Animoca Brands and Franklin Templeton collaborate to expand institutional access to tokenized investments

Animoca Brands and Franklin Templeton collaborate to expand institutional access to tokenized investments - Read the latest announcement from Animoca Brands about our products, services, partnerships, and company updates.

• Animoca Brands and Franklin Templeton are partnering to enhance institutional access to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) through Animoca's NUVA marketplace.
• The collaboration aims to integrate institutional-grade RWAs from various issuers into NUVA's existing infrastructure, expanding beyond Provenance Blockchain assets.
• Both firms are also releasing a research series on tokenization's strategic significance for institutional investors and exploring the tokenization of cultural assets.

Topics: Institutional adoption, Infrastructure providers, Asset types, Asset manager initiatives, Tokenization platforms, Financial instruments

Tags: #animocabrands #franklintempleton #tokenizedinvestments #institutionalaccess #realworldassets #nuva #digitalassets #assetmanagement #blockchain

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Debevoise Digest: Securities Law Synopsis - October 2026

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Debevoise Digest, bringing you key securities law-related developments from the last month. If you have a colleague who would like to receive these monthly updates, they can click here. For past editions of the Debevoise Digest, click here. For more securities law-related insights from the Debevoise Capital Markets team, contact us or visit our Practice Page.

• The Debevoise Digest covers key securities law developments in October 2026, including SEC proposals on proxy reform and innovation exemptions for tokenized NMS stock.
• It highlights the legal implications of AI-generated transcripts in board meetings and proposed modernizations to transfer agent rules.
• The digest also summarizes the SEC's regulatory agenda and recent securities law-related legislative actions, emphasizing evolving compliance and operational considerations for market participants.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Infrastructure providers, Institutional adoption, Securities law classification, Licensing issuer obligations, Enforcement actions litigation, Tokenization platforms, Asset manager initiatives, Banking depository pilots

Tags: #sec #securitieslaw #ai #proxyprocess #tokenizednmsstock #innovationexemption #transferagent #retailvoting #digitalassets #regulatoryagenda

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NEAR Treasury Firm Buys the Data Behind 3.5B Requests

SVRN has bought FastNEAR, bringing the NEAR treasury company closer to the data services wallets, apps and developers rely on.

• SVRN has acquired FastNEAR, a provider of essential data services for the NEAR blockchain ecosystem, including RPC and archival data.
• The acquisition aims to strengthen SVRN's position in the NEAR ecosystem, complementing its existing treasury holdings and involvement in staking and governance.
• While the deal increases SVRN's dependence on NEAR, its success hinges on FastNEAR retaining customers, ensuring service reliability, and expanding with the network's developer base.

Topics: Infrastructure providers, Blockchain usage, Scalability, Tokenization platforms, Ethereum evm l 1 s, Growth metrics

Tags: #svrn #fastnear #nearprotocol #blockchaindata #rpc #developerinfrastructure #treasury #digitalassets #acquisition #ecosystem

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Притежателите на стейбълкойни на Solana надхвърлиха 14 милиона, след като фондацията стартира DvP стандарта

Стейбълкойнът на Solana достигна рекордните 14 милиона адреса с стартирането на DvP рамката Броят на адресите, държащи стейбълкойни в мрежата на Solana, се е покачил до рекордно високите си 14,02 милиона, което е повече от три пъти повече от по-малко от 4

• Solana's stablecoin network has reached a new milestone with over 14 million addresses holding stablecoins, indicating significant growth in its ecosystem.
• The Solana Foundation has launched an audited, open-source Delivery-versus-Payment (DvP) framework, designed for atomic settlement of tokenized assets and cash, with input from JP Morgan.
• These developments position Solana as a versatile blockchain capable of supporting both retail stablecoin usage and institutional-grade settlement for tokenized assets.

Topics: Asset types, Blockchain usage, Institutional adoption, Stablecoins digital cash, Ethereum evm l 1 s, Banking depository pilots

Tags: #solana #stablecoins #dvp #tokenization #institutionaladoption #jpmorgan #settlement #digitalassets #blockchain

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Universal Safety Products to become DeFi Capital Markets

Trading as DCM is expected on October 19, 2026. The fiscal year-end moves to December 31, with a transition report covering April–December 2026.

• Universal Safety Products is rebranding to DeFi Capital Markets, Inc. and changing its ticker symbol to DCM, effective October 19, 2026.
• The company is pivoting its business strategy towards tokenization, digital assets, quantitative trading, and market-making, leveraging its subsidiary Universal DeFi LLC.
• DeFi Capital Markets aims to be a direct participant in tokenized markets, providing technology, liquidity, and proprietary investments in the rapidly growing RWA sector.

Topics: Institutional adoption, Infrastructure providers, Scalability, Asset manager initiatives, Tokenization platforms, Institutional capital inflows

Tags: #deficapitalmarkets #tokenization #digitalassets #proprietarytrading #marketmaking #universalsafetyproducts #universaldefillc #blockchain #realworldassets #secfiling

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SEC and CFTC Crypto Rules 'Fall Short' of Clarity, Says Rep. French Hill

The House Financial Services chairman credited the SEC and CFTC for stepping in after the Clarity Act's collapse but said only "permanent law change" can secure U.S. leadership.

• Rep. French Hill argues that current SEC and CFTC crypto regulations, while a step, are insufficient and lack the durability of legislative law.
• He emphasizes the need for a permanent legislative solution, like the stalled Clarity Act, to ensure U.S. leadership in digital assets and blockchain technology.
• Hill believes that regulatory actions, such as exemptions and guidance, are fragile and can be overturned, unlike statutory law.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Institutional adoption, Securities law classification, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Onboarding prime brokerage

Tags: #repfrenchhill #sec #cftc #clarityact #digitalassets #blockchaintechnology #regulatoryclarity #legislativesolution #marketstructurelaw #tokenizedstocks

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Solana Foundation Offers Banks Open-Source Code to Settle Tokenized Trades in One Step

The escrow program swaps an asset and its payment in one transaction or not at all, and J.P. Morgan contributed its view of how institutions settle securities.

• Solana Foundation has released open-source code for an escrow program called Solana DvP, enabling one-step atomic settlement for tokenized trades.
• This program aims to eliminate counterparty risk inherent in traditional finance by ensuring assets and payments are exchanged simultaneously or not at all.
• J.P. Morgan provided input on the design, highlighting the need for shared, open standards in institutional market infrastructure.

Topics: Banks bankingsystems, Blockchain usage, Institutional adoption, Token issuance distribution, Ethereum evm l 1 s, Banking depository pilots

Tags: #solana #tokenizedtrades #deliveryversuspayment #atomicsettlement #jpmorgan #opensourcecode #escrowprogram #settlementstandard #counterpartyrisk #digitalassets

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VanEck NODE Monthly Commentary: September 2026 | VanEck

Miners rebounded and coin ETPs reached 22% of NODE's assets, plus our take on post-CLARITY deregulation, DATs vs. spot ETPs, and Q4.

• The VanEck NODE Monthly Commentary for September 2026 highlights the rebound of miners and the significant allocation (22%) to coin ETPs within NODE's assets.
• The commentary discusses the implications of post-CLARITY deregulation, compares Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) with spot ETPs, and provides outlook for Q4.
• Performance data shows NODE's NAV and market price, with a comparison to the MVDAPP Index, indicating past performance and associated risks.

Topics: Institutional adoption, Blockchain usage, Scalability, Asset manager initiatives, Ethereum evm l 1 s, Growth metrics

Tags: #vanecknode #digitalassets #etps #miners #clarityact #dats #spotetps #q4 #mvdappindex #bitcoin

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BEN's AUM Falls 1.9% in September: Can Diversification Sustain Growth?

Franklin Templeton, Inc. BEN has been diversifying its assets under management (AUM) through alternatives, private markets and digital assets. Despite declines in fiscal 2022 and 2025, its AUM recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% over the past five fiscal years (ended fiscal 2025…

• Franklin Templeton (BEN) saw a 1.9% decrease in AUM in September 2026, reaching $1.79 trillion, due to market volatility affecting equity and fixed-income assets.
• The company's alternatives business showed resilience, with AUM increasing year-over-year, supported by strategic acquisitions in private credit and real estate, and expansion into digital assets and tokenization.
• Despite concerns in private credit, BEN's diversified strategy, acquisitions, and digital asset capabilities are expected to drive long-term AUM growth, contrasting with mixed performance from peers like Apollo and Lazard.

Topics: Institutional adoption, Scalability, Asset types, Asset manager initiatives, Growth metrics, Alternative assets, Private market

Tags: #franklintempleton #aum #diversification #alternatives #privatemarkets #digitalassets #tokenization #clarionpartners #aumgrowth #marketvolatility

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Collateral Mobility is “Holy Grail” of Tokenization

Legal and regulatory certainty is needed for adoption to scale.

• Market participants view collateral mobility as a key benefit of tokenization, enabling 24/7 onchain cash management and increased balance sheet efficiency.
• Adoption hinges on legal and regulatory certainty, with institutions like State Street, BlackRock, and BNY Mellon actively engaging with regulators and developing tokenized solutions.
• Projects like State Street's SWEEP fund and Euroclear's Pythagore initiative aim to tokenize various assets, including money market funds and commercial paper, to enhance liquidity and scale.

Topics: Institutional adoption, Scalability, Legal regulatory, Asset manager initiatives, Market depth liquidity, Securities law classification

Tags: #collateralmobility #tokenization #statestreet #moneymarketfunds #regulatorycertainty #digitalassets #onchaincashmanagement #treasuries #euroclear #banquedefrance

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Coinbase vs. Intercontinental: Which Exchange Stock Has an Edge?

Increased volatility, supportive U.S. economic policies, higher acceptance of digital assets, continued efforts by exchange players to go beyond trading activity and increased retail trading are factors that will shape the future of exchanges. In this evolving landscape, let’s find out which compan…

• The article compares Coinbase and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) as investment opportunities, considering factors like market volatility, digital asset acceptance, and exchange strategies.
• Coinbase is expanding into a 'everything exchange' with derivatives, stablecoin infrastructure, and tokenized assets, while ICE leverages a diversified portfolio and AI-driven data solutions.
• Despite Coinbase's innovation in digital assets and RWAs, ICE is presented with a slight edge due to its diversified revenue streams, stronger financial metrics, and dividend history.

Topics: Institutional adoption, Asset types, Scalability, Asset manager initiatives, Financial instruments, Growth metrics, Market depth liquidity

Tags: #coinbase #intercontinentalexchange #digitalassets #exchanges #tokenizedassets #stablecoins #derivatives #institutionaladoption #growth #volatility

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Punchbowl News survey shows Hill aides doubt crypto tax bill passes this year

• A Punchbowl News poll indicates that only 10% of Congressional staffers believe a crypto tax bill will pass before the end of 2026 due to a crowded legislative calendar and political hurdles.
• Despite House approval of the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 10357), which includes provisions for de minimis relief and stablecoins, Senate progress remains uncertain, mirroring past legislative failures.
• The continued uncertainty surrounding crypto taxation will impact traders, builders, and investors, delaying clarity on provisions like de minimis relief and stablecoin rules.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Public market access, Securities law classification, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Bitcoin etf

Tags: #cryptotaxbill #hillstaffers #lameducksession #digitalassets #deminimisrelief #stablecoins #washsalerules #senate #housewaysandmeanscommittee #uncertainty

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Sibos 2026 Journal: A Backseat Perspective on Global Money Movement

As tokenization and AI reshape transaction banking, the real debate at Sibos 2026 centers on who controls the global rails of financial trust.

• Sibos 2026 discussions highlight the shift from experimentation to utilization of tokenization, AI, and programmable payments in transaction banking, with a focus on controlling global financial infrastructure.
• While AI garners attention, tokenization is seen as a potentially larger transformative force, enabling value movement across borders and connecting fragmented systems for greater efficiency.
• The core debate revolves around trust and control of the underlying financial infrastructure, with interoperability between various emerging systems being a key challenge.

Topics: Infrastructure providers, Integration with defi, Blockchain usage, Tokenization platforms, Major financial incumbents, Oracles data feeds, Rwa collateral lending, Ethereum evm l 1 s, Private enterprise ledgers

Tags: #sibos2026 #tokenization #ai #transactionbanking #globalmoneyrails #digitalassets #programmablepayments #interoperability #trust #financialinfrastructure

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Absa becomes Africa’s first bank to offer Bitcoin custody services

Absa becomes Africa’s first bank to offer Bitcoin custody, serving institutional clients in South Africa through a platform powered by Ripple.

• Absa Bank has launched Africa's first Bitcoin custody service for institutional clients in South Africa, utilizing Ripple's technology.
• The service prioritizes Bitcoin but plans to expand to other digital assets based on client demand and regulatory approvals.
• This move by Absa, supported by Ripple, aligns with global trends of traditional financial institutions offering digital asset services, with South Africa showing significant crypto activity.

Topics: Institutional adoption, Jurisdictions, Infrastructure providers, Banking depository pilots, Established hubs, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #abs #bitcoin #custody #ripple #southafrica #institutionalclients #digitalassets #blockchain #regulatoryapprovals #africa

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Bitget presenta reservas del 131% tras el incidente de seguridad: qué muestra su nuevo informe

Bitget reporta reservas del 131% para 19 activos tras el incidente de septiembre. Su prueba permite verificar saldos, pero tiene límites.

• Bitget has released its 47th Proof of Reserves report, showing a 131% reserve ratio for 19 assets, following a security incident on September 24th.
• The report aims to provide a recent snapshot of the platform's funds against user balances, with users able to verify their individual balances via a Merkle tree.
• While the report offers quantitative transparency on reserves, it does not confirm asset recovery from the hack or guarantee future security, with confidence depending on ongoing investigations and future reports.

Topics: Transparency audits, Infrastructure providers, Risk default, Proof of reserve, Tokenization platforms, Smart contract vulnerabilities

Tags: #bitget #proofofreserves #securityincident #assetcoverage #merkletree #userverification #cryptocurrencyexchange #transparency #blockchain #digitalassets

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US SEC and CFTC to operate with just three commissioners after Peirce’s departure

• Hester Peirce, a key ally for the crypto industry within the SEC, is departing, leaving the agency with only two commissioners.
• This reduction in leadership, alongside vacancies at the CFTC, creates a 'skeleton crew' at a critical time for digital asset regulation, potentially stalling rulemaking and enforcement.
• The departure exacerbates regulatory uncertainty for the crypto industry, impacting firms awaiting clarity on token classification, exchange registration, and custody standards.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Securities law classification, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Cross jurisdictional policy

Tags: #hesterpeirce #sec #cftc #commissioners #cryptoregulation #digitalassets #regulatoryuncertainty #enforcement #rulemaking #staffguidance

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CFTC updates crypto FAQs, allowing tokenised customer funds and blockchain recordkeeping

The CFTC updated its crypto FAQs to permit tokenised customer funds and blockchain recordkeeping, days after the Senate's failed CLARITY Act vote.

• The CFTC has updated its crypto FAQs, allowing regulated firms to hold customer funds in tokenized form and utilize blockchain for recordkeeping.
• This guidance permits tokenized assets that grant holders equivalent legal and economic rights to traditional ones, aiming to modernize derivatives markets and improve efficiency.
• While private chains have fewer restrictions, public blockchains require robust systems for record retrieval during disruptions, emphasizing regulatory clarity for the crypto industry.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Blockchain usage, Institutional adoption, 3 1 securities law classification, 6 1 ethereum evm l 1 s, 7 2 banking depository pilots

Tags: #cftc #crypto #tokenisedcustomerfunds #blockchainrecordkeeping #derivativesmarkets #collateralmanagement #digitalassets #privatechains #publicblockchains #regulatoryclarity

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Which Altcoin Narrative Comes Next? Privacy, Tokenization, Fast Blockchains and AI Memecoins Compared

Crypto markets are moving through several powerful narratives at once. Privacy is back in focus through Zcash, tokenization is lifting Quant, and fas | Bitget crypto news!

• The crypto market is currently driven by multiple narratives including privacy (Zcash), tokenization (Quant), and fast blockchains (Solana).
• Zcash is gaining institutional attention for its privacy technology, while Quant is linked to tokenized deposits and financial infrastructure for U.S. banks.
• Solana is highlighted for its speed improvements and growing user activity, indicating that multiple themes can coexist and attract investment.

Topics: Asset types, Blockchain usage, Institutional adoption, Financial instruments, Ethereum evm l 1 s, Asset manager initiatives

Tags: #zcash #quant #solana #privacy #tokenization #fastblockchains #institutionalnarrative #altcoin #digitalassets #financialinfrastructure

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SEC’s Crypto Push Could Shift Who Raises Capital and Who Controls Trading

The SEC’s “Regulation Crypto” offers a clearer view of how blockchain-based businesses could operate within U.S. capital markets.

• The SEC's proposed 'Regulation Crypto Assets' aims to provide a clearer framework for blockchain-based businesses to raise capital and operate within U.S. markets.
• A new 'Innovation Exemption' order allows for conditional trading of tokenized U.S. stocks via blockchain-based liquidity pools, testing new market infrastructure.
• These initiatives signal a shift towards operationalizing digital assets within defined regulatory structures, focusing on compliance and investor protection.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Institutional adoption, Blockchain usage, Securities law classification, Onboarding prime brokerage, Ethereum evm l 1 s

Tags: #sec #regulationcryptoassets #tokenizedsecurities #blockchain #capitalmarkets #innovationexemption #liquiditypools #publicequities #regulatoryclarity #digitalassets

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CFX Targets Real-World Asset Tokenization and Stablecoins | UseTheBitcoin

Indonesia's CFX exchange is targeting real-world asset tokenization and stablecoins as OJK develops regulatory frameworks for blockchain-based finance.

• Indonesian crypto exchange CFX is expanding its focus to real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and stablecoins, moving beyond traditional crypto trading.
• This strategic shift aligns with Indonesia's developing regulatory frameworks for blockchain-based finance, overseen by OJK.
• CFX is preparing its infrastructure to support these emerging digital financial assets as regulations evolve, though specific product launches are not yet announced.

Topics: Asset types, Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Alternative assets, Emerging hubs, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Securities law classification

Tags: #cfx #realworldassettokenization #stablecoins #indonesia #ojk #blockchain #digitalassets #regulatoryframework #institutionalreadiness #cfxcryptoconference

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