# Business News Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business?page=209 Page 209 of 351. Articles are ordered by original publication time, newest first. Summaries below are excerpts; follow each full-text link for the complete article. ## [IBM Warns Banks Risk Falling Behind as Tokenization Nears Mainstream Adoption](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21812) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-04T13:26:53.000Z Updated: 2026-07-04T13:26:53.000Z IBM says global banks remain unprepared for tokenized finance despite recovery, warning weak execution and legacy systems could leave them behind by 2030. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21812.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21812.json) ## [AI Automation Pushes Planners Toward ‘Human Touch’ to Stay Competitive](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21810) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-04T12:46:40.000Z Updated: 2026-07-04T12:46:40.000Z At Metacon 2026, MacB Planning COO Lee Il-gu said AI-driven automation is shifting planners' roles toward human-centric design and emotional insight as key competitive advantages. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21810.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21810.json) ## [TokenPost Revamps PRO Platform Into Korea-Focused Digital Asset Data Terminal](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21809) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-04T12:36:42.000Z Updated: 2026-07-04T12:36:42.000Z TokenPost launched an upgraded PRO platform transforming it into a Korea-style digital asset data terminal integrating macro, derivatives, and institutional indicators. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21809.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21809.json) ## [Circle Shares Slide as OUSD Threat Emerges Despite Expanding USDC Bank Partnerships](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21799) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-04T05:57:01.000Z Updated: 2026-07-04T05:57:01.000Z Circle faces sharp stock declines following the emergence of rival stablecoin OUSD even as partnerships with major banks like Standard Chartered and BNY Mellon expand USDC’s institutional reach. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21799.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21799.json) ## [BitMine Nears 5% Ethereum Supply With 5.7 Million ETH Holdings](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21798) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-04T05:46:43.000Z Updated: 2026-07-04T05:46:43.000Z BitMine Immersion Technologies disclosed holdings of 5.7 million ETH, nearing its 5% supply target as it pivots to an Ethereum-focused treasury and staking strategy. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21798.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21798.json) ## [Morpho Raises $175 Million From Paradigm, a16z to Expand Onchain Credit Network](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21793) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-04T02:56:43.000Z Updated: 2026-07-04T02:56:43.000Z Morpho Association raised $175 million from investors including Paradigm and a16z to build an open credit network linking traditional finance with onchain markets. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21793.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21793.json) ## [Trump Accounts Launch: Robinhood Tipped as Key Platform for New U.S. Child Investment Program](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21791) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-07-03T23:31:47.000Z Updated: 2026-07-03T23:31:47.000Z Robinhood is expected to play a role in the rollout of the new Trump Accounts program, a U.S. government-backed savings initiative designed to encourage long-term investing for children. The program is scheduled to of… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21791.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21791.json) ## [A7A5 Stablecoin Faces Scrutiny as Analytics Firms Challenge Trading Volume Claims](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21786) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-07-03T23:09:43.000Z Updated: 2026-07-03T23:09:43.000Z A7A5, a sanctioned ruble-backed stablecoin created to support Russian cross-border payments outside Western financial channels, is facing growing scrutiny after blockchain analytics firms challenged its reported trans… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21786.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21786.json) ## [Enterprises Shift to AI-Native Models as MetaCon 2026 Highlights Operational Overhaul](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21781) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-03T14:46:58.000Z Updated: 2026-07-03T14:46:58.000Z MetaCon 2026 in Seoul highlighted companies like Hyundai, SAP, and Anthropic shifting from AI adoption to AI-native operations as a core business transformation strategy. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21781.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21781.json) ## [Capital Group, BlackRock Increase KT&G Stakes as Earnings Growth Attracts Global Investors](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21780) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-03T14:36:32.000Z Updated: 2026-07-03T14:36:32.000Z Capital Group and BlackRock raised their stakes in KT&G as improving earnings and profitability drive growing institutional investor interest in the South Korean firm. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21780.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21780.json) ## [K Bank Outlines ‘Agentic AI Bank’ Strategy to Drive Next Phase of Banking](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21779) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-03T12:36:58.000Z Updated: 2026-07-03T12:36:58.000Z K Bank presented its ‘Agentic AI Bank’ vision at METACON 2026, emphasizing organizational transformation and human-AI collaboration as key to scaling AI adoption in banking. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21779.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21779.json) ## [METACON 2026 Opens in Seoul, Signals Shift From AI Hype to Deployment](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21767) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-03T04:26:37.000Z Updated: 2026-07-03T04:26:37.000Z METACON 2026 opened in Seoul with government and industry leaders emphasizing a shift toward real-world AI deployment and builder-driven innovation. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21767.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21767.json) ## [BitMine Builds $9 Billion Ethereum Treasury, Targets Institutional Staking Market](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21766) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-03T01:56:37.000Z Updated: 2026-07-03T01:56:37.000Z BitMine is expanding its Ethereum treasury and staking operations while backing Ethereum Institutional to drive institutional adoption and onchain yield infrastructure. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21766.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21766.json) ## [Cathie Wood Buys $17.8M in Circle Stock After Sharp CRCL Selloff](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21759) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-07-02T13:13:09.000Z Updated: 2026-07-02T13:13:09.000Z Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest increased its exposure to Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) after the stablecoin issuer’s shares experienced a steep decline. According to ARK Invest’s latest daily trading disclosure, the in… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21759.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21759.json) ## [Binance Lists STRC and Take-Two Stock Perpetual Futures With 25x Leverage](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21758) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-07-02T13:10:59.000Z Updated: 2026-07-02T13:10:59.000Z Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its futures marketplace by introducing perpetual contracts tied to Strategy’s STRC perpetual preferred stock and Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21758.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21758.json) ## [Bitget Wallet Integrates Robinhood Chain to Expand Tokenized Stock Access](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21757) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-07-02T13:08:34.000Z Updated: 2026-07-02T13:08:34.000Z Bitget Wallet has entered into a strategic partnership with Robinhood Crypto, becoming one of the first self-custodial crypto wallets to integrate Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 network designed to support token… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21757.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21757.json) ## [Ripple CTO Explains XRP Ledger Transaction Ordering Trade-Offs](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21756) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-07-02T13:06:30.000Z Updated: 2026-07-02T13:06:30.000Z Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has provided new insights into how the XRP Ledger (XRPL) could address concerns surrounding transaction ordering, front-running, and sandwich attacks, while cautioning that some prop… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21756.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21756.json) ## [Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury to 43,000 BTC After $170.7 Million Purchase](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21751) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-07-02T12:52:09.000Z Updated: 2026-07-02T12:52:09.000Z Tokyo-listed Metaplanet (3350) has strengthened its position as one of the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holders after acquiring an additional 2,823 BTC valued at approximately $170.7 million. The latest purchase … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21751.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21751.json) ## [Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin as ETF Outflows Highlight Market Split](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21750) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-02T11:06:59.000Z Updated: 2026-07-02T11:06:59.000Z Metaplanet increased its Bitcoin holdings to 43,000 BTC as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $295 million in outflows, underscoring diverging institutional strategies. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21750.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21750.json) ## [Citigroup Cuts Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Targets as ETF Outflows Weigh on Crypto Market](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21726) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-07-01T13:59:58.000Z Updated: 2026-07-01T13:59:58.000Z Wall Street banking giant Citigroup has sharply lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), reflecting growing concerns over weakening investor sentiment, heavy spot ETF outflows, and unce… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21726.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21726.json) ## [XRPL EVM v11 Upgrade to Boost XRP Ledger Security and Cross-Chain Stability](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21724) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-07-01T13:54:04.000Z Updated: 2026-07-01T13:54:04.000Z The XRP Ledger Ethereum Virtual Machine (XRPL EVM) sidechain is preparing for another major upgrade as developers focus on strengthening the network’s security, resilience, and long-term reliability. Peersyst, one of … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21724.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21724.json) ## [Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP in Scheduled Escrow Release as Market Awaits Re-Lock Decision](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21723) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-07-01T13:52:11.000Z Updated: 2026-07-01T13:52:11.000Z Ripple has completed its scheduled monthly XRP escrow release, unlocking 1 billion XRP on July 1 as part of the cryptocurrency company's long-standing supply management system. The release, valued at approximately $1.… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21723.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21723.json) ## [World Launches Solana Prediction Market on Phantom With Chainlink Integration](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21720) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-07-01T13:42:18.000Z Updated: 2026-07-01T13:42:18.000Z World, the highly anticipated Solana-based project that sparked widespread speculation across X with its mysterious marketing campaign and the slogan “Trade Everything,” has officially launched as a fully onchain pred… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21720.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21720.json) ## [Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, Coinbase Eye Joint Stablecoin Launch: Report](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21714) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-07-01T11:57:01.000Z Updated: 2026-07-01T11:57:01.000Z Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, and Coinbase are reportedly preparing a joint stablecoin OUSD, highlighting rising institutional focus on regulated digital dollar infrastructure. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21714.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21714.json) ## [TetherMax Rebrands Around Seamless User Experience, Making Trust the Foundation of Its Cashback Platform](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21704) By TokenPost Team | Business Published: 2026-07-01T06:40:36.000Z Updated: 2026-07-01T06:40:36.000Z TetherMax has rebranded to position user experience and trust at the core of its cryptocurrency trading fee cashback platform. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21704.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21704.json) ## [Binance Expands bStocks With Microsoft, Meta, Palantir and QQQ Tokenized Assets](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21698) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-06-30T22:16:59.000Z Updated: 2026-06-30T22:16:59.000Z Binance has expanded its bStocks lineup by adding tokenized versions of five major U.S. securities, strengthening its position in the growing tokenized equities market. The latest additions include Microsoft (MSFTB), … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21698.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21698.json) ## [BlackRock, Coinbase, Ripple Back OUSD Stablecoin With Shared Revenue Model](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21696) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-06-30T22:12:05.000Z Updated: 2026-06-30T22:12:05.000Z BlackRock, Coinbase, Ripple, Mastercard, and several other financial and technology companies have joined forces to support the launch of the Open Standard OUSD stablecoin, a new digital dollar initiative designed to … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21696.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21696.json) ## [Phantom Hires Ventuals Founders to Expand Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures Trading](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21693) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-06-30T22:05:14.000Z Updated: 2026-06-30T22:05:14.000Z Phantom has strengthened its push into crypto trading by hiring the team behind Ventuals, one of the most recognized private-company trading projects built on the Hyperliquid ecosystem. On Tuesday, the crypto wallet p… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21693.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21693.json) ## [XPHERE Joins Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 RWA Panel, Becomes Title Sponsor of 'BLOCK:LOUNGE'](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21680) By TokenPost Team | Business Published: 2026-06-30T09:08:49.000Z Updated: 2026-06-30T09:08:49.000Z XPHERE participated in Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 as a main stage RWA panel speaker and title sponsor of the official side event, BLOCK:LOUNGE. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21680.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21680.json) ## [Ripple Expands Global Regulatory Push as XRP Eyes Institutional Adoption Ahead of CLARITY Act](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21674) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-06-30T02:45:57.000Z Updated: 2026-06-30T02:45:57.000Z Ripple is strengthening its global regulatory presence as the cryptocurrency industry closely watches the progress of the U.S. CLARITY Act, a proposed bill that could reshape digital asset regulation. Market analysts … [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21674.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21674.json) ## [Securitize Set for NYSE Debut After Shareholders Approve SPAC Merger](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21673) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-06-30T02:41:57.000Z Updated: 2026-06-30T02:41:57.000Z Securitize, a leading blockchain tokenization platform backed by BlackRock, is preparing to become a publicly traded company after shareholders of Cantor Equity Partners II (NYSE: CEPT) approved the companies' propose… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21673.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21673.json) ## [Bitget Launches UEX Futures League With 240,000 USDT Prize Pool and Global Trading Finals](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21666) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-06-29T22:27:41.000Z Updated: 2026-06-29T22:27:41.000Z Bitget has introduced the UEX Futures League, a global trading competition designed to give participants a chance to qualify for the exclusive UEX Global Alpha Tournament (GAT). The invitation-only championship will f… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21666.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21666.json) ## [Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Criticizes Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy, Says Utility Drives Long-Term Crypto Value](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21665) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-06-29T22:24:35.000Z Updated: 2026-06-29T22:24:35.000Z The long-running dispute between Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has reignited, with Garlinghouse once again criticizing Saylor’s Bitcoin-focused investment strategy. The la… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21665.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21665.json) ## [Bitcoin-Backed Lending Gains Institutional Momentum as Banks Embrace Crypto-Backed Credit](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21664) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-06-29T22:22:34.000Z Updated: 2026-06-29T22:22:34.000Z Bitcoin-backed lending is entering a new phase of institutional growth, with Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) highlighting a shift toward more transparent, conservative, and regulated lending practices following the crypto c… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21664.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21664.json) ## [IREN Gains Attention as $9.7 Billion Microsoft Deal Fuels AI Pivot](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21643) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-06-29T02:36:52.000Z Updated: 2026-06-29T02:36:52.000Z IREN is shifting from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, backed by a $9.7 billion Microsoft deal and Nvidia partnership, driving investor attention and valuation debate. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21643.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21643.json) ## [Circle Shares Rebound as USDC Growth, Regulatory Outlook Bolster Case](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21642) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-06-29T02:26:43.000Z Updated: 2026-06-29T02:26:43.000Z Circle stock bounced as USDC supply and usage surged while U.S. regulatory developments are seen as strengthening compliant stablecoin issuers. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21642.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21642.json) ## [SBI Holdings Strengthens Japan Crypto Leadership With $289M Bitbank Acquisition](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21635) By Riza Dagoc | Business Published: 2026-06-28T22:00:37.000Z Updated: 2026-06-28T22:00:37.000Z SBI Holdings is making its biggest move yet in Japan's cryptocurrency sector with its planned $289 million acquisition of licensed crypto exchange Bitbank, a deal that further strengthens the financial giant's positio… [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21635.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21635.json) ## [Circle Stock Drops 72% From High Despite Institutional Buying, Nomura FX Deal](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21624) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-06-28T05:26:46.000Z Updated: 2026-06-28T05:26:46.000Z Circle faces market uncertainty as its stock remains sharply below highs despite institutional accumulation and a USDC-based FX partnership with Nomura targeting Japan’s payments market. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21624.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21624.json) ## [IREN Signs $50 Million-Per-Year Warriors Deal to Advance AI Pivot](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21623) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-06-28T05:16:41.000Z Updated: 2026-06-28T05:16:41.000Z Bitcoin miner IREN inked a $50 million annual sponsorship with the Golden State Warriors to strengthen its positioning as an AI cloud infrastructure provider. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21623.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21623.json) ## [Strategy Shares Flip to Discount as Bitcoin Holdings Outpace Valuation](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21621) By Token Post | Business Published: 2026-06-28T01:27:02.000Z Updated: 2026-06-28T01:27:02.000Z Strategy’s equity fell below the value of its Bitcoin holdings for the first time as institutional ETF demand and on-chain activity continue to expand. [Full text](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21621.md) | [Citation metadata](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/21621.json) [Newer stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business.md?page=208) [Older stories](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business.md?page=210)