Tagged: rwas

May 1, 2026 @ 12:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko’s latest RWA Report 2026 indicates that the tokenization of real-world assets has entered a new phase of explosive expansion. Between the start of 2025 and the end of March 2026, the total market capitalization of tokenized RWAs more than tripled, climbing 256.7 percent from… Read More

April 28, 2026 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis spotlights the accelerating adoption of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). These digital tokens represent traditional financial instruments—such as bonds, stocks, real estate, and commodities—issued and traded directly on blockchain networks. The development marks a shift toward more efficient… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 4:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics has indicated that tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have surged to $27 billion in total value, yet only a fraction—around $2.7 billion—is actively circulating within decentralized finance ecosystems. This smaller pool, which serves as collateral in lending markets, gets supplied into vaults, or powers… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance has recently taken a major step toward regulatory clarity in the tokenized asset space, submitting a formal no-action letter request to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move seeks staff confirmation that the agency would not recommend enforcement action against the… Read More

April 1, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Benchmark has launched its analyst coverage of Securitize, framing the Miami-based fintech as a classic “picks and shovels” opportunity in the expanding ecosystem of asset tokenization. In a note released Tuesday, analyst Mark Palmer at Benchmark assigned a Buy rating and a $16 price target… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 11:49 am By Nick Morgan  |  

In a recent episode of ICAN’s Capital Ideas podcast, Vertalo CEO Dave Hendricks delivered a clear and unapologetic thesis: distributed ledger technology is not a speculative crypto experiment. It is a once-in-a-century upgrade to how ownership is recorded. And in his view, the regulatory moment… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 11:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Tokenized deposits are said to be vital for the future of digital finance. These digital assets will support round-the-clock settlement, instantaneous transfers, payments, and more. Multiple legacy banks are already heading in this direction. Firms like JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, Citi, BNY, and others. RWA.io… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has pointed out that as blockchain and web3 technology adoption surges, real-world asset (RWA) tokens are emerging as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized technology. These digital representations grant ownership rights to physical or conventional assets—ranging from government bonds and real estate to… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 5:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step forward for real-world asset (RWA) integration in decentralized finance, Figure (Nasdaq: FIGR) has officially introduced Figure Forge. The new service enables the conversion of blockchain-native loans and other RWAs into uniform participation tokens. These tokens are tailored for immediate use in Figure’s… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 6:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has published its updated Global Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Market Report, offering a snapshot of how blockchain-based solutions are reshaping capital markets. The study focuses on several key areas: DLT-driven fixed-income issuance, the expansion of stablecoins, the… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 10:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL), the issuer of USDC and the second-largest stablecoin issuer in the world, is rising significantly higher as shares catch a bid following solid earnings results. At the moment, Circle is trading around 20% higher. According to the earnings release, Circle’s USDC in circulation… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 2:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an effort to integrate traditional finance with decentralized protocols, asset management firm BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has teamed up with tokenization platform Securitize and Uniswap Labs to facilitate direct on-chain trading of its BUIDL fund. This development represents BlackRock’s inaugural foray into leveraging decentralized finance (DeFi)… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 5:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Blockchain.com and Ondo Finance are working together to offer tokenized securities in 30 different EEA countries. Ondo Finance is a blockchain-based platform focused on tokenizing real-world assets. Since its launch in 2025, Ondo has reported a total value locked (TVL) of over $556 million and trading… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 12:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Falcon Finance has introduced a substantial $50 million ecosystem fund aimed at fostering meaningful advancements in tokenized assets. This initiative, announced on January 30, 2026, targets developers and projects that are pushing the boundaries of yield-generating infrastructure, particularly those involving tokenized U.S. Treasuries, gold, and… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 11:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development for the tokenization industry, Securitize, a platform for converting real-world assets into blockchain-based tokens, has advanced its plans to become a publicly traded company. On January 28, 2026, the company, alongside Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT), publicly filed a registration statement… Read More

January 5, 2026 @ 10:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a globally accessible cryptocurrency payment gateway, has made significant updates when it comes to effectively bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology through recent product updates and regulatory achievements. In a key development, Alchemy Pay has introduced a platform that allows direct purchases of real-world… Read More

December 31, 2025 @ 10:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Our final Web3 Thoughts of the Week for 2025 looks ahead to how tokenization, stablecoins, RWAs, AI, DeFi, and politics will shape 2026. Tokenized real-world assets and stablecoins “As usual, most attention within the crypto sector is being paid to the price of Bitcoin, which… Read More

December 12, 2025 @ 1:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

R3 says it will launch a Corda protocol to support a Solana, curated yield vault offering managed RWA yield. The protocol is expected to be available in the first half of 2026. R3 explains the mission as supporting their vision of connecting TradFi and DeFi… Read More

December 5, 2025 @ 3:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIGR), the blockchain-native capital marketplace for the origination, funding, sale, and trading of onchain loan products and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), announced the launch of the RWA Consortium, a coalition that will expand access to Figure’s onchain loan originations, starting… Read More

December 4, 2025 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Animoca Brands announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Rayls, a blockchain ecosystem to bridge traditional finance with decentralized finance, for a strategic partnership focused on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). The partnership will leverage Animoca Brands’ network to… Read More