Cardone’s Bitcoin-real estate model may reshape investment strategies, attracting new crypto investors and challenging traditional REITs’ dominance. The post Grant Cardone adds $100 million in Bitcoin to real estate deal, targeting 32% returns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
A multistate coalition told the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that sports-related prediction markets should remain under state gambling oversight, arguing the contracts function as wagers rather than financial derivatives. The attorneys general said these products closely resemble traditional sportsbook wagers on winners, spreads, totals, and player statistics. States Say Sports Markets Belong Under Gambling Oversight […]
Wall Street bank JPMorgan and credit card giant Mastercard said they have completed the first cross-border, cross-bank redemption of a tokenized US Treasury fund, working with Ripple’s XRP Ledger and interbank settlement rails.The pilot transaction involved blockchain tokenization platform Ondo Finance redeeming the US Ondo Short-Term US Government Treasuries (OUSG) fund for Ripple on the XRP Ledger. Mastercard’s Multi-Token Network then routed the settlement instructions for JPMorgan’s blockchain platform, Kinexys, to deliver US dollars to Ripple’s Singapore bank account.“For the first time, a public blockchain and global banking infrastructure settled a cross-border transaction of a tokenized fund together in real time,” Ondo Finance said Wednesday.Source: Ben GrossmanThe pilot reflects growing collaboration between crypto firms and TradFi institutions seeking to build faster, lower-cost, global payment and settlement systems that run outside of traditional banking hours.The pilot involving OUSG builds on an earlier one in which JPMorgan and Ondo Finance participated in May 2025, when the tokenized US Treasury fund was moved across a public and permissioned blockchain network. Real-world asset tokenization has drawn growing interest from Wall Street leaders, who envision tokenizing everything from stocks and bonds to money market funds and real estate. More than $31.1 billion worth of real-world assets, excluding stablecoins, is currently tokenized onchain, according to RWA.xyz data. Boston Consulting Group estimated in 2022 that the tokenization market could rise to $16 trillion by 2030, while McKinsey & Co. said it could reach a more conservative $2 trillion over the same time frame. Related: Stablecoins behave like FX markets as liquidity splits: Eco CEO The New York Stock Exchange’s parent, Intercontinental Exchange, announced in January that it would launch a tokenization platform for 24/7 trading and instant settlement of stocks and exchange-traded funds using a blockchain post-trade system, marking one of the biggest developments in the tokenization space to date.Tokenization needs regulation before widespread adoptionDespite the developments, the International Monetary Fund flagged several concerns in an April report, including that tokenization shifts risk from the banking system to shared ledgers and smart contract code, making it more difficult to intervene during “stress events.” The IMF added that without legal clarity over ownership records and settlement finality, tokenized markets risk being “fragmented and peripheral.” Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary aired these concerns on Wednesday at Consensus Miami 2026, saying that significant capital will not be tokenized until crypto market structure legislation is passed in the US and is compliant with Securities and Exchange Commission rules.“When that occurs, it’s going to change everything,” O’Leary said at the conference.Magazine: North Korea denies crypto hacks, Upbit’s bank tests Ripple: Asia ExpressCointelegraph is committed to independent, transparent journalism. This news article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph’s Editorial Policy and aims to provide accurate and timely information. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently.
Bitcoin is pushing toward $82,000 as the market tests a resistance level that has capped every recent attempt at higher prices. The recovery from the March lows has been constructive, but the next meaningful move requires breaking through overhead that has so far absorbed every bullish effort. An XWIN Research Japan analysis has identified a […]
The White House is accelerating efforts to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before July 4, according to Patrick Witt, executive director of the Presidents Council of Advisors for Digital Assets. Speaking at CoinDesks Consensus Miami conference, Witt described the timeline as ambitious but achievable, positioning the legislation as a major milestone ahead of […]
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a key player in U.S. financial market infrastructure, is partnering with several layer-1 blockchain networks to modernize corporate actions processing in tokenized markets. Speaking at the Consensus 2026 conference in Miami, DTCC CEO Frank La Salla revealed that the organization is exploring blockchain technology to improve the handling […]
Nasdaq President Tal Cohen says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions evolving approach to crypto regulation is opening new opportunities for blockchain innovation, tokenization, and digital asset infrastructure. Speaking at the Consensus conference in Miami, Cohen explained that financial firms finally feel confident enough to experiment with blockchain technology after years of regulatory uncertainty. According […]
Real estate investor Grant Cardone revealed at the Consensus Miami 2026 conference that he recently added another $100 million worth of bitcoin to his companys portfolio, further expanding a hybrid investment strategy that combines BTC with income-producing real estate assets. Speaking during a fireside chat, Cardone explained that the latest bitcoin acquisition was tied to […]
Crypto on-chain investigator ZachXBT said the DSJ Exchange, also known as DSJEX, and BG Wealth Sharing Ponzi scheme collapsed last week after allegedly drawing in more than $150 million. The case now carries a second, market-relevant dimension: a rapid cross-chain laundering attempt that moved more than $92 million in less than a week and triggered […]
The FBI Boston Division charged 30 people on Wednesday in a decade-long insider trading ring. The defendants allegedly traded ahead of nearly 30 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) using confidential data stolen from leading US law firms. Federal prosecutors say the scheme generated tens of millions of dollars in illicit profits. Trades were routed to overseas […]
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