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Clearpool plans to extend its institutional credit marketplace to the XRP Ledger. The rollout would use XRPL’s proposed vault and lending standards, with loans denominated in RLUSD and custody support from Hex Trust. The move is tied to a governance vote on migrating CPOOL to CLEAR and still depends on validator approval of the XRPL amendments.
Dacxi Coin (DXI) has listed on Uniswap, adding a new on-chain trading venue alongside P2B and Wealth99. The announcement says the move is part of Dacxi Chain’s effort to build infrastructure for a global crowdfunding network. It also notes the project has completed its first cross-platform, cross-border crowdfunding deal and is developing Ironstone and GECA.
Tathmeer Agri Tech, the UAE's first SCA-approved AgriTech crowdfunding platform, has launched the MENA region's first Integrated Agri-Tech Innovation Centre in partnership with Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park. The centre will focus on smart farming, AI, R&D, and technology validation, supporting startups and connecting farmers with investors. The initiative aims to advance sustainable agriculture and food security in the UAE.
India's capital market regulators have launched the Demat 2.0 pilot, enabling tokenized corporate bonds on a permissioned distributed ledger with settlement in the central bank's wholesale digital rupee. The pilot maintains existing legal frameworks while updating the record-keeping and settlement process. Initial issuances have raised over ₹1,000 crore from institutional investors. Future phases may expand access and functionality.
Nasdaq Ventures has committed $100 million to Payward, parent of Kraken, to expand their partnership on tokenized equities. The collaboration will launch Nasdaq Equity Tokens, digital representations of Nasdaq-listed shares, in 2027. Payward’s xStocks will serve as the settlement layer, and Nasdaq’s surveillance tech will be deployed across Payward’s venues. The investment reportedly values Payward at $21 billion.
Bottomline, a leading Swift service provider, has partnered with Chainlink to allow over 600 banks to access blockchain-based payments without changing their existing systems. The collaboration integrates Chainlink’s interoperability tools with Bottomline’s payment infrastructure, aiming to streamline cross-border transactions and support tokenized assets. No launch date or transaction volumes have been announced.
BCP Technologies has executed its first live purchase and settlement of a tokenized US Treasury bill using its sterling stablecoin tGBP on the Archax platform. The transaction demonstrates the integration of regulated digital securities and digital cash for near-instant, on-chain settlement. This marks a significant step for institutional adoption of blockchain-native infrastructure in the UK capital markets.
Aerozippy has launched a dedicated fulfillment service aimed at supporting crowdfunding campaign creators with logistics, inventory management, and order processing. The service targets campaigns on platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe, offering distributed warehousing, tracking, and AI-driven analytics. Additional features include API integration and mentorship for startups.
Payward, parent company of Kraken, is collaborating with the London Stock Exchange to enable tokenized trading of the 100 largest London-listed companies via the xStocks platform. The initiative aims to modernize UK equity markets by connecting traditional shares with blockchain infrastructure. Tokenized shares will be 1:1-backed and initially issued by a Jersey entity, pending regulatory approval.
Reboost has launched a real estate investment platform in Luxembourg using security tokens under local securities law. The platform offers dedicated project compartments, mandatory mortgages, institutional escrow, and compliance encoded into the token. This approach contrasts with traditional crowdfunding, emphasizing investor protection and transparency through blockchain infrastructure.
Better Mortgage and Coinbase have launched a conforming mortgage product allowing borrowers to use digital assets as collateral. The offering, available since August 12, 2026, includes a 1% rebate for Coinbase One members and meets Fannie Mae guidelines. Over $260 million in projected loan volume was reported during the pilot phase, with the rebate extended to all Better home-financing products.
tZERO has announced a partnership with Sui to integrate its digital securities services with the Sui blockchain. The collaboration aims to support trading, issuance, and custody of institutional-grade tokenized assets. Both companies seek to advance regulated blockchain-based financial infrastructure and expand access to on-chain digital asset securities.
