Ripple partners with Clearpool and Cicada Partners to launch an institutional credit fund on XRP Ledger, issuing RLUSD-denominated working capital loans to fintech and payment firms. This marks a significant...
Franklin Templeton, with SEC approval, plans to integrate its on-chain money market fund (BENJI) into traditional fund structures, allowing it to be used as holdings or collateral. This marks a...
Ondo Finance's product lead compares tokenization to the early ETF era, highlighting growing institutional acceptance. With tokenized Treasuries surpassing $2B in TVL, the sector is poised for expansion, though hurdles...
Ondo Finance draws parallels between tokenization and the early ETF era, highlighting the Clarity Act as a potential catalyst for US market entry. The article analyzes regulatory hurdles, industry momentum,...
Franklin Templeton has received U.S. regulatory approval to incorporate tokenized assets into traditional funds, marking a first for digital-native products. This move could accelerate the adoption of real-world asset tokenization...
Franklin Templeton closed its first $1.5B collateralized fund obligation, targeting private markets. The deal highlights the convergence of structured finance and tokenization, as the firm is also a pioneer in...
Evernorth, an XRP-focused treasury firm, is moving to deploy its holdings into DeFi as it prepares for an IPO, while the XRP Ledger gears up for native lending. This signals...
GSR's Andy Baehr argues that tokenized fixed income, not equities, will be the first major institutional use case for RWA tokenization, particularly in collateral management. The article explores the operational...
Securitize claims the SEC delayed a crypto trading exemption to avoid complicating Senate votes on the Clarity Act. The move highlights political influence on RWA regulation, potentially slowing tokenized asset...
Mike Cagney, founder of SoFi and Figure, has launched The Wallet Co, a mobile app that combines self-custody with RWA yields and spendable cash. This move highlights the convergence of...
Injective has become an SEC-registered transfer agent, enabling regulated tracking of tokenized securities. This move bridges blockchain efficiency with traditional compliance, potentially attracting institutional issuers and setting a precedent for...
Scott Shay warns that big banks could use blockchain payments to outcompete smaller rivals, as N3XT expands globally. This signals a shift toward tokenized deposits and RWA convergence, posing challenges...
Centrifuge has integrated three tokenized funds totaling $1.6 billion AUM, including Janus Henderson's JAAA and JTRS, into Symbiotic's Liquid Lane. This move bridges TradFi and DeFi, enhancing liquidity and institutional...
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicts blockchain transaction volumes could surge 10-100x as tokenized RWAs meet AI agents. This convergence of real-world asset tokenization and autonomous machine commerce could redefine blockchain...
Bitget launches a 40,000 USDT prize pool campaign for AEHR stock token trading, highlighting the growing integration of real-world assets into crypto. The initiative uses blind boxes to boost engagement,...
Rain's stablecoin payments have reached over 100,000 merchants, mostly unaware they're using crypto, via Visa/Mastercard partnerships. The model highlights the 'invisible' integration of stablecoins into traditional payment rails, with trade-offs...
Rain CEO reveals that over 100,000 merchants accept stablecoins unknowingly, settling via Visa in three days. This marks a major milestone in the silent integration of crypto into traditional payment...
HSBC and Standard Chartered complete the first live tokenized deposit transfer via Swift's blockchain, breaking down silos between bank-specific networks. This milestone enhances interoperability for RWA tokenization and paves the...
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...
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