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MUFG Bank Leads Osaka Real Estate Tokenization Drive
Japan’s financial powerhouse, MUFG Bank, has embarked on a landmark project to tokenize a high-rise commercial building in Osaka, signaling its growing focus on digital asset innovation. The initiative, developed in collaboration with real estate firm Kenedix and blockchain infrastructure provider Progmat, represents a major move toward integrating tokenized real estate into the country’s financial landscape.
Tokenization News: RWA Tokenization Boom Expected Following GENIUS Act Passage
Tokenization News: Real-world asset tokenization is set for explosive growth after the GENIUS Act became law, says Aptos Labs executive Solomon Tesfaye. The legislation establishes regulatory framework for the 260 billion stablecoin market, boosting institutional confidence. Private credit currently dominates 60% of the 24 billion RWA market, with tokenized U.S. Treasuries comprising 28%.
Real-World Assets Meet Decentralized Finance
Real-world assets (RWAs) are now powering decentralized finance (DeFi), bridging traditional value with blockchain efficiency. From tokenized bonds to real estate-backed loans, this fusion enhances yield opportunities and stability. Platforms like Maple Finance and Centrifuge lead the charge, enabling secure, transparent lending. This convergence marks a pivotal shift in digital finance.
How to become the world's leading digital asset center?
After a series of favorable policies for the development of digital assets were successively announced, how to gradually improve the infrastructure and product ecosystem has become an issue facing Hong Kong. "The (industry) attention is very high, especially after the Hong Kong government issued the declaration. I used to use up one box of business cards a year, but now I can distribute three boxes in a month.
Charles Schwab leans into crypto, stablecoins. Tokenization
During Charles Schwab’s summer conference call update, CEO Rick Wurster confirmed plans to offer spot bitcoin and ether trading. He added that the company will also offer a stablecoin. However, Wurster expressed skepticism about tokenization, saying he has trouble seeing what problem it solves for public equities. On the crypto front, the company is one of the largest players in crypto ETPs with clients investing $25 billion
Tokenized Bonds: The New Era of Fixed Income
Tokenized bonds are redefining fixed income with faster settlements, 24/7 trading, and lower issuance costs. Governments and corporations are issuing digital bonds on blockchain to improve efficiency. Examples from France, Japan, and Germany show strong institutional adoption. This innovation brings transparency and accessibility to traditional debt markets.
building out technology to manage the tokenization of assets
One of the major financial discussion themes at 2024’s Annual Meeting was how physical and financial assets can be ‘tokenized’, meaning that a digital representation of the asset is created on the blockchain to allow them to be exchanged securely in real time. Now after years of investment, proof of concept and testing, the planets are aligning and tokenization of financial assets is finally happening at an institutional and governmental level.
Shariah-Compliant Blockchain for Tokenizing Real-World Assets
A Karachi-based team led by blockchain entrepreneur Abdul Rafay Gadit has unveiled ZIGChain, a base-level network designed from the ground up to satisfy Islamic finance principles while supporting the fast-growing market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The mainnet beta, which went live earlier this week, positions itself as the first Layer 1 chain to embed native tools that help developers and institutions avoid interest-bearing structures
Blockchain Enables Transparent Commodity Trading
Blockchain is transforming commodity trading by enhancing transparency, reducing fraud, and streamlining supply chains. From gold to grain, digital ledgers track ownership and provenance in real time. Major players like Cargill and Mercuria are adopting blockchain to improve efficiency. This shift reduces settlement times and builds trust across global markets.
ZIGChain Debuts Shariah-Compliant Blockchain for Tokenizing Real-World Assets
Riding the RWA Surge Institutional appetite for putting property, commodities and traditional securities on-chain has expanded rapidly, with market estimates indicating a 260 percent jump to roughly US$50 billion in 2025. Analysts attribute the rise to financial firms seeking the improved liquidity, fractional ownership and auditability that blockchain ledgers can offer. Project backers contend that ZIGChain’s architecture—and its emphasis on compliance
Fiserv Unveils Stablecoin for its Network of Financial Institutions
More banks will soon have an avenue to capitalize on crypto, as Fiserv rolls out a digital assets platform and stablecoin that will be available to its customers. The stablecoin, FIUSD, along with the platform, will be accessible to banks and credit unions by the end of the year. This move is expected to dramatically increase the number of financial institutions that can offer crypto services. FIUSD will be built on infrastructure
How Tokenization Is Reshaping Private Equity
Private equity is becoming more accessible through tokenization, allowing fractional ownership and faster liquidity. Traditionally exclusive to institutions, these high-return investments are now open to a broader investor base. Blockchain enables transparent, compliant transactions with automated governance. Early adopters like SPiCE VC and AllianceBlock demonstrate how digital assets are modernizing private market investing.
Tokenized Real-World Assets Market Expected to Reach US$18.9 Trillion by 2033
The market for tokenized real-world assets has grown significantly overt the past years and is projected to accelerate even further over the next decade. Between 2025 and 2033, the market is expected to achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 53%, soaring from US$600 billion to US$18.9 trillion, according to a new report by digital asset infrastructure provider Ripple, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Real-World Asset Tokenization Sets Kaanch Network Apart in the 2025 Crypto Race
Real-World Utility and Governance\r\nKaanch is unique in its approach to real-world asset tokenization, which allows safe and instant transactions of such assets as gold and real estate. Its community-based approach, which is backed by open governance and an easy-to-use staking dashboard, allows the holders of the $KNCH token to shape the future of the network, leading to long-term participation. The .knch domain system increases the usability of Web3,
Digital Assets: The Future of Global Investment
Digital assets are redefining global investment landscapes by offering secure, transparent, and accessible alternatives to traditional instruments. From cryptocurrencies to tokenized bonds, these assets leverage blockchain to enhance efficiency and inclusivity. Institutional adoption is accelerating, with central banks and asset managers integrating digital solutions. Real-world applications in trade finance and cross-border payments highlight their transformative potential.
Why Wall Street Veterans Are Turning to Tokenized Real-World Assets
Tokenizing Real-World Value Until recently, Web3 seemed like a speculative playground. Token values fluctuated drastically, and memecoins made headlines without providing substance. Large-scale enterprises are already anchoring tokens to actual assets like buildings, shipping containers, and even renewable energy credits, creating new opportunities for portfolio diversification.
State of Tokenization and Real-World Assets (RWAs) in 2025
Firepan, a leading voice in blockchain infrastructure and tokenization technology, is proud to announce the release of its mid-year report: The State of Tokenization and Real-World Assets (RWAs) - Mid-2025. The report delivers a comprehensive analysis of one of the most transformative trends in finance - the shift of traditionally illiquid assets onto blockchain rails through tokenization.
Bridging Real-World Assets and Crypto Markets: The Next Frontier of Tokenization
Tokenized Assets Meet Crypto Exchanges: A New Era of Market Access Across today’s blockchain landscape, the range of uses for tokenized assets continues to expand. Property tokens are now integrated into digital investment vehicles, commodity-backed instruments are being put to work in lending protocols, and even government bonds, once the realm of slow-moving institutions, are starting to appear in decentralized financial systems.
RWA Tokenization: Bridging Finance and Blockchain
Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization is revolutionizing finance by linking tangible assets like bonds, commodities, and real estate to blockchain technology. This bridge enhances liquidity, transparency, and accessibility across global markets. Institutions and investors are leveraging digital tokens to represent physical assets securely. Projects from Singapore to Switzerland demonstrate early success, setting the stage for widespread adoption in traditional finance.
Tokenization of Real-World Assets
Significant moves from the world’s largest custodians have signaled that the world’s assets are moving to blockchains. It’s something you’ll hear about today from Brownstone’s resident crypto expert, Ben Lilly… as well as why no one’s talking about it and why we should be paying attention. But first, don’t forget to go here to automatically sign up for our colleague Larry Benedict’s event this Wednesday at 11 a.m. ET. He’ll reveal his strategy for taking advantage of today’s market volati
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