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Commodities

Tokenized Gold Lands On XRP-Native Chain In Major UK Push

The United Kingdom is exploring the potential to tokenize a significant portion of its national gold reserves on the XRP Ledger, a move aimed at maintaining its competitive edge in global gold trading against markets like Shanghai and Hong Kong. Reports suggest that the UK could potentially deploy over 70% of its local gold reserves on-chain to modernize its infrastructure. This development follows Ripple's successful acquisition of an Electronic Money Institution license and Cryptoasset Registration from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, establishing a solid regulatory foundation for the company. Previous tokenization efforts on the XRP Ledger, such as those by Meld Gold and Assetiko, have already demonstrated the technical feasibility of bringing precious metals on-chain, with Assetiko recently deploying 1,524 ounces of gold valued at $3.08 million. While current on-chain gold volumes remain in the millions, the potential integration of UK sovereign reserves could scale this market into the billions of dollars. The alignment between Ripple's FCA-authorized status and the UK's strategic interest in digital asset infrastructure positions the XRP Ledger as a primary candidate for this initiative. Ultimately, this shift represents a major institutional pivot toward blockchain-based commodity management, contingent on consumer demand and technical scaling.

#XRP #RWA #TokenizedGold

dailycoin.com·Aug 12, 20267.5

Stablecoins

Bank of England tests stablecoin, digital pound interoperability in cross

The Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab is conducting experiments to test the interoperability of stablecoins and a potential digital pound within cross-border trade finance. Collaborating with NOBO Finance, Dun & Bradstreet, and Polygon Labs, the project simulates a payment flow where exporters receive stablecoin advances while importers settle using digital pound simulations. This initiative aims to alleviate working capital constraints for small- and medium-sized businesses by reducing settlement delays inherent in traditional trade finance. Beyond payment rails, the project utilizes Polygon’s smart contract infrastructure to integrate commercial risk data into reusable credit profiles. These tests occur as the Bank of England develops a regulatory framework for systemic sterling-denominated stablecoins, including proposed reserve requirements and issuance caps. While the central bank has not committed to issuing a digital pound, these experiments reflect a broader strategic effort to modernize UK financial infrastructure. The work aligns with the Bank's ongoing transition toward 24/7 settlement systems and the integration of tokenized assets into the national financial ecosystem.

#Polygon #Stablecoins #BankOfEngland

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Aug 12, 20267.5

Stocks

Binance expands tokenized stock offering with GameStop listing

Binance has expanded its bStocks tokenized equity program by adding GameStop (GMEB) as a tradable asset on August 12, 2026. These tokens are issued by BTech Holdings Limited under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulatory framework and operate on the BNB Smart Chain. Each token is backed one-to-one by actual U.S. equities held by a regulated custodian, distinguishing the product from synthetic alternatives. The platform's bStocks program, which launched in June 2026, reached over $500 million in assets under management within seven weeks. This growth highlights increasing institutional and retail interest in 24/7 tokenized equity trading and the use of tokenized stocks as margin collateral. By leveraging the ADGM framework, Binance aims to avoid the regulatory pitfalls that led to the closure of its previous tokenized stock offering in 2021. The expansion to over 46 listings, including major names like NVIDIA and Tesla, signals a maturing market for regulated, blockchain-based securities. However, access remains restricted to eligible jurisdictions to comply with diverse international securities laws.

#TokenizedEquities #Binance #ADGM

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 12, 20267.5

Infrastructure

Sky and Securitize each command 10% of the tokenized RWA market

The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has grown to approximately $38.38 billion, marking a 50% increase from earlier in the cycle. Sky Ecosystem and Securitize have emerged as co-leaders, each capturing a 10.2% market share of the total RWA landscape. Securitize’s growth is largely driven by its role as the transfer agent for BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, which has become a flagship product for institutional adoption. Conversely, Sky, formerly known as MakerDAO, anchors its market position through a stablecoin backed by real-world collateral, currently valued at roughly $6.57 billion. This growth highlights a shift toward institutional-grade infrastructure and collateral diversification within the DeFi space. The sector's expansion, led by tokenized U.S. Treasuries and private credit, demonstrates a maturing market that prioritizes steady compounding over speculative volatility. As regulatory frameworks evolve, the competition between these distinct business models—tokenization infrastructure versus DeFi-native protocols—will likely define the next phase of RWA development.

#Stablecoins #RWA #Securitize

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 12, 20268.0

U.S. Treasuries

BUIDL and BENJI lead tokenized US Treasury bill growth as market balloons past early estimates

BlackRock’s BUIDL and Franklin Templeton’s BENJI have recorded the largest market cap gains among tokenized U.S. Treasury products, signaling a significant shift in fixed-income investing. BUIDL, launched on Ethereum in March 2024, has reached approximately $2.7 billion in total asset value and now commands roughly 40% of the on-chain Treasury market. Meanwhile, Franklin Templeton’s BENJI, which launched in 2021, holds about $727 million in assets and offers a lower barrier to entry for retail investors. Both products utilize rebasing tokens to maintain a stable $1.00 net asset value while distributing yield through periodic token minting. These assets provide key advantages over traditional bond markets, including 24/7 settlement and fractional ownership capabilities. With yields currently ranging between 3.42% and 3.55%, these products are increasingly positioned as competitive alternatives to non-yielding stablecoins. The rapid growth of these funds reflects a broader trend of traditional finance institutions migrating assets on-chain to enhance accessibility and efficiency. This expansion contributes to a tokenized Treasury market projected to reach between $10 billion and $17 billion by mid-2026.

#Ethereum #RWA #FranklinTempleton

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 12, 20268.5

U.S. Treasuries

Funds lead year-to-date growth in tokenized market cap by $7B

Three major institutional tokenized funds from BlackRock, Circle, and Franklin Templeton have added approximately $7.1 billion in market cap this year, driving significant growth in the RWA sector. These products, specifically BUIDL, USYC, and iBENJI, now hold a combined market cap of roughly $7.23 billion, representing a substantial portion of the total $33.9 billion to $36.7 billion on-chain asset market. Despite their scale, these funds exhibit almost zero integration with decentralized finance, with DeFi utilization rates hovering between 0% and 1.05%. This creates a two-tier market structure where institutional assets function primarily as digital certificates of deposit rather than composable collateral. In contrast, smaller credit-focused protocols like Maple and Janus Henderson demonstrate high DeFi utilization rates of up to 97%. The lack of composability for the largest funds means the theoretical promise of on-chain liquidity remains largely unrealized. This concentration of capital in three specific products poses potential systemic risks, as regulatory or redemption events could disproportionately impact the broader tokenized asset landscape.

#RWA #FranklinTempleton #BlackRock

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 12, 20268.0

Infrastructure

ZkSync Era leads RWA market cap growth by $77M in 24 hours

ZkSync Era recently recorded the largest single-day gain in real-world asset (RWA) market capitalization among tracked networks, adding $76.9 million in 24 hours. This surge brings the network's total represented asset value to approximately $2.22 billion, positioning it as a leading blockchain for tokenized traditional assets behind Ethereum. While the represented value grew, the distributed asset value—assets actively deployed on-chain—remains at $959 million, highlighting a gap between recorded tokens and active protocol usage. The network currently tracks 50 distinct assets, with private credit and treasury products dominating the ecosystem. Institutional partnerships with firms like Securitize, Fidelity International, and Tradable have been instrumental in driving this adoption. The shift underscores a broader trend of institutional capital moving toward layer-2 solutions that offer Ethereum-level security with lower transaction costs. Such concentrated inflows often reflect specific large-scale institutional deployments rather than broad retail activity, signaling a maturing RWA market.

#RWA #Tokenization #PrivateCredit

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 12, 20267.5

U.S. Treasuries

Securitize records $2B in net flows as tokenization goes mainstream

Securitize has achieved significant growth in the RWA sector, reporting $3.4 billion in tokenized assets under management as of March 31, 2026. The platform's expansion is largely driven by its role as the infrastructure provider for BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, which currently commands nearly 40% of the tokenized treasury market. Beyond direct AUM, the company services $24.9 billion in assets under administration across 650 active funds. In July 2026, Securitize successfully went public on the New York Stock Exchange through a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, securing a $1.25 billion valuation. This transition to a public entity introduces new transparency requirements, including quarterly earnings calls to report on revenue growth, which reached $19.5 million in Q1 2026. While historically focused on Ethereum, the firm is actively diversifying its infrastructure to support Solana and other blockchain networks. This institutional adoption signals a shift toward deliberate, large-scale capital allocations into tokenized financial products rather than retail-driven speculation. As competition intensifies from firms like Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance, Securitize’s public status marks a maturing phase for the broader RWA industry.

#RWA #BUIDL #Tokenization

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 12, 20269.0

Credit (Private Credit)

Centrifuge V3.3 introduces onchain execution policy for asset management

Centrifuge announced the V3.3 upgrade on August 12, 2026, introducing the Onchain Execution Policy to automate governance for tokenized real-world assets. This feature shifts portfolio management from reliance on off-chain legal mandates to enforceable smart contract logic. By embedding permissible actions directly into the code, the protocol prevents asset managers from executing transactions that fall outside predefined parameters. This development builds upon the V3.2 release from April 15, 2026, which established the Onchain Portfolio Manager and runtime safety guards. For institutional investors, this transition provides verifiable, real-time proof of compliance that traditional documentation cannot offer. The upgrade aims to remove governance friction points that have historically hindered large-scale institutional adoption of on-chain finance. By automating oversight, Centrifuge strengthens its position as a comprehensive infrastructure layer for the lifecycle of tokenized assets.

#Centrifuge #RWA #InstitutionalDeFi

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 12, 20267.5

Infrastructure

DTCC leads Wall Street firms in blockchain trading experiment with live tokenized trades

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) successfully executed live production trades of tokenized stocks, ETFs, and Treasurys on July 15, involving over 30 major financial institutions. Participants included industry giants like JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Vanguard, alongside crypto-native firms such as Circle, Chainlink, and Fireblocks. These transactions utilized "digital twins" on permissioned blockchains, specifically Hyperledger Besu and the Canton Network, to maintain existing legal ownership rights and regulatory protections. By demonstrating interoperability across multiple networks, the experiment proved that tokenized assets can function within institutional frameworks without sacrificing security. This initiative serves as a critical dress rehearsal for the full commercial launch of the DTC Tokenization Service scheduled for October. The transition from traditional T+1 settlement to near-instant blockchain settlement aims to significantly reduce counterparty risk and capital requirements. By bridging its $114 trillion in custodied assets with blockchain rails, the DTCC is positioning itself as the central infrastructure provider for the future of tokenized securities.

#Tokenization #CantonNetwork #InstitutionalFinance

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 12, 20269.5

Stablecoins

Dinaro becomes first issuer from Slovenia in EU’s MiCA stablecoin register

Slovenian electronic money institution Dinaro d.o.o. has officially joined the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) interim MiCA register as an authorized e-money token (EMT) issuer. This milestone marks the first time a Slovenian entity has achieved such status under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. By leveraging its existing EMI license from the Bank of Slovenia, Dinaro is now permitted to issue fiat-pegged stablecoins recognized across all 27 EU member states. The inclusion follows the July 1, 2026, deadline for MiCA compliance, which mandated that all stablecoin issuers maintain 100% backing in liquid assets and provide guaranteed at-par redemption rights. This expansion of the ESMA register is significant for the RWA market as it provides institutional investors with a growing list of vetted, compliant issuers. By reducing counterparty risk, the regulatory framework aims to prevent systemic failures similar to the 2022 TerraUSD collapse. Ultimately, the move signals a maturing European landscape where stablecoins are increasingly integrated into the formal financial system.

#Stablecoins #MiCA #Regulation

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 12, 20267.5

Stocks

Wintermute to pour $1B into AI, high

Crypto market maker Wintermute plans to invest $1 billion over the next five years into AI data center infrastructure and high-frequency trading systems. CEO Evgeny Gaevoy stated the firm aims to shift its business model, targeting non-crypto market activity to represent over 50% of its total operations by the end of 2027, compared to the current 10%. This strategic pivot reflects a broader industry trend where crypto-native firms are aggressively expanding into traditional finance to diversify revenue streams. The expansion includes significant headcount growth, with plans to double the New York office staff and increase global personnel by 40%. This move aligns with the growing integration of tokenized traditional assets, such as stocks and ETFs, across major digital asset platforms. As firms like Crypto.com, Coinbase, and Binance integrate tokenized offerings, the infrastructure for on-chain traditional finance continues to mature. The development underscores the increasing convergence between institutional market-making capabilities and the tokenization of real-world financial instruments.

#TokenizedStocks #TradFi #Wintermute

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Aug 12, 20266.5

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