Coinbase has launched tokenized U.S. stock exposure on Base for eligible non-U.S. users, aiming to bring equities into DeFi with 1:1-backed, custody-held shares. The pitch is bigger access and more utility — but legal limits, weak rights, and liquidity risk still bite.
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Coinbase has secured Abu Dhabi approval to build a regulated tokenized securities hub, using blockchain rails for assets backed by real shares. It’s a serious step for on-chain finance — but with heavy compliance, frozen wallets, and none of the “decentralized” fairy dust.
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Coinbase has won approval in Abu Dhabi to handle tokenized securities, giving it a regulated launchpad for a bigger push into onchain finance. The move fits a wider tokenization race, but the U.S. still sits behind a thick wall of securities-law friction.
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Tether Gold has won regulatory recognition in Abu Dhabi as XAUT’s onchain value surges to about $2.86 billion, signaling growing institutional interest in tokenized gold. It’s a real step forward for RWAs — but still wrapped in the usual trade-offs of custody, compliance, and counterparty risk.
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Circle Gains Ground in Abu Dhabi: A Step Closer to Expanding Its Global Reach Circle, the powerhouse behind the widely-used stablecoin USD Coin (USDC), has secured a significant regulatory nod from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). On April 29, 2025, Circle received in-principle approval (IPA) to operate as a […]
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ADGM and Chainlink Partner to Drive Blockchain Regulation and Innovation Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Chainlink have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance blockchain regulation, tokenization, and emerging technologies. This strategic alliance aims to support blockchain projects registered with ADGM by leveraging Chainlink’s robust infrastructure and expertise, while also setting the […]
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