The DIGIT pilot will test distributed ledger technology and onchain settlement for UK sovereign debt, with issuance expected by the first quarter of 2027. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-taps-6-banks-to-lead-first-digitally-native-government-bond?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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Russia’s digital ruble accounts top 220K in first month, nearly 4X central bank forecast
The digital ruble’s early uptake comes as BRICS nations explore linking their digital currencies for cross-border trade and payments. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/russia-digital-ruble-adoption-brics-cbdc-payments?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bill aims at stopping US lawmaker bets on their own elections ahead of midterms
The No Betting on Your Own Race Act will not be addressed before the 2026 US midterms as Congress is on recess until after the election. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/law-congress-betting-elections-prediction-markets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Affluent investors seen boosting crypto exposure: Survey
Most affluent investors across seven countries own and are increasing their crypto holdings despite financial advisers who remain overly cautious about digital assets. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/majority-of-affluent-investors-across-7-countries-own-crypto-survey?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin grinds toward $87K as US equities hit new record highs
Bitcoin price action was kept in check by overhead ask liquidity while US stocks broke out to new all-time highs. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-grinds-toward-87k-as-us-equities-hit-new-record-highs?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Securitize stock jumps 8% amid South Korea tokenization push
The LG CNS partnership gives Securitize a foothold as the Seoul prepares new rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds beginning in February 2027. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/securitize-lg-cns-south-korea-tokenized-assets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
ECB policymaker warns of fragmentation without digital euro
A ECB executive board member said the potential introduction of a digital euro ”would not to take over the role of banks,” but ensure they have a role in the EU’s monetary system. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/european-central-bank-fragmentation-digital-euro?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ripple expands Brevan Howard deal with prime brokerage services
Ripple Prime will provide prime brokerage, clearing and financing services to funds managed by the $35 billion alternative investment manager. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ripple-expands-brevan-howard-deal-with-prime-brokerage-services?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade launches on Sepolia testnet
Sepolia marks one of the final major rehearsals before the final activation of Glamsterdam, aimed at bringing more efficiency and scalability to the Ethereum mainnet. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/ethereums-glamsterdam-upgrade-launches-on-sepolia-testnet?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
OKX exchange raises fresh capital at $25B valuation
OKX raised an undisclosed amount at a $25 billion valuation as an extension to March’s investment round led by the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange. Read More at https://cointelegraph.com/news/okx-exchange-raises-capital-25b-valuation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound