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Europe's largest asset manager is bringing traditional equity investments onto Ethereum. Amundi_Official launched a tokenized share class of its STOXX Europe 600 index fund, with CACEIS providing the underlying tokenization infrastructure. The STOXX Europe 600 tracks 600 large-, mid-, and small-cap companies across developed European markets. The launch also extends Amundi's existing tokenization strategy, following its introduction of a tokenized money market fund share class in 2025. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

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Canton Coin has secured an important regulatory clarification in the United States. The SEC's Division of Corporation Finance granted the token no-action relief, stating that it would not recommend enforcement over its programmatic issuance without securities registration, provided the network meets the conditions presented to the regulator. The SEC's position also considered Canton's governance structure and the absence of a central party responsible for generating returns for token holders. The decision provides specific enforcement assurance for Canton Coin, but it is a staff no-action position based on the facts presented, not a blanket exemption or binding declaration that all digital commodities are outside securities laws. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

Crypto.com is winding down its retail app services in Hong Kong. The company announced that its consumer app will shut down in the region on February 1, 2027, citing regulatory changes and a shift in its global business priorities. The withdrawal does not signal a complete exit from Hong Kong. Crypto.com's local subsidiary still has a pending VATP licence application, as the company looks to concentrate its regional operations on institutional and corporate clients rather than everyday retail users. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

A major cyberattack has hit French banking group Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, with investigators tracing more than $133 million in suspicious crypto movements. The bank confirmed fraudulent transactions through one of its accounts but said customer funds remain unaffected and the incident has been contained. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported that the stolen funds were moved through USDC and USDT before being converted across different cryptocurrencies, including Monero. Arkéa is still assessing the financial impact and investigating how the attackers accessed its systems. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

Perpetual futures are moving beyond crypto and into US stock markets. The CFTC has approved equity perpetual futures for the first time, allowing regulated US exchanges to offer contracts tied to individual stocks under the country's existing derivatives framework. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig described the development as an opportunity for US market participants to access perpetual futures for risk management and price discovery, bringing a popular derivatives product into traditional equity markets. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

Leaders of China, the US, and Russia are discussing a potential meeting ahead of the APEC summit. Beijing confirmed it is in contact with Washington and Moscow over a possible trilateral meeting involving Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. If confirmed, the meeting would be the first modern-era trilateral summit involving the three countries' leaders. It could also provide a rare diplomatic setting for discussions between Washington and Moscow, with Beijing potentially playing a central role. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

Wall Street's move towards tokenized securities is gaining momentum. MorganStanley confirmed it is among the first banks using DTCC's new Tokenization Service, joining JPMorgan, Citi, BankofAmerica and Fidelity in bringing traditional US securities onto blockchain infrastructure. DTCC launched the service on October 28, allowing eligible securities to move between traditional and tokenized forms and be delivered to digital wallets. The underlying assets retain their existing ownership rights and investor protections, even when represented onchain. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

Stripe has expanded its Global Payouts service, allowing eligible US businesses to send stablecoins directly to external crypto wallets in more than 160 markets. The service supports USDC and OUSD, with payments typically arriving within minutes. Available through Stripe's Dashboard and API, the feature is designed for cross-border payments such as contractor payouts, remittances and investment withdrawals. It remains in public preview, with businesses based in New York currently excluded. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

Democrats are preparing congressional investigations into the crypto industry's financial ties to President Donald Trump and his family after winning control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. World Liberty Financial, the family's crypto venture, is expected to be among the key areas of scrutiny. Lawmakers are expected to examine foreign investments, business relationships and potential conflicts of interest involving the Trump family's crypto ventures. The investigations are planned for the next Congress and do not establish any wrongdoing. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

Coinbase has expanded its institutional derivatives offering through Coinbase Prime, giving eligible clients access to global crypto options, dated futures and perpetual futures. The integration connects institutions to Deribit's derivatives markets across more than 20 crypto assets. US clients access the service through Coinbase Financial Markets, a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant. The offering is also available in other eligible jurisdictions, subject to institutional qualifications and onboarding requirements. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

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Hyperliquid generated $713 million in revenue over the past year, and its founder is already looking beyond crypto markets. Jeff Yan identified tokenized real-world assets, particularly large-cap equities, as a potential next opportunity for the decentralized exchange. Hyperliquid's interest in tokenized assets comes as traditional financial instruments increasingly move onchain. Large-cap equities could offer another category of markets for the platform to explore beyond its existing crypto trading activity. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

Bhutan has given a new central bank the authority to hold Bitcoin and other crypto assets. The newly established Gelephu Central Bank can include digital assets in its reserve portfolio alongside traditional investments, following a Royal Decree issued by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. The bank will operate within Gelephu Mindfulness City, where it will manage monetary policy, oversee reserves and supervise financial institutions. The provision allowing crypto investments gives the institution flexibility to diversify its reserves without making digital assets a mandatory holding. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

South Korea is considering requiring crypto exchanges to hold around 99% of customer assets in cold wallets, up from the current 80% minimum. The proposal follows a security review triggered by the reported $6.3 billion Binance hack. The measure remains under discussion and has not been formally adopted. If implemented, it could strengthen asset protection while creating operational challenges for exchanges that rely on hot wallets to process withdrawals. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

China and Oman have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and digital payments. The MoU between their central banks focuses on exchanging expertise, technology and regulatory practices. The agreement comes alongside a separate five-year currency swap worth 30 billion yuan ($4.2 billion), as both countries look to deepen financial ties and facilitate cross-border trade. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

A $6.3 billion crypto hack reportedly began with a fake job interview. Binance has revealed how attackers spent months infiltrating its internal systems before exploiting its hot-wallet infrastructure on October 29. The FBI attributed the attack to North Korea. Binance says $2.85 billion has been frozen or intercepted and 98% of affected tokens have been replenished using company funds. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

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More traditional stocks are making their way onto Solana. Securitize added 13 tokenized US stocks to its platform, including ExxonMobil, Salesforce, GameStop, Disney, Uber, Johnson & Johnson, and Lockheed Martin, bringing its total lineup to 25. Unlike synthetic products that simply track stock prices, Securitize's tokens are backed by actual shares and structured to preserve associated investor rights and economic benefits. With liquidity infrastructure supported by Jump Trading and settlement in USDC, the platform is also working towards 24/7 trading availability. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media

Coinbase staking could be back in New Jersey. The state has dropped its lawsuit against the exchange over its staking services, potentially allowing local users to access the products again after restrictions that began in 2023. The dispute was part of a wider regulatory challenge to Coinbase's staking programme across several US states. New Jersey's decision adds another development to the ongoing debate over how cryptocurrency staking should be regulated in the United States. Stay updated with more crypto news and insights by checking out our media website: http://bit.ly/cryptic-media