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Apex Group pilots the use of Trump-associated USD1 stablecoin to support payments for tokenized funds

Apex Group has partnered with the Trump-associated crypto company World Liberty Financial to pilot a USD1 stablecoin for traditional fund business payments, aiming to improve settlement speed and reduce costs. At the same time, Apex will explore listing WLFI tokenized assets on the London Stock Exchange and launch a mobile app to connect bank accounts and digital asset wallets.

Mysterious entity in Hong Kong becomes the largest IBIT holder

An offshore entity, Laurore Ltd., has emerged as the largest investor in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), holding 8.79 million shares worth about $436 million dollars at the end of 2025. Analysts suggest this structure may cater to investors seeking regulated Bitcoin access, especially from regions with limited direct crypto access.

Data: US XRP spot ETF experienced a total net outflow of $220,620 in one day

According to SoSoValue data, on February 18th, XRP spot ETF experienced a net outflow of $2.2062 million in a single day, mainly from the Grayscale XRP Trust ETF. Currently, the total net asset value of this ETF is $1.022 billion, with a historical total net inflow of $1.227 billion.

Former skeptics turn around, Goldman Sachs CEO admits to holding Bitcoin

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has previously been reserved about cryptocurrencies, but recently admitted to holding a small amount of Bitcoin at the "World Freedom Forum." This shift reflects a subtle change in Wall Street's attitude toward cryptocurrencies. As the U.S. regulatory environment evolves, Goldman Sachs is also exploring tokenization technology, although it remains cautious regarding ETF allocations.

The New York Stock Exchange plans to launch a 24/7 blockchain trading platform

ChainCatcher News reports that NYSE President Lynn Martin stated that as blockchain finance accelerates, exchanges feel responsible to participate in the tokenization space. The NYSE has developed tokenization technology and is working with regulators to explore how tokenized assets can be integrated into the existing financial framework. The exchange expects to launch a blockchain-based tokenized stock and ETF 24/7 trading platform this year, but specific launch dates and detailed plans have not yet been announced.

Canary Capital launches its first SUI spot ETF supporting staking

ChainCatcher News: Asset management firm Canary Capital announces the launch of its first SUI spot ETF (Nasdaq: SUIS), with staking support. This ETF achieves price exposure by directly holding SUI and will be listed on Nasdaq, aiming to track the SUI spot price while participating in