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Beyond Issuance: Tokenized Assets Face Their Utility Test
The article analyzes the utility of tokenized assets beyond their initial issuance, highlighting that while billions in tokenized US Treasuries exist, their true value lies in their functionality within financial infrastructure and lending markets. It contrasts simple redemption with the more dynamic use of tokens as collateral in decentralized finance, citing examples like mWIN and growth in platforms like Aave and Morpho as indicators of increasing utility.
Israel’s Bank Leumi Plans 2027 Crypto Trading Launch — Powered Behind the Scenes by Galaxy
Bank Leumi, Israel's largest bank, plans to launch cryptocurrency trading for its customers in early 2027, allowing them to buy, hold, and sell Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana. The bank will leverage Galaxy Digital's infrastructure for execution and custody, while maintaining its own customer interface and relationship. This move positions Bank Leumi as the first Israeli bank to offer such services, aiming to provide a regulated banking front end for crypto access.
