Finance

IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify financial risks

Tokenized markets' rapid growth could exacerbate financial instability, necessitating robust regulatory frameworks to mitigate systemic risks.

2 weeks ago · By KAYE QUEMA

Jersey, BVI and UAE dominate the tokenized stock market

The concentration of tokenized stock markets in a few jurisdictions highlights potential regulatory vulnerabilities and influences global financial dynamics.

2 weeks ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Bitcoin holders lock in $1.03 billion in profits as price pulls back

Profit-taking amid Bitcoin's pullback suggests potential market consolidation, highlighting the impact of leverage and short-term trading dynamics.

2 weeks ago · By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Mastercard CEO calls cross-border payments stablecoins’ clearest use case

Stablecoins' role in cross-border payments could revolutionize global commerce by enhancing transaction speed and reducing costs.

2 weeks ago · By KAYE QUEMA

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NBA wants access to prediction market data to catch manipulation

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NBA wants access to prediction market data to catch manipulation

The NBA's push for prediction market data access could reshape sports betting regulations, impacting market dynamics and league integrity.

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Aave MCP now connects with MetaMask Agent Wallet for AI-driven DeFi actions

Oct. 9, 2026

Aave MCP now connects with MetaMask Agent Wallet for AI-driven DeFi actions

AI-driven DeFi integration enhances automation and security, empowering users with greater control and developers with streamlined innovation.

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Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs commit over $50M to trading and AI push

Oct. 9, 2026

Aptos Foundation and Aptos Labs commit over $50M to trading and AI push

Aptos' strategic investment in AI and trading infrastructure could redefine onchain markets, attracting institutional players and enhancing tokenomics.

By JOHN CHEN

LiquidAcre selects Uphold to power tokenized real estate infrastructure

Oct. 9, 2026

LiquidAcre selects Uphold to power tokenized real estate infrastructure

The partnership could accelerate the adoption of tokenized real estate, potentially transforming property investment and ownership globally.

By KAYE QUEMA

Solana hits 1.88M unique active addresses, its highest level in 13 months

Oct. 9, 2026

Solana hits 1.88M unique active addresses, its highest level in 13 months

Solana's surge in active addresses highlights its growing utility for stablecoin transactions, despite ETF outflows, signaling ecosystem resilience.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Visa and Mastercard back OUSD, a stablecoin that could cut into their own business

Oct. 9, 2026

Visa and Mastercard back OUSD, a stablecoin that could cut into their own business

Visa and Mastercard's involvement in OUSD highlights a strategic shift towards embracing digital currencies, potentially reshaping financial ecosystems.

By KAYE QUEMA

Base creator Jesse Pollak predicts a tokenization supercycle led by tokenized equities

Oct. 9, 2026

Base creator Jesse Pollak predicts a tokenization supercycle led by tokenized equities

Tokenized equities could revolutionize financial markets by enabling 24/7 trading and new lending opportunities, challenging traditional systems.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Bitcoin ETFs shed hundreds of millions as Bitcoin holds near $81,500

Oct. 9, 2026

Bitcoin ETFs shed hundreds of millions as Bitcoin holds near $81,500

Institutional reassessment of Bitcoin ETFs amid macroeconomic shifts may signal caution, impacting future investment strategies and market stability.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN

Ledger users reportedly drained of over $86 million in suspected exploit

Oct. 9, 2026

Ledger users reportedly drained of over $86 million in suspected exploit

The incident underscores the vulnerability of hardware wallets, urging users to reassess security practices and the reliability of such devices.

By JOHN CHEN

CRCLb tops 30-day market cap growth among tokenized Circle stocks

Oct. 9, 2026

CRCLb tops 30-day market cap growth among tokenized Circle stocks

The rise in tokenized stocks like CRCLb highlights a shift towards decentralized finance, potentially reshaping traditional equity markets.

By VIVIAN NGUYEN