OpenTrade raises $17 million to connect stablecoins to real-world assets

The a16z-backed stablecoin yield and RWA lending platform’s funding round was led by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital....
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From 'what' to 'how': Robinhood and Bitstamp say banks are ready to build on-chain
Wall Street's pivot toward crypto infrastructure accelerated at Consensus Miami 2026, with executives from Ondo, Robinhood, and Babylon Labs confirming banks now focus on "how" to build rather than understanding blockchain basics. Tokenized treasuries, 24/7 markets, and bitcoin-backed lending products showcase tangible advantages. However, adoption remains fragmented between regulated U.S. finance and offshore permissionless ecosystems, with legacy infrastructure and regulatory uncertainty constraining institutional momentum.

