What to know: Direct RWA token exposure doesn't work. The economic value from tokenization accrues to curators and issuers, not governance tokenholders - Kamino's 80% deposit growth alongside a 16% token decline is the cleanest proof of this. The leverage problem is the most interesting

CoinDesk Indices reports a 3.2% decline in the CoinDesk 20 Index, currently at 1985.11, with no assets rising. Leaders include CRO and BTC, while AAVE and ADA are the biggest laggards.

U.S. prosecutors have indicted Chinese companies and nationals for supplying fentanyl precursors and facilitating payments via cryptocurrency. The case, linked to global networks and targeting international smuggling, highlights the role of stablecoin flows in the drug trade.

_Ripple pilots RLUSD in Singapore MAS sandbox, automating trade finance with XRPL smart contracts and BNY Mellon-backed custody._ Ripple is testing the RLUSD stablecoin in Singapore bank sandbox for trade payments, marking a new step in enterprise blockchain use.  The pilot focuses on improving

Ripple is testing its RLUSD stablecoin in Singapore's regulatory sandbox to automate trade finance payments. The pilot streamlines processes by triggering instant payments post-shipment verification, enhancing efficiency and supporting Ripple's expansion strategy.

Crypto analyst finds bullish historic pattern printing again.  The price of Silver topping could trigger Bitcoin price rally.  Historically, the price of BTC pumped a while after Silver set a top. The crypto market continues to trade sideways as both the

The essay highlights challenges in direct RWA token exposure, emphasizes the potential in leverage opportunities amid settlement delays, critiques Morpho's governance token structure, and presents Fluid as a more effective token model with stablecoin links.

Ripple is testing its RLUSD stablecoin in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's regulatory sandbox, aiming to leverage blockchain technology to automate trade finance payment processes to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. This pilot will enable auto-triggered payments without manual approval, increasing transaction transparency. XRP is currently trading in the range of $1.41 to $1.42, with analysts bullish on its long-term value potential.

Franklin Templeton announced on March 25, 2026, that it is partnering with Ondo Finance to offer tokenized versions of five exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that trade around the clock through crypto wallets, bypassing traditional brokerage accounts and limited trading hours.

Deutsche Bank warned this week that Iran’s move to condition oil tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz on payments in Chinese yuan could accelerate the erosion of the decades-old petrodollar system and push global energy trade closer to a yuan-denominated future. Chinese Yuan Could Replace D