Real assets

First European Supranational Issues DLT Bond on Pontes

Our summary: A European supranational has issued a DLT-based bond on Pontes, described as the first such issuance by a European supranational on the platform.

Euronet, Fireblocks pursue stablecoin cards

Our summary: Euronet and Fireblocks are expanding their partnership to support stablecoin-funded payment cards.

Fireblocks

Sony-Backed Soneium Plans Native Token in Tokenized-IP Push

Our summary: Sony-backed Soneium plans a native token as part of its push into tokenised intellectual property.

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.

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

Hong Kong Gold Exchange-backed XGZ token integrates Chainlink CCIP

Our summary: XGZ, a token backed by the Hong Kong Gold Exchange, has integrated Chainlink CCIP.

Chainlink

Latvia targets tokenization rules in 2027 with commercial property in focus

Our summary: Latvia is targeting tokenisation rules in the first half of 2027, with commercial property a key focus, according to Economics Minister Viktors Valainis.

BCG Study Puts Custody At The Center Of Banks’ Digital Asset Plans - TradingView

Our summary: A BCG study identifies custody as central to banks’ digital asset strategies.

BCG

Centrifuge opens production tokenization infrastructure to institutions

Our summary: Centrifuge has opened its production tokenization infrastructure to institutions.

Centrifuge

Chainlink partners with LG CNS to drive Korean won stablecoin expansion

Our summary: Chainlink has partnered with LG CNS to support the expansion of Korean won stablecoins.

Chainlink

NUVA Launches HOME Token to Bring US Home Equity Loans Onchain

Our summary: NUVA has launched HOME, a token backed by a portfolio of US residential real estate loans.

Securitize CEO says public companies will want tokenized trading

Our summary: Securitize’s CEO expects public companies to seek tokenized trading.

Securitize

Fireblocks pours cold water on reports of $2.5bn acquisition talks with Visa

Our summary: Fireblocks, a provider of digital asset and stablecoin infrastructure, has pushed back on reports of acquisition talks with Visa at a $2.5 billion valuation.

Fireblocks, Visa

Visa in Talks to Buy Fireblocks for About $2.5 Billion: Axios

Our summary: Visa is reportedly discussing an acquisition of Fireblocks for approximately $2.5 billion, according to Axios.

Fireblocks, Visa

Fireblocks denies report of $2.5 billion acquisition talks with Visa

Our summary: Fireblocks denied an Axios report that Visa was discussing an acquisition of the crypto custody company for approximately $2.5 billion.

Fireblocks, Visa

tZERO Selected by Temple Digital Group as Infrastructure Provider for Tokenized Securities - TradingView

Our summary: Temple Digital Group has selected tZERO to provide infrastructure for tokenized securities.

tZERO

Dolomite Adds $100 Million in Concrete’s Bitcoin-Backed Collateral

Our summary: Dolomite has added $100 million in Bitcoin-backed collateral from Concrete, enabling Concrete to borrow against Bitcoin custodied at BitGo.

Standard Chartered Signs Binding Deal to Buy All of Crypto Custodian Zodia Custody

Our summary: Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire all of crypto custodian Zodia Custody, following a non-binding offer in May.

Standard Chartered, Zodia Custody