Traditional Finance (TradFi)

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Report: Barclays Joins Global Banks Building Blockchain Payment Systems

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Barclays is reportedly exploring a blockchain-based platform for payments and deposits as financial banking giants prepare for faster, digital settlement systems. Sources Say the Banking Behemoth Barclays Is Preparing a Blockchain Strategy The London-based lender has issued requests for information to technology providers as it evaluates building infrastructure capable of supporting blockchain payments, tokenized deposits … Read more

‘It’s an Annexation’: Meltem Demirors Warns of Wall Street’s Crypto Takeover

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Demirors, founder of Crucible, stated that traditional institutions reaching out to crypto are not interested in the underlying values of decentralization and financial freedom, but in the opportunity to turn onchain structures into engines of new revenue for repackaged products. Demirors: Onchain Assets Are the Next Goal for Institutions While bitcoin and the crypto sector … Read more

Morpho Association and Apollo Sign Cooperation Agreement

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Morpho Association agrees with Apollo affiliates on token purchases and cooperation to support onchain lending. The Morpho Association announces a cooperation agreement with certain affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc., dated February 13, 2026, in Paris, under which Apollo may acquire MORPHO tokens via open‑market purchases, over‑the‑counter transactions, and other arrangements up to a cap … Read more

Why Bitcoin Fell on Feb. 5: Procap Executive Points to ETF Mechanics, Not Crypto Panic

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Bitcoin’s sharp sell-off on Feb. 5, 2026, was driven primarily by activity in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and broader traditional finance (TradFi) deleveraging, according to a detailed analysis published by Jeff Park, chief investment officer at Procap. Bitcoin’s Feb. 5 Drop Was an ETF Event, Not a Crypto One, Says Jeff Park Park explained … Read more

Metamask Wallet Adds Tokenized US Stocks, ETFs and Commodities

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Metamask has expanded beyond digital currencies, adding support for tokenized U.S. stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and commodities directly inside its self-custodial wallet. Metamask Users Gain Access to Tokenized U.S. Equities and Commodities The new feature is powered by an integration with Ondo Finance, giving eligible Metamask users access to more than 200 tokenized representations of … Read more

Japan Bond Shock Ripples Into US Treasuries as Crypto Watches Closely

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A sharp selloff in Japanese government bonds spilled into U.S. Treasuries, prompting coordinated intervention from U.S. and Japanese officials. While markets briefly stabilized, lingering structural risks could reshape how investors view bitcoin and other non-sovereign assets. Sovereign Bond Turmoil Highlights Fragility of Safe Havens A sudden selloff in Japan’s long-dated government bonds sent shockwaves through … Read more

Report: Boston-Based TradFi Giant State Street to Roll out Tokenized Products

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State Street Corp., a massive Boston-based custody bank overseeing more than $4 trillion in assets, is stepping further into digital assets with plans to roll out a suite of tokenized financial products aimed squarely at institutional clients. State Street Joins Tokenization Drive as Custody Banks Eye Digital Assets According to a Bloomberg report, State Street … Read more

Morgan Stanley Files for Ethereum ETF With Staking Twist

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Morgan Stanley has taken another decisive step into crypto finance, filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would offer investors passive exposure to ether — plus staking rewards — without touching private keys. Morgan Stanley Expands Crypto Push With Ethereum ETF Application The Form S-1 registration … Read more

Experts: Crypto’s $1 Trillion Yield Opportunity Lies in Liquid Staking Derivatives and Tokenized RWAs

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A recent study found that only 8% to 11% of the $3.2 trillion cryptocurrency market generates yield—a five- to sixfold disparity compared with traditional finance, where 55% to 65% of capital is yield-bearing. Experts say the gap is a major barrier to institutional adoption, noting that institutions require “predictable, auditable yield,” which in crypto remains … Read more

Crypto’s Trillion-Dollar Yield Gap: Only 10% of Assets Generate Income, Report Finds

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A report by Redstone highlights a massive gap in yield generation. While the crypto market has a $3.2 trillion market cap, roughly 8% to 11% of assets ($300B to $400B) generate yield, sharply contrasting with traditional finance, where 55% to 65% of capital is in yield-bearing instruments. Institutional Shift Driven by Maturation Although the crypto … Read more

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