Bitcoin Flat as Stocks Rise Amid Growing Rate Cut Expectations

The Federal Reserve, along with the FDIC and OCC, no longer requires member banks to give advance notice of engaging in crypto activities. This change follows previous guidance discouraging banks from crypto involvement, which has now been rescinded.

Deloitte predicts that the tokenized real estate market could grow to $4 trillion by 2035, driven by operational efficiencies and broader investor access. Tokenization simplifies complex financial agreements, automating ownership transfers and capital flows for assets like real estate funds and debt securities.

Cantor Equity Partners, a blank check company, is merging to form Twenty One, a Bitcoin-centric company with backing from Tether, Bitfinex, Cantor Fitzgerald, and SoftBank. The new entity plans to offer Bitcoin-related financial services and media content, with Jack Mallers as CEO.

Prediction markets like Myriad offer users the chance to wager on real-time indicators of events, such as Canada's general election and the next Pope. Users can follow odds and trends, like the shift in predictions for the U.S.-China trade deal and Fed rate cuts.

U.S. firms may soon experiment with tokenized real estate in El Salvador, following discussions between the SEC's Crypto Task Force and CNAD. The meeting focused on creating a regulatory sandbox for innovative digital asset projects.

The team behind the Donald Trump memecoin announced a gala dinner with the US president for the top 220 coin holders, causing a 60% price surge. Trump-affiliated organizations profit from trading fees and control the market making of the coin.

A blockchain-based video game inspired by "Peaky Blinders" is in development by Anonymous Labs and Banijay Rights, set for release in 2026. The game will offer players interactive experiences in post-World War I Birmingham with tokenized in-game currency.

Tether has increased its stake in Juventus Football Club to over 10%, solidifying its position as a significant shareholder with 6.18% of voting rights. The move suggests deeper involvement in the governance and financial future of the renowned European sports institution.

Clients will soon be able to trade micro-sized contracts of 2,500 XRP and larger-sized contracts of 50,000 XRP. XRP, the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market cap, was trading at $2.19 per coin after a 4% 24-hour dip.