From Banks to Wallets: Franklin Templeton Claims All Assets Will Eventually Live Digitally

TL;DR Franklin Templeton envisions a future where digital wallets hold tokenized assets instead of traditional bank accounts. Tokenization could enable instant transfers, collateral use and broader financial functionality on blockchain networks. Widespread adoption depends on regulatory clarity, trust and user education as finance moves toward wallet‑native systems. Franklin Templeton is outlining a future in which digital […]

Ripple Announces Institutional Support for Hyperliquid’s On-Chain Liquidity

TLDR Ripple Prime now integrates Hyperliquid, allowing institutional clients to access on-chain derivatives and decentralized liquidity. The integration enables clients to cross-margin positions across digital assets, forex, fixed income, and other asset classes. Ripple’s platform offers a streamlined approach with a single counterparty relationship for managing both traditional and decentralized assets. XRP perpetual futures are […]

Nevada Targets Coinbase With Legal Action Over Alleged Unlicensed Betting

The Nevada Gaming Control Board initiated a civil action against Coinbase Financial Markets for offering betting on sporting events without the required state licenses. The lawsuit was filed Monday in the First Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada, in Carson City. The regulator asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order and […]

Crypto VC Funding Doubled in 2025 as RWA Tokenization Led the Way

A data-driven study of crypto fundraising for 2025 sketches a market in transition: capital is flowing toward later-stage, revenue-generating ventures, while bold early-stage bets give way to disciplined, performance-focused financing. The report shows venture-capital activity in crypto and Web3 remained robust through the year, with quarterly investments in crypto startups exceeding $8 billion—the first sustained […]

Tramplin Introduces Premium Staking on Solana, a Proven Savings Model Rebuilt for Crypto

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ETF Flow Patterns Point to Strategic Institutional Repositioning

TL;DR Bitcoin spot ETFs saw about $272 million in net outflows while other ETFs showed selective inflows, indicating defensive institutional behavior. Ethereum and Solana ETF flows show modest but consistent interest, hinting at stability preferences in certain assets. XRP spot ETFs recorded notable net inflows, highlighting differentiated accumulation rather than broad market abandonment. Recent ETF […]

XRP News: Ripple Prime Adds Support for Hyperliquid, Providing Wall Street Access to DeFi

Ripple has added support for Hyperliquid, marking the first DeFi integration on its multi-asset prime brokerage platform. This comes as the crypto firm seeks to integrate decentralized finance (DeFi) with traditional prime brokerage services, a move that will give Wall Street access to on-chain liquidity. Ripple Prime Adds Hyperliquid as First DeFi Venue In a […]

South Korea Jails Crypto CEO for 3 Years Over Alleged Market‑Rigging Scheme

A South Korean court sentenced Jong-hwan Lee, CEO of a local crypto exchange, to three years in prison for market manipulation. The ruling marks the first application of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act, which took effect in July 2024. The Seoul Southern District Court found that Lee used an automated trading program to inflate […]

Aave Retires Avara Brand, Shuts Family Wallet to Refocus on Core DeFi Mission

TLDR Aave drops Avara brand and centralizes all products under Aave Labs Family wallet shutdown begins as Aave simplifies consumer strategy Aave keeps Family tech but removes standalone wallet product Governance reset and regulatory clarity reshape Aave roadmap Aave streamlines operations ahead of major V4 protocol launch Aave shifted its roadmap as the firm retired […]

Garlinghouse Says Tokenization Is Moving Beyond Theory

The post Garlinghouse Says Tokenization Is Moving Beyond Theory appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Garlinghouse says tokenized assets on XRPL surged sharply, showing growing institutional momentum. Stablecoins emerged as tokenization’s first real success, with transaction volumes rising rapidly. Garlinghouse says governments will keep control of money, pushing crypto to work alongside finance. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says […]