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Stocks

Tokenized stocks market cap gains to record $2.3B

The global market capitalization for tokenized stocks has reached a record $2.3 billion, reflecting a growing investor appetite for blockchain-based equity products. Ethereum currently leads the sector with a 34% market share, followed by BNB Chain at 30% and Solana at 23%. Ondo Finance maintains its position as the leading issuer with $955 million in onchain equities, while Kraken’s xStocks and Binance’s bStocks have contributed significantly to the sector's growth. Major exchanges are increasingly integrating traditional financial assets, with Kraken and Coinbase offering commission-free trading for thousands of US-listed stocks and ETFs. This trend toward tokenization provides investors with benefits such as fractional ownership and 24/7 trading capabilities. Despite this growth, tokenized stocks represent only 5.5% of the broader $34 billion RWA market, which is currently dominated by US Treasury debt. The expansion of these offerings highlights a broader shift toward multi-asset platforms that bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized infrastructure.

#Ethereum #Ondo Finance #RWA

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Jul 16, 20267.5

Stocks

SBI Group partners with Ondo Finance to tokenize Japanese stocks using yen stablecoin

SBI Group and Ondo Finance have partnered to tokenize Japanese equities, marking a significant integration of traditional Asian capital markets with onchain infrastructure. Under the agreement, Ondo Global Markets (BVI) Limited will manage the issuance of tokenized assets, which will be distributed through SBI’s extensive financial ecosystem. Transactions will be settled using JPYSC, a yen-denominated stablecoin launched by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank on June 24 with ¥10 billion in initial capital. Operating on the Ethereum blockchain, JPYSC serves as a critical payment and collateral mechanism for these digital assets. This collaboration aims to eliminate traditional settlement frictions, such as T+2 timelines and complex currency conversions, for both domestic and international investors. By leveraging SBI’s regulatory standing and Ondo’s tokenization expertise, the partnership seeks to create a global corridor for digital assets. This move represents a major step in institutionalizing onchain finance within one of the world's most advanced financial markets.

#Ethereum #Ondo Finance #TokenizedEquities

cryptobriefing.com·Jul 16, 20269.0

Credit (Private Credit)

UniCredit is financing Union’s green growth with a tokenised mini-bond worth 5 million

UniCredit has fully subscribed to a €5 million tokenized minibond issued by Union S.p.A. to fund the construction of five new 1 MW photovoltaic plants. This transaction utilizes a public blockchain infrastructure to manage the bond, marking a significant integration of digital finance into the real economy. By leveraging tokenization, the parties aim to achieve greater transparency, traceability, and automation throughout the financial instrument's lifecycle. The project highlights the growing trend of Italian financial institutions adopting distributed ledger technology to support the energy transition and ESG-focused industrial growth. BlockInvest provided the technical infrastructure for the tokenization, while Weltix served as the Registrar and Simmons & Simmons managed legal and tax documentation. This initiative demonstrates how traditional banking can modernize capital markets by combining sustainable energy investments with advanced digital tools. The successful issuance underscores the increasing viability of tokenized debt as a mechanism for mobilizing capital toward decarbonization efforts.

#UniCredit #TokenizedMinibond #RenewableEnergy

en.ilsole24ore.com·Jul 16, 20267.5

Infrastructure

Why aren’t tokenized deposits moving faster?

The BIS has questioned the slow adoption of tokenized deposits, prompting a closer look at major multibank initiatives like the UK’s Great British Tokenised Deposits (GBTD) and the German-led Commercial Bank Money Token (CBMT). While single-bank solutions exist, the industry is now focusing on interoperability and clearing layers to facilitate interbank payments. GBTD, coordinated by UK Finance, has moved to a live pilot phase involving seven banks, including Barclays and HSBC, to test retail and wholesale use cases. Simultaneously, Germany’s CBMT has successfully executed live multibank transactions between corporate giants like Siemens and Evonik, supported by a regulatory classification from BaFin. Both projects identify coordination among diverse banking stakeholders and legacy system integration as primary hurdles to scaling. Regulatory clarity remains a critical bottleneck, particularly in Europe, where the lack of a harmonized legal definition for tokenized deposits risks market fragmentation. These initiatives are vital for the RWA market as they aim to bridge the gap between traditional bank money and programmable digital assets, ensuring that tokenized deposits retain essential KYC and AML protections.

#TokenizedDeposits #Interoperability #DigitalMoney

ledgerinsights.com·Jul 16, 20268.5

Credit (Private Credit)

Cantor8 Co-founder Reni Achkar on Why Private Credit Could be The Real Tokenization Opportunity

Cantor8 co-founder Reni Achkar argues that the current RWA market is overly focused on tokenizing already liquid assets like U.S. Treasuries, which provides minimal utility beyond marketing. While tokenized Treasuries have successfully demonstrated that institutions will engage with regulated, KYC-compliant wrappers, they do not solve the fundamental liquidity or access issues inherent in private markets. Achkar emphasizes that the true potential of tokenization lies in private credit and emerging-market assets, where high friction and operational costs currently hinder efficiency. Building these markets requires solving complex challenges in valuation, legal enforceability, and lifecycle management rather than just focusing on the technical minting process. Success in this sector depends on robust oracles, qualified custody, and regulatory compliance to ensure that on-chain records accurately reflect off-chain reality. Ultimately, the industry must shift from creating simple demos to building functional markets that remove genuine financial friction. This transition is critical for moving beyond the current trend of parking assets in wrappers without achieving meaningful secondary market activity or increased investor access.

#RWA #Tokenization #PrivateCredit

hackernoon.com·Jul 16, 20266.5

Infrastructure

Tradeweb (TW) Brings Bond Pricing To Pyth For Onchain Finance

Tradeweb Markets has officially integrated its institutional fixed-income pricing data into the Pyth Network, marking a significant expansion into digital and onchain financial infrastructure. By distributing this data through Pyth Pro and the Pyth Data Marketplace, Tradeweb enables decentralized applications and programmable trading systems to access high-quality bond pricing. This move bridges the gap between traditional institutional markets and the growing ecosystem of onchain finance. For the RWA market, this integration is critical as it provides the reliable, real-time data feeds necessary for pricing tokenized debt instruments and other fixed-income assets on the blockchain. Tradeweb, a major player in electronic trading, is positioning itself to capture value as traditional financial institutions increasingly adopt digital platforms. The partnership underscores a broader industry trend where legacy data providers are essential for the maturation of decentralized finance. As Tradeweb (NasdaqGS:TW) explores these new distribution channels, the ability to monetize institutional-grade data in programmable environments will likely influence its future market reach and competitive standing.

#FixedIncome #PythNetwork #Oracles

finance.yahoo.com·Jul 16, 20267.5

Infrastructure

Tokenized Deposits Explained: What Swift’s Multi

Swift has successfully completed a multi-bank pilot program testing the integration of tokenized deposits across diverse distributed ledger technology (DLT) networks and existing fiat payment systems. By leveraging its established messaging infrastructure, Swift demonstrated that tokenized assets can move seamlessly between different blockchains and traditional bank ledgers without requiring a single global network. This initiative involved major global financial institutions, including Citi, Deutsche Bank, and HSBC, to validate interoperability in a fragmented digital asset landscape. The pilot proves that banks can maintain their existing regulatory compliance and liquidity management frameworks while adopting blockchain-based settlement. This development is significant for the RWA market because it provides a scalable blueprint for institutional-grade settlement of tokenized assets. By bridging the gap between DLT and legacy systems, Swift reduces the friction that has historically hindered the adoption of tokenized deposits. Ultimately, this move signals a shift toward a hybrid financial ecosystem where tokenized value can coexist with traditional banking infrastructure.

#TokenizedDeposits #Interoperability #BankingInfrastructure

Finextra — Crypto·Jul 16, 20269.5

Active Strategies

Kaia Partners With Xilo Labs to Expand Stablecoin RWA Investing

Kaia has entered a strategic partnership with Xilo Labs to integrate the Mochi onchain asset management platform into the Kaia network. This collaboration aims to expand stablecoin-based investment opportunities by providing users with diversified exposure to portfolios backed by tokenized real-world assets. Mochi utilizes an 'All Weather' investment framework, reinterpreted through tokenized instruments to manage risk across various macroeconomic regimes. The integration allows users to deposit stablecoins into conservative, balanced, or aggressive portfolios, with all allocation and rebalancing logic executed onchain. Furthermore, Kaia Investment Partners will collaborate with Xilo Labs on RWA sourcing and capital formation to create a virtuous cycle of liquidity and asset diversification. This move aligns with Kaia's 2026 strategic goal of providing institutional-grade access to global assets through onchain infrastructure. By combining Kaia's stablecoin ecosystem with Mochi's portfolio management, the partnership seeks to turn complex financial strategies into accessible, transparent onchain products.

#Stablecoins #RWA #Kaia

tokenpost.com·Jul 16, 20267.5

Credit (Private Credit)

Beyond Tokenized Treasuries: How Current Finance Frames the Next Layer of Tokenized Yield

Current Finance is positioning itself as a comprehensive market infrastructure layer for global tokenized yield, moving beyond the initial wave of tokenized U.S. Treasuries. By connecting yield originators with on-chain capital providers, the protocol aims to standardize how real-world assets are evaluated and accessed on the blockchain. The platform utilizes Sui-native execution products, specifically Current Lend, Current Multiply, and Current Margin, to facilitate borrowing, lending, and leveraged participation. This shift is significant because it addresses the growing need for transparent risk assessment, official documentation, and structured market parameters in the maturing RWA sector. As the market expands into diverse credit spectrums, Current Finance emphasizes the importance of linking execution products with rigorous risk information to build long-term institutional credibility. This approach distinguishes the protocol from simple yield interfaces by creating a dedicated capital market for varied real-economy yield sources. Ultimately, the project seeks to professionalize on-chain finance by providing the necessary infrastructure to support complex, multi-phase tokenized asset strategies.

#RWA #DeFi #Sui

manilatimes.net·Jul 16, 20266.5

U.S. Treasuries

Securitize's Kobayashi Warns Japan Risks 'Losing' Without a ¥300 Trillion RWA Market【WebX 2026】

At the WebX 2026 conference, industry leaders from Securitize Japan, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton discussed the urgent need for Japan to scale its RWA market to ¥300 trillion by 2033 to maintain global competitiveness. Eiichi Kobayashi of Securitize Japan warned that Japan's current public blockchain market is effectively zero, risking a significant loss of international standing as the global RWA sector approaches a projected ¥3,000 trillion. The panel highlighted the evolution of tokenized money market funds (MMFs), such as BlackRock's BUIDL and Franklin Templeton's BENJI, which offer 24/7/365 transferability and DeFi integration. Mitsunori Yuasa of Franklin Templeton demonstrated the practical utility of these assets by citing their recent use in a corporate M&A settlement. Despite these global advancements, panelists noted that domestic demand in Japan remains limited, with major securities firms struggling to identify corporate use cases. The discussion emphasized that transitioning from regulatory frameworks to active, real-world use cases is the critical challenge for Japan. Ultimately, the ability of Japanese institutions to adopt these blockchain-based financial products will determine the nation's trajectory in the rapidly expanding global RWA landscape.

#RWA #FranklinTempleton #BlackRock

finance.biggo.com·Jul 16, 20267.5

Stocks

USDC emerges as the go-to stablecoin powering tokenized equities’ billion-dollar moment

Ondo Global Markets has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing $1 billion in total value locked for tokenized equities by May 2026, just eight months after its launch. This growth reflects a broader expansion in the tokenized equity sector, which grew from $424 million in mid-2025 to approximately $960 million by March 2026. Ondo currently commands a 60% market share, with its CRCLon product alone exceeding $100 million in TVL. Circle’s USDC has emerged as the preferred settlement layer for these institutional-grade products, favored for its compliance-first reputation and regular attestation reports. Meanwhile, Circle’s USYC money market fund has surpassed $2 billion in assets under management, further cementing the firm's role in the RWA ecosystem. While the tokenized equity market remains small compared to traditional exchanges like the NYSE, the rapid 30% quarterly growth in the broader RWA sector signals increasing institutional adoption. Future market trajectory will depend heavily on evolving US regulatory clarity and the commitment of institutional liquidity providers to onchain financial instruments.

#RWA #Ondo #TokenizedEquities

cryptobriefing.com·Jul 16, 20268.5

Infrastructure

Hedera enables UK’s first tokenized collateral FX trades with Lloyds, Aberdeen and Archax

Lloyds Banking Group, Aberdeen, and Archax have successfully executed the United Kingdom's first foreign exchange trades using tokenized real-world assets as collateral. The pilot utilized tokenized shares in an Aberdeen money market fund and digitized UK government bonds, known as gilts, to secure FX transactions on the Hedera blockchain. By leveraging Archax’s FCA-regulated platform and permissioned DeFi network, the participants achieved near real-time collateral movement, addressing the operational friction and settlement delays inherent in traditional financial workflows. This development is significant for the RWA market as it demonstrates how institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure can replace manual, slow-moving collateral management processes. With the UK FX market processing approximately $5.4 trillion daily, the ability to move collateral instantaneously reduces liquidity risk and capital inefficiency during market volatility. The project was recognized by the HM Treasury-backed Wholesale Digital Markets Champion report as a leading example of scaling digital wholesale markets. By integrating regulated oversight with on-chain efficiency, this pilot provides a scalable blueprint for financial institutions to adopt blockchain-based solutions for complex margin activities.

#Archax #Hedera #UKFinance

cryptonews.net·Jul 15, 20268.5

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