News Roundup — OKX boosts tokenized RWA push with BlackRock BUIDL

Major news stories this week;

1. OKX boosts tokenized RWA push with BlackRock BUIDL
2. Why this week could reprice Bitcoin in 48 Hours: Fed first, GDP and PCE right after
3. Canada advances bill to ban crypto political donations
4. Western Union to launch stablecoin next month, with ‘Stable Card’ planned for global consumers
5. Hong Kong targets 10,000 BTC in purchases for Asia’s first regulated Bitcoin capital pool

Story Summaries;

1. OKX boosts tokenized RWA push with BlackRock BUIDL OKX has added BlackRock’s BUIDL as eligible collateral, enabling institutional clients to post tokenised U.S. Treasury exposure instead of relying solely on cash or crypto. The integration—supported through collaboration with Standard Chartered—signals growing demand for regulated, yield-bearing on-chain assets in professional trading workflows.
2. Why this week could reprice Bitcoin in 48 Hours: Fed first, GDP and PCE right after Bitcoin markets are facing a tightly packed set of macro catalysts, with the Federal Reserve’s decision and messaging followed quickly by key U.S. growth and inflation readings. With limited time to reposition, traders may see liquidity and volatility shift rapidly as expectations for rates and risk appetite adjust.
3. Canada advances bill to ban crypto political donations Canadian lawmakers are moving a proposal forward that would block political contributions made using cryptocurrencies, reinforcing a push for clearer provenance in campaign funding. The direction aligns with broader efforts to modernise digital-asset oversight, prioritising auditability and public confidence in electoral finance rules.
4. Western Union to launch stablecoin next month, with ‘Stable Card’ planned for global consumers Western Union is preparing to introduce its own stablecoin and is also planning a consumer-facing payment card tied to stable-value balances. The company is positioning the initiative to connect digital wallets with its existing global retail footprint, highlighting how mainstream payments firms are building stablecoin rails into everyday money movement.
5. Hong Kong targets 10,000 BTC in purchases for Asia’s first regulated Bitcoin capital pool A Hong Kong-listed group is aiming to seed a regulated Bitcoin capital pool with more than 10,000 BTC, offering regional investors a locally governed structure for gaining exposure. The initiative underscores Hong Kong’s ambition to develop institutional-grade digital-asset products—potentially including derivatives-based strategies—alongside its evolving licensing and regulatory framework.

And that’s all for last week’s news! Wishing you a great week ahead!