The inaugural RWA GULF SUMMIT opened with great momentum at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) during TOKEN2049 week. Co-hosted by QNB Singapore, DMZ Finance, a leading player in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and Commercial Bank International (CBI), the summit explored the future of RWA tokenization, regional growth trends in the Middle East, and global market opportunities.
Matrixdock, a leading platform for tokenized real-world assets (RWA), is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Brink\'s, a global leader in secure logistics and asset protection. This partnership ensures the secure transportation and vaulting of LBMA-certified gold, which underpins Matrixdock\'s recently launched XAUm token, with a focus on vaults located in Singapore and Hong Kong, two of Asia\'s premier financial hubs.\r\n\r\nXAUm, an ERC-20 token fully backed by physical gold
The commercial space industry is expanding rapidly, but access to capital remains a barrier for many startups and private ventures. Digital assets and real world assets (RWA) are opening new financing avenues by enabling tokenized satellite ownership, decentralized investment pools, and transparent revenue-sharing models tied to space-based assets.
Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer in the crypto market, is expanding its business to the tokenization ecosystem. The firm launched a new tokenization platform called Hadron, which focused on tokenizing stocks, bonds, and stablecoins. The new platform caters to institutions, corporations, fund managers, and governments.
Dubai’s real estate and crypto regulatory authorities have signed a new agreement aimed at expanding digital asset adoption in the real estate sector. On April 6, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced an agreement with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). According to the announcement, the agreement will link Dubai’s real estate registry with property tokenization through a governance system. The agreement aims to improve digital infrastructure
Infrastructure development requires massive capital investments, often sourced from governments, pension funds, and institutional investors. Digital assets and real world assets (RWA) are redefining this space by enabling tokenized infrastructure bonds, transparent project tracking, and global investor participation in large-scale developments.
TradeVault Inc. has announced the official launch of Holos, a next-generation marketplace redefining how real-world assets are traded and valued. Built on a tokenized infrastructure, Holos enables instant, global exchange of physical asset value—starting with high-value collectibles like Pokémon cards. Holos leverages NFT RWA (Real World Asset) technology to convert physical items into blockchain-verified tokens. Users can buy, sell, and hold these tokens worldwide
Saison Capital, BRI Ventures, and Coinvestasi have officially launched Tokenize Indonesia, a new accelerator program aimed at identifying and supporting Real-World Asset (RWA) start-ups in the blockchain and tokenization space. The initiative seeks to drive innovation and adoption of tokenized assets in Indonesia, building on findings from the November 2024 report “Project Wira – Indonesia’s Asset Tokenization Opportunity”, which estimates a US$88 billion market potential for asset tokenizati
The film and entertainment industry has traditionally relied on complex financing structures with limited transparency and high risk. Digital assets and real world assets (RWA) are introducing new ways to fund productions, distribute royalties, and engage audiences through tokenized investment models.
A trifecta of interest rate cuts from several central banks is lowering borrowing costs and is predicted to be bullish for digital assets and other “risk on” assets. With inflation approaching central bank targets of 2%, there is speculation that another cut is on the horizon, further catalyzing a risk-friendly investment ecosystem. During the September Fed meeting in the US, interest rates were cut by 50 basis points.
The Rise of RWA Tokenization in Gold Investments Reflecting a larger change in investor tastes toward digitalized commodities, the tokenization of gold has experienced explosive increase recently. By the end of 2024, market reports show that the value of real-world assets had been tokenized at around $13 billion. The popularity of Paxos Gold (PAXG), which expanded by over 20% in 2024 alone, underlines even more the rising acceptance of tokenized gold solutions.
Retail and e-commerce are increasingly adopting digital payment solutions, and digital assets and real world assets (RWA) are playing a key role in shaping this evolution. From stablecoin settlements to tokenized loyalty programs, blockchain-based innovations are enhancing payment efficiency, security, and customer engagement.
At its core, tokenization transforms traditional assets into digital tokens that can be traded on a blockchain. Whether it be real estate, debt, bonds or shares of a company, tokenization brings efficiency and transparency to these processes. It also broadens retail investors’ access to these asset classes. A new research report by Brickken and Cointelegraph Research surveys the underlying business models and provides an in-depth analysis of why many TradFi firms are jumping on the tokenization
Until recently, legal barriers and fragmented technology made tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) seem unattainable. In 2025, a silent revolution is underway. Tokenized real estate projects, commodity pools, and on-chain money markets are no longer just concepts; they’re becoming part of mainstream finance. Consider treating a luxury Dubai home or a US Treasury fund with the same digital convenience as crypto trading, replete with strict compliance and continuous liquidity.
The legal industry is known for its complexity, high costs, and slow-moving processes. Digital assets and real world assets (RWA) are introducing efficiencies through smart contracts, digital notarization, and transparent dispute resolution mechanisms that streamline legal operations.
Real-world asset tokenization markets have returned to their all-time high in terms of value tokenized onchain as related RWA tokens led crypto market recovery on Feb. 3. The total value locked onchain for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization markets has reached an all-time high of $17.1 billion, just under the level first tapped in mid-January. Additionally, TVL for the sector has increased 94% since the same time last year, according to industry analytics platform RWA.xyz.
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) continues to grow, with experts tapping the sector to reach a valuation of $50 billion before the end of 2025. According to a report by Ozean, the market for tokenized RWA is poised to hit impressive figures in 2025, surpassing its previous records. In 2024, the ecosystem achieved a 32% annual growth rate, its highest increase over the last 12 months, but 2025 metrics are expected to reach new metrics.
Startups traditionally rely on venture capital firms to fund their growth, but digital assets and real world assets (RWA) are offering alternative fundraising models that give entrepreneurs more control, transparency, and global reach.
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization was one of the top crypto narratives in 2024. Almost every tokenized asset class saw remarkable growth throughout the year, with tokenized Treasurys surging by 179% and private credit by 40%. The overall market cap of these assets also increased by 32%, growing even faster than the overall crypto market. Global investment giant VanEck forecasts that the RWA market will surpass $50 billion by the end of this year.
NFTs, those authentic digital assets, no longer shine like they did in 2021. Despite recent peaks in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, enthusiasm has largely faded. Once celebrated by celebrities and collectors, their market is collapsing. The situation is alarming, as revealed by DappRadar: volumes are free-falling, NFT loans have dropped dramatically, and activity is experiencing massive decline. Yet, the emergence of real-world assets
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