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VanEck to launch its first RWA tokenization fund

Investment firm VanEck is launching a tokenized real-world asset (RWA) fund that offers exposure to US Treasury bills, developed in partnership with tokenization platform Securitize. The initiative places VanEck among a growing number of traditional finance firms entering the RWA tokenization space. The fund, called VBILL, will be initially available on Avalanche, BNB Chain, Ethereum and Solana blockchains, VanEck said in a May 13 statement. The fund’s minimum subscriptions start at $100,000 for investments running on Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Solana, while the minimum subscription on Ethereum is $1 million.…

David Bailey, KindlyMB Merge to Launch Bitcoin Treasury Firm

Key Notes KindlyMD has agreed to a merger with David Bailey’s Nakamoto Holdings. The new entity has seen a total of $710 million raised to back Bitcoin-focused financial products. The merger reflects the role of Bitcoin as a strategic financial product. Healthcare data company KindlyMD has announced a major merger with Nakamoto Holdings. The transaction brought in over $710 million in new funding and positioned the combined firm to pilot a Bitcoin treasury management. Merger Aims to Put Bitcoin at the Core of Global Finance According to the announcement, KindlyMD,…

Stakestone and Trump’s World Liberty Financial Launch Cross-Chain Integration

Stakestone announced Friday its integration with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is now live, enabling cross-chain asset transfers, yield generation, and capital access without lock-in periods. USD1 Stablecoin Anchors Stakestone’s Multichain Ecosystem Stakestone is an Omnichain liquidity protocol that lets users stake ethereum (ETH) or bitcoin (BTC) for liquid tokens like STONE and SBTC. These tokens […] Source CryptoX Portal

Coinbase to launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading in U.S.

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Coinbase has launched 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading for U.S. users through its CFTC-regulated arm, Coinbase Derivatives, marking a first in the regulated U.S. derivatives market.  Starting May 9, traders can now access crypto futures around the clock, including weekends, offering constant execution and risk management capabilities. This development arrives just one day after Coinbase announced its $2.9 billion acquisition of crypto derivatives exchange Deribit, reinforcing its ambitions in the global derivatives market.  The round-the-clock futures product — available to both retail and institutional users — brings regulated crypto…

Brazil’s B3 to Launch Solana and Ethereum Futures June 16

Key Notes Brazil’s B3 Exchange is set to launch Ethereum and Solana futures contracts on June 16, 2025. Each contract will be settled in USD, with sizes set at 0.25 ETH and 5 SOL. The move is designed to attract institutional investors and enhance crypto market liquidity. Brazilian stock exchange B3 has announced plans to launch Solana SOL $150.7 24h volatility: 2.6% Market cap: $78.04 B Vol. 24h: $3.80 B and Ethereum ETH $1 845 24h volatility: 2.6% Market cap: $222.72 B Vol. 24h: $14.22 B Futures products in the…

Brazil’s B3 to launch Ethereum and Solana futures, cuts Bitcoin contract size

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Brazil’s main stock exchange, B3, will begin offering Ethereum and Solana futures contracts on June 16, expanding its crypto derivatives lineup beyond Bitcoin.  The move comes after approval from the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission and is part of a broader push to make digital asset investment more accessible to institutional and retail players. Unlike the existing Bitcoin (BTC) futures, which are priced in Brazilian reais, the new Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) contracts will be denominated in U.S. dollars.  The Ethereum contract will be based on 0.25 ETH and…

Brazil’s B3 Stock Exchange to Launch Ether and Solana Futures

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B3 will launch these new futures on June 16, opening new investment avenues for institutional buyers seeking crypto asset diversification. The bourse also announces changes to bitcoin futures to increase the accessibility of these products, given bitcoin’s recent price hike. Brazilian B3 Announces Solana, Ether Futures Launch; Reduces Bitcoin Futures’ Contract Price The Brazilian Stock […] Source

De-Dollarization Watch: Bolivia to Launch Digital Currency to Tackle Cross-Border Payments

Edwin Rojas Ulo, president of the Central Bank of Bolivia, stated that the institution is currently consulting with international organizations regarding the design of a currency referred to as the “virtual boliviano,” which would facilitate international settlements. Central Bank of Bolivia to Launch Digital Currency With International Settlements in Mind Bolivia, which initially banned the […] Source CryptoX Portal

FT report suggests advance knowledge of Melania Trump memecoin launch

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A group of crypto traders reportedly purchased millions of dollars worth of Melania Trump’s memecoins minutes before she announced the launch on social media. According to a May 6 Financial Times report, the crypto traders earned roughly $100 million from buying $2.6 million worth of MELANIA tokens before the public launch on Jan. 19. Shortly after Trump announced the memecoin launch on social media, the price surged from roughly $2.00 to $12.95 — a 550% increase. The traders reportedly sold their holdings within 12 hours. “In total, the 24 accounts…

Crypto Exchange OKX To Launch New Security System After Scrutiny From EU Regulators

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OKX is restarting its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator with a new security system after falling into hot water with regulators earlier this year amid fallout from the record-setting Bybit hack. OKX chief executive Star Xu announced on the social media platform X on Sunday that OKX’s DEX would restart with a “real-time abuse-detecting and blocking system.” “OKX Web3 is [the] Chrome and search engine to [the] blockchain. [Based] on our understanding of on-chain data, we help customers access hundreds [of] chains’ real-time data, manage multiple chains’ assets and engage with…