Group 1 - Morgan Stanley is preparing to offer direct crypto trading through its Erade platform, marking a significant shift in its approach to cryptocurrency [1][2] - Previously, major firms like Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan provided exposure to Bitcoin only through ETFs, but will now allow direct access to various cryptocurrencies [1] - The trading access will be facilitated through a partnership with a startup called Zero Hash, which has received institutional backing from Morgan Stanley, SoFi, and Apollo [1][2] Group 2 - The regulatory environment has changed, allowing firms to explore trading in stable coins and tokenized assets, in addition to cryptocurrencies [2] - Zero Hash has obtained necessary licenses and aims to act as a neutral connector within the crypto economy, similar to companies like Plaid [2][3] - The shift in strategy reflects a growing interest among traditional financial institutions to engage more directly with the crypto market [1][2]

🚨 @Chainlink TEAMS UP WITH ZAND BANK IN THE UAE!Partnership will test tokenized assets, cross-chain infrastructure and more 👇https://t.co/c31HjtD3A3 ...

Fnality, a fintech firm building tokenized versions of major currencies collateralized by cash held at central banks, has raised $136 million in a Series C round to expand its blockchain-based wholesale payment systems, the London-based firm said Tuesday. The investment was led by WisdomTree, Bank of America, Citi, KBC Group, Temasek and Tradeweb, with existing backers including Goldman Sachs, UBS and Barclays also participating. Fnality raised $95 million in 2023, a round led by Goldman and BNP Paribas. ...

Group 1 - YZi Labs, founded by Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao and Yi He, has increased its investment in Ethena Labs, which operates the USDe protocol, now valued at over $13 billion in circulation, making it the third-largest U.S. dollar-denominated crypto asset [1] - Ethena Labs is expanding its presence on the BNB Chain and is developing products that bridge crypto and traditional finance, including a fiat-backed stablecoin called USDtb and an institutional settlement layer named Converge, in collaboration with Securitize and partners related to BlackRock [2] - USDe, described as a "synthetic dollar," utilizes bitcoin, ether, and Solana as backing assets, maintaining a $1 peg through short perpetual futures positions, and has surpassed the $10 billion supply milestone faster than any other dollar-pegged crypto asset [3] Group 2 - Ethena has positioned itself as a leader in yield-bearing synthetic dollars since its initial meeting with YZi Labs in late 2023, providing users with more options for utilizing digital dollars across various platforms [4] - The introduction of products like Converge aims to establish a familiar settlement layer for tokenized assets, which could enhance the adoption of on-chain financial infrastructure among institutions [4]

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Group 1 - Alphabet's Google Cloud unit is developing the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a new Layer-1 blockchain aimed at financial institutions, with pilot programs already underway and broader trials planned for a 2026 launch [1][4] - GCUL's mission is to provide institutional-grade financial infrastructure for tokenized assets and transaction settlement, suggesting it will compete directly with Ripple's XRP Ledger [4][8] - Google Cloud has experience in the crypto sector through its infrastructure and tooling for other chains, indicating a foundation to build upon for GCUL rather than starting from scratch [5][6] Group 2 - It remains unclear if GCUL will launch with a native token, which could be used for transaction fees, or if fees will be payable in stablecoins, potentially positioning the blockchain as a professional financial infrastructure rather than a speculative platform [7][6] - Google Cloud currently serves financial institutions with computing and storage solutions but is not a regulated financial services provider, leaving institutions to rely on traditional custodians and banks for now [6][8]

RT Milk Road (@MilkRoadDaily)Tokenized assets are now at $290BThis means real world assets like treasuries, credit, and funds are moving onchain at scale.Every dollar tokenized is a dollar that can now trade 24/7, settle instantly, and plug into DeFi rails. https://t.co/1yRtM69wzW ...

RT Token Terminal 📊 (@tokenterminal)What tokenized assets unlock:🍕Fractional ownership🌊Secondary market liquidity🕥24/7 market access🌐Cross-border access0⃣Instant settlement (T+0)🧑‍💻Programmable cash flows🧊Transparent ownership & auditability🧱Composability w/ DeFi💡Data-driven product innovation https://t.co/elPRPKODKd ...

Partnerships & Adoption - Chainlink is accelerating tokenization across Government, TradFi, and DeFi sectors [1] - Chainlink partnered with SBI Group to boost tokenized asset adoption in the APAC region [3] - Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is using Chainlink to bring forex and precious metals data on-chain [3] - Aave launched Horizon with Chainlink Oracles, reaching $80 million in TVL [5] Government & Regulatory Recognition - Chainlink is working with the U S Department of Commerce to bring macroeconomic data on-chain [2] - Chainlink Oracles were recognized in the White House Digital Asset report as critical infrastructure for stablecoins [2] DeFi Integrations - World Liberty Fi (WLFI) integrated Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain transfers, reaching $145 million in a single day [4] - xStocksFi adopted Chainlink as their official oracle infrastructure [4] - Ondo Finance partnered with Chainlink to launch tokenized stocks and ETFs on-chain [4] Network Growth & Sustainability - Chainlink is launching the Chainlink Reserve to support long-term growth by accumulating LINK tokens [6]

The AUM of tokenized assets is ~$300 billion.Crypto-native stablecoin issuers still lead, but are facing increasing competition from the biggest names on Wall Street; including BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, PayPal, and more.Drop the “crypto”. Just “finance”. It's cleaner. https://t.co/hDWGac4NqJ ...