U.S. regulators cleared the way for tokenized securities this week, with the Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC confirming that banks can treat tokenized securities the same as conventional ones for capital purposes. Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the NYSE, invested in crypto exchange OKX to expand access to U.S. futures and NYSE tokenized equities. Abu Dhabi Global Market saw its first tokenized stocks go live, with Binance now supporting ten Ondo digital securities on its regulated trading facility. Separately, tokenized real-world assets grew 13.5% over the past 30 days, reaching $1.7B in net growth on Ethereum, as institutional interest increases. A Nasdaq survey found 52% of institutions expect live tokenized collateral by 2026, signaling growing mainstream adoption across institutional finance.
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XRP Ledger proposes XLS-66 protocol for native DeFi lending
The XRP Ledger is advancing its DeFi infrastructure with the XLS-66 lending protocol proposal, co-authored by Ripple developers. The protocol would enable native lending and borrowing capabilities directly on the XRP Ledger, allowing users to access decentralized finance services without relying on external protocols or sidechains.
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Aerodrome-Slipstream WETH-USDC pool on Base offers 97.4% APY
The Aerodrome-Slipstream WETH-USDC liquidity pool on Base currently offers 97.36% APY with 13.3 million USD in total value locked. High yield rates like this typically reflect elevated impermanent loss risk and market volatility. Users should carefully assess their risk tolerance and understand the mechanics of this concentrated liquidity position before depositing.
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Michael B. Jordan leads Polymarket odds for Oscars best actor win
Following his SAG Awards victory, Michael B. Jordan’s odds for the Oscars skyrocketed from 10% to 47%. Timothée Chalamet closely trails at 45%.
Prediction markets, including Polymarket, are gaining traction in the crypto space, despite regulatory challenges, signaling increasing integration with traditional finance.
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OpenAI’s hardware leader resigns over AI deal concerns
Caitlin Kalinowski has stepped down as OpenAI’s hardware leader, expressing concerns over the implications of the company’s AI contract with the Pentagon.
Her resignation highlights significant ethical worries regarding the collaboration between OpenAI and the U.S. Department of Defense.
The leadership shift could potentially influence the trajectory of AI development at OpenAI.
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DEGO rises over 5.25% in 15 minutes, the last price is 18,068 VNDC
DEGO trading volume is $19.23m. Market capitalization reaches $13.39m.
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A “Petroleum Tycoon” Reports a 30% Revenue Increase in the First Two Months of the Year
The Vietnam Petroleum Technical Services Corporation (PTSC) recently announced its business results for the first two months of 2026, reporting revenue of approximately 4.54 trillion VND, a 31.5% increase compared to the previous year. Pre-tax profit is estimated at 185 billion VND, or about 14% of the annual plan. PTSC aims for a total revenue of 34 trillion VND in 2026, with a pre-tax profit target of 1.5 trillion VND. The company plans to maintain an average revenue growth of 15% per year from 2026 to 2030. Petrovietnam’s leadership emphasized the need for PTSC to enhance its general contractor capabilities to engage more deeply in key energy projects. PTSC continues to participate in significant oil and gas projects and expand its activities in onshore energy. In 2025, the company’s total revenue reached over 32.556 trillion VND, a 37% increase, while net profit increased by 51% compared to 2024. PVS shares have increased by 50% since the beginning of the year, reaching 51,000 VND per share.
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71.1M USDC transferred to Coinbase on Ethereum
An unknown wallet transferred 71.1M USDC (approximately $70.8M) to Coinbase on Ethereum, representing 0.092% of USDC’s total market cap. The large inflow to the exchange may indicate potential selling pressure.
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Comparing OpenAI GPT-5.4 to xAI Grok 4.20: Choosing the right AI chatbot for your needs
OpenAI rapidly launched GPT-5.4 following GPT-5.3, highlighting its logical capabilities and coding efficiency. In contrast, xAI’s Grok 4.20, still in beta, appeals through its accessibility and speedy interactions, focusing on user engagement over technical accuracy.
For tasks requiring accuracy in coding and reasoning, GPT-5.4 is superior, whereas Grok 4.20 shines in casual conversation and personality. With GPT-5.4 priced at 20 USD/month and Grok 4.20 at 30 USD/month, users can choose based on their specific needs.
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Investors in World Liberty Financial face uncertainty amid falling token prices
Investors in World Liberty Financial, related to the Trump family, are confronting plummeting token prices. Liquidity challenges have prevented some retail investors from executing exit strategies, highlighting the risks associated with crypto projects tied to political figures.