Analysts predict $30 trillion market cap for tokenized RWA by 2034

Analysts project tokenized real-world assets (RWA) could hit a $30 trillion market cap by 2034, driven by institutional adoption, DeFi integration, and regulatory advancements.
Crypto firm for Deutsche, Street Street launches private stablecoin contract

Taurus launches private stablecoin contract on Aztec Network, offering privacy and compliance for payrolls and sensitive transfers, amid growing demand for censorship-resistant stablecoins.
Fake ‘Bank Courier’ Sends Ride-Share App Drivers To Pick Up Woman’s Credit Cards, Drains $43,687 From Her Accounts – The Daily Hodl

A 68-year-old woman in British Columbia lost CA$60,000 in a ‘bank courier’ scam where fraudsters posed as bank representatives, sent rideshare drivers to collect her cards, and drained her accounts.
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William Pulte Orders Crypto To Be Counted as an Asset for Mortgages – The Daily Hodl

FHFA director William Pulte orders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider cryptocurrency as an asset for mortgage applications, limited to assets held on US-regulated exchanges.
Coinbase Launches Regulated Perpetual-Style Crypto Futures in US Market – Exchanges Bitcoin News

Coinbase introduces regulated perpetual-style crypto futures in the U.S., offering 24/7 leveraged trading and reducing reliance on offshore platforms for derivatives.
Trump’s World Liberty Crypto Project Gets $100 Million Investment From UAE Fund – Decrypt

UAE’s Aqua 1 Foundation invests $100M in Trump-backed World Liberty Financial’s WLFI tokens to bridge traditional and decentralized finance, amid political scrutiny.
XRP Price Drops 5% After Judge Torres Denies Ripple-SEC Settlement Request – Coinspeaker

XRP price dropped 5% after Judge Torres rejected Ripple’s $50M SEC settlement request, citing public judgments over private deals. Ripple faces appeals or further legal action as XRP tests $2.00 support.
US judge denies Ripple, SEC joint request to reduce $125M penalty

A US judge denied Ripple and SEC’s joint request to reduce a $125M penalty and reverse an order classifying XRP institutional sales as securities transactions, citing federal laws.
XRP Lawsuit News: Judge Torres Denies SEC-Ripple Joint Motion, Stalling $50M XRP Deal – Brave New Coin

Judge Torres denied a joint SEC-Ripple motion to expedite a partial XRP lawsuit resolution, maintaining uncertainty. The case may proceed to appeals, with Ripple’s institutional sales still restricted and penalties unresolved.
Ex-Blackstone Exec, Tether Co-Founder to Launch $1B Crypto Reserve SPAC

Ex-Blackstone exec Chinh Chu and Tether co-founder Reeve Collins plan to raise $1B via a SPAC for a diversified crypto portfolio including BTC, ETH, and SOL, with notable advisors and leadership.