Crypto.com Launches Tokenized Stocks, Toyota Finance Enters Bond Market

Crypto.com has launched Tokenized Stocks, a new feature within its app that allows eligible users to gain price exposure to U.S. equities and ETFs through derivative tokens.

This product is currently available to users in the EEA and other approved global jurisdictions, offering access to over 1,500 underlying assets with a minimum investment of $1.

Ethereum's forthcoming 'Hegotá' network upgrade encompasses 66 proposals, notably featuring a significant privacy enhancement called 'Frame Transactions' (EIP-8141), targeted for release in 2027.

Toyota Finance has launched a ¥1 billion tokenized bond offering accessible directly to retail investors via its mobile payment app, Toyota Wallet. The blockchain-managed bond integrates investor rewards, such as test-drive experiences and circuit tickets, into the broader Toyota ecosystem.