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Stocks

Solana Tokenized Stocks Hit Record Volume As SPCX Turns Equity Trading Onchain

Solana has achieved a record $187.9 million in 24-hour spot volume for tokenized stocks, capturing approximately 96% of onchain equity trading activity. This surge was primarily driven by Backpack Securities’ SPCX product and xStocks, which provide tokenized exposure to SpaceX and other public equities. The high volume demonstrates that Solana’s existing DeFi infrastructure—including wallets, DEX routing, and market makers—is capable of supporting real-world asset trading at scale. With over $15.09 billion in stablecoin liquidity, the network provides the necessary foundation for cash settlement and collateral management required for equity-linked products. This development marks a shift for Solana from a platform for speculative crypto assets to a functional testbed for 24/7 public-market assets. While legal and structural nuances regarding redemption and ownership remain, the ability to trade tokenized shares alongside DeFi integrations highlights a maturing RWA ecosystem. The success of these products underscores the importance of deep liquidity and robust infrastructure in bridging traditional finance with blockchain rails.

#Solana #RWA #TokenizedStocks

cryptoadventure.com·Jun 25, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Selects Securitize as Preferred Tokenization Provider

Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company has selected Securitize as its preferred tokenization partner to provide blockchain-based infrastructure to its extensive base of public and private issuers. This partnership allows Continental’s clients, including SPACs and IPOs, to access Securitize’s regulated suite of tools for digital securities, including KYC/AML onboarding and investor accreditation. By integrating Securitize’s technology, Continental aims to modernize ownership infrastructure and improve operational efficiency while maintaining the high standards of investor protection required in public markets. The collaboration also supports the ongoing business combination between Securitize and Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc., which is expected to result in a public listing on the NYSE under the ticker SECZ. With Securitize managing over $4 billion in onchain assets, this move signals a significant step toward mainstreaming tokenization within traditional capital markets. The initiative reflects a growing industry trend where established transfer agents adopt digital solutions to meet issuer demand for modernized shareholder administration. Ultimately, this partnership bridges the gap between legacy financial services and blockchain-based ownership, positioning tokenization as a standard component of corporate capital markets.

#Tokenization #Securitize #SPAC

tradingview.com·Jun 24, 20268.0

U.S. Treasuries

LayerZero and Centrifuge unveil report on tokenized fund composability across 165 blockchains

On March 19, LayerZero and Centrifuge announced a strategic partnership to enable tokenized real-world assets to deploy once and operate across more than 165 blockchains. This integration addresses the critical issue of liquidity fragmentation in the $30 billion RWA market, where assets are currently siloed on individual networks. By leveraging LayerZero’s interoperability protocol, Centrifuge aims to maintain unified compliance and consistent product structures across diverse chains. The initiative includes major assets such as JTRSY, a tokenized US Treasuries fund with nearly $861 million in value, as well as JAAA collateralized loan obligations and the SPXA S&P 500 index fund. While this infrastructure is essential for scaling the RWA sector toward projected trillion-dollar valuations by 2030, it also introduces potential bridge risks and regulatory complexities regarding cross-border asset accessibility. Centrifuge’s existing relationships with SEC-registered transfer agents provide a foundational layer of compliance, yet global regulatory alignment remains a significant hurdle. Ultimately, this partnership represents a vital step in building the cross-chain plumbing necessary for institutional-grade RWA adoption.

#Centrifuge #RWA #Tokenization

cryptobriefing.com·Jun 24, 20268.0

Infrastructure

ERC-7943 author says institutions can’t play DeFi’s ‘pirate game’

The Ethereum Improvement Proposal ERC-7943, also known as uRWA, has reached its final stage, marking a significant step in standardizing how regulated financial assets operate onchain. As institutional interest in tokenized real-world assets grows, existing DeFi infrastructure has proven insufficient due to its lack of built-in identity frameworks and compliance controls. Dario Lo Buglio of Brickken emphasizes that ERC-7943 provides a flexible, less opinionated framework designed to improve interoperability across diverse compliance systems, custodians, and exchanges. This development addresses the critical challenge of moving regulated assets across fragmented blockchain environments without requiring institutions to build isolated infrastructure. With the RWA market expanding from $6.4 billion in early 2025 to $34 billion, the need for standardized data regarding identity, permissions, and transfer rules has become paramount. While standards like ERC-3643 already exist for securities, ERC-7943 aims to offer broader utility for various asset classes and interconnected blockchain environments. Ultimately, this evolution is essential for supporting future machine-driven financial systems where AI agents will require readable, standardized onchain assets to move capital autonomously.

#Ethereum #RWA #Tokenization

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Jun 24, 20268.0

Active Strategies

Aave positioned to capture tokenized asset growth in DeFi: Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered research suggests that the integration of tokenized real-world assets into decentralized finance will significantly boost deposits for the Aave lending protocol. Geoff Kendrick, the bank's global head of digital assets research, notes that Aave is well-positioned to regain its status as a dominant onchain lending platform despite recent challenges. The protocol previously faced setbacks, including a broader decline in digital asset prices and a $292 million cybertheft incident involving KelpDAO in April that reduced its market share. However, the bank anticipates these negative factors will fade as digital asset prices recover and the protocol moves past the security incident. With an October 2025 deposit base of approximately $75 billion, Aave already possesses a scale comparable to the 30th-largest U.S. bank. Standard Chartered projects that tokenized assets will increasingly serve as collateral and liquidity sources within DeFi, further driving growth. This analysis extends the bank's broader thesis that total value locked in DeFi could reach $2.7 trillion by 2030, with Aave serving as a primary venue for borrowing against tokenized assets.

#RWA #Tokenization #Aave

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Jun 24, 20268.0

Infrastructure

BNY Tokenized Fund FOMO: Are Asset Managers Racing to Avoid Missing the On-Chain ETF Layer?

Asset managers are increasingly launching tokenized funds to secure a foothold in the emerging on-chain distribution layer, driven by the fear of missing out on institutional adoption. BNY Mellon has emerged as a critical infrastructure provider, acting as custodian and sub-adviser for major projects like Baillie Gifford’s BAGEY fund and Securitize’s STAC CLO fund. These initiatives utilize public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana to offer ETF-like features, including frequent liquidity windows and automated compliance. As of June 15, 2026, the value of transferable real-world assets (RWAs) reached $31.63 billion with over 910,000 holders, signaling a shift toward native on-chain financial products. By leveraging BNY Mellon’s regulated status, managers are bridging the trust gap between traditional finance and Web3, aiming to build operational expertise before industry standards solidify. This trend highlights a strategic move to prioritize early distribution channels and operational muscle memory over waiting for perfect regulatory clarity. Ultimately, the race to tokenize reflects a broader transition where traditional firms seek to integrate blockchain efficiency into their existing fund-accounting and compliance frameworks.

#Ethereum #Solana #RWA

cryptodaily.co.uk·Jun 24, 20269.0

Credit (Private Credit)

Baillie Gifford Launches UK First Fully Tokenized Bond Fund on Blockchain

Baillie Gifford has launched the Baillie Gifford Enhanced Yield Fund (BAGEY), marking the United Kingdom's first fully native tokenized bond fund. Unlike traditional tokenized products that overlay digital wrappers on existing assets, BAGEY is issued directly on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains, which serve as the official register of record. This structural shift eliminates legacy infrastructure, providing investors with direct ownership and recourse through onchain tokens. The short-duration fixed income fund targets corporate bonds with a two-year duration and an average credit quality of BBB. Investors can access the daily-dealt fund with a minimum investment of $100, utilizing either fiat currency or USDC stablecoins. Partnering with BNY for tokenization and wallet infrastructure, the firm aims to modernize asset management by leveraging blockchain as the primary ledger. This development represents a significant milestone for the RWA market by demonstrating a fully onchain, regulated investment vehicle.

#Ethereum #Solana #TokenizedBonds

harianbasis.co·Jun 24, 20269.0

Infrastructure

South Korea adds token securities to capital market overhaul

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has integrated token securities infrastructure into a comprehensive capital-market modernization strategy aimed at enhancing digital transformation and market efficiency. This initiative aligns blockchain-based asset development with broader reforms, including shortened settlement cycles and extended trading hours. The FSC is coordinating these efforts through a public-private council to ensure tokenized assets are seamlessly linked to mainstream financial systems. Legislative progress is already underway, following January amendments by the National Assembly that officially recognize distributed ledgers as valid securities registries. Samsung SDS has been contracted by the Korea Securities Depository (KSD) to develop a management platform connecting traditional electronic accounts to blockchain data by February 2027. This timeline coincides with the official framework implementation, which will follow the release of subordinate regulations expected in July. By embedding tokenization into national infrastructure, South Korea is positioning itself to create a real-time, integrated digital market that prioritizes investor protection and innovation.

#BlockchainInfrastructure #SouthKorea #FSC

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Jun 24, 20269.0

U.S. Treasuries

Reap Integrates USYC to Advance Treasury Capabilities for Global Businesses

Reap has integrated Circle's USYC, a tokenized money market fund, into its Reap Direct platform to provide global businesses with yield-bearing treasury capabilities. USYC, which represents shares of the Hashnote International Short Duration Fund Ltd., held approximately $2.9 billion in circulation as of May 2026. This integration allows corporate finance teams to access short-term U.S. Treasury-backed assets directly within their existing workflows for managing payments and expenses. By embedding these instruments into a unified platform, Reap enables businesses to generate yield on idle balances without the operational friction of moving funds across multiple systems. The move reflects a broader market trend where yield-bearing digital treasury instruments are increasingly adopted by enterprises for cash management. With the tokenized asset market projected to reach $18.9 trillion by 2033, this development highlights the shift of blockchain-based financial infrastructure into mainstream corporate operations. Reap's expansion from stablecoin-enabled payments into comprehensive treasury management underscores the growing demand for interoperable, onchain financial solutions.

#Tokenization #Circle #USYC

prnewswire.com·Jun 24, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Kinexys and MIT DCI: Helping Solve Public Blockchain Barriers

JPMorgan’s Kinexys and the MIT Digital Currency Initiative (DCI) have collaborated to explore how financial institutions can integrate public blockchains while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. The research focuses on the technical and operational challenges of bridging decentralized infrastructure with traditional financial requirements, such as identity verification and transaction finality. By addressing these gaps, the initiative aims to create a framework that allows regulated entities to leverage the efficiency of public networks without compromising security or legal standards. This effort is significant for the RWA market because it provides a roadmap for institutional-grade adoption of public ledgers for asset tokenization. As major banks seek to modernize settlement and liquidity management, the ability to operate on public chains becomes a critical differentiator. The findings suggest that programmable compliance and interoperability are the primary hurdles to widespread institutional participation. Ultimately, this partnership signals a shift toward hybrid models that combine the transparency of public blockchains with the robust oversight expected by global regulators.

#InstitutionalDeFi #JPMorgan #Kinexys

jpmorgan.com·Jun 23, 20268.0

Infrastructure

UBS demos permissionless blockchain compliance at infrastructure level

UBS and blockchain firm Nethermind have successfully completed two proofs of concept on the Ethereum Sepolia test network to integrate compliance controls directly into the block production pipeline. This architectural shift moves beyond traditional smart contract-based allow lists, which currently serve as the primary method for institutional compliance on permissionless chains. The initiative addresses critical regulatory concerns regarding governance, Maximal Extractable Value (MEV), and counterparty anonymity that prevent banks from fully adopting public blockchains. By embedding compliance at the infrastructure level, the project aims to satisfy the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, which currently imposes punitive capital requirements on tokenized securities held on permissionless networks. This development is significant because it seeks to align public blockchain operations with stringent banking regulations, potentially unlocking institutional participation. The work builds upon a previous whitepaper collaboration between Nethermind and Deutsche Bank, highlighting a coordinated industry effort to solve systemic infrastructure risks. Successfully bridging this gap could fundamentally alter how financial institutions interact with decentralized networks for asset tokenization.

#Ethereum #Compliance #UBS

Ledger Insights·Jun 23, 20268.0

Stocks

Securitize Wraps Roubini's SEC-Registered ETF as Dubai VARA Digital Security

Securitize has tokenized the Roubini U.S. Dollar Income ETF (USAFI) on the Ethereum blockchain, marking a significant integration of traditional SEC-registered investment vehicles into the digital asset ecosystem. This initiative allows the ETF to be utilized as a digital security within the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) framework, bridging regulated U.S. financial products with Middle Eastern digital asset infrastructure. By wrapping the ETF, Securitize enables investors to leverage blockchain technology for compliance, transparency, and potential secondary market liquidity while maintaining adherence to U.S. securities laws. The move represents a strategic expansion for Roubini Global Economics, led by economist Nouriel Roubini, as it seeks to modernize access to yield-bearing assets. For the broader RWA market, this development underscores the growing trend of institutional-grade assets migrating to distributed ledger technology to streamline cross-border operations. It demonstrates how established regulatory frameworks in different jurisdictions can coexist through tokenization, reducing friction for global investors. Ultimately, this partnership signals a maturing RWA landscape where traditional ETFs serve as foundational collateral for decentralized finance and digital asset markets.

#Ethereum #Tokenization #Securitize

thedefiant.io·Jun 23, 20268.0

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