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The tokenization firm said its broker-dealer subsidiary can now sell tokenized equities, ETFs and funds to American investors under SEC and FINRA oversight.

Ondo Finance said its broker-dealer subsidiary, Oasis Pro Markets, secured regulatory authorization to offer tokenized equities and funds to U.S. investors under SEC and FINRA oversight, according to a post from the company's official X account on Thursday.

Ondo described Oasis Pro Markets as an SEC-registered broker-dealer, and said the approval lets it offer compliant U.S. access to tokenized publicly traded equities, including in IPOs, fund interests such as ETFs, and mutual and index funds. The company said access would run through OTC retailing, underwritten primary offerings, private placements and other activities.

The clearance extends Ondo's tokenization business, which had previously focused U.S. offerings on Treasuries products while selling tokenized stocks outside the country. The company said Oasis Pro Markets can support omnibus account structures through existing broker-dealer and advisory channels, which it said would let institutional investors, registered investment advisors, and retirement accounts access tokenized securities through their current brokers.

Ondo said its Ondo Stocks unit had recorded over $20 billion in cumulative volume and more than $1 billion in tokenized stocks total value locked, and characterized it as the largest tokenized securities platform, exceeding all other platforms combined. The company did not publish an independent basis for that ranking in the post, and the figures are its own.

The ONDO token traded at about $0.40, down 3.73% over 24 hours, with a circulating market capitalization near $1.95 billion. Bitcoin was down 1.59% over the same window at about $64,911.

Ondo did not detail a launch date for the U.S. offerings, saying only that the products would be available to American investors and institutions following the approvals.

Oasis Pro Markets, a subsidiary of Ondo Finance, has obtained formal approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to distribute tokenized equities and investment funds to US retail and institutional investors.

Details of Regulatory ApprovalWith this authorization, Oasis Pro Markets becomes the first large-scale US broker-dealer able to bridge traditional financial assets with blockchain-based tokenization for American investors. This approval allows the company to offer tokenized versions of publicly traded equities, including initial public offerings (IPOs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and index funds.

The firm can now use several distribution methods, such as over-the-counter (OTC) retailing, underwritten primary offerings, private placements, and omnibus account structures. These mechanisms will allow both individuals and institutions to access tokenized securities alongside conventional custody solutions already familiar to traditional investment advisors and brokers.

Mini dictionary: Oasis Pro Markets is a regulated broker-dealer, acting as a bridge between blockchain-based tokenized assets and traditional US investment channels, allowing direct distribution of tokenized financial instruments under SEC and FINRA compliance.

Ondo Finance’s Track Record and Market ExpansionOndo Finance is known for its focus on bridging real-world assets with decentralized finance, originally launching its tokenized stock trading operations offshore under the Ondo Stocks brand. According to company reports, Ondo Stocks reached over $20 billion in cumulative trading volume and maintained more than $1 billion in tokenized stocks total value locked (TVL).

This expansion into the US regulated market with Oasis Pro Markets marks a significant shift from serving international investors to onboarding American buyers and financial institutions. Registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, institutions, and retirement plans now gain streamlined access to tokenized assets, potentially reducing manual administrative processes and operational costs through digital integration.

Benefits and Ongoing ChallengesTokenization, now backed by regulatory approval, will enable 24/7 trading, faster settlements, and allow fractional asset ownership among US investors. This was previously a feature mostly available through offshore platforms. The move is also expected to support developers and blockchain ecosystems as it positions tokenization technologies as core infrastructure for investment markets, echoing the trend of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization in US Treasuries and other funds.

Despite these advancements, the US still lacks a comprehensive regulatory framework specifically designed for tokenized securities. Market analysts caution that the liquidity of secondary markets for tokenized assets will depend largely on broker participation and integration with trading venues. There is no assurance of strong liquidity absent widespread exchange support.

Ondo Finance reports that its Offshore Ondo Stocks platform has surpassed $20 billion in cumulative volume and achieved over $1 billion in tokenized stocks TVL, marking a major milestone ahead of its US expansion through regulated channels.

The developments at Oasis Pro Markets reflect a growing trend among Wall Street firms, which are exploring the tokenization of both equities and funds, with widespread industry moves anticipated by the end of 2026.

AspectOasis Pro MarketsTraditional Broker-DealersAsset TypesTokenized equities, ETFs, mutual funds, index fundsConventional securitiesMarket Access24/7 trading, fractional ownership, near-instant settlementStandard trading hours, full shares, delayed settlementRegulatory OversightSEC, FINRASEC, FINRACustody ApproachBlockchain-integrated, digital custodyTraditional custody infrastructureDisclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

New FINRA authorizations allow Ondo, via Oasis Pro Markets, to launch regulated markets and services for tokenized securities in the U.S. under SEC and FINRA oversight.

Ondo Finance today announced that its SEC-registered broker-dealer subsidiary Oasis Pro Markets has received U.S. regulatory authorization to offer compliant tokenized corporate equities and funds to U.S. financial institutions and hundreds of millions of American retail investors under SEC and FINRA oversight, via OTC retailing, underwritten primary offerings, private placements and other activities. The authorizations further enable Oasis Pro Markets to operate a compliant platform for U.S. issuers to conduct primary offerings of, and for U.S. institutional and retail investors to engage in secondary trading of, these tokenized securities.

Under this framework, Oasis Pro Markets can offer U.S. investors market access to NMS equities, fund interests such as ETFs, mutual funds, and index funds, and securities issued through IPOs and traded in secondary markets. Settlement for these assets can occur with fiat currencies or supported stablecoins, including directly between blockchain-based wallets.

These authorizations build upon Ondo’s acquisition of Oasis Pro, which owns an SEC-registered broker-dealer, an SEC-registered alternative trading system (ATS), and an SEC-registered transfer agent. Oasis Pro’s transfer agent, Oasis Pro TA, provides support for digital asset transfer agent services, such as onchain capitalization table management, shareholder rights, and cross-asset collateral mobility.

The approvals further allow Ondo’s Oasis Pro Markets to support omnibus account structures through integrations with existing broker-dealer and advisory channels. This will enable institutional investors, registered investment advisers, and retirement accounts to access tokenized securities through their current brokers, significantly reducing onboarding friction and enabling broader participation by U.S. investors.

Oasis Pro Markets LLC is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and Alternative Trading System, and a member of FINRA/SIPC. For more information regarding the background of Oasis Pro Markets, see FINRA BrokerCheck.

Oasis Pro TA LLC is an SEC-registered transfer agent.

Except for Oasis Pro Markets and Oasis Pro TA, respectively no Ondo Finance or Oasis Pro affiliate provides (i) broker-dealer or Alternative Trading System or (ii) transfer agent services, respectively.

Oasis Pro Markets is regulated by FINRA and the SEC; however, membership and registration do not guarantee compliance with all rules. Neither the SEC, FINRA nor any federal or state regulator or self-regulatory organization has recommended or approved any investment or verified the accuracy or completeness of any information herein.

Nothing herein constitutes an offer to sell, or any solicitation of an offer to buy, any assets. Nothing herein constitutes investment, legal, tax or financial advice. Acquiring tokenized securities involves risks. A holder of tokenized securities may incur losses, including total loss of their purchase price. Past performance may not be an indication of future results. Investors are responsible for conducting their own research, investigation, verification, checks or consultation for professional or investment advice.

The communications herein may contain forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future financial performance, business strategies, or expectations for the growth or development of Ondo Finance, Oasis Pro, Oasis Pro Markets, Oasis Pro TA, or any of their respective affiliates (each, an "Applicable Entity"). These statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, projections, and beliefs, and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: economic, competitive, legal, governmental, and technological factors affecting the operations, markets, products, services, or prices of any Applicable Entity. No Applicable Entity undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Apple is evaluating the technology of a startup called PrismML. The startup claims its technology can deeply compress high-performance AI models so they can run directly on iPhones, reducing memory usage by up to 15 times. This technological breakthrough could allow more AI computing to be done locally on the phone without sending requests to the cloud, thereby speeding up Siri and strengthening user privacy. If PrismML’s claimed performance is fully realized in actual tests, the technology could reshape market demand for memory and data center computing power; however, analysts say the AI industry as a whole will continue to consume large amounts of chip resources.

OpenAI plans to launch a home smart speaker as its first hardware product

OpenAI is developing a screenless, movable smart speaker as an AI companion device with human-like traits. It can link and control smart home appliances while deeply invoking the full capabilities of ChatGPT. The core design feature of this device is that as it gains deeper understanding of users’ habits, it will continuously iterate personalization and proactively offer services. Its most central highlight is a dedicated personality trait, enabling it to build a human-like emotional connection with users. OpenAI plans to officially unveil this product this year and begin sales in 2027, but the project may face delays due to a lawsuit filed by Apple — Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing its trade secrets in order to accelerate the development of its own hardware devices.

Wall Street turns cautious on Circle, analysts warn of mounting pressure on USDC's economic model

Wall Street analysts are growing more cautious on Circle. Mizuho downgraded Circle from Neutral to Underperform, slashing its price target from $85 to $50, a cut of over 41%; JPMorgan lowered earnings estimates for both Circle and Coinbase on the same day. Mizuho believes that Open USD, supported by over 140 companies including Visa, Mastercard, Stripe, BlackRock and Coinbase, adopts a "pass-through" model that distributes nearly all reserve yields to distributors, potentially forcing Circle to concede a larger share of reserve yields to stay competitive. Mizuho also pointed out that Circle's revenue-sharing agreement with Coinbase is set for renewal next month, and Coinbase, as a founding member of Open USD, could hold a stronger bargaining position in negotiations. JPMorgan cited Circle's new agreement with Hyperliquid as an example, saying it reflects a competitive landscape where Circle and Coinbase are forced to vie to offer the best revenue splits in order to retain partners. Bernstein and William Blair remain bullish on Circle, arguing that its liquidity, regulatory first-mover advantage, and network effects are hard to replicate.

Morgan Stanley files updated documents for Ethereum ETF and Solana ETF, both with 0.14% fee

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart posted on X that Morgan Stanley has filed updated documents for its Ethereum ETF and Solana ETF, with tickers MSSE and MSOL respectively, both carrying a 0.14% fee, suggesting that the launch may be imminent.

South Korea's KOSPI index surges 7.00% intraday, now at 7338.63

Bybit market data shows that South Korea's KOSPI index surged 7.00% intraday and is now quoted at 7338.63.

Czech Republic bans Polymarket for illegal gambling, orders ISPs to block it

The Czech Ministry of Finance added Polymarket to the list of unauthorized internet games on July 13, giving internet service providers 15 days to block the platform, making it the latest European country to block Polymarket. Jan Řehola, director of the Czech Institute for Gambling Regulation, said that in legal gambling, the state knows the operator, participants, suspicious bets, and player protection mechanisms, whereas prediction markets open betting on nearly everything without comparable regulation. "This is not risk-free innovation, but a gambling product unconstrained by rules." He emphasized that contracts settled based on real-world outcomes create incentives to influence events or trade on non-public information.

U.S. Treasury Secretary: Over $130 million in Iranian digital assets frozen

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that over $130 million in Iranian digital assets have been frozen. Earlier news reported that Tether froze four wallets on the TRON network holding a total of 131 million USDT.

Circle banned Tether-backed crypto fund Heka Funds, which lost arbitration after filing claim

According to newly public court filings, stablecoin issuer Circle banned the Tether-backed crypto fund Heka Funds in late 2023, accusing it of market manipulation through large-scale arbitrage and helping Tether expand its market share. During the Silicon Valley Bank crisis in 2023, USDC briefly fell below its $1 peg, and Heka continued to buy large amounts of discounted USDC and redeem them for U.S. dollars from Circle. Circle believed its redemption volumes far exceeded those of other market participants and suspected the relevant funds ultimately flowed to Tether to help expand the USDT market. Arbitration documents show that Tether had invested approximately $800 million in Heka, representing about 75% of the fund's assets, and waived stablecoin minting fees. The arbitrator determined that Heka did not truthfully disclose its relationship with Tether and knew the information would raise concerns for Circle. In 2024, Heka filed for arbitration claiming approximately $49 million in lost profits due to the account ban. In February this year, the arbitrator dismissed all claims and ordered Heka to pay about $166,000 in costs to Circle. Heka denied market manipulation and was not investigated by regulators. Circle declined to comment, and Tether did not respond to media.

Bitmine bought another 6,000 ETH from FalconX 7 hours ago, worth about $11.18 million

Bitmine, backed by Tom Lee, bought another 6,000 ETH ($11.18 million) from FalconX 7 hours ago.

Warning: Old BarnBridge Smart Yield proposals pose token approval risk, users advised to revoke approvals

According to a community alert issued by Blockaid, old governance proposals (#14 and #15) for BarnBridge Smart Yield pose token approval risks that could compromise existing token approvals if executed or upgraded maliciously. No funds have been confirmed drained yet, but users are advised to check and revoke related approvals on Ethereum as soon as possible. Proposal #14 is in an executable grace period, Proposal #15 is queued, with an estimated on-chain execution time of July 16, 09:23:58 UTC. Affected tokens include USDC, DAI, USDT, GUSD and RAI, and the relevant contract addresses have been publicly disclosed. Blockaid reminds users to use trusted approval management tools, not to trust links in replies or accounts claiming to be "support," not to send funds or sign transfers to any address, and to revoke approvals only through trusted tools.

Over 95% of Coinbase's code is now written or assisted by AI, more than doubling from 40% in February

Coinbase Head of Platform Rob Witoff said that 95% to 100% of the company's code is now written or assisted by AI, more than doubling from an estimated 40% in February. Coinbase laid off 700 employees (14% of its workforce) in May, with CEO Brian Armstrong saying AI has "dramatically" changed the pace of work and the company needs to "return to the speed and focus of a startup, with AI at its core." Witoff said that roughly 100% of Coinbase employees use AI daily, while core cryptography is still primarily written by humans and prototyping has been fully automated. Teams have been restructured around smaller, more senior groups, where 2-3 people can accomplish work that previously required more than 10. Most engineers run 5 to 10 AI agents simultaneously, and AI agents collectively handle the coding workload of about 1,200 employees. By 2030, AI agents are expected to perform work equivalent to 100,000 employees.

Tencent internally testing "Tongpinpai" light social mini-program: AI buddy matching, receive friend notifications via WeChat

Tencent is internally testing a light social mini-program called "Tongpinpai," with the slogan "Find like-minded buddies, join fun hangouts." The mini-program targets light social scenarios, helping users quickly form groups and find kindred spirits based on personality and interests. The Tongpinpai mini-program is already live on WeChat, supporting one-click WeChat login, though access is currently limited to Tencent Group internal staff and not yet open to the public. In addition, according to the Tongpinpai service account, WeChat users can also see friend notifications, system notices, and featured events pushed by Tongpinpai, helping everyone find like-minded friends better and faster. The mini-program features a built-in "Tongpinpai Radar" that, when activated, reads the user's geolocation and displays nearby users with shared interests, allowing them to tap and view others' profiles. It also supports AI matching. There is also an "Events Square" displaying user-initiated interest-based activities; users can create their own events and call on buddies with similar interests to join. The product is still in the testing phase; specific launch dates and features are subject to official announcements.

Pump.fun team and investor tokens undergo first unlock, 57.2 billion PUMP distributed to 121 wallets

The one-year lock-up period for Pump.fun's team and investor tokens ended today, entering a three-year unlock cycle. The first unlock took place in the early hours of today, with 57.279 billion PUMP ($86.49 million) unlocked, transferred out and distributed to 121 wallets. Among them, address GsM3...u6ya unlocked and transferred out 52.039 billion PUMP ($78.58 million), and address ESRc...ZM67 unlocked and transferred out 5.24 billion PUMP ($7.91 million).

Coinbase to Suspend Across Protocol (ACX) Trading on July 28

Coinbase Markets posted on X: “Coinbase will suspend ACX trading on July 28, 2026, as the project team is gradually winding down Across Protocol (ACX).” The related proposal referenced in the announcement is “Across intends to transition its protocol structure from a ‘DAO+token’ model to a U.S. C-corp.”

Summer.fi has reportedly been exploited, with roughly $6 million drained so far. Blockaid flagged the exploit in a post on X on Monday.

The security firm published the attacker’s address, the exploit contract, and the affected Lazy Summer contracts. 

DeFi Protocol Summer.fi Reportedly Loses $6 Million in Active ExploitBlockaid said its detection system surfaced the incident on Monday morning, estimating about $6 million in losses at that stage. The firm highlighted the on-chain addresses associated with the attack.

Exploiter address: 0x7BF716167B48CF527725722C6d79494b45B3BDCa Exploit contract: 0x0514F827C129C16418a0933E03C99A6AF982FC61 Affected Summer.fi / Lazy Summer contracts: 0x98C49e13bf99D7CAd8069faa2A370933EC9EcF17 0xA9ca4909700505585B1aD2a1579dA3b670FFA9c4 0xE9cDA459bED6dcfb8AC61CD8cE08E2D52370cB06 Security firm PeckShield identified the main affected vault as LazyVault_LowerRisk_USDC (LVUSDC), which Block Analitica risk-manages. The firm said that the vault’s displayed APY briefly spiked to about 2.08 million %.

“The largest current holder is 0x8741e8f…4130, which appears to be associated with Torben Jorgensen (UDHC), and has deposited ~8.6M USDC into this vault,” the post read.

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Summer.fi, formerly Oasis.app, is the front-end for the Lazy Summer Protocol, an onchain vault system that automatically routes deposits across DeFi yield sources like Aave and Morpho.

The network’s native token SUMR traded near $0.00193, down 5.3% over 24 hours. The move diverged from the broader market, which rose more than 1% on the day.

SUMR Token Price Performance. Source: CoinGeckoThe incident marked the second crypto exploit recorded in July, according to DeFiLlama. It follows a series of attacks in June, when crypto platforms lost $75.87 million across 40 hacks, with the Humanity Protocol breach accounting for the largest loss.

BeInCrypto has reached out to Summer.fi for comment. This is a developing story.

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Predict the podium, win a premium racing bike and other prizes.

Jun 28, 2026

Jun 28, 2026

This past weekend marked the first event under the Oasis × Slovenian Cycling Federation partnership: the National Road Cycling Championships. The event split its honors between Slovenia's established stars and its rising ones, exactly the kind of excitement the season ahead promises.

The nationals are finished, but there's plenty more to come. Oasis is backing the team throughout the season. Next up: the Tour, then World Championships, finishing with the European Championships this October - and we’re inviting fans to come along for the ride. 

Predict races, win prizesTo celebrate our sponsorship of Slovenian cycling, we’ve launched a prediction game, live now at cycling.oasis.net. The challenge is simple: call the podiums for the biggest races of the year - first, second, third. Every single correct pick earns a ticket. 

Ten winners are drawn at the season's close, weighted by tickets: more tickets, better odds, and anyone with a ticket can win. Top prize is a Canyon Endurace CF 5, alongside a jersey signed by the full national team, three more team jerseys, and five Canyon aero helmets. Up to €3000 in prizes total. 

What's coming nextThis is stage one. Through the summer, there’s a lot more to look forward to - expect exclusive content, rider access, more challenges, and bonuses as the season builds toward October. 

The game is powered by Oasis and Privana, our private trading platform, with more to come on that front as the campaign rolls on. The road to the European Championships runs all summer. Register and make your predictions now at cycling.oasis.net. 

The Oasis prediction challenge is free and open to anyone, register with your email. Oasis sponsors the Slovenian Cycling Federation. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsoring the organizers of the individual races referenced.

Spanish regulator: No extensions or exemptions will be granted for the MiCA license transition period.

Carlos San Basilio, chair of Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), said crypto firms that fail to obtain EU MiCA licenses by the end of June will not be granted any extensions or exemptions by the regulator. Large platforms must exit the EU market in compliance with regulations. The regulator is in close communication with unauthorized firms, focusing on their exit plans and customer asset transfer arrangements to safeguard investor interests. He also warned that investors conducting new transactions on unlicensed platforms will no longer enjoy protection under the MiCA framework.

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Polymarket's annualized revenue surpasses $1 billion.

Prediction market platform Polymarket has disclosed its annualized revenue has crossed the $1 billion mark. The FIFA World Cup has continuously boosted trading volumes across platforms since its kickoff: Polymarket’s U.S. platform daily trading volume surged from around $50 million in mid-May to over $200 million on June 20; the international platform’s total weekly trading volume, after a decline in April and May, also hit an all-time high during the World Cup. Previously, Polymarket was banned from operating in the U.S. in 2022 over incomplete regulatory registration. Last July, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) closed their investigation into the firm without filing charges, and its U.S. platform now operates as a CFTC-regulated trading venue.

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SecondFi: Final balance snapshots have been completed, and asset refunds are expected to begin in approximately two weeks.

SecondFi Update on Incident Fund Recovery Progress: The final balance snapshot was completed on June 26, serving as an accurate record basis for subsequent asset recovery. The engineering and security teams have finished balance verification and recovery mechanism assessment, with asset refunds expected to begin in approximately two weeks—one week will be allocated to implementing solutions, and the other to testing and review. The specific timeline may be adjusted based on progress. SecondFi stated that operations will resume only after confirming platform security and completing all security reviews. Currently, users only need to submit applications via support tickets, with no other actions required.

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Goldman Sachs strategist advises investors to appropriately increase allocations to cloud service providers and reduce holdings in semiconductor stocks.

Goldman Sachs strategist Christian stated that amid AI-related trading segments, as chipmaker stocks continue to fluctuate, the investment appeal of large-cap tech stocks may further rise. Currently, the market is led by chip companies and beneficiaries of AI capital expenditure, rather than hyperscale cloud service providers. These chip stocks rank among the most volatile segments in the AI industrial chain, with massive funds building heavily leveraged positions in them via tools like ETFs and options. "If the upward momentum of the AI sector remains strong, investors should increase their allocation to cloud service providers and reduce holdings in semiconductor stocks. Semiconductors are the most volatile link in the AI capital expenditure chain."

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Dreamcash will close the CASH perpetual market built on HIP-3.

Hyperliquid ecosystem mobile trading platform Dreamcash announced it will shut down its CASH perpetual market deployed under HIP-3. The shutdown will be phased over three days from June 30 to July 2, with each market settling sequentially at oracle prices. All open positions will be automatically closed at the settlement price, requiring no user action. As the platform uses a non-custodial architecture, user funds, balances and rewards remain unaffected, so no withdrawal is needed. Dreamcash stated it will reallocate core resources to developing its mobile trading application, which itself is unaffected and will continue operating as usual.

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Major reshuffle of the Russell Indexes: NVIDIA takes the top spot, SpaceX included for the first time; pension funds' quarter-end portfolio rebalancing may spark late-session volatility.

FTSE Russell’s semi-annual index reconstitution will take effect after U.S. stock market close this Friday. The most notable change in this adjustment is that Nvidia will replace Apple as the top-weighted stock in the Russell 1000 Index, while Apple will drop to third place, and Walmart will make its debut in the index’s top 10 weighted stocks. Additionally, AI concept companies including SpaceX and CoreWeave have been added to the index system, further boosting the index’s exposure to AI-related firms. Preliminary lists show 62 companies are newly added to the Russell 1000 and 237 to the Russell 2000; Alphabet and AMD were removed from the Russell 1000 Value Index and fully reclassified as growth stocks. Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets, described the move as “Wall Street’s list-cutting day” — thousands of companies are re-ranked across indices based on their latest market capitalizations, with winners moving up and laggards demoted. Unusually, this year’s FTSE Russell index reconstitution coincides with the U.S. quarter-end pension rebalancing window, exposing the market to dual capital flow shocks. Goldman Sachs estimates U.S. pensions will net sell roughly $30 billion in stocks at the end of this quarter. With passive index rebalancing and pension rebalancing occurring simultaneously, Friday’s closing session could be one of the year’s most capital-dense and volatile trading periods. JPMorgan notes that companies promoted from the Russell 2000 to the Russell 1000 typically have stronger growth attributes, higher volatility, and lower dividend payouts. As these firms exit, the overall dividend yield of remaining Russell 2000 companies is expected to rise by around 16.5% — a structural shift with far-reaching impacts on investors using income or value strategies benchmarked against the Russell 2000.

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UC Berkeley professor and Oasis Labs founder Dawn Song has joined Meta Superintelligence Labs as vice president of AI research. 

Summary

Dawn Song joins Meta, bringing Oasis privacy experience to frontier AI safety and security work. Virtue AI members are joining Meta as MSL builds safety tools for agentic AI systems. ROSE remains near record lows, showing Song’s AI move has not revived Oasis token demand. She said she will help lead Meta’s AI safety and AI security efforts. Song announced the move in a post on X. She said several members of the Virtue AI team will also join Meta. Axios also reported that Virtue AI co-founders Bo Li and Sanmi Koyejo are among the hires.

Song said her work at Meta will focus on frontier AI models and agentic AI systems. She wrote that AI must be “secure, trustworthy, and beneficial” if it is to reach its full use.

🚀I'm excited to share that I will be joining Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL) as Vice President of AI Research, together with many members of the Virtue AI team. I will help shape Meta's AI safety and AI security efforts, advancing the safety and security of frontier AI models…

— Dawn Song (@dawnsongtweets) June 25, 2026 The move gives Meta more senior talent in AI security. It also brings a well-known blockchain privacy researcher into one of the world’s largest AI labs.

Virtue AI team moves to MSL Virtue AI was founded in 2024 to build tools for trustworthy AI. Song said the team worked on AI security, agent security, benchmarks and open platforms before the Meta move.

According to Axios, Meta is hiring several Virtue AI leaders and team members. The report said the group worked on automated red teaming, runtime guardrails and AI governance.

Meta’s interest comes as AI labs put more attention on agent safety. AI agents can take actions, use tools and handle tasks across software systems. That makes security more important because errors or misuse can spread across real products.

As previously reported, Meta has been building a superintelligence AI team after its large Scale AI deal. The company wants to improve its AI models and ship them across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other products.

Oasis background adds crypto angle Song is also known in crypto as the founder of Oasis Labs. The company raised $45m in 2018 to build privacy-first cloud computing on blockchain. Its backers included a16zcrypto, Accel and Binance Labs.

The Oasis project later became tied to the Oasis Network and the ROSE token. The network focuses on confidential computing, data privacy and privacy-preserving applications.

In a previous article, crypto.news discussed Oasis Protocol’s verifiable AI agents for crypto trading. The project used trusted execution environments to keep strategies private while giving users proof of how agents behave.

Previously, crypto.news explored Oasis-based AI and data services through Pontus-X, a platform built around privacy and data control. Song’s Meta role connects that same privacy and security theme to a much larger AI platform.

ROSE remains near record lows The hiring news has not changed ROSE’s weak market setup. Oasis traded near $0.0059 on June 26, close to its intraday low. That is about 99% below its all-time high near $0.596.

Oasis Network (ROSE) price chart, source: crypto.news ROSE has also struggled with the broader crypto market selloff. Its market value remains far below peak-cycle levels, even as AI and privacy remain active themes in the sector.

The move is still notable for the Oasis community because Song helped shape the project’s early research identity. Her work linked blockchain, privacy and security before AI safety became a major mainstream topic.

For Meta, the hire adds academic and startup experience to its AI safety push. For crypto, it shows how privacy and security talent from blockchain continues to move into frontier AI.

Ondo’s Oasis Pro Acquisition Expands US Reach and Sparks ONDO Breakout Hopes

Ondo Finance, a blockchain platform specializing in the tokenization of real-world assets such as U.S. Treasuries, stocks, and exchange-traded funds, has reported a series of updates that reflect ongoing adoption in the sector. 

These developments include the completion of an acquisition, new partnerships, product expansions, and participation in industry events, contributing to the platform's management of over $1.7 billion in assets across chains like Ethereum, Solana, and Stellar. 

With a total value locked of approximately $660 million for its USDY stablecoin alone and integrations with more than 100 partners, Ondo continues to facilitate onchain access to institutional finance.

Overview of Ondo Finance's OperationsThe blockchain protocol operates by tokenizing traditional financial instruments, allowing users to access yield-bearing assets on blockchain networks. Its core products include USDY, a stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasuries and bank deposits, and OUSG, which represents tokenized U.S. Treasuries. The platform is supported by investors including Founders Fund, Pantera Capital, and Coinbase Ventures. 

As of writing, Ondo's activities align with projections for the real-world asset tokenization market, estimated to reach $18 trillion by 2033. This period's updates build on earlier momentum, such as the September launch of Ondo Global Markets, which introduced over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs on Ethereum. Below is a breakdown of the platform’s key updates:

Early October Developments: Recaps and Industry EngagementOn October 1, 2025, Ondo released a monthly spotlight recapping September's activities, noting the launch of Ondo Global Markets, the addition of WisdomTree to the Global Markets Alliance, and the deployment of USDY on the Stellar network. The company described these as steps toward an open economy, with emphasis on accessibility for users. 

1/ September marked Ondo's most significant month to date.

From the launch of Ondo Global Markets to WisdomTree joining the Global Markets Alliance and USDY now live on Stellar, Ondo is executing on its vision to build an open economy accessible to all.

More highlights👇 pic.twitter.com/aWE6AWOAY4

— Ondo Finance (@OndoFinance) October 1, 2025 That same day, Ian de Bode, Ondo's head of institutional product, participated in a panel at the Sibos conference, discussing the growth trajectory of tokenization. He projected $5 trillion in tokenized assets in the near term, alongside representatives from Boston Consulting Group, Deutsche Bank, Société Générale-Forge, and Euroclear. 

Ondo also announced expansions to its team, hiring personnel from Robinhood for security roles, Chainlink for marketing, and Revolut for design. These additions aim to support scaling operations. 

By October 3, Ondo introduced daily third-party verifications for reserves backing tokenized stocks and ETFs on Global Markets, confirming 1:1 asset backing to enhance transparency. The company also recapped events from Token2049, Sibos, and a Mastercard reception, observing a shift in industry conversations from conceptual discussions to practical implementation of tokenization.

Acquisitions and Regulatory AdvancesA significant update came on October 6, 2025, when Ondo completed its acquisition of Oasis Pro, securing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission-registered licenses for a broker-dealer, alternative trading system, and transfer agent. This acquisition provides Ondo with the following

A comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S.Enabling the operation of regulated markets for tokenized securitiesA tokenization engine for real-world assets, primary and secondary tradingCapital markets services such as underwriting and mergers and acquisitions. The move is expected to support expansion. Following the announcement, investor Arthur Hayes increased his holdings in ONDO tokens by $3.6 million, bringing his total to $41 million.

Partnerships and IntegrationsOn October 9, 2025, Ondo outlined priorities from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding spot crypto markets, pilot programs, and tokenized collateral. The company promoted tokenized versions of top-performing U.S. tech stocks from the past decade. Grayscale Investments added ONDO to its DeFi fund, replacing MKR, which indicates institutional interest in Ondo's token.

The following day, October 10, saw a partnership with STBL for the USST stablecoin, where USDY serves as primary collateral, providing $50 million in minting capacity. Ondo also integrated with LayerZero for cross-chain functionality of yield-bearing tokens, enhancing interoperability. Additionally, over 200 tokenized stocks and ETFs became available in Coinbase's Base app through Ondo, improving user access.

Before the integration with LayerZero, Ondo shared a weekly update on digital asset adoption, covering Tenev's comments, a partnership between Circle and Deutsche Börse, the SEC's plans for blockchain-based stock trading, Swift's blockchain initiatives with banks, and Bridge's stablecoin platform. 

ConclusionOndo Finance's recent updates demonstrate its capacity to expand tokenized asset offerings, secure regulatory approvals, and form partnerships that integrate blockchain with traditional finance. 

The acquisition of Oasis Pro stands out as a key enabler for regulated operations in the U.S., complemented by integrations like those with STBL and LayerZero, which support cross-chain functionality and stablecoin collateralization. These steps underscore Ondo's management of substantial assets and its collaborations across ecosystems.

Sources:

Ondo Finance TVL: https://defillama.com/protocol/tvl/ondo-finance 

Oasis Pro Acquisition: https://ondo.finance/blog/ondo-acquires-oasis-pro 

RWA Tokenization Market 2033 Estimate: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/04/07/ripple-bcg-project-usd18-9t-tokenized-asset-market-by-2033-but-obstacles-remain 

Why Blazpay Phase 4 Presale Could Be the Best Coin to Invest In Compared to Oasis (ROSE)

Oasis launches strategic investment arm with SemiLiquid's custody-native credit infrastructure as the first investment.

Dec 12, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

Oasis is excited to introduce a new initiative designed to make strategic seed investments. Leading the initiative will be Mark Kalin, who brings over 10 years of venture capital experience to the role. The move marks a shift from a traditional grants program toward longer-term capital deployment to support some of the best builders. 

Introducing SemiLiquidThe first investment will go to SemiLiquid, a custody-native credit infrastructure provider addressing a critical gap in real-world assets (RWAs). SemiLiquid just unveiled the Programmable Credit Protocol (PCP), which enables credit activation on tokenized assets without removing them from custody

What SemiLiquid does:

Activates credit on tokenized collateral without ever assets leaving custodyHandles collateral locking, automated margin calls, and liquidation triggersMaintains compliance standards and confidentiality throughout the processSemiLiquid solves key friction points that have kept institutions and traditional finance players cautious about decentralized finance. 

Implementation details SemiLiquid's platform is based on the Oasis confidential compute stack. It uses Liquefaction, a primitive developed by researchers at Cornell Tech on top of Sapphire, to manage its trade and information control system, which handles policy enforcement, breach monitoring, and programmable credit receipts. 

This architecture means sensitive financial data stays protected throughout the entire credit lifecycle while also remaining verifiable onchain. It's the kind of institutional-grade guarantees that custody and compliance frameworks actually require.

After a year of quietly building, SemiLiquid is putting its solution into action with a pilot involving Franklin Templeton, Zodia Custody, M11Credit, Avalanche, and Presto Labs.

The pilot demonstrates end-to-end credit activation using tokenized money-market fund shares as collateral. The entire workflow, from collateral lock to issuance to automated repayment, runs on Oasis infrastructure without exposing counterparty information or other sensitive data.

The bigger picture RWAs are among the fastest-growing sectors of the crypto industry, and with this investment, Oasis is making a clear bet in SemiLiquid and the idea that compliance-friendly confidentiality will be the foundation of institutional adoption. 

But the vision also goes much further. The investment arm targets teams building across the spectrum: asset tokenization, identity systems, institutional settlement layers, agentic protocols - any compute-intensive products that require confidential data or verifiability at scale. There’s much more to come, stay tuned.

Privacy-focused narratives gained traction across crypto markets amid intensifying debates around artificial intelligence and data regulation. That shift brought Oasis Network into focus, pushing its token sharply higher.

By mid-January, traders increasingly rotated toward privacy infrastructure with tangible utility rather than speculative momentum.

That raised a key question.

Was ROSE’s rally driven only by narrative strength, or did structural demand support it?

Why did Oasis’ privacy narrative lift ROSE? By the 20th of January, Oasis Network’s token, ROSE, had climbed more than 105% from mid-December lows. CoinMarketCap data showed rising interest in privacy technology amid tighter global data regulations.

Oasis Network’s confidential computing stack drew attention during that period. Its SemiLiquid staking design and AI-focused ROFL framework positioned the network as a privacy-first infrastructure layer.

That positioning helped reprice ROSE as an infrastructure asset rather than a short-term speculative play. Institutional participation appeared to outweigh retail-driven momentum during the move.

Rising Volume and Open Interest confirmed real bullish demand According to data from CoinGlass, Oasis [ROSE] Open Interest climbed to $26.23 million, its highest level since September 2025. That increase coincided with price appreciation, indicating fresh long positioning rather than short-covering activity.

Source: CoinGlass Meanwhile, trading volume surged on the 20th of January, reaching $334.6 million, the highest level since 2023. This drove positive price repricing, reinforcing that bulls, not bears, controlled market participation.

Source: CoinGlass ROSE neared resistance as momentum tested On the daily chart, ROSE’s rally approached the upper boundary of a descending channel pattern. Price tested descending resistance following a sharp rebound from recent lows.

Source: TradingView A confirmed breakout could open the $0.030 to $0.039 supply zone. Acceptance within that region would be necessary for continuation.

Even so, downside risks remained. ROSE needed to hold the $0.015 support level, despite the MACD remaining bullish during the move.

Final Thoughts ROSE’s January surge reflected more than shifting narratives. Positioning data suggested traders treated Oasis as infrastructure, not a fleeting theme. Whether that conviction holds may depend on how the price reacts near the overhead supply.

Most onchain activity is financial. Flashback Labs is building something entirely different - a platform where people talk to an AI about their lives, preserving memories before they fade or loved ones pass away. Every conversation generates encrypted files and onchain transactions. The result is 1,000+ users driving 700+ daily transactions on Oasis, all with essentially zero marketing spend.

What flashback doesFlashback is a conversational AI app. Users either pick a prompt, "I visited my grandparents", for example, or run stream of consciousness with a voice assistant. The chatbot asks follow-up questions and extracts structured data around the people, places, emotions, and timelines.

From that conversation, the AI generates a "flashback" - a short animated video combining photos, text, and voice narration that brings the memory to life. It also builds a graph of people mentioned across sessions (siblings, grandparents, friends), so the more someone uses it, the richer and more personal the experience becomes.

The main point is preservation. Details fade, people pass away, conditions like Alzheimer's accelerate the loss. Flashback captures what's in someone's head while it's still there.

How flashback leverages oasisThe Flashback app handles some of the most sensitive data imaginable: personal memories, family relationships, health conditions, grief, etc. Whether or not the app works, depends entirely on users trusting that this data is private and verifiable.

In this sense, Oasis provides the encryption layer. 

Since the storage networks Flashback integrates with (0G, BNB Greenfield) don't offer their own encryption mechanisms, Oasis’ confidential network fills this critical gap. Every file is encrypted within a confidential smart contract before being committed to storage. Users can verify onchain that their data is encrypted and accounted for.

TractionThe team has spent very little on marketing so far and there are no active token incentives. Yet the numbers are real:

1,000+ users~200 encrypted files created per day~700 onchain transactions generated per day29 new users on a single recent dayThe team is positioning Flashback as a privacy-first product for a mainstream audience. If adoption continues on this trajectory, transaction volumes will scale naturally with user growth.

What's next Flashback's near-term applications sit somewhat outside crypto. Currently, the team is orienting the product toward Alzheimer's care. There's also a partnership in development with notable bereavement nonprofits in the US who will offer the product to people processing the loss of a family member. Both efforts are already underway.

An agentic framework is also in development that will let the flashback AI proactively reach out to users across channels to collect memories, rather than waiting for them. The team is also exploring hardware integrations, including robotic companion devices running the AI for hospice and elder care settings.

Every one of these interactions feeds back into the same pipeline: AI analysis, file generation, encryption, and then onchain storage. As Flashback grows its user base into healthcare and grief support, Oasis grows with it.

Learn more about Flashback Labs here and follow them on X.

Building with AI means living with some tradeoffs. Switch models and your context drops. Start a new session and your agents reset. The platforms hosting your prompts aren't neutral infrastructure, they're learning from what you send, and they make leaving progressively more costly.

Ekai is building the infrastructure layer to fix this. Step one is already live.

Problem One: Access Control People share access to AI models all the time, between friends, colleagues, side projects, but nobody wants to hand over their actual credentials.

With Ekai's Control Plane, you store encrypted API keys onchain via Sapphire and grant delegated access with fine-grained controls: model restrictions, spending limits, instant revocation. Decryption happens inside the TEE only. Credentials are never visible to anyone outside.

Six providers are currently live: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI, OpenRouter, and Groq. The gateway runs on ROFL. 

Problem Two: Agent ContextSharing model access is relatively easy. Sharing context is the next challenge.

When an AI agent works on a project for an hour, it accumulates code patterns, architectural decisions, debugging traces, file contents, tool outputs, and the reasoning connecting all of it. Today, that context lives in plaintext. It gets sent to whichever model you're using. It's lost when you switch providers. It's gone or hard to reference when you start a new session.

It degrades within a single session too. After 30 or 40 turns, the agent starts repeating itself, re-reading files it already checked, forgetting constraints from the beginning. Summarization helps, but it's lossy. Once a detail gets compressed away, the agent often can't recover it.

This is an infrastructure problem. And it gets worse as agents get more capable, because the context they accumulate gets more valuable over time.

What Ekai Is Building: ContextoContexto is a context layer for AI agents. 

It keeps the main thread clean by storing and indexing older work, retrieving the right context automatically when the agent needs it. It runs subtasks in isolation, spawning scoped workers that handle messy jobs (log review, document comparison, branch investigation) and return structured results. And it recovers anything on demand. Nothing gets thrown away.

A concrete example: your agent is investigating a production bug. Without Contexto, it greps files, reads logs, makes API calls, and by turn 20 it's forgotten the original error. With Contexto, a scoped worker handles the investigation, reads 12 files, and sends back one line: "Auth service returning 401 due to expired cert on node-3." The main thread stays small. The full trace is there if you need it.

Contexto is built as an OpenClaw plugin, so no migration is necessary.

Why This Needs OasisA credential lets you access a model. Context is what the model produced while working for you. As sessions get longer, the context layer becomes a complete record of your project. Today, all of that lives in plaintext inside whatever provider you're calling.

Oasis solves this the same way it solved credential sharing. ROFL runs the context layer inside a TEE. Context is stored, indexed, and retrieved without ever being visible in plaintext outside the enclave. Sapphire enforces policy onchain: scoped context per agent, restrictions on sharing, provider controls, spending limits, and instant revocation.

Contexto manages the context. Oasis keeps it private.

What's NextThe Control Plane is live on mainnet. The context layer is also live as an OpenClaw plugin, with the next step being to bring the context store into the ROFL enclave so persistent context is private by default.

Beyond that, the target is agent-to-agent context routing, where your agent collaborates with someone else's, sharing the right context with the right boundaries, without either side exposing more than they need to. Learn more and try Contexto here. 

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TLDR:Ondo expands tokenized securities market accessRegulation and partnerships strengthen Ondo strategyGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks Ondo launched 100+ tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, boosting on-chain market access globally Firm secured SEC-registered licenses via Oasis Pro, enabling regulated tokenized securities in the U.S. EU approval allows Ondo to reach 500M+ investors with regulated tokenized equities and ETFs Partnerships with Fidelity, PayPal, and Mastercard expand institutional adoption of tokenized assets Ondo Finance tokenization moved deeper into traditional finance as the company expanded tokenized stocks, secured regulatory approvals, and strengthened partnerships with major Wall Street institutions.

Ondo Finance has outlined a strong year of expansion across tokenized securities and treasury products. The company’s latest update showed rising institutional interest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

In a recent X post, Ondo shared comments from executives at Fidelity, S&P Global, and DTCC. These leaders described tokenization as an opportunity that could eventually cover trillions in global assets.

How big is the tokenization opportunity?

Leaders from S&P Global, Fidelity, DTCC, and more all arrived at the same answer:

“The sky is the limit.”

“It's the size of the entire market.”

“The opportunity truly is in the trillions.”

“Over two-thirds of the world's assets will… pic.twitter.com/C2NJ9HT5aD

— Ondo Finance (@OndoFinance) May 1, 2026

Their comments reflect a wider shift in traditional finance. Large institutions are now exploring blockchain rails as a more efficient way to manage, transfer, and settle assets.

Ondo expands tokenized securities market access A major growth driver came from Ondo Global Markets, which launched on Ethereum during 2025. The platform introduced more than 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs for blockchain users.

These digital assets are fully backed 1:1 by underlying securities. They are also transferable across DeFi ecosystems while maintaining access to liquidity from Nasdaq and NYSE markets.

Ondo stated that its tokenized stock platform became the largest in the sector by market share. The company also reported $2 billion in total trading volume and $370 million in total value locked.

To improve accessibility, Ondo launched Ondo Bridge to connect tokenized securities between Ethereum and BNB Chain. This widened exposure for millions of additional blockchain users.

The company also confirmed plans to expand access to Solana in early 2026. This move could further increase distribution across major blockchain networks.

Regulation and partnerships strengthen Ondo strategy Ondo strengthened its regulatory infrastructure through the acquisition of Oasis Pro. This deal gave the company access to SEC-registered broker-dealer, transfer agent, and ATS licenses.

These approvals support Ondo’s push to develop compliant tokenized securities markets in the United States. The firm also secured authorization to distribute tokenized stocks and ETFs across the European Union and EEA.

Institutional partnerships remained another key growth pillar. Fidelity integrated Ondo’s OUSG product into its tokenized fund strategy, while J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys collaborated with Ondo and Chainlink on cross-chain settlement.

PayPal expanded its partnership through a $25 million facility linking PYUSD with OUSG. Mastercard also added Ondo to its Multi-Token Network, extending blockchain payment infrastructure into tokenized finance.

As institutional adoption of real-world assets continues rising, Ondo Finance tokenization is steadily becoming a larger force in digital capital markets.

Oasis is proud to be the official sponsor of the Slovenian Cycling Federation.

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

‍TLDR: Oasis is joining the Cycling Federation of Slovenia as official sponsor, backing the nation's cyclists as they compete for the biggest titles in the sport. The partnership spans all national teams, the National Road Cycling Championships, and the European Road Cycling Championships, putting Oasis in front of tens of millions of viewers world-wide.

The sponsorshipOasis is now the official sponsor of the Cycling Federation of Slovenia, supporting all national teams, the National Road Cycling Championships, and the European Road Cycling Championships taking place later this year. Combined, the events in this partnership will reach millions viewers globally, with coverage broadcast around the world.

Slovenian cycling has earned a global reputation for overperforming its size. Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič, Urška Žigart: world-class riders from a country of two million people, competing at the highest level of the sport. That kind of output is not an accident. It comes from discipline and a relentless focus on performance. It also comes from trust.

The Slovenian team's success is based on trust in the gear, the team, and ultimately trust in themselves. At the top level of sports there is no room for compromise. That's why we partner with the best. Oasis builds technology to the same standard: private, verifiable, trusted by design.

"We build technology that doesn't compromise on privacy or performance. The Slovenian cycling team doesn't compromise either. That's why this partnership is a natural fit" Jernej Kos, Co-Founder, Oasis

The campaignThis sponsorship is also a reflection of a new approach to growth. We're moving past old playbooks, meeting people where they are, and letting what we build speak for itself.

Oasis products will be a focal point across the campaign, starting with Privana, our recently announced private trading platform. The first activation for the campaign lands in June around the National Road Cycling Championships, building through the summer and culminating at the European Championships in October.

Along the way, expect exclusive content, events, rider access, challenges, cash prizes, giveaways, and bonus multipliers. Sign up to be first in line when it goes live here.

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Midas, a top player in the tokenized RWA sector, has announced a strategic collaboration with Oasis Protocol. The partnership aims at launching the cutting-edge $mTBILL coin via the Sapphire Network, the earliest confidential EVM in the market, to enhance DeFi security and accessibility. The platform announced this partnership on its official social media account.

https://twitter.com/MidasRWA/status/1864310489943298514?t=o0OvXYZdbE7FQA30Rc501w&s=19

Midas Partners with Oasis Protocol to Advance the DeFi Realm with mTBILL’s Launch The company revealed that this collaboration focuses on attaining the mutual interest of Midas and Oasis Protocol in improving DeFi. The chief objective of this endeavor takes into account the launch of the mTBILL coin through Sapphire Network.

The mTBILL token denotes U.S.-based tokenized Treasury Bills. It provides an annual percentage yield of up to 4.78% and demands nothing in minimum investment. This makes it an attractive option for a broad range array of investors. The token can generate stable yields with support from real-world assets. In this way, it offers new opportunities concerning top financial products that only institutional investors can access in traditional finance.

Oasis Allocates $5M in Phases for The Mutual Initiative The privacy-preserving infrastructure of the Sapphire Network delivers a suitable forum for mTBILL. Additionally, Sapphire permits confidential data-related options through smart contracts. This guarantees the security of the complex financial details. As a result of this innovation, the consumers get relief while sustaining transparency in the blockchain sector. Moreover, according to Midas, Oasis Foundation has reportedly allocated a phased investment of $5M for this initiative.

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