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Coinbase Global, Inc.

COIN

Financial Services

2w

Coinbase's Vision for the 'Everything Exchange' and Asset Tokenization

Coinbase aims to build the 'everything exchange' to enable trading of all asset classes on crypto rails, starting with over 300 assets listed and plans to integrate decentralized exchanges into the app.
The company is working towards tokenized equities, real-world assets, and prediction markets, with a focus on compliance and global coverage.
Tokenized securities are seen as a way to unlock significant value, with potential to double the current crypto market by capturing just 3% of equities trading.
Coinbase plans to integrate with traditional brokers and emphasizes risk management and custody as key components of this strategy.

Coinbase Global, Inc.

COIN

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted net income was $33 million, excluding gains and losses from investment portfolios.
Consumer spot trading volume was $43 billion, down 45%, and consumer trading revenue was $650 million, down 41%.
Headcount increased 8% to just under 4,300 full-time employees.
Institutional spot trading volume was $194 billion, down 38%, with institutional transaction revenue of $61 million, down 38%.
Net income was $1.4 billion, including a $307 million expense from a data theft incident, a $1.5 billion unrealized gain on strategic investments, and a $362 million gain from crypto investment portfolio remeasurements.
Operating expenses were $1.5 billion, including the $307 million data theft expense; excluding this, expenses declined 9%.
Subscription and services revenues were $656 million, with growth in USDC, staking, custody, and Prime financing loan balances offset by asset price headwinds.
Total revenue was $1.5 billion with positive adjusted EBITDA of $512 million.

Tradeweb Markets Inc.

TW

Financial Services

2w

Tradeweb Achieves Record Revenue and Market Share Growth in 2025

Quarterly revenues surpassed $1 billion, setting a new high watermark, with over $513 million in Q2 2025, up 26.7% YoY.
First half revenue exceeded $1 billion, indicating sustained double-digit growth for the year.
International business grew 41%, driven by strategic initiatives in EM and APAC regions.
Record volumes across asset classes, with strong client engagement despite market volatility.

Franklin Resources, Inc.

BEN

Financial Services

2w

Franklin Templeton's Strategic Focus on Digital Blockchain and Tokenization

Franklin Templeton has been pioneering in blockchain technology since 2018, with a patent on their digital wallet.
Launched the intraday yield feature on the tokenized money market fund Benji in 2025, enabling real-time yield updates and collateral use.
Blockchain's capabilities include ownership verification, executing smart contracts, and facilitating payments, which could disintermediate traditional financial 'toll takers' and reduce transaction costs.
The firm believes blockchain will fundamentally change financial system rails, enabling more efficient, transparent, and accessible investment services.
Active conversations with international and U.S. distributors about white-labeling their blockchain infrastructure, especially following regulatory clarity from the Gensler Act.

MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

MKTX

Financial Services

1w

Portfolio Trading Trends and Client Usage During Volatile and Low-Vol Environments

Despite market volatility, portfolio trading (PT) continued to rise, with increased client demand in July.
PT penetration increased in both high grade and high yield, even during periods of market stress.
Clients are using PT for large trades, with some exceeding $4 billion, indicating its growing importance.
Management noted that low volatility periods favor PT, but usage remains high during volatile times due to liquidity needs.
Future enhancements include better pre-trade analytics and dealer-client portfolio sharing to boost PT adoption.

Newmark Group, Inc.

NMRK

Financial Services

2w

Rapid Expansion of International Platform, Particularly in Europe and Asia

Newmark launched its European operations around a year ago, with a significant presence at Expo Real in Munich in October.
Signed 70 brokers in Europe, with plans to expand further, leveraging success in France, UK, and other regions.
European business now accounts for over 13% of total volume, with a strategic focus on building a diversified, integrated platform to serve global corporate clients.

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

PMT

Financial Services

3w

PMT's Strategic Partnership with PFSI Enhances Investment Capabilities

PMT leverages PFSI's operating platform, management team, and origination business to access a high-quality loan pipeline.
The partnership allows PMT to deploy capital into mortgage assets without operational burdens of origination and servicing.
PFSI's access to origination markets and PMT's ability to securitize privately created investments provide a competitive edge.
The growing volume of nonowner-occupied and jumbo loans highlights the partnership's role in expanding investment opportunities.
PMT's securitization platform has rapidly become a top issuer, with nine securitizations totaling $3.2 billion since Q4 2024.
This strategic alliance positions PMT to capitalize on organic investment creation and private label securitizations.

EZPW

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Focus on Scaling and Capital Deployment in Global Pawn Markets

EZCORP emphasizes its primary strategy of scaling store footprint and profit, with a focus on disciplined acquisitions and de novo store growth.
The company has a robust acquisition pipeline, especially in Mexico, Latin America, and potential new markets like India and the Philippines.
Management highlights the need for substantial capital to match the large global opportunity, indicating a preference for growth over share buybacks.
Recent financing has strengthened their balance sheet, enabling aggressive expansion and acquisitions, with plans to deploy significantly more capital in the next 12-18 months.

Rithm Property Trust Inc.

RPT

Financial Services

3w

Use of Securities Portfolio as Funding Source

The company has a sizable book of CMBS securities, primarily floating rate and high-quality assets.
Spreads on securities have tightened, prompting consideration of selling securities to fund direct investments.
Management sees potential to realize gains from securities and redeploy capital into higher-yielding opportunities.
The securities portfolio is viewed as a flexible funding source to support growth without excessive leverage.