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Tokenize $1B in Real-World Assets on XDC Network
The migration shifts VERT’s existing securitization work, which includes clients like Cargill, Santander and Raízen, towards digital issuance with a blockchain-based infrastructure designed to meet regulatory and audit requirements. "Our goal is to transform traditional structured assets into digital assets with global liquidity," Gabriel Braga, head of digital assets at VERT, said in statement.
Tokenization Reduces Real Estate Entry Barriers
Tokenization is dramatically lowering entry barriers in real estate by enabling fractional ownership, reducing minimum investments from millions to hundreds of dollars. Blockchain-based platforms allow global investors to buy shares in high-value properties with transparency and liquidity. From Manhattan condos to Dubai villas, tokenized real estate is democratizing access to one of the world’s most valuable asset classes.
Permissionless Lending for Tokenized Real-world Assets
Brickken, the institutional-grade platform powering compliant real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, has announced a new partnership with Credefi, a leading decentralized lending protocol bridging traditional finance and DeFi. Together, the two platforms are enabling a permissionless lending environment for tokenized real-world assets, starting with equity tokens created through Brickken’s infrastructure. This integration allows users on Credefi to borrow and lend USDC
Dubai Sets RWA Milestone With First Approval of Tokenized Money Market Fund
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) granted regulatory approval to QCD Money Market Fund (QCDT), making it the first tokenized money-market fund with an official set-up in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), according to Qatar National Bank (QNB), while DMZ Finance, the companies behind the fund. The fund's investment strategy and asset origination is led by Qatar National Bank while DMZ Finance provides the technology underpinning its digital architecture
Digital Identity and Asset Ownership Security
Digital identity is the cornerstone of secure asset ownership in the blockchain era, enabling verified, self-sovereign control over digital and tokenized assets. By linking identity to wallets via decentralized identifiers (DIDs), users can prove ownership, comply with regulations, and prevent fraud. Projects like SafeIdent (safeident.com) Customer Verification Service Using SafeDataShare (SDS) Technology are advancing this critical infrastructure unlocking trust in the digital finance ecosystem
The market size of tokenized stocks is expected to grow 2,600 times. Who will benefit?
Market Opportunity: The tokenized stock market currently stands at $500 million, but if 1% of global stocks can be tokenized, the market size could reach $1.34 trillion by 2030. This represents a potential growth of 2,680 times, driven primarily by regulatory clarity and mature infrastructure by 2025. Value Proposition: Tokenized stocks support global trading around the clock and allow for tokenized ownership of stocks.
Tokenizing the real world: The promises and perils of RWA in Hong Kong
RWA refers to tangible, deliverable physical assets, like commodities, real estate, and commercial papers, that have been verified, digitized, and tokenized via blockchain technology. Unlike purely virtual assets, RWA enhances transparency, liquidity, and access to financing within the real economy. It bridges the gap between traditional finance and crypto markets, while offering investors exposure to assets with real-world value. The significance of the Stablecoin Bill for RWA
Stablecoins: Digital Cash for Global Payments
Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to fiat assets like the U.S. dollar, offering the speed of crypto with price stability. Used for cross-border remittances, DeFi transactions, and institutional settlements, they bridge traditional and digital finance. With over $130 billion in circulation, major players like USDC, USDT, and emerging regulated issuers are reshaping how value moves globally. Their role in banking, trade, and everyday payments continues to expand rapidly.
Pioneering Real-World Asset Tokenization with Institutional Backing
Ondo Finance is revolutionizing the financial landscape by pioneering real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. By integrating traditional financial instruments like U.S. Treasury bonds, stocks, and money market funds into blockchain technology, Ondo Finance bridges the gap between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance. This innovative approach enhances accessibility, unlocks new liquidity opportunities, and creates avenues for yield generation within the crypto
Stock Tokenization Gains Momentum as Wall Street and DeFi Blur the Lines
The once-clear boundary between Wall Street and the crypto ecosystem is quickly eroding. In 2025, major financial institutions are not only warming up to blockchain, they’re starting to embrace it. Citibank is reportedly exploring a stablecoin initiative. Bank of America is preparing digital asset pilot programs. And on the other side, Web3-native projects like Injective, Backed Finance, and xStocks are leading a new wave of “stock tokenization,” converting real-world equities
Central Bank Digital Currencies Explained
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are digital versions of national fiat money issued by central banks. Designed for secure, efficient payments, CBDCs aim to modernize monetary systems and enhance financial inclusion. Over 130 countries are exploring or piloting CBDCs, including China’s digital yuan and the ECB’s digital euro. This innovation could reshape how we use money.
Every idea has its time – Crypto Capital is coming for commodities
Timing is everything. Being too early is often the same as being wrong. But now, tokenization and crypto-native capital are about to transform commodities — quietly and irreversibly. Nearly seven years ago, at an idea’s dinner in mid-town New York, a group of fund managers, family offices, entrepreneurs, analysts and executives attended dinner. The dinner was held in a banquet room off the main dinning-room of one of the top restaurants in Manhattan
MultiBank’s $10B Tokenization Platform
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with excitement around $MBG, the token from MultiBank Group, following its strong performance post-launch. According to AltcoinGordon, a prominent crypto analyst on social media, $MBG continues to show resilience and potential for growth, backed by a massive $10 billion tokenization platform and various utilities integrated within the MultiBank ecosystem. This development is poised to drive
Tokenized Funds: ETFs on the Blockchain
Tokenized funds are bringing ETFs and mutual funds onto the blockchain, enabling 24/7 trading, instant settlement, and fractional ownership. Asset managers like BlackRock and Fidelity are launching digital versions of traditional funds. This shift reduces costs, increases accessibility, and bridges traditional finance with decentralized markets. The future of fund investing is on-chain.
$250M Catalyst Fund To Accelerate RWA Tokenization
The Catalyst initiative targets projects building on-chain versions of familiar instruments, such as stocks, bonds, and ETFs. It focuses on infrastructure that enables round-the-clock automation, liquidity, and transparency. According to Ian De Bode, chief strategy officer at Ondo, the market is in the midst of an “arms race” as platforms race to tokenize financial products. That interest is becoming more tangible.
Kraken and Backed Expand Tokenized Stocks to BNB Chain as RWA Momentum Accelerates
Crypto exchange Kraken and tokenized asset issuer Backed Finance are bringing tokenized equities to the BNB Chain (BNB), allowing trading with stocks like Apple and Nvidia around-the-clock on the network, the firms said on Wednesday. The move allows token versions of U.S. stocks such as Apple (AAPLx), Tesla (TSLAx) and S&P 500 ETF (SPYx) to be issued as BEP-20 tokens and accessible to users across BNB Chain’s ecosystem.
Luxury Goods Authentication via Blockchain
Luxury goods—from handbags to watches—are increasingly authenticated using blockchain to combat counterfeiting and ensure provenance. Each item receives a digital twin linked to its physical counterpart, enabling transparent ownership history and resale verification. Brands like LVMH, Richemont, and Aura Blockchain Consortium are leading this shift. This innovation strengthens consumer trust and unlocks new value in the secondhand market.
How Tokenized Stock is Reshaping Global Finance
On one side, institutions like Citigroup and Bank of America are preparing to issue stablecoins. On the other, projects such as Injective and Backed Finance are tokenizing stocks like Apple and Tesla on blockchain networks. As traditional institutions adopt crypto and Web3 projects tokenize stocks, the boundary between the two sectors is steadily eroding. This convergence has accelerated following the U.S. "Crypto Week," a period of regulatory activity focused on digital assets.
eToro Expands Trading Hours, Launches Tokenized Stock Initiative
Trading platform eToro announced significant expansions to its product offerings during a global webinar on July 29, introducing extended trading hours and advancing its tokenization strategy with plans to launch US-listed stocks as blockchain tokens. The company will extend its 24/5 trading capabilities to include 100 of the most popular US-listed stocks and ETFs, allowing users to trade these securities as underlying assets around the clock except on weekends.
Intellectual Property as a Digital Asset Class
Intellectual property—patents, trademarks, copyrights—is being transformed into a tradable digital asset class through tokenization. Creators can monetize IP rights via blockchain, enabling fractional ownership and automated royalty distribution. From music to pharmaceuticals, this innovation unlocks liquidity and global access. Early adopters are redefining how innovation is funded and rewarded.
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