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Crypto Economy

Franklin Templeton and HashKey Launch U.S. Tokenized Money Fund in Asia

Franklin Templeton and HashKey launched grBENJI for professional investors in Asia, providing blockchain-based access to U.S. government money market instruments and dollar cash assets. Franklin Templeton manages about $1.8 trillion globally, while HashKey's Hong Kong licenses support regulated distribution through its Earn channel for eligible investors. Tokenized real-world assets reached $38.

Crypto Economy

Blockchain Association Endorses Critical Federal Proposal for GENIUS Act Issuers

The Blockchain Association submitted a comment letter supporting proposed rules by federal agencies for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. The group supports limiting customer identification requirements to direct transactions in the primary market, excluding peer-to-peer operations in secondary markets.

CrowdFundInsider

Las Vegas Entrepreneur Found Guilty in Multimillion Dollar Crypto Investment Fraud

A federal jury in Nevada has found Las Vegas businessman Brent C. Kovar guilty of running a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency fraud that prosecutors described as a classic Ponzi scheme.

CrowdFundInsider

Blockchain Association Supports Federal Agencies' Proposed CIP Rules for Stablecoin Issuers Under the GENIUS Act

The Blockchain Association, an industry advocacy group for digital assets, has voiced strong support for key elements of proposed federal rules implementing customer identification requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.

Cointelegraph

India plans first tokenized bonds using wholesale CBDC: Report

India plans to test tokenized corporate bonds in a September pilot, with state-controlled REC issuing the debt and select investors using wholesale CBDC payments.

The Currency Analytics

Las Vegas Businessman Convicted for Major Cryptocurrency Scam Faces Prison Time

Decrypt

Morning Minute: Coinbase Puts Tokenized Stocks on Base

These aren't derivatives tracking stock prices; each token has a direct claim on a share including its rights.

Cryip

X's promise of crypto trade buttons is at least its third since January

Nikita Bier said on Tuesday that X is close to adding buy and sell buttons for crypto directly inside posts. It is a promise X has now made, in some form, at least three times since January, and none of those earlier versions has yet turned into a working trade button.

Coindesk

Las Vegas businessman convicted in $24 million 'AI supercomputer' crypto Ponzi scheme

Brent Kovar has been found guilty of running a crypto Ponzi scheme, defrauding at least 400 investors out of $24 million.

Coingape

Goldman Sachs Cautiously Optimistic on Crypto Market in H2, Suggests COIN & HOOD

Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs has turned cautiously optimistic on the crypto market for the second half of 2026, despite lower trading volumes. The Wall Street giant has also increased its crypto ETF positions and recommends buying crypto stocks such as Coinbase Global (COIN) and Robinhood Markets (HOOD).

Coincu

Jury Convicts Las Vegas Man in $24M AI Crypto Mining Ponzi Scheme

A jury convicted a Las Vegas man in a $24 million AI crypto mining Ponzi scheme case. Here is what happened, how the fraud worked, and why it matters for crypto investors.

CNBC

The 'debasement trade' returns after Bessent bond maneuver. Crypto and gold are back in style

U.S. government spending concerns have given a second wind to the debasement trade.

CoinPedia

US Treasury Put New Sanctions on Iran Adding Crypto, Gold and Tech

The U.S. Treasury Department has expanded its Iran sanctions reach to cover crypto, gold, technology, aviation and shipping. This has raised new risks for companies that help Iranian entities move money. The move puts global crypto platforms under greater pressure as Washington targets crypto routes used to bypass traditional banking restrictions.

BeInCrypto

3 Signals Say Crypto Demand Is Returning, None Have Confirmed Yet

The cryptocurrency market has climbed roughly 22% over the past week, with major assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) reaching multi-month highs.

Coincu

US Authorizes Sanctions on Iran's Crypto Sector

The US has authorized sanctions targeting Iran's crypto sector. This outline covers the policy scope, enforcement angle, and implications for crypto markets.

Decrypt

Jury Convicts Las Vegas Man of $24M AI Crypto Mining Ponzi Scheme

Brent Kovar told at least 400 investors a supercomputer was mining crypto for them, and that their money was insured by the FDIC.

Crypto Briefing

X to add crypto trade buttons, says product executive Nikita Bier

X's integration of crypto trading could redefine social media platforms as comprehensive financial ecosystems, merging social interaction with commerce. X to add crypto trade buttons, says product executive Nikita Bier.

Decrypt

US Can Now Sanction Anyone Operating in Iran's Crypto Sector

Digital assets are among five sectors in a campaign Treasury called an “Economic D-Day,” alongside technology, gold, aviation and shipping.

Crypto news

Visa taps Nium for stablecoin settlement pilot under Singapore BLOOM

Visa has joined Singapore's BLOOM initiative and selected Nium for a pilot testing seven-day settlement with regulated U.S. dollar and euro-backed stablecoins across cross-border payment flows.

Blockonomi

US Treasury Expands Iran Crypto Sanctions Over $100 Million Oil Deal

US Treasury expands Iran crypto sanctions after a UAE broker is accused of moving $100 million tied to oil sales.