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OffChain Labs on Robinhood's Tokenization Plans

Robinhood is unveiling a three-phase roadmap to transform into a permissionless financial ecosystem, beginning with a tokenized stock offering in Europe. According to A.J. Warner, Chief Strategy Officer at Offchain Labs, this initial phase allows users to trade nearly 800 stocks on Robinhood's app within the EU, although these stocks cannot be moved outside of the platform. The second phase focuses on infrastructure enhancements, including enabling 24/7 trading of these tokenized assets through the acquisition of Bitstamp. The final phase aims to achieve full permissionlessness, allowing tokens to be withdrawn and utilized across decentralized applications. This transition could revolutionize how retail investors engage with equities, allowing, for instance, the use of tokenized Apple stock as collateral in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. Warner emphasizes the significance of compatibility with existing financial infrastructures, highlighting the development of Arbitrum Stylus to bridge traditional programming languages with Ethereum compatibility.

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Bitcoin recovery expected as liquidity conditions change, but US macro remains a threat

Bitcoin's recent downturn is attributed to broader economic stresses, yet improved liquidity and a favorable outlook for 2026 could lead to a potential recovery. With the upcoming US Federal Reserve decision on interest rates looming, market sentiment is divided between a possible rate cut and maintaining the current

Kraken Scores $800M Raise Backed by $200M Citadel Investment

Kraken, a prominent crypto exchange, has raised $800 million in funding, including $200 million from Citadel Securities, aiming to bridge traditional financial markets with blockchain infrastructure. This funding round values Kraken at $20 billion and marks a significant shift in the relationship between cryptocurrency firms and traditional finance. The capital

Kraken Scores $800M Raise Backed by $200M Citadel Investment

Kraken has raised $800 million in new funding, which includes a $200 million investment from Citadel Securities. This funding values the crypto exchange at $20 billion and aims to enhance Kraken's capacity to integrate traditional financial markets with blockchain technology. The recent capital injection comes as Kraken pursues

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