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Odaily News: According to the official announcement, Bitget has listed 23 stock spot rTokens, including rHDV (iShares Core High Dividend ETF), rJEPI (JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF), rLUV (Southwest Airlines), and rOMC (Omnicom Group), covering multiple sectors such as financials, healthcare, and consumer goods. To date, the Bitget platform supports a total of 682 rTokens.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the letter "r" followed by a stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, Bitget's licensed RWA protocol, and provide direct access to global liquidity pools such as Nasdaq and NYSE through a partnership with the compliant broker Alpaca. Their features include: 1:1 reserve backing of the underlying assets, held by licensed custodians; stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form; support for synchronized mapping of corporate actions (such as stock splits); and the ability to use holdings as joint margin for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts, allowing users to flexibly manage their funds while holding global equity assets.
Odaily News: Cryptocurrency exchange Binance will stop processing transactions involving 16 crypto asset service providers, with restrictions taking effect in three batches on August 7, August 13, and August 23. Users will not be allowed to send or receive assets directly or indirectly with the relevant entities after the corresponding dates. The affected platforms include Shelbit, Aban Tether Exchange, A7 Nigeria, A7 Africa, HTX, EXMO, Rapira, Bitpapa, and Exnode, among others. Transactions initiated after the effective dates may be temporarily withheld and subject to compliance review, and affected wallets may face temporary restrictions. The United States has imposed sanctions on Shelbit and Aban Tether, which are linked to an Iranian crypto network; the UK has also imposed sanctions on Russia-related trading platforms and the A7 network. A7 claims it transferred over $90 billion in funds last year. (Bitcoin.com News)
Dubai cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has launched pre-market perpetual contracts linked to Chinese robotics company Unitree and AI startup Moonshot AI. The contracts are denominated and settled in USDT and do not involve ownership of shares in the respective companies. Bybit stated that its traditional finance perpetual contract product lineup has grown to over 200 since its launch in April, covering stocks, ETFs, commodities, indices, and pre-market companies. Unitree received approval from Chinese securities regulators in July to list on the Shanghai STAR Market. RWA.xyz data shows that the distribution value of tokenized stocks has reached $2.38 billion, with 1.31 million holders, a 123.62% increase in the latter over the past 30 days. (Cointelegraph)
According to crypto.news, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was re-elected as an MP with 63.34% of the vote in the Clacton by-election, and the UK Parliamentary Standards Commissioner subsequently reopened an investigation into his undeclared financial interests. The investigation covers two items: first, personal payments of approximately $6.7 million (approximately £5 million) received from Christopher Harborne, a billionaire investor and shareholder of stablecoin issuer Tether; second, benefits provided by long-term advisor George Cottrell, including drivers, security, social media staff, and a five-story luxury mansion in London. Farage previously denied wrongdoing on the grounds that the "gifts occurred before taking office as an MP," and resigned in July this year, causing the investigation to be suspended. After this re-election, he must redeclare financial interests within one month, and disclose registrable interests received within the 12 months prior to the election. Meanwhile, UK Labour Party MPs are pushing to upgrade the temporary ban on crypto political donations into permanent legislation.
Odaily News The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on Friday granted initial conditional approval to World Liberty Trust Company, National Association, bringing Trump-backed World Liberty Financial one step closer to obtaining a national trust bank charter.In its letter, the OCC stated that World Liberty's charter application met certain regulatory and policy requirements, leading to the initial conditional approval. However, this does not constitute final approval, and the OCC may still rescind the approval.Earlier this year, World Liberty Financial established a new trust company with the aim of applying for a bank charter from the OCC. The company has previously stated that the charter would support its provision of services including stablecoin issuance and redemption, fiat on/off ramps, custody, and exchange. WLF currently issues the stablecoin USD1, which has a market cap of approximately $4 billion, making it the fourth-largest stablecoin after Tether and USDC.WLF CEO Zack Witkoff said on X on Friday that the company aims to build "the world's most trusted and widely used digital dollar" while strengthening the dollar's role in the global economy. Zack Witkoff is the son of Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. Overall, this approval could further strengthen WLF's position in the U.S. stablecoin and digital asset banking infrastructure, though its political ties may continue to raise regulatory and ethical concerns.
According to Binance's official announcement, due to recent changes in regulatory requirements, Binance will stop processing relevant transactions involving multiple crypto asset service providers in batches. Among them, platforms such as HTX (Huobi Global SA), EXMO Ltd, BitPapa, and Rapira will take effect from August 23, 2026. Previously, Shelbit and Aban Tether Exchange took effect on August 7, and A7 Nigeria, PilotFinance Ltd, and others took effect on August 13. Binance reminds that if users attempt to trade with relevant entities after the above dates, they will face additional compliance reviews, and relevant wallets may be restricted.
Odaily News, according to official announcements, Bitget has added 14 stock spot rTokens including rPDD (Pinduoduo), rABNB (Airbnb), and rSONY (Sony) with weekend trading support. Following this update, the number of stock tokens supported for weekend trading on the platform has increased to 93. During US market closures, the platform will generate continuous weekend trading prices based on Friday closing prices, market maker quotes, and market expectations. This feature supports limit orders and take-profit/stop-loss settings. To prevent abnormal fluctuations, the system imposes a protection limit of approximately ±20% on weekend limit orders.It is understood that rTokens, identified by the letter r + stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. Through a partnership with compliant broker Alpaca, they connect directly to global liquidity pools such as NASDAQ and the New York Stock Exchange. Their features include: 1:1 reserve backing of underlying assets held by licensed custodians, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, corporate actions such as stock splits and reverse splits mirrored synchronously, and the ability to use holdings as cross-margin for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts, allowing users to manage funds flexibly while holding global equity assets.
Odaily News: Digital asset company Tether has announced the completion of a full independent audit by KPMG U.S. of the financial statements of Tether International, S.A. de C.V. for the year ended December 31, 2025. KPMG U.S. issued an unqualified audit opinion. The audit covered transactions, systems, ownership records, valuations, counterparties, and financial statement evidence, and also examined the balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in equity, and cash flow statement. KPMG U.S. also physically counted and inspected every single gold bar held by Tether. Tether CFO Simon McWilliams said that the 2025 audited financial statements show that its reserve assets exceed its liabilities by $6.814 billion. Tether stated that this audit is an important step in fulfilling its long-term commitment to financial transparency. (Tether News)
Odaily News: Sui announced on the X platform that Hadron by Tether is now live, providing institutions with the infrastructure to issue tokenized stocks, bonds, commodities, and other assets. The infrastructure is designed with compliance at its core and built for scalable growth.
According to monitoring by the PPP prediction market tool, in Polymarket's "2026 U.S. Midterm Election Congressional Control" prediction market, the probability of Democrats controlling both the Senate and the House is currently reported at 50%; the probability of Republicans controlling the Senate and Democrats controlling the House is reported at 38%; and the probability of Republicans controlling both chambers is reported at 12%.According to the settlement rules, this market will be settled based on which party—Democratic or Republican—controls the Senate and the House following the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. In principle, the party that wins a majority of seats in each chamber gains control. However, if no party wins a majority of seats, the party that holds half of the voting seats while also occupying the U.S. Vice Presidency will be deemed to control the Senate.The 2026 U.S. midterm elections will officially take place on November 3, 2026. Jesse Spiro, a Tether U.S. executive, previously stated that the 2026 U.S. midterm elections could reshape the congressional political landscape, thereby affecting the regulatory progress the crypto industry has achieved in Washington over the past two years.Join the PPP signal push community to stay ahead and seize the initiative.
Odaily News, according to official announcements, Bitget has added 25 stock spot rTokens including rHPQ (HP), rRL (Ralph Lauren), rBAP (Credicorp), rCTSH (Cognizant), rDOW (Dow Chemical), covering multiple sectors such as finance, consumer, and utilities. To date, the Bitget platform supports a total of 660 tokenized US stocks.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the letter r + stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. Through a partnership with compliant broker Alpaca, they provide direct access to global liquidity pools including Nasdaq and NYSE. Key features include: 1:1 reserve backing of underlying assets held by licensed custodians, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, support for synchronized corporate actions (such as stock splits and reverse splits), and holdings can be used as joint margin for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts, allowing users to flexibly manage their capital while holding global stock assets.
Some banks in Russia serving import and export enterprises have begun requiring customers to explain the economic purpose of USDT transactions and verify whether cryptocurrency counterparties are digital currency exchange operators registered with the Central Bank of Russia. As the relevant registration mechanism has not yet been formally established, the market believes such requirements currently lack a practical basis for enforcement. Analysts pointed out that this reflects banks are preparing for compliance ahead of the new cryptocurrency regulations taking effect on September 1, and the relevant level of scrutiny may continue to rise.
Odaily News: The Central Bank of Russia (Bank of Russia) will restrict retail investors from trading cryptocurrencies on regulated exchanges starting September 1, with trading limited to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT only. Non-qualified investors will have an annual purchase limit of 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,600) through a single intermediary, while qualified investors will not be subject to any upper limit. These rules further clarify the legislation passed in July, but cryptocurrency payments remain prohibited under current laws in Russia. (CoinDesk)
Odaily Odaily News: Bitget's staked borrowing section has added support for 25 stock tokens (rToken) as collateral assets, bringing the total supported to 128. The newly added assets include popular US stocks and ETFs such as rIVV, rKLAC, and rSMCI, covering diverse sectors such as technology, consumer, and finance. Users holding relevant stock tokens can now use them as collateral to borrow mainstream assets like USDT and USDC, as well as 100+ crypto assets, unlocking capital liquidity without selling their holdings. For specific collateral parameters, please refer to Bitget's official platform.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the letter r plus the stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. Through a partnership with compliant broker Alpaca, they connect directly to global liquidity pools such as Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange. Their features include: a 1:1 reserve of underlying assets held by licensed custodians, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, support for synchronized mapping of corporate actions (such as stock splits), and the ability to use holdings as joint margin for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts—allowing users to flexibly manage funds while holding global stock assets.
据 Cointelegraph 报道，俄罗斯央行提出一份可纳入公开交易的加密资产名单，包含比特币、以太坊及泰达币USDT。该提议依据俄总统普京于8月4日签署的新法推进，新法授权俄罗斯央行决定哪些数字货币可进入有组织交易并制定相关规则。
据 BeInCrypto 报道，一种名为"Hwanchigi（换钱）"的跨境洗钱手法已成为韩国加密犯罪的核心方式，自 2021 年至 2025年 8 月间，该手法涉及的非法加密交易金额高达 64 亿美元，占韩国同期非法加密交易总额 71 亿美元的 90%以上。该手法通过加密货币转账将非法资金转移至境外，绕开韩国受监管的银行体系。 2026 年上半年，韩国涉虚拟资产洗钱案件达 1,214 起，较 2025 年全年仅 8 起激增 152 倍，占同期加密犯罪总量的 79.4%。USDT 是主要犯罪媒介。然而执法效率严重滞后，上半年仅逮捕 18 人，远低于 2023 年的 42 人。韩国海关同期查获非法外汇交易达 7.2 万亿韩元（约 492 亿美元），逾 90%涉案资金流经无牌渠道。
In response to the abnormal and severe volatility in the perpetual contract markets of TUT (TUTUSDT), Lobster (龙虾 USDT), and BICO (BICOUSDT) on August 9, 2026, Gate has promptly launched a special review and risk control investigation. To safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of users, Gate will provide full USDT compensation to affected liquidated users who meet the compensation criteria. The platform has opened a dedicated processing channel. Affected users can contact Gate through official channels such as VIP account managers or online customer service. The platform will complete the implementation of the compensation plan within three working days and disburse the compensation amount to users' spot accounts.Gate stated that user rights will always remain the core focus of the platform. It will continue to strengthen abnormal trading detection, risk control for low-liquidity markets, dynamic management of risk parameters, and the development of pricing and liquidation mechanisms, further enhancing the platform's risk prevention capabilities and market governance standards. Gate remains committed to building a fair, transparent, and secure trading environment, continuously listening to user feedback, and working with the community to maintain a healthy and stable market ecosystem.
Odaily News: Tether's Q2 net operating profit was $1.5 billion, primarily derived from interest generated by its U.S. Treasury holdings and repurchase agreements. As of June 30, Tether's reserve buffer stood at $4.11 billion, with assets exceeding liabilities by the same amount. USDT's circulating supply increased by $446 million to $184.6 billion, accounting for over 60% of the global stablecoin market. DeFiLlama data shows the global stablecoin market size is approximately $307 billion, with Tether remaining one of the major holders of U.S. Treasury securities. Asset management firm BlackRock has launched two tokenized money market products aimed at stablecoin issuers to help meet reserve requirements under the U.S. GENIUS Act. One of the funds tokenizes shares of its existing Treasury liquidity strategy on Ethereum, while the other is an institutional-grade money market instrument designed to support multiple chains and automatically reinvest returns.
Odaily News: Patrick Hansen, Senior Director of EU Strategy and Policy at Circle, stated that since the full implementation of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), licenses have been granted to 35 electronic money tokens from 21 issuers, with local issuers making good progress in implementation. Patrick Hansen pointed out that MiCA's strict requirements have made it impossible for most major stablecoin issuers, including Tether, to meet operational requirements. Currently, only USDG, USDC, and EURC comply with the framework's requirements, leaving other stablecoins outside MiCA's regulatory scope and leaving EU users either unprotected or unable to access them. He believes that the upcoming MiCA review should address this issue and provide foreign issuers with a more pragmatic operational path. The European Commission's Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union launched a public consultation on May 20 to assess whether the current framework remains fit for purpose, with the consultation set to run until September 30.
Odaily News Tether officially announced that its asset tokenization platform, Hadron by Tether, has reached a strategic partnership with Saudi fintech company First Advanced Data for Artificial Intelligence (First Data) and BKN301. The collaboration will leverage Hadron as the core technology platform to drive the tokenization of institutional-grade real estate assets in Saudi Arabia.Under the terms of the agreement, First Data will act as the issuer of tokenized real estate assets and manage primary market operations; Hadron will provide asset issuance, management, and full lifecycle infrastructure; BKN301 will handle banking system integration, payments, compliance, and operational integration. Tether stated that this project aligns with Saudi Arabia's "Vision 2030," and future business is expected to expand into other real-world asset (RWA) sectors such as energy and infrastructure.