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The New York Stock Exchange is advancing plans for 24/7 tokenized equities trading through a partnership with Securitize. The move links a major exchange operator with blockchain infrastructure for issuing and managing digital securities. Securitize will provide the technology to tokenize shares of stocks and exchange-traded funds, enabling issuance
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Open interest on Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 markets climbed 25% in one week to $1.74 billion. The surge highlights accelerating demand for perpetual futures tied to tokenized real-world assets. The milestone follows a rise from $1.39 billion recorded on March 15, according to data. HIP-3 markets, launched roughly six
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Tron DAO is allocating $1 billion to accelerate AI-driven economic infrastructure. The scale signals a direct push to position its network at the center of machine-led payments and autonomous financial systems. The organization said the expanded fund will back companies building tools for agent identity, stablecoin payment rails, and tokenized
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Kalshi and Polymarket processed over $18 billion in combined monthly volume in February as regulatory scrutiny intensified. The scale is forcing both platforms to formalize insider trading controls as lawmakers question market integrity. Kalshi said Monday it introduced screening tools to block political candidates from trading on their own elections,
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Aave DAO has unanimously approved a key proposal to begin discussions on deploying its V4 upgrade, moving the lending protocol closer to a major architectural overhaul expected this year. The 100% vote signals strong alignment ahead of a complex upgrade cycle. [ARFC] Aave V4 Activation on Ethereum MainnetSummary This proposal
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A new venture firm targeting prediction market startups is raising $35 million, even as U.S. lawmakers move to restrict parts of the sector’s core business model. The timing highlights a widening gap between investor appetite and regulatory risk. The fund, 5c(c) Capital, is backed by Shayne Coplan
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MoonPay has released an open-source wallet standard for AI agents, aiming to fill a critical infrastructure gap as autonomous systems begin transacting across blockchains. The move positions wallet interoperability as a core layer in emerging AI-driven crypto activity. MoonPay introduced the Open Wallet Standard (OWS), enabling AI agents to hold
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Boyaa plans to deploy up to $70 million into cryptocurrencies over the next year. The move signals a counter-cyclical treasury strategy as broader digital asset markets remain under pressure. The Web3 gaming firm said it will use idle cash reserves to accumulate assets during periods of market weakness. It is
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Ledger has appointed a new chief financial officer and opened a New York office as it explores a potential U.S. initial public offering. The dual move signals a sharpened focus on institutional markets and capital formation. John Andrews, formerly head of capital markets and investor relations at Circle, joins
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Kalshi has raised more than $1 billion in fresh capital, doubling its valuation to approximately $22 billion within months. The funding underscores accelerating investor demand for regulated prediction market infrastructure despite mounting legal challenges. The round is led by Coatue Management, according to reporting from The Wall Street Journal and
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Coinbase has launched stock perpetual futures tied to major U.S. equities, extending 24/7 trading access to global users. The move deepens its push to unify crypto and traditional assets within a single derivatives venue. The products are available to eligible users outside the United States and include exposure
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Bluesky disclosed a previously unannounced $100 million Series B round, highlighting sustained investor conviction in decentralized social infrastructure. The delayed reveal comes as the network scales rapidly and undergoes a leadership transition. The April 2025 round was led by Bain Capital Crypto, with participation from Alumni Ventures, Anthos Capital, Bloomberg