Banking Giant JPMorgan Tests Deposit Tokens on Base – “The Defiant”

JPMorgan is testing deposit tokens on Coinbase’s Base blockchain, offering a stablecoin alternative backed by deposit insurance, as part of its push into digital assets.
Coinbase Seeks SEC Approval to Trade Blockchain-Based Stocks

Coinbase seeks SEC approval to trade blockchain-based stocks, aiming to offer tokenized equities and compete with traditional brokerages like Robinhood through 24/7 trading.
Coinbase Eyes SEC Green Light for Trading of Tokenized Stocks: Reuters – Decrypt

Coinbase seeks SEC approval to trade tokenized stocks, aiming to offer blockchain-based equities with lower costs and 24/7 trading, following a crypto-friendly shift under the new administration.
XRP News Today: XRP Bulls Ready for Takeoff as SEC and Ripple Hit Pause Button – Brave New Coin

Ripple and the SEC have requested a pause in legal proceedings until August 15, potentially marking a turning point in the XRP lawsuit. XRP derivatives show bullish sentiment, with price action hinting at a breakout.
JPMorgan pilots tokenized deposit token on Base, targeting instant dollar transfers

JPMorgan is piloting a dollar-denominated deposit token, JPMD, on Coinbase’s Base blockchain for instant transfers. The trial targets institutional users, with plans to expand pending regulatory approval.
Bitcoin Financial Services Firm Fold Set to Unload $250 Million on BTC Buys – Decrypt

Fold plans to sell $250 million in shares to invest in Bitcoin, adding to its $155 million BTC treasury. Over 130 public companies now hold Bitcoin, following MicroStrategy’s lead.
Report: Libertarians Rally Behind Crypto Entrepreneur Roger Ver Before Midterms – Bitcoin News

Libertarians are supporting crypto entrepreneur Roger Ver, comparing his legal situation to Ross Ulbricht’s, to emphasize government overreach ahead of midterm elections.
Kraken’s Ethereum Layer-2 Ink Network Is Launching a Token – Decrypt

Kraken’s Ethereum layer-2 network Ink is launching an INK token via the Ink Foundation. The token will support DeFi on the network, with an airdrop planned for early users of its Aave-powered liquidity protocol.
JPMorgan pushes JPMD pilot on Base, says deposit tokens beat stablecoins

JPMorgan pilots its JPMD deposit token on Base network, transferring tokens to Coinbase. Deposit tokens, backed by bank deposits, are touted as superior to stablecoins for institutional use.
Neo Pepe Coin Surpasses HYPE, Setting Astonishing New Records With 1.1 Million Raised – Branded Spotlight Bitcoin News

Neo Pepe Coin’s presale raises 1.1 million, surpassing HYPE with strong community engagement and transparent infrastructure, setting new records in the meme token space.