Banks report highest historical exposure to hedge funds, and crypto is part of the equation

The yen's decline and hedge fund shorts could destabilize global markets, impacting risk assets and Japan's import costs amid fiscal challenges. The post Hedge funds turn most bearish on yen since 2007 as currency hits four-decade low appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Securitize's integration of traditional finance with DeFi could significantly expand the tokenized asset market, potentially reaching trillions. The post Securitize bridges traditional finance and DeFi as tokenized assets hit $3.4 billion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The biggest fight in American finance right now is over a single clause: whether digital dollars can pay their holders interest. Banks say yield-bearing stablecoins would drain trillions in deposits and break the lending machine. Crypto says the banks are…

Bending Spoons' IPO highlights the growing intersection of crypto and traditional finance, raising regulatory questions for tokenized securities. The post Bending Spoons lists on NASDAQ at $25.7B valuation as tokenized shares bridge crypto and traditional equity appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

While the market argues about XRP price levels, the ledger underneath it is assembling something more ambitious: a full stack of compliance-native DeFi rails aimed at banks, funds, and treasury desks. Here is what is already live, what is in…

The repeal boosts bank profits but may drive consumers toward decentralized finance, highlighting a shift in financial service preferences. The post Congress repeals overdraft fee cap, banks rake in $12 billion as consumers look for alternatives appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Russia’s digital ruble officially launches on September 1 after successful nationwide preparations. Major banks and large retailers will begin supporting digital ruble payments from launch. The CBDC rollout expands gradually through 2028 alongside Russia’s existing payment systems. Russia has confirmed that its long-awaited central bank digital currency (CBDC) will launch on September 1, marking a […] The post Russia Confirms CBDC Rollout as Digital Ruble Debuts in September appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The Indian central bank reportedly urged lawmakers to keep banks insulated from crypto and private stablecoins while preserving room for regulated tokenization.