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ESMA responds to Commission’s consultation on the review of MiCA

On 30 September 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) submitted its formal response to the European Commission regarding the review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The regulator advocates for a more robust framework that bridges the gap between crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) and traditional financial instruments under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). ESMA specifically proposes new regulatory oversight for decentralized finance (DeFi) gateways and protocols to mitigate cross-border risks. The recommendations include granting ESMA binding powers over token classification and introducing stricter requirements for staking, lending, and borrowing services. Furthermore, the proposal seeks to enhance investor protection through increased cost transparency and tighter marketing restrictions. By aligning MiCA with broader financial supervisory packages, ESMA aims to ensure that tokenized assets are subject to standards comparable to traditional securities. This development is critical for the RWA market as it signals a regulatory shift toward harmonizing the treatment of tokenized real-world assets with established financial market infrastructure.

#Tokenization #MiCA #Regulation

regulationtomorrow.com·Sep 30, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Dune report finds tokenized markets often diverge from the assets they reference

A new report from Dune Analytics reveals that the tokenized real-world asset market has surpassed $34 billion in total value, yet liquidity remains highly fragmented across different asset classes. While tokenized cash equivalents represent the largest segment at $18 billion, they exhibit minimal trading activity and are heavily concentrated in short-dated U.S. Treasuries. Conversely, tokenized stocks account for only 8% of the total market but generate 93% of onchain trading volume. The data highlights a significant divergence between onchain and traditional markets, particularly in how credit and commodities are utilized. For instance, approximately 20% of onchain credit is used as collateral in decentralized finance protocols, whereas traditional markets rely primarily on government bills. Furthermore, tokenized gold holdings have surged by 73% year-over-year, significantly outpacing the 29% growth in the underlying gold price. These findings suggest that onchain markets are increasingly serving as venues for perpetual trading and synthetic exposure rather than simple mirrors of traditional asset behavior. This analysis provides a critical benchmark for understanding the maturity and utility of RWA tokenization as the sector evolves beyond initial issuance.

#MarketAnalysis #RWA #Tokenization

globenewswire.com·Sep 30, 20268.0

Infrastructure

New report finds that rapid expansion of tokenization is giving rise to new styles of investing

A new report from data analytics platform Dune reveals that the tokenized real-world asset market has surpassed $34 billion in total supply as of 2026. While Wall Street initially viewed tokenization as a way to replicate legacy products, on-chain investors are instead building a 24/7 financial system that prioritizes individual stock trading and decentralized lending. Tokenized stocks have experienced explosive growth, rising over 2,000% with active holders exceeding one million. Data indicates that individual equities now account for 81% of tokenized stock holdings, contrasting with the traditional finance preference for passive index-based ETFs. Furthermore, the report highlights a shift in collateral usage, where tokenized private credit dominates decentralized lending platforms over traditional Treasury-backed assets. Major institutions like Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, and Nasdaq are actively participating in this ecosystem, while the SEC has begun allowing limited testing for blockchain-based equity trading. This divergence in trading behavior suggests that tokenization is fostering a unique market architecture that fundamentally differs from traditional financial norms.

#RWA #Tokenization #PrivateCredit

fortune.com·Sep 30, 20268.0

U.S. Treasuries

Franklin Templeton’s Chetan Karkhanis: Asia leads in tokenized finance

Franklin Templeton is aggressively expanding its tokenized finance footprint in Asia, identifying Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong as leaders in the sector. The firm asserts these markets are two to three years ahead of global peers, supported by clear regulatory frameworks like Singapore’s Monetary Authority guidelines and Hong Kong’s Fintech 2030 plan. Franklin Templeton has executed a series of strategic launches, including Hong Kong’s first tokenized money market fund in November 2025 and a partnership with DBS Bank for a Singaporean retail fund. Further expansion occurred in 2026 through collaborations with DigiFT and HashKey Exchange to distribute tokenized products and the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Liquidity Fund. These initiatives leverage the proprietary Benji platform, which facilitates fractional ownership and on-chain settlement for traditional assets. The firm’s strategy focuses on familiar products like Treasuries and money market funds to drive institutional adoption rather than speculative DeFi applications. This regional momentum mirrors broader market trends, where total tokenized RWA volume on public blockchains surged from $5.5 billion in 2021 to $18.6 billion by 2025. By prioritizing pragmatic integration, Franklin Templeton aims to enhance traditional financial infrastructure through blockchain efficiency.

#Tokenization #FranklinTempleton #BENJI

cryptobriefing.com·Sep 30, 20268.0

Infrastructure

European Commission reviews MiCA regulations to balance market access and compliance costs

The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is undergoing a critical review as the European Commission collects feedback on its implementation. While the framework successfully established a passporting regime for 450 million consumers, it faces significant operational hurdles. As of September 1, 2026, there are 39 authorized e-money tokens, yet the number of authorized asset-referenced tokens remains at zero. Compliance costs for crypto-asset service providers are reaching millions of euros annually, creating a substantial barrier for market participants. The European Banking Authority has recommended further tightening regulations around multi-issuer stablecoins to address supervisory challenges. Public consultation concluded on September 30, 2026, with findings expected to inform legislative amendments by June 2027. This stress test is pivotal for the RWA market, as the current lack of asset-referenced token approvals suggests the framework may require adjustments to facilitate broader institutional adoption.

#Stablecoins #MiCA #Regulation

cryptobriefing.com·Sep 30, 20268.0

Infrastructure

EU industry body AFME on MiCA 2: critical to keep securities under MiFID II

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has formally opposed proposals to bring tokenized securities under the MiCA regulatory framework, arguing they should remain governed by MiFID II. AFME contends that shifting these assets to MiCA would create significant legal uncertainty, increase operational costs, and negatively impact market liquidity and collateral eligibility. The European Banking Authority (EBA) echoed these concerns, emphasizing that moving DLT-based securities to MiCA could disrupt existing banking authorizations and Basel prudential standards. A primary point of contention involves the ambiguity between asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and tokenized money market funds. Despite the potential for confusion, the industry notes that zero ARTs have been authorized to date, making a legislative overhaul appear premature. AFME also advocated for adjustments to stablecoin concentration limits and clarified that tokenized deposits should remain under established banking frameworks. This debate is critical for the RWA market as it determines whether tokenized financial instruments will operate under established securities laws or a new, potentially restrictive crypto-specific regime. Maintaining the MiFID II status quo is viewed by industry leaders as essential for ensuring the seamless integration of tokenized assets into traditional financial systems.

#MiCA #Regulation #TokenizedSecurities

ledgerinsights.com·Sep 30, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Tokenised Equity Has Rules Now, and Every Rule Tests the Share Register

The SEC's 2026 regulatory framework, including the 17 September Innovation Exemption, establishes that tokenized shares must provide identical rights to traditional equity, specifically regarding dividends, voting, and liquidation. This mandate forces tokenized equity platforms to ensure their on-chain records reconcile perfectly with the issuer's master securityholder file. Recent failures, such as the cancellation of SpaceX pre-IPO token offerings by Binance, Bybit, and Bitget, highlighted that the primary challenge is not technical minting but securing actual stock ownership. The SEC now requires Tokenized Securities Venues (TSVs) to verify that tokenized assets mirror traditional NMS stock privileges. Furthermore, the SEC's guidance emphasizes the necessity of robust cryptographic standards, noting that signature schemes like those used on Ethereum and Solana face long-term quantum-vulnerability risks. As of 30 September 2026, RWA.xyz reports 7,691 tokenized stocks valued at $3.14 billion, a small fraction of the $114 trillion in assets held by the DTC. Companies like Bullish and Securitize are already adopting issuer-sponsored models to ensure their tokenized equity remains legally tethered to official capital tables.

#SEC #DTCC #TokenizedEquity

livetradingnews.com·Sep 30, 20269.0

Infrastructure

Pantera Deep Dive on Tokenization: Issuance Is No Longer the Challenge, Liquidity Is the Real Bottleneck

Pantera Capital's September 2026 report reveals a tokenized asset market comprising 671 assets with a $331.8 billion market cap, noting a 13.3% growth in non-stablecoin assets despite a slight overall market decline. While tokenized U.S. Treasuries and private credit expanded significantly, the report highlights a critical liquidity bottleneck, as permissioned assets account for 59% of market cap but only 0.2% of spot trading volume. The analysis introduces a Tokenization Maturity Index, finding that most products remain simple on-chain wrappers rather than native hybrid models. Secondary market activity is heavily concentrated in open-access assets, while perpetual derivatives on platforms like Hyperliquid and Lighter have surged, often dwarfing spot market volumes. The launch of the Robinhood Chain mainnet in July 2026 demonstrated rapid growth in retail-facing RWA trading, though portfolio concentration remains high with 1% of holders controlling 95% of assets. Furthermore, the report identifies RWA-backed lending via protocols like Morpho as a vital utility, with private credit showing higher DeFi integration than Treasuries. Regulatory developments remain mixed, as the CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate, yet the SEC granted a five-year conditional exemption for tokenized equity trading venues to foster secondary market development.

#RWA #Tokenization #DeFi

techflowpost.com·Sep 30, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Ripple and CSD BR Bring Brazilian Investment-Fund Shares On-Chain via the XRP Ledger

Brazilian securities infrastructure provider CSD BR has partnered with Ripple to integrate the XRP Ledger into its live financial market operations. The initiative uses the XRP Ledger to mirror records of BTG Pactual investment fund shares, serving as an additional audit layer for authorized participants. By utilizing the Multi-Purpose Token (MPT) standard, CSD BR aims to test blockchain performance within a regulated environment without replacing existing legal settlement frameworks. CSD BR, which manages over 22 trillion Brazilian reais in assets, retains control over official records, KYC/AML compliance, and transaction reversals. This project represents a shift from sandbox testing to real-world application, allowing for near real-time verification of asset ownership. Future phases may explore direct issuance and trading of assets like Real Estate Receivables Certificates (CRI) and Agribusiness Receivables Certificates (CRA). This integration highlights a strategic approach to modernizing national capital market infrastructure by layering blockchain transparency over traditional, regulated systems.

#Tokenization #XRPL #Ripple

cryptotimes.io·Sep 30, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Wall Street Tokenization Explained: Will Blockchain Replace Today's Stock Trading Stack?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued an order on September 17 allowing blockchain-based venues to trade tokenized versions of listed U.S. stocks without registering as traditional exchanges. This regulatory relief, which expires in five years, mandates that each token must retain the same rights as the underlying traditional share while imposing caps on trading volume and symbols. Industry experts Nick Cherney of Janus Henderson and Gabor Gurbacs of Openassets suggest this move could eventually replace significant portions of Wall Street's legacy trading infrastructure. By streamlining the current process, which often involves up to nine intermediaries, tokenization aims to reduce costs and improve settlement efficiency. Despite the potential for innovation, experts note that the current user experience for investors will likely remain largely unchanged in the near term. While Janus Henderson has seen institutional interest in offshore tokenized funds reaching up to $1 billion, this remains a fraction of the $24 trillion global ETF market. Ultimately, the transition is viewed as an inevitability that will likely unfold in stages as the industry tests the limits of this new regulatory framework.

#TokenizedEquities #SEC #BlockchainInfrastructure

BeInCrypto·Sep 30, 20268.5

Infrastructure

ANZ completes landmark cross-border tokenised deposit payment with Swift, BHP and Citi

ANZ has successfully executed a live cross-border corporate treasury transaction using tokenized deposits on the Swift blockchain ledger. The pilot involved a collaboration between ANZ, BHP, Swift, and Citi to facilitate US dollar payments between Melbourne and New York. By leveraging shared ledger technology, the transaction demonstrated the ability to process payments outside of traditional banking hours with increased speed and efficiency. This initiative highlights the potential for tokenized deposits to operate seamlessly across different banking institutions while remaining invisible to the end customer. For the RWA market, this represents a significant step toward integrating digital assets into existing global financial infrastructure. The successful test confirms that Swift’s ledger can act as a secure connector for interoperable tokenized deposits, supporting 24/7 liquidity management for multinational corporations. This development underscores a shift toward real-time, always-on settlement capabilities within the traditional banking ecosystem.

#CrossBorderPayments #TokenizedDeposits #Interoperability

nationaltribune.com.au·Sep 30, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Hong Kong Prices HK$20B Digital Green Bonds With Tokenized Deposits

The multicurrency issuance includes Hong Kong dollar, yuan, dollar and euro tranches, with tokenized deposits used in primary settlement for the Hong Kong dollar bonds. Hong Kong priced approximately HK$20 billion equivalent in digital green bonds on Sept. 29, introducing Hong Kong dollar tokenized deposits into the primary settlement process through EnsembleTX. The issuance spans Hong Kong dollar

tokenpost.com·Sep 29, 20268.5

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