Tokenized equities have surged from a niche concept to a nearly $1 billion market in just one year, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional infrastructure. December 2025 marked a turning point with SEC approvals that could accelerate adoption. Three platforms now dominate over 93% of the market as blockchain settlement moves from experiment to operational reality.
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0 in Finance and 1 in Crypto last weekBitcoiners Split Over Trump After ICE Shooting Sparks Rights Debate
The fatal shooting of legal observer Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents has exposed a critical fault line in the cryptocurrency industry’s political alignment. While the sector has largely rallied behind President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto agenda, his administration’s response to the Minneapolis incident is prompting prominent Bitcoin advocates to publicly condemn what they see as an assault on constitutional liberties. This clash tests the libertarian bedrock of digital assets against the industry’s pragmatic embrace of political power, revealing a partnership built more on convenience than conviction.
about Bitcoiners Split Over Trump After ICE Shooting Sparks Rights DebateSuperstate Raises $82.5M to Expand Tokenized Stocks & Funds
The once-niche practice of bringing traditional financial assets onto blockchains is accelerating into a standard Wall Street pursuit, underscored by a major $82.5 million Series B funding round for infrastructure startup Superstate. Led by Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global, with backing from prominent investors like Haun Ventures and Galaxy Digital, the capital injection fuels the expansion of tokenization platforms as giants from BlackRock to the New York Stock Exchange embrace on-chain assets. This convergence is creating a competitive new frontier where tokenized stocks and funds are no longer just for holding but are becoming dynamic tools within decentralized finance.
about Superstate Raises $82.5M to Expand Tokenized Stocks & FundsSuperstate Launches Onchain SEC-Registered Share Issuance
Financial technology firm Superstate has launched a groundbreaking platform that allows U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered public companies to raise capital directly on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains. Through its new Direct Issuance Programs (DIPs), issuers can offer new shares onchain, with investors paying in stablecoins and receiving tokenized shares instantly at real-time market prices. This development represents a significant step in merging traditional securities regulation with the operational efficiencies of decentralized finance infrastructure.
about Superstate Launches Onchain SEC-Registered Share IssuanceTokenizing Stocks, Cars to Drive Blockchain Adoption
Superstate CEO Robert Leshner argues that tokenizing everyday assets like stocks, cars, and houses will accelerate mainstream blockchain adoption. He believes enabling investors to self-custody stocks and use them in DeFi protocols will create significant value. Successful tokenized Treasury funds already demonstrate growing institutional interest in on-chain traditional assets.
about Tokenizing Stocks, Cars to Drive Blockchain AdoptionSharpLink’s ETH Bet Drives 1,100% Revenue Surge in Q3
SharpLink Gaming’s strategic bet on Ethereum has delivered spectacular results, with the company reporting a 1,100% year-over-year revenue surge in Q3 2025. The gaming company’s ETH treasury strategy propelled it to a $104.3 million net profit, reversing previous losses and establishing a new model for public companies holding crypto assets.
about SharpLink's ETH Bet Drives 1,100% Revenue Surge in Q3Solana Company Tokenizes Shares on Superstate Platform
Solana Company (HSDT), formerly Helius Medical Technologies, is breaking new ground in financial markets by tokenizing its shares on Superstate’s regulated Opening Bell platform. This strategic move enables investors to trade tokenized representations of HSDT stock with 24/7 access and real-time settlement while maintaining existing regulatory protections. The initiative comes amid growing institutional interest in blockchain-based securities, though the company faces significant market headwinds as its shares have tumbled approximately 64% over the past month following the unlocking of restricted stock from its recent $500 million funding round.
about Solana Company Tokenizes Shares on Superstate PlatformXRP & Solana Hit $3B CME Open Interest Record
XRP and Solana futures and options have reached a record $3 billion in open interest on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, signaling a major shift in institutional cryptocurrency adoption. This milestone, achieved during Monday’s trading session, demonstrates growing confidence in alternative digital assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. The surge comes as CME Group plans to expand crypto derivatives trading to 24/7 operations starting in 2026, reflecting the maturation of these markets and their appeal to sophisticated investors.
about XRP & Solana Hit $3B CME Open Interest RecordForward Industries Hires IBN for Solana Treasury Strategy
Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FORD) has engaged financial communications firm IBN to amplify its corporate strategy around one of the largest Solana treasuries among public companies. The NASDAQ-listed firm holds over 6.87 million SOL tokens acquired at a net cost of $232.08 each, representing a $1.59 billion deployment that generates substantial daily staking revenue. This strategic partnership positions Forward Industries as a key institutional gateway to the Solana ecosystem while signaling growing corporate adoption of cryptocurrency treasury management.
about Forward Industries Hires IBN for Solana Treasury StrategySpark Invests $100M in Superstate’s Crypto Carry Fund
As Treasury yields continue their downward trajectory, Spark Protocol’s $100 million allocation to Superstate’s regulated crypto carry fund represents a strategic pivot toward uncorrelated yield sources in decentralized finance. This landmark move signals DeFi’s growing embrace of market-neutral strategies traditionally dominated by hedge funds, marking a significant evolution in onchain treasury management as traditional bond returns compress.
about Spark Invests $100M in Superstate's Crypto Carry FundGalaxy Digital Raises $1B for Solana Expansion
Galaxy Digital is making strategic moves to solidify its position in the crypto infrastructure space, announcing a $1 billion fundraising effort with Multicoin Capital and Jump Crypto to acquire Solana assets while launching new tokenization initiatives. These developments signal Galaxy’s commitment to pioneering onchain financial services and expanding its influence across the blockchain ecosystem, positioning the company at the forefront of digital asset innovation.
about Galaxy Digital Raises $1B for Solana ExpansionTokenized Stocks Put Wall Street on 24/7 Clock
Wall Street is quietly transforming into a 24/7 market accessible directly from crypto wallets, bypassing traditional brokers and trading windows. Tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs are enabling global investors to purchase fractional shares of companies like Tesla, Apple, and Nvidia at any hour, representing the next evolution in blockchain’s disruption of traditional finance. This shift from synthetic models to fully-backed securities is accelerating institutional adoption while creating new financial gateways for non-U.S. investors.
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