US Tokenization Debate Grows as SEC Reviews Ondo Finance Recommendations

Ondo Finance urges U.S. regulators to accelerate tokenized securities growth by clarifying rules that could unlock innovation, strengthen investor control, and help the country catch up to faster-moving global markets. Ondo Finance Outlines Tokenization Blueprint for SEC Ondo Finance Inc. submitted on Dec. 4 written input to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto … Read more

Kraken Expands Reach in Colombia, Implements Local Payments

Kraken is now allowing Colombians to fund their accounts with Colombian pesos, expanding the reach and functionality of its services in the country. Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s Global Head of Consumer, stated that this upgrade offers Colombians secure entry points into crypto. Kraken Opens Local Payments in Colombia Kraken, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, is making moves … Read more

XRP Ledger’s Utility Profile Draws Fresh Attention From Ripple Executive

The XRP Ledger is increasingly framed as purpose-built infrastructure for high-volume financial settlement, signaling its expanding role in supporting tokenized activity and real-world value flows across institutional environments. XRPL Positioning for Scaled Tokenized Finance Reece Merrick, Senior Executive Officer and Managing Director for Middle East and Africa at Ripple, shared on social media platform X … Read more

SEC Crypto Task Force Releases Surveillance Roundtable Agenda

The SEC’s upcoming financial surveillance roundtable spotlights how rapidly evolving crypto privacy tools could reshape oversight while raising new questions about consumer protection and regulatory transparency. SEC Outlines Speakers and Timing for Financial Surveillance Roundtable The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued on Dec. 5 its updated program for the rescheduled Roundtable on Financial … Read more

UAE’s Mashreq Capital Unveils Multi-Asset Fund With Bitcoin Allocation

Mashreq Capital has launched a new multi-asset investment product that provides regulated exposure to Bitcoin ( BTC) for retail investors. Bridging Traditional and Digital Finance Mashreq Capital, the asset management arm of United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based financial institution Mashreq, has announced the launch of a new multi-asset investment product that incorporates an allocation to bitcoin … Read more

Prediction Market Odds: House Democrat, Senate GOP Ahead of 2026 Elections

According to the latest figures, President Donald Trump has logged 320 days of his second term, and his approval rating has slipped from the brief highs that followed his Jan. 20 inauguration. Meanwhile, prediction markets indicate Democrats are currently positioned to snag a few congressional slots, giving them a legitimate opening to reclaim a House … Read more