto X is focused on AI, memes, and the next shiny narrative, RWAs just quietly passed $30B in market capitalization.

More importantly, the number of people holding tokenized real-world assets is growing at an incredible pace.

Total RWA holder count surged more https://t.co/m34IKKkKBc
Jun 22 2026 12:19 UTC - Lucky

While most of Crypto X is focused on AI, memes, and the next shiny narrative, RWAs just quietly passed $30B in market capitalization.

More importantly, the number of people holding tokenized real-world assets is growing at an incredible pace.

Total RWA holder count surged more https://t.co/m34IKKkKBc

➤ The Real-World Assets (RWA) sector has surpassed $30 billion in market capitalization, with a significant increase in the number of holders across various blockchains.
➤ Key growth drivers include tokenized U.S. Treasuries and asset-backed credit products, with notable expansion on BNB Chain, Solana, and Ethereum.
➤ Institutional involvement is increasing, and infrastructure providers like Chainlink are facilitating the integration of traditional assets onto blockchain networks.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/x-while-most-of-crypto-x-is-focused-on-ai-memes-and-the-next-shiny-narrative-rw-as-just-quietly-passed-30-b-in-market-capitalization-more-importantly-the-number-of-people-holding-tokenized-real-world-assets-is-growing-at-an-incredible-pace-total-rwa-holder-count-surged-more-https-t-co-m-34-ik-kk-k-bc-717630575?utm_source=binance

INFINIOS and Circle Sign Strategic Agreement to Advance Digital Finance Infrastructure
Jun 24 2026 06:08 UTC

The collaboration will support stablecoin-powered payments, treasury, and digital asset solutions for businesses and financial institutions across the Middle East and beyond

➤ INFINIOS and Circle have formed a strategic partnership to enhance digital finance infrastructure in the Middle East.
➤ The collaboration will integrate Circle's stablecoin (USDC, EURC) and payment capabilities into INFINIOS's offerings for businesses and financial institutions.
➤ This initiative aims to support faster, more secure, and globally interoperable digital payments, treasury management, and tokenized financial services, with a strong emphasis on compliance.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/circle-infinios-and-circle-sign-strategic-agreement-to-advance-digital-finance-infrastructure-2951018409?utm_source=binance

Aave's Kulechov Disputes Report, Says Firm Won't Sell AAVE at '70%' Discount
Jun 25 2026 21:20 UTC - The Defiant Team

➤ Aave founder Stani Kulechov disputes a report claiming Kraken is in talks to acquire a 15% stake in Aave at a significant discount, stating the team would not sell AAVE tokens cheaply.
➤ Kulechov clarified that all Aave protocol and GHO stablecoin revenue flows to the AAVE token, emphasizing that the brand and software belong to token holders.
➤ The article also touches upon Aave's recovery from a recent DeFi exploit and mentions the protocol's future plans, including building for the broader finance asset market and tokenized real-world assets.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/thedefiant-aaves-kulechov-disputes-report-says-firm-wont-sell-aave-at-70-discount-3190879755?utm_source=binance

INSTITUTIONAL | Another Giant Asset Manager Files for a Tokenized Fund Targeting the Stablecoin Reserve Market
Jun 26 2026 04:00 UTC - App PitchStableCoins·8 hours ago

➤ Invesco has filed with the SEC for a tokenized money market fund focused on the stablecoin reserve market, investing in cash and U.S. Treasuries.
➤ This move signifies a growing trend of traditional financial institutions entering the digital asset space, particularly in managing reserves for stablecoins.
➤ The initiative is driven by the projected growth of the stablecoin market and regulatory frameworks like the U.S. GENIUS Act, attracting major asset managers.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/bitcoinke-institutional-another-giant-asset-manager-files-for-a-tokenized-fund-targeting-the-stablecoin-reserve-market-2718257282?utm_source=binance

Netherlands beats Tunisia 3-1 as crypto prediction markets and fan tokens ride World Cup wave
Jun 26 2026 02:41 UTC - Editorial Team

➤ The Netherlands' World Cup victory over Tunisia saw significant activity on crypto prediction markets like Polymarket, with $93.6K in volume for a single match.
➤ Chiliz (CHZ), the blockchain behind fan tokens, rallied 28% on World Cup hype, despite neither team having specific fan tokens, highlighting sentiment-driven trading.
➤ The article discusses the broader integration of crypto with major sporting events, including FIFA sponsorships and NFT platforms, while cautioning investors about the volatility of sentiment-driven assets like CHZ.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptobriefing-netherlands-beats-tunisia-3-1-as-crypto-prediction-markets-and-fan-tokens-ride-world-cup-wave-418583410?utm_source=binance

UK Bond Fund Ownership Records Move Onto Ethereum and Solana
Jun 26 2026 08:23 UTC

A UK investment manager with over £286 billion ($377B) in assets under management is testing a sharper version of fund tokenization with BAGEY: public blockchai

➤ UK investment manager Baillie Gifford is piloting a new model for tokenized funds, using public blockchains (Ethereum and Solana) as part of the legal ownership register for a regulated UK fund.
➤ This approach, termed 'native issuance,' aims to integrate the blockchain record directly into fund administration, moving beyond 'tokenized wrappers' that merely provide access to off-chain products.
➤ The initiative tests whether public blockchains can serve as the primary legal infrastructure for regulated fund ownership, with key players like BNY and NatWest involved, though challenges remain in secondary transfers and around-the-clock settlement.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/kucoin-uk-bond-fund-ownership-records-move-onto-ethereum-and-solana-1926975846?utm_source=binance

Bond Traders Stunned as Losses on SpaceX’s New Debt Keep Growing
Jun 26 2026 12:00 UTC - Caleb Mutua and Ying Luthra

SpaceX’s blockbuster bond sale is weakening quickly in the secondary market, with traders saying they can’t recall another recent deal that widened this sharply. Paper losses on SpaceX’s $25 billion offering have mounted since the debt began trading and totaled roughly $305 million as of late Thursday relative to Treasuries. The selling pressure suggests fast-money accounts piled into the deal looking to flip it for a quick profit, with the company's unique profile and dependence on Elon Musk co...

➤ SpaceX's recent $25 billion bond offering is experiencing significant losses in the secondary market, with traders noting an unusually sharp widening of spreads.
➤ The rapid decline is attributed to 'fast-money' accounts likely flipping the bonds for quick profit, compounded by SpaceX's unique risk profile and dependence on Elon Musk.
➤ This event occurs amidst a surge in high-grade bond supply from tech companies financing AI projects, with broader market sentiment also affected by concerns over an AI stock bubble.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/bloomberg-bond-traders-stunned-as-losses-on-space-xs-new-debt-keep-growing-3955800693?utm_source=binance

Solstice and Tensorx to Buy $1 Billion in AI Infrastructure to Support EU Sovereign AI Demand
Jun 25 2026 16:35 UTC

London, United Arab Emirates, 25th June 2026, Chainwire Continue Reading: Solstice and Tensorx to Buy $1 Billion in AI Infrastructure to Support EU Sovereign AI Demand

➤ Solstice and TensorX are partnering to finance up to $1 billion in AI infrastructure for European sovereign AI demand, focusing on hardware and data center build-out.
➤ Solstice will launch aiUSX, a yield-bearing asset designed to allow companies to finance AI infrastructure using their existing AI capital reserves.
➤ This initiative aims to provide European companies with AI compute solutions that operate on their own terms, ensuring data sovereignty and security.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-solstice-and-tensorx-to-buy-1-billion-in-ai-infrastructure-to-support-eu-sovereign-ai-demand-55787257?utm_source=binance

Sharplink Restarts ETH Buys After 8 Months as Price Hits 2026 Low
Jun 26 2026 04:25 UTC

Sharplink, the Ethereum treasury company, has made its first Ether purchase in eight months as ETH slid to the lowest level seen this year. The move highlights how corporate balance-sheet strategies can continue even when broader market momentum weakens. According to on-chain dat...

➤ Sharplink, an Ethereum treasury company, has resumed purchasing Ether after an eight-month hiatus, acquiring 5,000 ETH at a 2026 low of $1,537.
➤ This strategic accumulation aligns with Sharplink's multi-factor thesis, which includes US stablecoin/crypto regulatory progress and the expansion of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
➤ The company's upcoming inclusion in the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes is also a key development for investors monitoring the integration of crypto-linked equities into mainstream portfolios.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-sharplink-restarts-eth-buys-after-8-months-as-price-hits-2026-low-1479136087?utm_source=binance

StablecoinX to Launch in Ethena Ecosystem, Nasdaq Debut Friday
Jun 26 2026 05:25 UTC

StablecoinX has completed its merger with TLGY Acquisition Corp, a publicly traded SPAC, positioning the stablecoin infrastructure firm to begin trading on Nasdaq on Friday. The company will list under the ticker symbol USDE, according to a statement released Thursday. The debut ...

➤ StablecoinX is set to debut on Nasdaq under the ticker USDE following its merger with TLGY Acquisition Corp, focusing on providing infrastructure for the Ethena ecosystem.
➤ The article highlights that USDe, Ethena's synthetic stablecoin, maintains its peg through a derivatives-based strategy, which carries risks, particularly when futures funding rates turn negative.
➤ Despite the Nasdaq listing, USDe's market cap has significantly decreased from its peak, and StablecoinX's substantial ENA treasury holdings face valuation risks due to ENA's sharp price decline.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-stablecoin-x-to-launch-in-ethena-ecosystem-nasdaq-debut-friday-536882934?utm_source=binance

Story Protocol tauscht IP-Vision gegen KI-Dateninfrastruktur
25. Jun 2026 19:45 UTC

Story Protocol hat sich in die DATA Foundation umbenannt, nachdem das Unternehmen seine ursprüngliche Strategie zur Lizenzierung geistigen Eigentums durch einen neuen Fokus auf KI-Trainingsdaten-Infrastruktur ersetzt hat. Laut der Donnerstagsankündigung wird das Layer-1-Blockchain-Projekt nun Systeme f...

➤ Story Protocol hat sich in The DATA Foundation umbenannt und verlagert den Fokus von IP-Lizenzierung hin zum Aufbau von Infrastruktur für KI-Trainingsdaten.
➤ Die neue Foundation wird ihr „Trace“-On-Chain-Registry verwenden, um Herkunft und Lizenzierung für KI-Trainingsdaten nachzuverfolgen und damit einen wachsenden Bedarf an verifizierten und rechtlich einwandfreien Datenquellen für KI-Modelle zu adressieren.
➤ Der DATA-Token verzeichnete nach der Ankündigung einen deutlichen Preisanstieg und schnitt damit besser ab als der breitere Krypto-Markt.

Mehr lesen unter: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-story-protocol-swaps-ip-vision-for-ai-data-infrastructure-1347318028?utm_source=binance

SharpLink buys the ETH dip after 8-month pause
Jun 26 2026 06:35 UTC

SharpLink bought 5,000 ETH after eight months as Ether hit a 2026 low, lifting holdings to 876,285 ETH before Russell index entry.

➤ SharpLink has resumed purchasing Ethereum (ETH) after an eight-month hiatus, acquiring 5,000 ETH near its 2026 low.
➤ Despite the purchase, the company holds a significant unrealized loss on its substantial ETH holdings, with an average purchase price of ~$3,609.
➤ The move precedes SharpLink's inclusion in the Russell indexes, potentially increasing its visibility and access to capital markets, while the broader market shows mixed signals regarding Ethereum's catalysts.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-sharp-link-buys-the-eth-dip-after-8-month-pause-122712938?utm_source=binance

Maalexi Secures $2.8 Million Round Led by Tawuniya to Advance the World’s First Regulated Agricultural Exchange
Jun 25 2026 17:34 UTC - Plentisoft

Saudi Arabia’s largest insurer joins Maalexi’s cap table as lead investor, alongside returning backer Global Ventures and strategic angel invest...

➤ Maalexi, the developer of the Maalexi Agricultural Assets Token Exchange (MAATEX), has successfully closed an oversubscribed $2.8 million funding round led by Tawuniya, Saudi Arabia's largest insurer.
➤ The funding will advance the development of MAATEX, described as the world's first regulated agricultural exchange for tokenized commodities, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency in cross-border agricultural trade.
➤ Maalexi's platform leverages AI, IoT, and blockchain (Avalanche) to verify agricultural assets and execute smart contracts, with over 4,000 executed contracts and a 70% repeat customer rate in live operations.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/markets.businessinsider-maalexi-secures-2-8-million-round-led-by-tawuniya-to-advance-the-worlds-first-regulated-agricultural-exchange-3277606721?utm_source=binance

The DATA Foundation Launches to Tackle AI’s Multi-Billion Dollar Training Data Bottleneck
Jun 25 2026 22:15 UTC

Palo Alto, United States, 25th June 2026, Chainwire Continue Reading: The DATA Foundation Launches to Tackle AI’s Multi-Billion Dollar Training Data Bottleneck

➤ The DATA Foundation has launched to address the significant bottleneck in AI training data, which is becoming increasingly expensive and legally complex to source.
➤ The foundation introduces Trace, an on-chain registry for AI training data provenance and licensing, integrated with Kled, a large opt-in human data marketplace.
➤ This initiative aims to provide infrastructure for trusted AI data by ensuring transparency, auditability, and proper licensing, with a token migration from $IP to $DATA.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/coinmarketcap-the-data-foundation-launches-to-tackle-a-is-multi-billion-dollar-training-data-bottleneck-3414096372?utm_source=binance

Solana Hits $1B in Weekly Tokenized Stock Trading, Led by SpaceX Shares
Jun 25 2026 20:47 UTC - Aleksandar Dukic

Tokenized equity trading on Solana crossed $1B in a single week, with SpaceX's SPCX token leading demand for hard-to-access stocks. Custody and redemption questions stay open.

➤ Tokenized equity trading on Solana surpassed $1 billion weekly volume, driven by demand for hard-to-access private company shares like SpaceX (SPCX).
➤ This surge in on-chain equity trading occurred despite a broader crypto market downturn and low investor sentiment.
➤ Key challenges remain regarding custody, redemption, and shareholder rights for tokenized stocks, with liquidity concentrated in a few high-demand names.

Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/spendnode-solana-hits-1-b-in-weekly-tokenized-stock-trading-led-by-space-x-shares-3779302135?utm_source=binance