Metaplanet plans to use its newly acquired Japanese brokerage to develop Bitcoin-backed bonds offering yields of roughly 4% to 6%, according to Benchmark. Summary Metaplanet envisions issuing Bitcoin-backed bonds yielding between 4% and 6%. Its JPY 2.1 billion Siiibo Securities acquisition provided a regulated Japanese securities platform. Future Bitbonds could move onchain with stablecoin settlement
New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged Congress to revise the CLARITY Act, warning that the crypto market structure bill could restrict states from prosecuting fraud and enforcing investor protection laws. Summary James said the bill could preempt state investor protection laws and weaken local enforcement. State and local authorities account for about 98.8%
X Money has begun rolling out to Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the United States, adding deposit accounts, instant transfers, and a Visa debit card directly to the social media platform. Summary X Money offers annual yields of up to 6% and free transfers between users. Eligible X Card purchases can earn 3% cashback, with
Cantor Fitzgerald is advising Swiss digital asset lender AMINA Bank on a possible public listing as the Wall Street firm expands its role in crypto capital markets. Summary AMINA Bank is considering a public listing, although its valuation and preferred exchange remain undisclosed. Cantor’s mandate follows its onchain IPO partnership with Securitize, announced earlier in
Ondo Finance has launched the Ondo Network, replacing its planned blockchain with an execution layer built for fast, private, and non-custodial trading. Summary Ondo Network replaces Ondo Chain as the company shifts its focus from settlement to execution. Secure hardware enclaves process trades privately, while decentralized attestors verify the approved code. Ondo Perps is the
Tokenized stock adoption nearly doubled over the past month as Robinhood attracted hundreds of thousands of retail holders, although Ondo continued to lead the sector by asset value. Summary Tokenized equity holders increased 92% in 30 days, reaching 752,000 across five major platforms. Robinhood captured 328,000 holders and a 44% share, but held only $44
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has asked a federal court to expedite its ruling against Minnesota before the state’s prediction-market ban takes effect on Aug. 1. Summary Minnesota’s ban takes effect Aug. 1, leaving the court only days to decide on injunctive relief. Kalshi and Polymarket joined the CFTC’s request for a temporary administrative
Tesla has secured a UK Supreme Court victory that revives its legal challenge over the licensing terms for patents needed to launch 5G-enabled vehicles in Britain. Summary Tesla can resume its FRAND licensing claim against InterDigital and patent platform Avanci. Avanci’s proposed licence reportedly cost $32 for each 5G-connected vehicle when proceedings began. Tesla continues
Circle Internet Group has acquired more than 680 IBM patent families containing nearly 1,000 issued patents worldwide. Summary Circle acquired nearly 1,000 IBM patents spanning blockchain, payments, banking, insurance, supply chains and cloud. Circle says the expanded portfolio supports USDC, Payments Network, Arc and its agentic finance tools. Financial terms remain undisclosed, while Circle and
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