tZERO Newsletter 08.06.2025
There’s been an increase in institutional investment, including the ETF approval and Bitcoin hitting its all-time high this spring. Those are strong indications that traditional financial services institutions are gaining confidence in engaging with digital assets and that mainstream investors are ready to engage again.
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Hong Kong to Launch RWA Registry Platform on August 7
Hong Kong will officially launch its Real World Asset (RWA) Registration Platform on August 7. The initiative is being led by the Web3.0 Standardization Association. This marks a major step in Hong Kong’s ambition to become a global Web3 hub. The platform is expected to enhance trust, compliance, and investor access in RWA-backed digital markets.
Ripple Report Highlights $100B Blockchain Investments by Banks
A recent report published by Ripple indicates that traditional financial institutions are increasingly embedding blockchain technology into their long-term strategic frameworks. Ripple’s findings suggest that the transformation is not only accelerating but also becoming a critical factor in how global finance is being redefined.
CFTC launches crypto sprint to accelerate digital asset regulation
Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham announced that the CFTC is launching a “crypto sprint” to implement the recommendations outlined in the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets report. The initiative aligns with the Trump Administration’s stated goal to establish the United States as a global leader in cryptocurrency and digital asset innovation.
Crypto CLARITY: The Politics, Policy and Implications of Digital Assets Regulatory Framework Legislation in the 119th Congress
The second half of July has seen a flurry of legislative activity across the federal government in Washington, D.C., with Congress inching closer to completing a long-awaited effort to pass legislation to establish a framework for the lawful operation of digital asset businesses in the United States.
White House Proposes Legislation for Reporting Overseas Digital Assets
According to Foresight News, the White House has proposed legislation requiring U.S. taxpayers to report overseas digital asset accounts. The Trump administration believes this policy shift will enhance the development and use of digital assets within the United States.
‘Nothing Stops This Train’—Fed Dollar Crisis Predicted To Trigger ‘Critical’ Bitcoin Price Shock
Bitcoin and crypto prices have soared this year, with the combined crypto market topping $4 trillion amid a Satoshi Nakamoto-era bombshell. Now, as traders bet on a new “infinite money glitch,” legendary billionaire Ray Dalio has recommended a 15% bitcoin or gold portfolio allocation, warning the Federal Reserve has been caught up in debt “doom loop” and that the dollar is past the “point of no return.”
Discussions with investors reveal a growing interest in converting traditional assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate into digital tokens on blockchain platforms. This trend, described as a “multi-year journey” toward blockchain adoption, highlights the potential for enhanced liquidity, 24/7 global access, and instant settlement of transactions.
Chainlink is now making it easier to price low volatility but still very liquid assets (in asset-backed protocols) through the introduction of State Pricing. It increases reliability, reduces the risk of manipulation, and allows more asset usage in lending, trading, and other DeFi activities.