Weekly Recap: U.S. Legalizes Tokenized Equities

Happy weekend Defiers!

Crypto markets rebounded sharply this week after a ceasefire was declared in the Middle East. Bitcoin rallied above $107,000, while most major altcoins posted gains over the past seven days.

The U.S. has finally legalized tokenized stocks, with Dinari securing a broker-dealer license to offer onchain equities trading to U.S. users.

In other regulatory news, U.S. mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been directed to consider verified crypto holdings in single-family mortgage loan risk assessments.

Meanwhile, Solana memecoin launchpad PumpFun has launched its official mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

Plus, Mastercard-Chainlink partnership makes it easier for 3 billion users to buy crypto.

Enjoy!

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Top stories this week

Bitcoin Holds Steady at $107K as Jobless Claims Beat Expectations

Most digital assets rallied this week, buoyed by the ceasefire in the Middle East and dovish yet cautious signals from the Federal Reserve. Bitcoin surged above $107,000 after trading as low as $98,400 last weekend.

Dinari Secures U.S. Broker-Dealer License to Offer Tokenized Stocks

Dinari, an onchain protocol that offers tokenized securities trading, has been granted a broker-dealer license to operate in the United States. The move comes as onchain securities and commodities have become a major talking point in 2025.

FHFA Orders Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to Consider Crypto as Asset for Mortgage Eligibility

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to consider cryptocurrency holdings in single-family mortgage loan risk assessments. Combined, the mortgage giants boast around $7.7 trillion in total assets.

PumpFun Launches ‘SuperApp’ for Mobile Devices

PumpFun 2.0 is now available for Apple and Android devices through the iOS and Google Play app stores.

“Although over 60% of users that trade coins onchain use a mobile device, most trading tools in this ecosystem are optimized for desktop users…new users overwhelmingly come from mobile - it’s the future, and it’s what we want to optimize if we want to continue growing this ecosystem,” said PumpFun founder Alon Cohen.

Mastercard, Chainlink Integration Expands Web3 Access as Firms Push TradFi and DeFi Convergence

Mastercard and Chainlink announced a new partnership to allow Mastercard users to purchase cryptocurrencies directly on-chain. The service is expected to reach over 3 billion Mastercard cardholders.

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