CoinTelegraph
Bernstein raises Robinhood price target, cites tokenization and prediction markets
The brokerage’s blockchain strategy, including tokenized equities and its Arbitrum-based Robinhood Chain, could reduce its reliance on traditional crypto trading, analysts said.
CoinDesk
Kraken says simpler options can unlock crypto's next derivatives market
The Wyoming-based firm launched USD-settled bitcoin and ether options, saying product design, not demand, has held back adoption.
CoinDesk
Trump targets Brazil's payments system while dollar stablecoins are quietly overtaking country's payments
Washington views Brazil’s promotion of non-dollar payment channels, including Pix and the growth of stablecoins, as a potential threat to dollar-based trade, even as dollar-linked stablecoins account for about 90% of Brazil's crypto transactions.
CoinDesk
Japan's SBI Group is building Asia's first cross-border digital asset empire
The securities giant announced today the consolidation of Singapore-based Coinhako as part of a rapid regional expansion that includes a tokenization partnership with Ondo Finance.
CoinTelegraph
SBI acquires Singaporean crypto platform Coinhako after MAS approval
SBI Holdings received regulatory approval to acquire a majority stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako as it expands into stablecoins, onchain finance and tokenized assets.