May 4, 20264m 30s
Securitize Wins FINRA Nod to Custody Tokenized Securities
FINRA approved Securitize to expand its broker-dealer activities and custody tokenized securities, a key regulatory step for tokenized fund growth in the US.
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May 4, 20264m 35s
Telegram to Become TON's Largest Validator Under Durov Plan
Pavel Durov says Telegram will take a direct lead on TON and run the network's largest validator, tightening the messenger's grip on the chain.
May 4, 20264m 30s
DTCC Targets July Pilot and October Launch for Tokenized Securities Platform
The DTCC, which clears $114 trillion in securities annually, plans a July pilot and October launch for a new tokenized securities platform.
May 4, 20265m 54s
Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana for Remittances
Western Union, the world's largest remittance provider, has launched its USDPT stablecoin on Solana, putting a 175-year-old payments giant on a public chain.
May 4, 20265m 33s
ZachXBT Accuses Tokenlon of Routing Illicit Funds Through Its Aggregator
On-chain sleuth ZachXBT alleges DEX aggregator Tokenlon processed funds tied to illicit activity, reigniting debate over compliance gaps in DeFi routing layers.
May 4, 20264m 49s
DeFi TVL Hits Record High as Aave Books $1B in 19 Days
Nansen says DeFi TVL set a new all-time high on May 4, 2026, with Aave clearing a $1B milestone in 19 days and a ZK rollup transition adding to the move.
May 4, 20264m 42s
Law Firm Pulls Stolen KelpDAO ETH Into a North Korea Debt Fight
US law firm Gerstein Harrow has filed in connection with stolen KelpDAO ETH and a North Korea judgment debt, Coin Bureau reported on May 4, 2026.
May 4, 20264m 49s
BlackRock's European Bitcoin ETP Crosses $1.1B AUM With 14,200 BTC
BlackRock's European iShares Bitcoin ETP has surpassed $1.1B in assets under management, holding roughly 14,200 BTC as European demand picks up.
May 4, 20264m 40s
BlackRock Asks OCC to Scrap 20% Cap on Tokenized Reserve Assets
BlackRock is urging the OCC to drop a proposed 20% ceiling on tokenized reserve assets, arguing the cap would throttle growth of its on-chain treasury fund.
May 4, 20264m 48s
US Treasury Cash Pile Hits $1 Trillion, First Time Since April 2021
The US government's cash balance has surged $300B in three weeks to hit ~$1 trillion, draining liquidity even as Bitcoin pushes higher.