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Tuesday, 06/10/2026

UK Appoints 6 Banks to Lead First Digital-Native Gilt Issuance, Expected in Q1 2027

Odaily News: The UK government has appointed Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Morgan Stanley, NatWest, and RBC Capital Markets as joint lead managers for the first digital-native gilt, the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT), expected to be issued in the first quarter of 2027. The six banks will provide underwriting, investor communication, and distribution services.

DIGIT will be issued through a platform within the UK Digital Securities Sandbox and will test the use of distributed ledger technology in gilt issuance and across its full lifecycle, including on-chain settlement. Lucy Rigby, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, said the project aims to explore the application of distributed ledger technology in the sovereign debt market and to advance the UK's digital financial infrastructure.

HSBC was appointed as the distributed ledger technology provider for the pilot in February and reached an agreement with London Stock Exchange Group in July to develop a digital securities depository connectivity solution. (Cointelegraph)

The UK government has appointed six banks to lead the issuance of the first digital native government bonds, expected to be issued in the first quarter of 2027

The UK government has appointed Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Morgan Stanley, NatWest, and RBC Capital Markets as the joint lead managers for the first digital native government bond, the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT), expected to be issued in the first quarter of 2027. The six banks will provide underwriting, investor communication, and distribution services.DIGIT will be issued through a platform within the UK's digital securities sandbox and will test the application of distributed ledger technology in government bond issuance and its entire lifecycle, including on-chain settlement. Lucy Rigby, the UK's Economic Secretary to the Treasury, stated that the project aims to explore the application of distributed ledger technology in the sovereign debt market and to promote the development of the UK's digital financial infrastructure. HSBC was appointed as the distributed ledger technology provider for the pilot in February and reached an agreement with the London Stock Exchange Group in July to develop a digital securities depository connection solution.

BTCPay Server Releases 2.4.5 Security Update: Tor Now Opt-In in Docker Deployments, Deprecated Integrations Removed

Odaily News: Bitcoin News posted on X that BTCPay Server has released version 2.4.5, strengthening Lightning and LNURL security and improving invoice generation performance. This version makes Tor optional in Docker deployments, limits the exposure of public Lightning APIs, and removes several deprecated or unmaintained integrations. All server administrators are advised to update, and operators relying on Tor or affected integrations should first review deployment changes. The Plugin Builder, which was previously suspended due to a server breach, has reopened, with build tasks now running in temporary isolated sandboxes, and new security controls including build output verification, administrator audit logs, and new account and build notifications.

Catcher Predict: "CS: Team Falcons vs Natus Vincere - ESL Professional League Group Stage" giant whale single purchase of 109,486.7 USD for "Match Winner"

According to Catcher Predict monitoring on-chain data, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale invested $109,486.7 in a single bet on the "CS: Team Falcons vs. Natus Vincere - ESL Professional League Group Stage" event, targeting the "Match Winner." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding win rate for this bet is 42%.

Firelight launches DeFi insurance underwriting supported by staking XRP

The DeFi insurance protocol Firelight has begun underwriting, with its insurance payouts backed by 50.02 million XRP staked on the Flare network. The first batch of underwritten positions is directed towards two Sentora vaults.According to the arrangement, relevant claims will be adjudicated by a coalition of five institutions with a three-fifths majority vote, and the audit report for the underwriting contracts is currently marked as forthcoming.

Securitize collaborates with LG CNS to layout the tokenized asset market in South Korea

Tokenization platform Securitize announced a memorandum of understanding with South Korean technology company LG CNS, and both parties will collaborate to develop tokenized assets and digital asset infrastructure for South Korean financial institutions, explore tokenized funds, stocks, and stablecoins, and seek relevant opportunities in the Asia-Pacific market. Following the announcement, Securitize (SECZ) saw its stock price rise nearly 8% to about $12.6 in early trading on Tuesday, before retreating. The company went public on the New York Stock Exchange in July this year after merging with special purpose acquisition company Cantor Equity Partners II.This collaboration comes as South Korea prepares new regulations for tokenized securities. The Financial Services Commission of South Korea proposed regulatory rules last week for the issuance and circulation of tokenized stocks, bonds, funds, and other securities, with the framework set to take effect in February 2027. On the same day, LG CNS also launched a blockchain infrastructure platform to help financial institutions such as banks support stablecoins and tokenized securities.Securitize has become a major player in the tokenized real-world asset market, which has grown to about $40 billion, with early growth primarily focused on interest-bearing assets such as U.S. Treasury bonds and private credit, while tokenized stocks are gradually emerging. According to RWA.xyz data, the market capitalization of tokenized stocks is approximately $3.2 billion, having increased by 10.6% in the past 30 days. Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo has stated that even with limited adoption, it could have a greater impact on the crypto market, and tokenized stocks are expected to drive the overall valuation of the crypto market to $5 trillion.

European Central Bank officials: Without a digital euro, tokenized platforms may become fragmented

European Central Bank Executive Board member Piero Cipollone stated during the MNI Connect Webcast that without a pan-European digital payment solution covering various daily transactions, the fragmentation risk between tokenization platforms may increase, thereby undermining Europe's "resilience and monetary sovereignty." He pointed out that the goal of the European Central Bank should be to create a digital euro that can be exchanged between banks and used for daily transactions.Cipollone emphasized, "Our goal is not to replace the role of banks." He stated that the digital euro will provide banks with the infrastructure needed to compete in the digital age and help banks expand the coverage and application scenarios of their own solutions.According to him, the European Central Bank has not yet decided whether to issue a digital euro but plans to complete the legislative process by the end of 2026. If the project advances, a 12-month pilot program will be launched in the second half of 2027, with a potential official issuance in 2029. The European Central Bank first proposed introducing a digital euro in October 2020 as a complementary digital payment option to cash. Critics argue that the central bank digital currency could give EU officials the means to monitor or even control residents' spending. Cipollone stated in September 2025 that the digital euro will ensure that all Europeans can use a free and widely accepted digital payment method at any time, even in the event of significant disruptions.

Partners Banka and Anycoin Launch Bitcoin Accounts Starting at 500 Czech Koruna

Odaily News: Bitcoin News posted on X that Czech commercial bank Partners Banka has partnered with MiCA-licensed Anycoin to integrate Bitcoin into its client fund management app. Clients can open a Bitcoin account within minutes and trade starting from 500 Czech koruna, approximately $23, with no custody fees; the trading markup is 2%, of which 1.5% goes to Partners Banka and 0.5% to Anycoin. Partners Banka CEO Petr Borkovec stated that the recommended allocation remains capped at 5% of the portfolio, and the product does not yet include other cryptocurrencies.

Agora has obtained approval from OCC and plans to transfer the issuance of AUSD to a U.S. trust bank

Stablecoin issuer Agora has received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in the United States and plans to establish a U.S. trust bank to take over the issuance and reserve management of AUSD.This trust bank will assume the issuance and reserve functions previously held by Agora's Bermuda entity, but it must still meet regulatory requirements regarding capital, liquidity, and compliance before officially opening.