JUST IN: Aurelion allocates $48M in tokenized gold to newly launched Yield Protocol. Nasdaq-listed company deploys XAUT tokens to XAUE, offering yield on Tether Gold through DeFi strategies. Restricted access for institutional participants.

JUST IN: JPMorgan predicts tokenization to revolutionize funds industry, but practical applications still distant. ETF tokenization may lead to instant settlement, 24/7 market access, and enhanced processes. Analysts foresee $2-10 trillion in tokenized assets by 2030.

JUST IN: Fluent launches Ethereum Layer 2 Mainnet with BLEND Token and $50M liquidity. Features blended execution architecture for various virtual machines to operate on the same chain state. BLEND token sold at $0.10 with $11.2M raised.

JUST IN: Metaplanet invests in JPYC's $17.62M Series B funding for Japanese Yen stablecoin. JPYC secures major Japanese bank support, reaching a total of nearly $30M in funding. Metaplanet to enhance yen stablecoin liquidity for seamless Bitcoin transactions.

JUST IN: Finloop launches "RWA CONNECT 2026" global open-source ecosystem. RWA tokenization costs cut to $3,000 with FRP 3.0. Platform offers compliance framework, transparent tech costs, and global exchange distribution. Full RWA lifecycle management provided.

JUST IN: Coinbase CLO urges Congress to decide between CLARITY Act and banning stablecoin rewards. Political pressure rises as Senate talks reach final stage. Revenue impact on Coinbase's 2025 sales at stake.

JUST IN: NY Attorney General files lawsuit against Coinbase & Gemini for unlicensed event-based prediction markets, tackling financial vs. betting debate. Case impacts election prediction market sector & may lead to state-specific crypto regulation.

JUST IN: Ripple pilots RLUSD stablecoin on XRP Ledger in Singapore's MAS Sandbox for automated cross-border trade settlements, synchronizing payments with real-world commercial events to improve efficiency.

JUST IN: Corporate Treasury Group releases 12 core principles for tokenized digital money. Key focus on compliance, security, and operational needs. Supported by major institutions to bridge gap between corporate requirements and tokenization tech.

JUST IN: ECB supports centralized oversight of major crypto firms under ESMA. The move aims to ensure consistent enforcement of MiCA regulation across the EU, addressing concerns about regulatory discrepancies among member states. Opposition and delays expected.