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What is real-world asset tokenization? RWAs on the blockchain explained
Tokenized real-world assets crossed $30 billion on-chain in 2026, with BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Franklin Templeton leading the charge. This guide explains what RWA tokenization actually is, how it works, why the biggest names in finance are betting on it, and…
What is impermanent loss? The hidden cost of providing liquidity
Providing liquidity to a decentralized exchange looks like easy passive income, until you withdraw and find you have less than if you had simply held your tokens. That gap is impermanent loss, the most misunderstood risk in DeFi. This guide…
What Is Wrapped Bitcoin? How WBTC brings BTC to Ethereum and DeFi
Bitcoin is the largest pool of value in crypto, but on its own, it cannot touch Ethereum’s world of lending, borrowing, and yield. Wrapped Bitcoin is the bridge. This guide explains how WBTC works, the mint-and-burn model behind it, the…
What is the Travel Rule? Crypto KYC, AML, and what exchanges must share
Every time you send crypto from one exchange to another above a certain amount, your identifying information may travel with it, shared between the platforms behind the scenes. That is the Travel Rule, a decades-old banking standard now reshaping crypto.…
Hong Kong reveals when its first regulated stablecoins could launch
Hong Kong has confirmed that its first regulated stablecoins are expected to enter circulation between the middle and second half of 2026 after two bank-backed institutions secured issuer licenses earlier this year. According to a written reply by Secretary for…
Cathie Wood says global instability will ignite Bitcoin’s next surge
Cathie Wood has said that rising global instability has created the conditions for another Bitcoin rally as investors increasingly look for assets that can protect wealth across borders. According to a June 27 X post by ARK Invest founder Cathie…
Cathie Wood snaps up $25.5M in Coinbase, SpaceX and Circle shares
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has expanded its positions in Coinbase, SpaceX, Circle, Bullish, and Robinhood by purchasing about $25.54 million worth of shares on Friday across several of its exchange-traded funds. According to ARK Invest’s latest daily trade disclosure, Coinbase…
SoftBank tumbles as OpenAI weighs delaying $1 trillion IPO
SoftBank Group shares have plunged more than 12% after reports suggested OpenAI is considering delaying its planned initial public offering until 2027 to preserve a potential valuation of up to $1 trillion. According to reports, SoftBank shares dropped as much…
Kalshi lands FIFA World Cup spotlight through ADI Predictstreet deal
Kalshi has secured World Cup branding exposure through a strategic partnership with ADI Predictstreet, FIFA’s official prediction market partner for the 2026 tournament. According to Kalshi, the agreement will place the company’s branding alongside ADI Predictstreet across stadium, television, and…
BlackRock-backed Securitize targets $400M in NYSE market debut
Securitize has secured commitments expected to deliver about $400 million ahead of its planned New York Stock Exchange debut through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. According to Securitize, fewer than 30% of shareholders in Cantor Equity Partners II,…