From the traditional market to blockchain: how global financial innovation advances

Source: CritpoTendencia Original Title: From Traditional Markets to Blockchain: How Global Financial Innovation is Advancing Original Link: The US financial markets are rapidly progressing towards the adoption of on-chain solutions, following recent statements by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, who reaffirmed the possibility of an <> to accelerate asset tokenization.

Atkins noted that the country’s markets are <<ready=“” to=“” move=“” on=“” chain=“”>> and that the agency is already working on integrating new technologies to facilitate this transition.

His statements come after the SEC issued a no-action letter to a subsidiary of the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), authorizing the launch of a pilot tokenization service for securities markets.

The DTCC’s plan includes the tokenization of assets such as the Russell 1000 index, various ETFs linked to major stock indices, and US Treasury products, a move Atkins described as an <<important=“” step=“” toward=“” on-chain=“” capital=“” markets=“”>>.

A certain exchange prepares to trade stocks with new functions in its API

A major exchange has signaled a possible expansion into stock trading after adding new features to its application programming interface (API).

According to the platform’s changelog, the exchange added three new endpoints, one of which, identified by a URL including stocks/contracts, allows signing a contract called <>. The other two provide access to the weekly trading session calendar and current session information.

These additions suggest that the exchange might be preparing to launch perpetual futures linked to stocks, operated through sessions similar to traditional markets, in contrast to the 24/7 operation characteristic of the crypto sector.

Phantom integrates prediction markets into its Web3 wallet thanks to a partnership with Kalshi

Phantom took a significant step toward integrating decentralized markets by adding prediction markets within its Web3 wallet, thanks to a partnership with Kalshi. The new feature, called Phantom Prediction Markets, allows users to discover, follow, and exchange positions on real-world events without leaving the app.

Opening a position is <>. The integration enables acquiring tokenized positions linked to Kalshi’s prediction markets using Phantom’s stablecoin CASH, without needing to create additional accounts or transfer funds to external platforms.

Users can view prices, odds, markers, and real-time updates, as well as receive notifications when markets are settled.

The launch comes at a time of strong growth for Kalshi, which recorded $5.8 billion in activity last month, driven by increasing interest in political, economic, and cultural markets.

Save the Children launches a Bitcoin Fund to optimize donations and humanitarian aid

Save the Children launched its Bitcoin Fund in collaboration with Fortris, aiming to retain donations in BTC for up to four years and experiment with new blockchain-based aid delivery models. The initiative seeks to improve the speed, transparency, and efficiency of humanitarian assistance.

The fund allows for secure storage and management of BTC contributions while exploring aid distribution mechanisms via digital cash, stablecoins, and wallets, to ensure resources reach families more quickly and with lower operational costs. According to the organization, this strategy also helps maximize the value of donations in crisis contexts.

The project builds on Save the Children’s prior experience with digital assets, initiated in 2013 with acceptance of BTC donations through its Hodl Hope initiative, which raised millions of dollars to support children affected by conflicts in various regions worldwide.</están></exención>