Kalshi has filed with the CFTC to launch perpetual futures on the MerQube US Large Cap Index and copper, marking a significant step in blending traditional finance with crypto-style trading...
The GENIUS Act's attempt to exclude synthetic stablecoins may inadvertently create a regulatory loophole. This analysis explores the implications for RWA tokenization and institutional adoption, highlighting the need for precise...
Securitize launches a tokenized fund based on Neuberger Berman's $230B fixed-income platform, available on Avalanche, Ethereum, Solana, and Sui. This move signals accelerating TradFi-DeFi convergence and could drive broader institutional...
Toyota Finance has issued a ¥1 billion tokenized bond via the 'TOYOTA Wallet' app, marking a major step for the automotive industry into RWA tokenization. The move signals mainstream adoption...
Active RWA capital in DeFi has surged to nearly $4 billion, up 6x year-over-year, driven by institutional adoption and regulatory clarity. While growth is impressive, challenges in liquidity and transparency...
Circle's euro stablecoin EURC has surpassed €400 million in circulation, doubling in a year, signaling growing demand for euro-denominated on-chain liquidity. This milestone highlights the expansion of Real World Asset...
Compound Finance has approved a record $52M budget and replaced its leadership to pivot toward institutional clients and real-world assets (RWA), after its TVL dropped 90% from its 2021 peak....
Tokenized equities have tripled their market share from 5% to 15% of the tokenized asset market, reaching $2.8B in market cap. Driven by Ondo, Binance, and xStocks, this growth signals...
HTX Research's report analyzes the shift from fully collateralized spot to perpetual contracts, highlighting how this crypto-native derivative is applying to tokenized equities. The convergence could democratize access to global...
The convergence of traditional finance and DeFi is redefining crypto's boundaries. Tokenized RWAs, institutional custody, and DeFi-as-a-service are driving a hybrid future where compliance and decentralization coexist.
PayFi—the integration of payments with DeFi—is emerging as a $100 trillion opportunity. This analysis explores how tokenized real-world assets and instant settlement could revolutionize global payments, and why early participation...
Ondo Finance is building a vertically integrated RWA stack, from tokenized products to its own settlement chain. This full-stack approach could accelerate institutional adoption and reshape the competitive landscape.
PolyFlow launches Pelago Connect, a stablecoin payment gateway aimed at global businesses, emphasizing compliance and RWA integration. The move could accelerate PayFi adoption and bridge traditional finance with DeFi.
BlackRock's BUIDL fund is redefining RWA tokenization by offering a compliant, yield-bearing alternative to stablecoins. Its integration into DeFi and rapid asset growth signal a structural shift in institutional finance,...
The RWA ecosystem in 2025 has split into distinct verticals – fixed income, credit, and real estate/commodities – with separate infrastructure and application layers. This fragmentation demands that projects choose...
OSL Group launches OSL Pay, an institutional-grade fiat on/off-ramp for digital assets, addressing cross-border value transfer needs between traditional finance and crypto. This move signifies a step toward institutional adoption...
OSL has launched OSL Wealth in Hong Kong, a wealth management platform for professional investors seeking diversified crypto strategies. This move bridges traditional finance and digital assets, signaling a maturing...
OSL Group reported record 2024 revenue of HK$375 million (up 79% YoY) and turned profitable, driven by institutional adoption and RWA tokenization. The results signal that regulated crypto businesses can...
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