Public markets

Over one-third of OKXICE’s tokenized share targets opt out

Our summary: More than a third of the companies targeted by OKXICE for tokenized shares have opted out, highlighting resistance to the initiative.

Ripple and BNY expand partnership to custody XRP and RLUSD

Our summary: Ripple and BNY are expanding their partnership to provide custody for XRP and the RLUSD stablecoin.

BNY

S.Korea crypto tax falters as yen stablecoin, China s e-CNY advance

Our summary: Japan is exploring cross-border stablecoin applications while China expands its e-CNY digital currency.

Janus Henderson launches first tokenized fund licensed to track the Nasdaq-100

Our summary: Janus Henderson has launched JQQQ, described as the first tokenised fund licensed to track the Nasdaq-100.

Janus Henderson, Nasdaq

Ripple connects XRP Ledger to a £22 billion investment giant while chasing the next wave of corporate money

Our summary: Aviva added a tokenised share class of its Sterling Liquidity Fund to the XRP Ledger and invested £50 million ($66 million) in it.

XRP 1000x Claim Divides Crypto Community as DTCC Tokenization Platform Nears Launch - BigGo Finance

Our summary: The headline reports debate within the crypto community over a claim that XRP could rise 1,000-fold, alongside an approaching launch of a DTCC tokenisation platform.

DTCC

Base Promotes Tokenized Anthropic Shares as Trade.xyz Opens Pre-IPO Bets

Our summary: Base is promoting tokenised exposure to Anthropic shares, while Trade.xyz has introduced an ANT contract offering up to 10x leverage without equity ownership.

Base (Coinbase)

Aviva Backs Tokenized Fund Share Class on XRP Ledger With £50M - Bitcoin Foundation

Our summary: Aviva has backed a tokenised fund share class on the XRP Ledger with £50 million, according to the headline.

As ESMA shuts door on unlicensed stablecoins, is Tether looking for the EU entrance? - Ledger Insights

Our summary: The headline points to ESMA tightening restrictions on unlicensed stablecoins and raises the question of whether Tether is seeking access to the EU market.

ESMA, Tether

BNY and Komainu support Aviva Investors tokenised share class - Global Custodian

Our summary: BNY and Komainu are supporting a tokenised share class from Aviva Investors.

BNY, Komainu

Aviva puts £50M into tokenized sterling fund on XRP Ledger - Dealroom

Our summary: Aviva has invested £50 million in a tokenised sterling fund on the XRP Ledger.

22 companies are blocking OKX and ICE's plan to trade their tokenized stocks - Quartz

Our summary: According to the headline, 22 companies are blocking a plan by OKX and ICE to trade tokenised versions of their stocks.

OKX

Sony Soneium Coin: PlayStation and GTA 6 Crypto Twist?

Our summary: The item says Sony Soneium Coin is forthcoming and targets tokenised entertainment intellectual property.

Ripple brings Aviva Investors’ £22B fund share class to XRP Ledger - Crypto News

Our summary: Ripple has brought a share class of Aviva Investors’ £22 billion fund onto the XRP Ledger.

UK FCA Eyes Bespoke Rules and Fund Exemptions for Tokenized Gold - CoinMarketCap

Our summary: The UK Financial Conduct Authority is considering tailored rules and fund exemptions for tokenised gold.

FCA

Tokenised equities lead investor preferences despite barriers, research shows

Our summary: Research indicates that tokenised equities rank highest among investor preferences, although barriers remain.

Tokenization is best associated with cryptocurrency, but its utility in programmable settlement is becoming difficult to ignore. - The Florida Times-Union

Our summary: The item highlights tokenisation’s potential role in programmable settlement beyond its association with cryptocurrency.

Coinspaid’s Pavel Kashuba Addresses the Crypto Checkout Usage Gap at Stablecon USA

Our summary: Coinspaid Solutions strategic leader Pavel Kashuba spoke at Stablecon USA 2026 in Washington, D.C., about operational barriers to making crypto payments routine.