Citigroup introduces a blockchain platform for tokenized shares of pre-IPO companies, targeting wealthy and institutional investors, with initial access for foreign investors and later expansion to the US.
Financial institutions like Franklin Templeton and BNP Paribas are exploring tokenization and stablecoins to enhance capital markets in Europe by improving settlement and liquidity. Major US banks are also planning tokenized deposit networks, while Nasdaq and NYSE are developing tokenized trading infrastructure.
Brazil's B3 exchange has launched the first guaranteed OTC flexible option tied to a crypto ETF (HASH11), integrating crypto-linked assets into regulated clearing and settlement infrastructure. This move mirrors Brazil's rapid adoption of financial innovations like Pix and positions it ahead of the US in tokenized asset integration.
A Grayscale report highlights liquidity and operational infrastructure as key criteria for institutional investment in tokenized assets. Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and Canton Network are identified as the primary networks poised to attract significant capital.
RedStone Settle introduces an onchain auction mechanism enabling tokenized real-world assets with 60-180 day redemption periods to serve as DeFi collateral. The Swiss-based oracle provider's solution addresses liquidity mismatch that has prevented RWAs from being used in lending protocols like Aave, potentially unlocking over $30 billion in idle tokenized assets.
Ondo Finance has partnered with Broadridge to introduce proxy voting for its tokenized stocks and ETFs. By connecting crypto wallets to the ProxyVote platform, investors can now participate in corporate governance, bridging a gap between traditional equity and onchain assets.
Wall Street institutions are rapidly adopting perpetual futures contracts and tokenized real-world assets to operate in a 24/7 global economy. Industry experts explain that the elimination of contract expiry dates and atomic settlement are redefining market relevance, with crypto-native platforms increasingly leading price discovery during weekend geopolitical events. The IMF warns that while these technologies enhance capital efficiency, they eliminate temporal buffers and require CBDCs as a public anchor to prevent instant liquidity crises.
Crypto majors are mostly flat ahead of today’s supreme court opinion on the trump tariffs; btc +1% at $90,300; eth 13% at $3,090, sol +3% at $138; xrp +1% to $2.10. Polygon (+11%), zec (+11%) and syrup (+7%) led top movers. Jpmorgan said the recent bitcoin and ethereum sell-off may be bottoming, pointing to improving positioning and easing downside pressure after early-year weakness. Bank of america analysts upgraded coinbase to buy, citing improved regulatory clarity, growing institutional adoption, and stronger long-term earnings visibility. Morgan stanley is planning to launch a digital wallet later this year that could support tokenized assets, including private company equity. Florida lawmakers renewed their push for a state-level bitcoin reserve. Ethereum’s validator exit queue fully cleared, easing delays that had impacted liquid staking protocols and validator withdrawals. Polygon labs unveiled the open money stack, an initiative designed to streamline stablecoin payments. Polygon is reportedly close to acquiring coinme, a major bitcoin atm operator. Trump said that he won’t pardon ftx founder sam bankman-fried.
