BIG ALTCOIN NEWS! RIPPLE XRP RLUSD SINGAPORE & FRANKLIN TEMPLETON TOKENIZED ETFS ONDO FINANCE!

March 26, 2026

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This episode covers a range of cryptocurrency developments, with heavy emphasis on U.S. regulatory progress, tokenization initiatives by major institutions, and Ripple's expansion into cross-border pilots. Host Tony Edward highlights how these moves signal growing institutional adoption and blockchain integration, while noting the need for regulatory clarity.

U.S. Regulatory Momentum

Positive signals emerged on the Clarity Act, a crypto market structure bill aiming to define oversight between banks and the industry. CFTC Chair Mike Sealake met with House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, tweeting "Crypto Clarity is coming" alongside a photo. White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt dismissed social media FUD, calling outcomes "bullish." A congressional hearing addressed tokenization, underscoring legislative focus. SEC Chair Paul Atkins indicated a tokenization innovation exemption for crypto firms could arrive within weeks. Edward notes agencies like the SEC and CFTC are issuing guidance ahead of full legislation, which remains essential even post-passage, potentially by mid-year before midterm election pressures.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:04) **Podcast Intro** - Host Tony Edward welcomes listeners and teases major crypto news
2 (01:29) **Clarity Act & Market Structure Bill Progress** - Positive DC developments with compromises between banks and crypto industry
3 (02:56) **Congress Tokenization Hearing & SEC Guidance** - Discussions advance legislation; SEC Chair Paul Atkins expects tokenization exemption soon
4 (03:41) **Franklin Templeton-Ondo Tokenized ETFs** - $1.7T AUM firm partners for on-chain ETFs with 24/7 wallet trading
5 (06:16) **Ripple XRP RLUSD Singapore Pilot** - Joins Monetary Authority's Bloom initiative for cross-border settlements via XRP Ledger
6 (09:30) **Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Launch** - NYSE lists spot BTC ETF; signals TradFi capitulation
7 (10:43) **Visa Joins Canton Network** - Becomes super validator for privacy-preserving blockchain payments to banks

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Show Notes

Crypto News: Ripple joins Singapore's Monetary Authority BLOOM initiative, partnering with Unloq to pilot cross-border trade settlements using XRP Ledger and RLUSD stablecoin. Franklin Templeton, Ondo to launch tokenized ETFs with 24/7 trading via crypto wallets. Brought to you by 🏦 Learn about iTrustCapital’s powerful Premium Custody Account (PCA) and tax-advantaged Crypto IRA platforms https://www.itrustcapital.com/go/thinkingcrypto

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⏰ Time Stamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:30 Clarity Act optimism
01:57 Congress & SEC Tokenization
02:49 Franklin Templeton Ondo Tokenized ETFs
05:16 Ripple XRP Ledger RLUSD Singapore
08:31 Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF
09:44 Visa Canton Network
10:19 Bitpanda Tokenization Ethereum
12:43 Marshall Islands Crypto UBI
16:13 ECB Digital Euro
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