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Astra Nova Raises $48.3M to Grow Web3, AI Entertainment Ecosystem
The company develops no-code tools that enable creators to launch blockchain-based entertainment experiences.

Figment Acquires Rated Labs to Bolster Staking Data for Institutional Clients
The acquisition will allow Figment to provide its clients with stronger data tools, including Rated's Explorer and data APIs.

Eric Trump Confirms Plans to Tokenize Real Estate With World Liberty Financial
The World Liberty Financial co-founder said in a CoinDesk TV interview he is currently working on tokenizing a real estate project tied to a building under development.

SoloTex Set to Bring Tokenized Stocks to U.S. Retail Traders With FINRA Green Light
Built by Texture Capital and Sologenic, the platform aims to bring real onchain stock ownership for U.S. retail users, executives said in an interview.
French Banking Giant ODDO BHF Enters Crypto With Euro-Backed Stablecoin EUROD
EUROD will be listed on Madrid-based crypto platform Bit2Me, which is backed by major institutions including telecom giant Telefonica.

Crypto Investors Are Now Using Wall Street's Age Old Strategy to Invest, Bitwise CEO Says
Institutional investors have now shifted to more sophisticated and reliable analysis methods for selecting crypto investments as the digital asset market matures, according to Bitwise's Hunter Horsley.
Brevan Howard-Backed Tokenization Firm Expands Funds to Sei as RWA Momentum Grows
Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are emerging as a key bridge between TradFi and DeFi.

Cathie Wood's ARK Bets on Tokenization With a Stake in BlackRock-Backed Securitize
The ARK Venture Fund invested around $10 million in the tokenization specialist, according to CoinDesk's calculation.
Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin Bets on ‘Invisible Blockchain’ Approach to Build Financial Super App
The company plans on using blockchain technology behind the scenes while avoiding crypto-native terminology.

Crypto Perp DEX Mania May Quickly Fizzle Out, BitMEX CEO Says
A competitive battle has erupted in the perpetual decentralized exchange sector, with emerging platforms like Aster and Lighter significantly challenging Hyperliquid’s former dominance.