Crypto News: Franklin Templeton Says XRP Tipping Point Nears as Pepeto Targets 1000x While PEPE and LINK Fade NYSE just partnered with Securitize to build a 24/7 tokenized stock trading platform, and DeFi protocol Resolv is picking through the wreckage of an $80 million exploit that drained $25 million. In one week, this crypto news made it clear that security is the dividing line between projects that survive and projects that bleed.  Pepeto is the complete meme exchange with three core products already p ...

Group 1: Strategy's Bitcoin Acquisition - Strategy purchased 17,994 Bitcoin for $1.28 billion, continuing its aggressive treasury accumulation strategy [1][2] - The purchases occurred between March 2 and March 8 at an average price of $70,946 per BTC, funded through an at-the-market capital raise program [2][6] - With this acquisition, Strategy now holds a total of 738,731 BTC, solidifying its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin [2] Group 2: BitMine's Ethereum Expansion - BitMine, led by Tom Lee, has increased its Ethereum treasury to approximately $9.14 billion after acquiring 60,976 ETH (~$123 million) in the past week [3][7] - The company now holds 4,534,563 ETH, with an average valuation of around $2,015 per ETH [3][7] - In addition to its Ethereum holdings, BitMine has $1.2 billion in cash and about $13.4 million worth of Bitcoin on its balance sheet [4][7] Group 3: Market Developments - The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a rally, with Bitcoin priced at $70.6k and Ethereum rising to $2,000 [5] - Nasdaq is collaborating with Kraken to launch tokenized stock trading, aiming to integrate traditional stock ownership with blockchain technology, set to launch in the first half of 2027 [8]

According to WSJ, Nasdaq is partnering with crypto exchange Kraken to develop a framework for tokenized stock trading, enabling 24/7 trading of blockchain-based versions of listed equities, with the initiative expected to launch around early 2027 pending SEC approval. https://t.co/91ZXBWPKbZ ...

Core Insights - OKX is launching a native social networking feature called Orbit within its trading app, allowing users to discuss markets, disclose trading performance, and execute trades directly from posts [1][3] - The launch of Orbit is part of a broader trend among trading platforms to integrate social media with market activities, following the lead of platforms like eToro, Bybit, and Binance [2] Group 1: Feature Details - Orbit embeds a real-time discussion layer in the OKX app, enabling users to post trade ideas, host livestreams, and form groups while linking to tradable assets through cashtags like $BTC and $ETH [1] - Users can view a trader's holdings, total profit and loss, and trading history under the "performance" tab, which updates in real time based on the user's trading history [4] - Metrics can be sorted across various time frames, including 7 days, 30 days, 90 days, and one year, with identity verification required to access Orbit [5] Group 2: Market Context and Implications - The launch of Orbit coincides with OKX's expansion into traditional finance, following a $25 billion investment from Intercontinental Exchange, aimed at enabling tokenized stock trading [3] - Orbit addresses credibility issues in online trading communities by providing verifiable performance data, which users can choose to share but cannot edit [5] - The feature also introduces creator rewards based on follower engagement and activity, further incentivizing user participation [5]

RT Bitget (@bitget)We migrated tokenized stock trading from ETH to BSC network!From today, all stock tokens on Bitget Onchain, in partnership with @OndoFinance, will trade by default on @BNBCHAIN, bringing faster and smoother onchain execution to everyone.More info 👇 ...

RT SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor)🚨BREAKING: @Solana continues to outperform all L1 and L2 chains combined in tokenized stock trading volume, holding over 95% of total volume for four consecutive months (July–October 2025). https://t.co/mymYs9QaOO ...