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ICE Joins OKX in 50-50 Broker-Dealer Deal Targeting US Tokenized Equity Markets
Key Takeaways ICE and OKX formed a 50-50 joint venture targeting U.S. broker-dealer and FCM registration, pending regulatory approval. The venture will give OKX’s 120
Taiko Halts Withdrawals as Hackers Pull $1.7M Through Bridge Validation Flaw
Key Takeaways On June 22, hackers exploited a flaw in Taiko’s bridge proof validation to drain a total of $1.7 million. The TAIKO token faced
US Banks Post $80 Billion in Profit as Unrealized Losses Swell to $325 Billion
Key Takeaways The FDIC reported $325.1 billion in unrealized securities losses for U.S. banks in Q1 2026, up 6.2%. Held-to-maturity portfolios accounted for $214.5 billion
AI and Blockchain-Powered bagyo.app Begins Naga City Pilot as Platform Explores Local Government Integration
New Prontera Technologies Corp. (NPC) launched the early access phase of its disaster resilience platform, bagyo.app, during an event at the Summit Hotel in Naga
That $100,000 Lottery Ticket in Indiana Came Down to One Printing Detail
Key Takeaways Indiana Lottery halted sales on Jun. 17, 2026, after misprints showed wins up to $100,000. Mike Fields’ $100,000 ticket paid $20, raising trust
How the Network Processed $309 Million in Stablecoins Last Month
Key Takeaways Sandeep Nailwal noted Polygon hit $309M in stablecoin volume in May, next leading Latam blockchain markets. Visa found that non-dollar stablecoin supply reached
SEC Commissioner: Tokenized Real-World Assets Could Address PSE Trading Lull
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo stated that the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) could address the ongoing trading lull in the Philippine
Franklin Templeton Files New Bitcoin DRIP ETFs That Turn Stock Dividends Into BTC
Key Takeaways Franklin Templeton seeks SEC effectiveness for two funds combining stocks and bitcoin exposure. Instead, dividend proceeds would be routed into bitcoin-related holdings over
SEC Commissioner: Three Crypto Applicants Must Pay Penalty Before ‘StratBox’ Entry
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo warned digital asset companies last Friday against launching without proper permits, stating that violators will face steep
Robert Kiyosaki Plans to Buy Bitcoin After Reversal as Gold Charts Signal ‘Massive’ Rise
Key Takeaways Kiyosaki is watching gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum charts and plans to buy after a reversal. He says broader economic and political conditions