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HSBC, Standard Chartered Complete First Live Tokenized Deposit Transfer via Swift Blockchain

HSBC and Standard Chartered executed the first live cross-border tokenized deposit transfer on Swift's blockchain ledger. The milestone follows Swift's July 2026 declaration that its platform was ready for initial operational use.

Crypto9d ago

SEC No-Action Letter Lets Franklin Funds Use Tokenized Fund

Franklin Templeton won SEC staff relief to let its funds invest in the $1.98B OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund, opening the door to tokenized assets in conventional portfolios.

Crypto9d ago

BTC Surges Past $72K as White House Backs September Crypto Vote

Bitcoin jumped past $72,000 after the White House set a September 15 Senate vote on the CLARITY Act. Coinbase topped $170, Strategy crossed $100. The bill needs 60 votes.

Crypto9d ago

StopAndProtect exploits 2,000 WordPress sites to steal crypto wallets

A campaign using fake CAPTCHAs on 2,000 hacked WordPress sites has stolen crypto wallet files and infected over 6,000 IPs across the US, Russia, and India, Check Point Research said.

Stocks9d ago

Palihapitiya: Data center backlash is a GDP risk for AI

Chamath Palihapitiya warns data center backlash could cost the US economy 2-3% of GDP. Political opposition is spreading across Ohio, Texas, and Pennsylvania as AI leaders fail to make their case.

Stocks9d ago

5 European lifestyle changes an American traveler brought home

After six months in Europe, an American traveler returns with five everyday habits that changed her life — and one stock market observation.

Stocks9d ago

California's Billionaire Tax Test: Founders Weigh Exit vs. Staying

Jesse Tinsley says billionaires will head to Florida. Jaspar Carmichael-Jack would 'seriously consider leaving.' Cieplinski and Huang aren't going anywhere. The vote is in November.

Stocks9d ago

CK Hutchison Sues Panama for $1.5B Over Port Seizure

CK Hutchison seeks $1.5B+ in compensation for Panama's seizure of its Balboa and Cristóbal port concessions, alleging violations of an investment treaty and a state-led campaign against its operations.

Crypto9d ago

Grayscale Says SEC Crypto Plan Could Reopen US Token Fundraising

Grayscale Research says the SEC's Reg Crypto proposal could create a compliant path for US token fundraising, with exemption tracks up to $5M and $75M. The final rule depends on whether the disclosure requirements are actually usable.

Crypto9d ago

Scott blames Warren's team as CLARITY Act hits Sept. 15 test

Sen. Tim Scott accuses Elizabeth Warren's team of trying to push crypto offshore. The CLARITY Act needs 60 votes Sept. 15. Polymarket sees a 20% chance of passage by year-end.

Crypto9d ago

FBI Returns Alleged $165M Crypto Ponzi Mastermind From Fiji

Edward Zimbardi faces 25 federal counts after Fiji deported him over a scheme that took $165 million in crypto from thousands of investors.

Commodities9d ago

Golar Orders Fourth FLNG Unit as $17B Backlog Grows

Golar LNG ordered a fourth FLNG unit, boosting capacity 41% to 12M tonnes. The $2.45B Mark II vessel delivers in 2029. Golar targets a 50% earnings increase with the new unit.