A new national survey reveals that half of American voters would consider tokenized traditional investments once the benefits are explained, while crypto exchange BitMEX accelerates the delisting of futures contracts for major coins ahead of its total shutdown, and Coinbase expands into UK stock trading.
A HarrisX / Coalition for Tokenized Markets poll of 2,008 U.S. registered voters, fielded May 1–4, 2026, found that only 31% are currently familiar with tokenization. However, after learning about its practical advantages—faster settlement, 24/7 access, lower fees, and easier transfers—interest surges to 50% overall, reaching 85% among existing crypto owners and 79% among those already familiar with digital assets. The study underscores a critical messaging gap: emphasizing utility, rather than the underlying blockchain technology, makes tokenization far more appealing. Trust strongly tilts toward traditional financial institutions, with 45% of respondents saying they would trust them to offer tokenized products, compared to 28% for crypto- or tech-native firms.
The survey also shows broad bipartisan support for the CLARITY Act, a major cryptocurrency bill before Congress. After hearing its provisions, 74% of voters back the legislation, including 79% of Republicans and 75% of Democrats. Nearly half (44%) say they would cross party lines for a candidate supporting responsible digital-asset regulation, a figure that jumps to 74% among crypto owners. Additionally, 78% believe it is important for the U.S. and Europe to coordinate cross‑border rules so tokenized investments can move freely.
In a parallel development, BitMEX announced it will delist futures contracts for XRP (XRPU26), ADA, ETH, and XBT on August 10 at 12:00 UTC—three weeks earlier than originally planned—ahead of the exchange’s full shutdown on September 23. The derivatives platform, once a dominant force, is closing all operations. To ensure fair settlement, adjusted indexes using time-weighted average prices (TWAP) will determine final pricing on August 6. Users are advised to close positions manually before August 10 or face automatic settlement; from August 26 the platform enters close‑only mode, and after September 23 any remaining funds will incur custody fees.
Meanwhile, Coinbase has launched commission‑free trading of U.S. stocks in the United Kingdom. British users can now buy fractional shares of companies like Google and Microsoft for as little as £1 directly inside the Coinbase app, with 24/5 access. CEO Brian Armstrong called it a step toward an ”Everything Exchange” merging traditional and digital assets. The move, already approved by regulators, complements existing UK offerings such as crypto‑backed loans and savings accounts. Coinbase shares (COIN) were trading around $149.89 on Nasdaq, down 0.56%.
In a podcast appearance, Strategy founder Michael Saylor disclosed that the company used ChatGPT to design a novel capital‑raising structure that allowed it to accumulate roughly $15 billion in Bitcoin. Saylor said the AI helped create an instrument no one had built before, and he predicted that Bitcoin will outperform the S&P 500 by 1.5 to two times over the next 20 years. He also characterized a recent small BTC sale as a controlled stress test demonstrating the asset’s liquidity. Saylor urged young people to focus on critical thinking, deep connections, and combining AI with digital assets—calling it the most promising field in decades.
On the market front, spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a third straight day of net inflows, attracting $244.4 million, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $196.8 million. Bitcoin itself is squeezed inside a descending wedge pattern above a multiyear trend support. In the Ethereum ecosystem, a new proposal, EIP‑8361, has sparked controversy. If staked ETH surpasses 50% of total supply (currently 34.4%), the proposal would cut staking rewards to maintain scarcity. Aave founder Stani Kulechov warns this would make DeFi yields unpredictable, while supporters see it as a way to reinforce ETH’s value. The debate highlights growing uncertainty around Ethereum’s long‑term monetary policy.
