Standard Chartered Sees $4T in Tokenized Assets Moving On-Chain by 2028

Key Takeaways Standard Chartered expects tokenized assets to expand DeFi protocol use and activity. Forecasts place on-chain assets at $4 trillion by the end of 2028, split between stablecoins and RWAs. Institutions may favor established platforms, though regulatory and technical risks remain. Tokenized Assets Put DeFi Protocols in Focus Standard Chartered Bank forecast in a…

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Tokenized US Stocks Get New Regulatory Framework as SEC Prepares Exemption Release

Key Takeaways The SEC, under Chair Paul Atkins, plans to release a tokenized stock innovation exemption as soon as May 18, 2026. The framework could open U.S. equity markets to platforms like Coinbase without full broker-dealer registrations. The exemption follows Nasdaq and NYSE tokenized trading approvals in March and April 2026, signaling accelerating onchain adoption….

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Bitcoin Dip-Buy Signal Emerges as Retail Fear Overtakes Optimism

Key Takeaways Santiment said rising bearish bitcoin sentiment historically signals stronger rebound potential for BTC. Retail traders pushed BTC commentary into a “FUD Zone” as prices hovered near $76,000. Social platform data showed bearish sentiment rising as rebound odds improved. Bitcoin Sentiment Ratio Turns Bearish After BTC Slide Bitcoin traded near $77,000 around 5:36 p.m….

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SurgeXRP Expands XRP Ledger’s Push Into Real-World Asset Tokenization With Global Real Estate Infrastructure Powered By SGP Token

SurgeXRP is building a blockchain-powered marketplace focused on rental real estate and fractional property access through the XRP Ledger, positioning itself within one of the fastest-growing narratives across the digital asset industry: real-world asset tokenization. With institutions, governments, and blockchain ecosystems increasingly exploring tokenized finance, many analysts believe RWAs could become a multi-trillion-dollar sector over…

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Goldman Sachs Exits XRP and Solana ETFs as Bitcoin Holdings Reach $700M

Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs exited XRP and solana ETFs, cutting ether exposure by 70% in Q1. Goldman kept $700M in bitcoin ETFs while boosting Coinbase and Circle investments. Wall Street firms are rotating toward bitcoin and crypto infrastructure amid volatility. Goldman Sachs Reshapes Crypto Portfolio as Institutional Focus Shifts to Bitcoin Goldman Sachs significantly reshaped…

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Bitcoin Depot Shuts ATM Network as Chapter 11 Pushes Asset Sale

Key Takeaways Bitcoin Depot began Chapter 11 to wind down operations and sell company assets. Regulatory pressure has tightened BTM rules through transaction limits, licensing, and compliance obligations. International entities will follow separate proceedings as the asset sale process continues. Bitcoin Depot Begins Chapter 11 Process Amid Regulatory Pressure Bitcoin Depot Inc. (Nasdaq: BTM) announced…

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21,911 SOL Dumped After 2 Years

Key Takeaways A solana holder lost $1.05M selling 21,911 SOL despite earning $145K in staking rewards over two years. Solana’s 5.86% APY failed to offset a 64% price decline from the $294 all-time high hit in January 2025. SOL trades near $84 at press time; institutional demand has held firm even as retail holders absorbed…

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Crypto Bridge Exploits Hit $328.6M in May as Peckshield Tracks 8 Major Incidents

Key Takeaways Peckshield tracked 8 bridge exploits through mid-May 2026, with $328.6M drained cumulatively from cross-chain protocols. KelpDAO’s $300M Layerzero breach and Drift’s $200M+ attack made April 2026 the worst-hacked month on record, per Defillama. Total 2026 hack losses surpassed $750M through mid-April; May’s Verus bridge drain adds $11.5M more. Crypto’s Worst Year for Cross-Chain…

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