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6h Crypto Recap: Schwab, Citadel, Hormuz, RaveDAO, Shiba—Risk On?
#Charles_Schwab and #Citadel_Securities are weighing a move into #prediction_markets as traditional finance firms look for new trading venues and product lines. The discussion centers on how regulated market structures could expand into event-based contracts. 🧩
#Treasury commentary raised fresh attention on the #bond_market and the risk of disorderly moves in rates-sensitive trading. The remarks also kept macro conditions in focus for #crypto positioning. 🏛️
#IRGC-linked reporting said the #Strait_of_Hormuz was closed amid rising regional tensions and a rejection of talks. The development put geopolitical risk back on the radar for global markets. ⚠️
6h Crypto Recap: Bitcoin_ETFs, Solana, Bithumb, XRP, Stablecoins — big shifts
#Franklin_Templeton is reported to be preparing an acquisition tied to a CoinFund spinoff as it expands deeper into crypto-related products.
#Bithumb has reportedly delayed its IPO timeline, keeping its public listing plans in limbo while it works through remaining requirements.
#Solana posted a monthly record in stablecoin activity, with stablecoin transfer volume reported at $650B for the month.
#Hong_Kong is seeing fresh attention on stablecoin development, with major banks including #HSBC and #Standard_Chartered linked to stablecoin-related efforts.
6h Crypto Recap Ethereum, TornadoCash, AAVE, XRP, TokenizedStocks
A hacker linked to the #Truebit incident moved stolen #Ethereum through #TornadoCash, highlighting how mixers are still used to obscure on-chain trails 🕵️. The laundering route drew fresh attention to post-hack fund flows.
Commentary around #TokenizedStocks argued that on-chain stock representations could reshape access and settlement in trading. The discussion focused on how tokenization may change market structure rather than any single ticker.
Reporting alleged that #Iran’s #IRGC built a large crypto-linked pipeline connected to the #UK. The claims centered on how networks can route activity through international jurisdictions.