Nominations for the RWA Week Awards 2026 close on July 31. Over the past year, we have continued to build the infrastructure layer behind tokenized financial instruments, supporting issuers, institutions, and partners across multiple asset classes and jurisdictions. If Brickken has contributed to your tokenization journey as a client, partner, investor, builder, or ecosystem participant, we would be grateful for your nomination. The category is yours to choose. Winners will be announced live at the RWA Week Awards Ceremony in Singapore on October 9. Nominate Brickken here!

Separatist movements in U.S. and Canada gain momentum; activists in Washington, Oregon, and Alberta preparing referendums on secession or border changes, citing economic disparity and government neglect as primary motivations. Read more in the NYT.

U.S. and Iran agree to 60-day truce extension, reopening of Strait of Hormuz, negotiations on nuclear program to commence, Axios reports.

Former President Trump announced a signing agreement set for tomorrow that will open the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels. Trump stated that once tensions subside, efforts will be made to extract, thin, and destroy nuclear residue, whether in Iran or the U.S. He expressed optimism about future cooperation with Iran and the Middle East but warned of an extreme alternative if the process encounters difficulties.