BlackRock, five others account for 88% of all tokenized treasury issuance

New data from RWA.xyz, a platform tracking tokenized real-world assets, shows that six entities are responsible for 88% of all tokenized US Treasurys. The data suggests a concentration among a few funds as the market continues to develop. The largest issuer of tokenized treasures continues to be BlackRock. The company’s tokenized US treasury fund, called … Read more

Making PPLNS Work For Demand Response

Bitcoin mining has come a long way since the days of GPUs and basement set ups. In that time, miners have advanced in countless ways. For example, ASICs are now the standard, not GPUs. Furthermore, enterprise grade players have entered the field, opening new frontiers and bringing with them the size and institutional recognition that … Read more

OKX CEO Star Announces Launch of OKX Pay Wallet

OKX CEO Star Announcement:- The adoption of crypto payment for real-world utility has seen accelerated development. Global crypto users have surpassed 560 million including individuals holding or transacting in crypto. Of these holders, 39 % have reported using crypto to purchase goods or services at least once in a year. Currently, over 18 000 merchants … Read more

Crypto firms launch Wall Street-style funds: Finance Redefined

Cryptocurrency firms and centralized exchanges are launching more traditional investment offerings, bridging the divide between traditional financial and digital assets. With investors seeking more flexible product offerings under one platform, the “line is blurring” between traditional finance (TradFi) and the cryptocurrency space, as the two financial paradigms signal a “growing synergy,” according to Gracy Chen, … Read more

Bitcoin Inches up to $95K, but Tariff Uncertainty Persists

The digital asset continued its upward trajectory on Friday, despite worries of how a drop in Chinese imports will impact the economy. Bitcoin Nears $95K Despite Trump Tariff Turbulence Some economists suggest President Donald Trump’s frequent last-minute trade policy reversals may have a more dire impact on the economy than his initial tariff announcements, leaving … Read more

Car purchases rise, consumer spending slows

In an aerial view, Ford Broncos are seen for sale on a lot at a dealership on April 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images At car dealerships across the country, consumers are rushing to buy new vehicles ahead of tariff-related price hikes. Some shoppers have also replaced iPhones early. Yet when … Read more

Ripple Sparks Bullish Price Prediction as CME Unveils XRP Futures

Slated for a May 19 debut, the move could significantly reshape the Ripple market and bolster long-term XRP value projections. CME Prepares for XRP Futures Launch CME Group confirmed plans to roll out cash-settled XRP futures, pending regulatory approval. This development positions XRP alongside other major digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana already featured … Read more

Bitwise Files Delaware Trust Registration for Proposed NEAR Protocol ETF 

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has taken a preliminary step toward launching a NEAR Protocol-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) by filing registration documents for a Delaware statutory trust, public records show. Bitwise Advances NEAR ETF Plans with Delaware Statutory Trust Filing A Bitwise NEAR ETF entity was registered as a Delaware statutory trust on April 24, 2025, … Read more