The European Central Bank has begun investing a portion of its own-funds portfolio in tokenized euro-denominated securities, settling trades through Pontes, its newly launched on-chain settlement infrastructure. Initial purchases will focus on euro-area governments, agencies, and supranational issuers.
Meta is building a standalone prediction market app called Arena, marking the tech giant's entry into a rapidly growing sector populated by retail and institutional traders. The move brings a major technology company with significant resources into competition with established platforms like Polymarket.
Bitcoin surged above $85,000 following a $648 million liquidation of short positions, with spot buying sustaining gains as selling pressure falls to near-record lows. Open interest climbed 7.59% to $156 billion despite forced closures, indicating traders are adding positions into the rally.
The ECB launched Pontes on September 21, a wholesale settlement platform connecting tokenized asset markets to central bank money via TARGET Services. The system operates exclusively for institutional users and separately from the retail digital euro pilot.
Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with a provision barring the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency without explicit congressional authorization. The bill awaits Trump's signature.
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