Securitize and Computershare have launched Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs), enabling U.S. listed companies to issue equity directly on blockchain. Computershare serves 25,000+ firms, and Securitize manages $4B+ in AUM, marking a major step toward mainstream tokenization of public equities.
Securitize and Computershare launched Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs), enabling U.S. listed companies to issue equity directly on a blockchain. Computershare serves 25,000+ clients. Securitize manages $4B+ AUM. Shareholders can hold tokenized stocks in self-custody wallets with full corporate action rights.
Australia’s clearinghouse ASX Clear has approved the country’s first Bitcoin ETF after four market participants agreed to a 42% margin requirement. The Cosmos Asset Management Bitcoin ETF will begin trading on Cboe on April 27, with expectations of $1 billion inflows.
Australia is moving closer to launching its first bitcoin ETF after four clearing participants agreed to meet ASX Clear’s strict 42% margin requirement, clearing a key hurdle for listing.
Xero shares fell nearly 16% to around $80.82, hitting levels near their lowest since early 2023. The decline was driven by broad tech weakness, rising concerns over AI disrupting accounting software, and investor worries over the long path to profitability for Melio.
Xero shares fell nearly 16% to around $80.82, approaching a three-year low. The sell-off reflected broad tech weakness, rising AI disruption fears, and investor concerns over Melio’s delayed path to adjusted EBITDA breakeven.
US stock futures dropped amid rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions. Brent crude nears $110. Gold bullish calls suggest safe-haven demand; crypto markets face short-term pressure but may benefit from risk rotation. Analysis of key events and market implications.
Driven by a $1.2 trillion US equity wipeout, Bitcoin's crash to 2024 lows, and weak economic data, the ASX 200 plunged 2.03% in a single day, erasing A$70 billion in value. Global risk aversion escalated as tech stocks and crypto assets sold off in tandem.
