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Infrastructure

On-chain money and data center collateral: what actually funds AI compute

The tokenized asset ecosystem recently achieved a historic milestone by processing $5.77 billion in spot market volume. This significant liquidity event highlights the growing maturity and adoption of real-world assets within decentralized finance frameworks. The Raydium exchange protocol emerged as a key leader in facilitating this high volume of activity. Such figures demonstrate that tokenized financial instruments are increasingly moving from experimental phases to high-utility market environments. The ability to handle multi-billion dollar volumes underscores the robustness of current blockchain infrastructure for institutional-grade trading. This trend signals a shift toward more efficient, transparent, and accessible capital markets globally. As decentralized platforms continue to capture larger shares of asset trading, the integration of traditional finance with blockchain technology becomes increasingly solidified.

#Solana #RWA #Tokenization

crypto-economy.com·Jul 6, 20267.5

Stablecoins

Stripe’s Bridge gains MiCA approval for EU stablecoin operations

Luxembourg has granted Stripe's Bridge platform authorization as both a crypto-asset service provider and an Electronic Money Institution under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. This dual approval enables Stripe to issue and manage stablecoin services across all 27 EU member states through a single, unified regulatory framework. By securing this status, Stripe gains a significant competitive advantage in the payments sector, positioning itself to facilitate compliant stablecoin transactions more effectively than many centralized exchanges. The move provides essential regulatory clarity that is expected to accelerate the adoption of digital assets for everyday payment use cases within the European market. This development marks a pivotal shift in the infrastructure layer of the RWA ecosystem, as major payment processors integrate stablecoins into their core offerings. The increased institutional legitimacy provided by MiCA compliance will likely force other payment providers to expedite their own regulatory strategies to remain competitive. Ultimately, this integration bridges the gap between traditional financial rails and blockchain-based assets, signaling a maturing landscape for stablecoin utility in the EU.

#Stablecoins #MiCA #Payments

cryptorank.io·Jul 6, 20268.5

U.S. Treasuries

RWA deposits in DeFi surge 200% year-over-year to $7.4B in Q2 2026

Real-world asset (RWA) deposits in decentralized finance protocols experienced a 200% surge, rising from $2.33 billion in Q2 2025 to $7.44 billion in Q2 2026. While total on-chain RWA values reached approximately $23.6 billion by mid-2026, only a small fraction of these assets are currently utilized within open DeFi lending markets. Major institutional players like BlackRock have entered the space with the BUIDL fund, which holds between $2 billion and $2.8 billion in tokenized Treasuries, while Ondo Finance’s USDY product manages over $2 billion. Platforms such as Morpho, Aave, and Pendle are increasingly integrating these stable, yield-bearing assets as collateral to replace volatile crypto assets. Despite this growth, technical barriers like smart contract composability and regulatory hurdles, including KYC requirements, continue to limit broader adoption. The passage of the GENIUS Act has provided necessary regulatory clarity, helping to attract institutional capital that was previously sidelined. With only $2.5 billion of the $30 billion total tokenized RWA base currently deployed in open lending, the sector faces a significant 12x expansion opportunity as these barriers are addressed.

#Ondo Finance #RWA #BlackRock

cryptobriefing.com·Jul 6, 20268.5

U.S. Treasuries

JPMorgan’s JLTXX tokenized money market fund surges 250% in a month to nearly $700M

JPMorgan's JLTXX tokenized money market fund experienced a rapid 250% growth in assets under management, climbing from $200.3 million in May to $694.95 million by July 2, 2026. Launched on May 13, 2026, on the public Ethereum blockchain, the fund serves as a critical tool for institutional liquidity management. It invests exclusively in US Treasuries and overnight repurchase agreements, offering a daily yield of 3.51%. The fund is specifically engineered to assist stablecoin issuers in meeting reserve requirements mandated by the recently passed GENIUS Act. By accepting both cash and stablecoins for subscriptions, JLTXX bridges the gap between traditional finance and crypto-native infrastructure. Its deployment on public Ethereum, rather than a private ledger, marks a strategic shift in how major banks approach on-chain assets. This development highlights the increasing institutional demand for compliant, on-chain yield vehicles that integrate seamlessly with existing digital asset custody solutions like Anchorage Digital.

#Ethereum #Stablecoins #JPMorgan

cryptobriefing.com·Jul 6, 20269.5

Infrastructure

BlackRock-Backed Securitize To Go Public On NYSE After Most SPAC Investors Stay In

Securitize, the tokenization platform powering BlackRock's BUIDL fund, is set to debut on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ on July 2 following a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. The transaction is expected to generate approximately $400 million in gross proceeds, bolstered by a low redemption rate where 71.5% of SPAC shareholders opted to remain in the deal. This successful transition to public markets marks a significant milestone for the RWA sector, signaling a shift from theoretical institutional interest to mainstream financial adoption. Securitize currently manages over $4 billion in assets and serves as the transfer agent for major institutional partners including Apollo, KKR, and Hamilton Lane. The firm's public listing follows a $47 million strategic investment led by BlackRock in 2024, further cementing the platform's role in the infrastructure of tokenized finance. By securing a listing on a major exchange like the NYSE, Securitize provides a transparent, regulated vehicle for investors to gain exposure to the growing tokenization market. This development underscores the increasing integration of blockchain-based asset management within traditional capital markets.

#BUIDL #Tokenization #Securitize

stocktwits.com·Jul 6, 20269.5

Infrastructure

Can Tokenized Stocks Become a $3 Trillion Market? Securitize CEO Reveals Big Expansion Plan

Securitize has secured over $400 million following its public listing on the New York Stock Exchange to aggressively scale its institutional tokenization infrastructure. The firm currently manages approximately $4.4 billion in tokenized assets, including BlackRock’s $2.2 billion BUIDL fund and products for major institutions like Apollo, KKR, and VanEck. CEO Carlos Domingo intends to utilize this capital to acquire complementary businesses, aiming to build a comprehensive platform for the issuance, management, and trading of tokenized securities. While tokenized Treasuries have dominated early adoption, the company is pivoting toward the $140 trillion global equity market, projecting that a 2% migration could create a $3 trillion opportunity. This expansion aligns with broader industry forecasts from Citigroup and BCG, which estimate the total RWA market could reach between $5.5 trillion and $18.9 trillion by the next decade. The move underscores a growing institutional trend, as evidenced by partnerships with ICE and collaborations with Computershare to facilitate direct blockchain share issuance. As the total RWA market surpasses $64 billion, Securitize’s strategic growth positions it as a central player in the transition of traditional financial assets to distributed ledger technology.

#RWA #BUIDL #Tokenization

cryptonews.net·Jul 6, 20268.5

Non-U.S. Govt. Debt

Paradigm leads $5.5 million seed round in M1X Global to expand tokenized sovereign debt platform

M1X Global has successfully secured funding to advance its mission of tokenizing sovereign debt, marking a significant step in the integration of national financial instruments with blockchain technology. The company previously collaborated with the Republic of the Marshall Islands to issue the USDM1 onchain sovereign bond, demonstrating a practical application of distributed ledger technology for government-backed assets. This capital injection will likely accelerate the development of M1X Global's infrastructure, which aims to provide transparent and efficient access to sovereign debt markets. By leveraging blockchain, the firm seeks to modernize how nations manage and distribute debt, potentially lowering barriers for global investors. The success of this funding round underscores growing institutional interest in the tokenization of government-issued securities as a viable alternative to traditional financial systems. As more sovereign entities explore onchain solutions, M1X Global positions itself as a critical intermediary in the evolving RWA landscape. This development highlights the increasing maturity of the sector, moving beyond experimental pilots toward scalable, real-world financial implementations.

#Tokenization #MarshallIslands #SovereignDebt

The Block·Jul 6, 20266.5

Infrastructure

The Rebalance | The Future of Indexing On-Chain with Kaiko

S&P Dow Jones Indices has partnered with Kaiko to integrate high-quality, institutional-grade cryptocurrency data into its indexing framework, marking a significant step toward the professionalization of digital asset markets. By leveraging Kaiko’s granular market data, S&P DJI aims to address the critical need for transparent, reliable pricing mechanisms that are essential for the development of sophisticated on-chain financial products. This collaboration focuses on bridging the gap between traditional finance standards and the fragmented nature of decentralized exchange liquidity. As institutional interest in tokenized assets grows, the ability to accurately index and value these instruments becomes a prerequisite for broader market adoption. The initiative underscores a shift where traditional index providers are actively building the infrastructure required to support the next generation of RWA-backed tokens and decentralized financial instruments. By standardizing data inputs, this partnership reduces the risks associated with price manipulation and volatility, which have historically hindered institutional entry into the blockchain space. Ultimately, this move signals that the infrastructure for on-chain indexing is maturing, providing the necessary foundation for complex RWA portfolios to be tracked and managed with the same rigor as traditional equities.

#DigitalAssets #MarketData #Kaiko

spglobal.com·Jul 6, 20267.5

Infrastructure

Mantle’s H1 2026 Milestones Spotlight Real-World Asset Integration as Tokenization Market Heats Up

Mantle, an Ethereum layer-2 network utilizing optimistic rollup technology, has announced its H1 2026 milestones with a strategic pivot toward integrating real-world assets (RWA) into its ecosystem. This move positions the network as a distribution layer for off-chain capital, aiming to bridge traditional financial products like bonds and private credit with on-chain liquidity. The announcement arrives as the broader tokenized RWA market surpasses $20 billion in total value, following significant industry developments such as Bullish's $4.2 billion acquisition of Equiniti and Ondo Finance's Treasury trade with JPMorgan. By focusing on low fees and fast finality, Mantle seeks to attract institutional users who require efficient settlement layers for tokenized instruments. While the report lacks specific technical details, it signals a clear intent to compete with institutional-focused chains like Avalanche and Polygon. The success of this initiative remains contingent on evolving regulatory frameworks, particularly regarding the legal treatment of securities on public blockchains. Ultimately, Mantle’s strategy reflects a growing industry trend where layer-2 networks aim to evolve from simple scaling solutions into primary venues for regulated financial assets.

#Ethereum #Layer2 #RWA

blockchainreporter.net·Jul 6, 20266.5

Infrastructure

The Tokenized Asset Market Is $60 Billion. Most Of It Isn't Moving.

The tokenized real-world asset market has reached a valuation of $60 billion across 7,000 products, yet a significant portion of this value remains dormant. A report reveals that $32.9 billion across 910 assets shows zero weekly transfer activity, highlighting a stark contrast between total issuance and actual market liquidity. Experts characterize this environment as a waiting room, noting that 97% of potential participants lack access to these products. Much of this inactivity is structural, as approximately $27 billion consists of permissioned tokens designed for closed ledgers rather than public trading. Market concentration is extreme, with just 62 assets accounting for 88% of the total value, led by major players like BlackRock, Circle, and Figure. The industry faces systemic hurdles including a lack of mainstream distribution channels, regulatory uncertainty, and the necessity for issuers to build proprietary ecosystems to support their tokens. While US Treasuries are considered the only mature, production-grade segment, the broader market must overcome these infrastructure bottlenecks to reach projected growth targets of up to $30 trillion by 2034.

#RWA #BUIDL #Tokenization

forbes.com·Jul 6, 20269.0

Infrastructure

Solana News: RWA Ecosystem Reaches All-Time High as $SOL Price Eyes $80

Solana's real-world asset (RWA) ecosystem has reached a new all-time high, surpassing $3.4 billion in total value. Data from RWA.xyz confirms that the network's RWA sector has surged approximately 230% over the past year, rising from under $1.2 billion in July 2025. This rapid expansion is primarily driven by the onboarding of tokenized private credit, U.S. Treasuries, and commodity-backed assets. Solana's high throughput and low transaction costs have made it a preferred infrastructure choice for institutional projects seeking to bring traditional assets on-chain. The network now ranks second only to Ethereum in total RWA value, with the gap between the two chains steadily narrowing. This growth trajectory highlights Solana's increasing utility as a foundational layer for institutional-grade tokenization. The milestone serves as a fundamental catalyst for the network, potentially supporting broader market confidence as the SOL token tests key resistance levels.

#Solana #RWA #Tokenization

captainaltcoin.com·Jul 6, 20267.5

U.S. Treasuries

How Scrypt’s On-Chain Treasury Move With BENJI Has Changed Franklin Resources’ (BEN) Investment Story

Franklin Resources is leveraging its BENJI on-chain money fund to modernize its investment narrative amidst ongoing fee pressure and market volatility. The recent integration with Scrypt Swiss AG serves as a strategic move to bolster the firm's blockchain credentials and expand the utility of its tokenized products. This initiative is further supported by a June 2026 partnership with MoonPay, which aims to broaden distribution channels for the BENJI fund. While these developments highlight Franklin's commitment to digital asset innovation, analysts remain divided on whether these efforts will generate significant revenue in the near term. Current financial projections for 2029 estimate revenues of $8.7 billion, though optimistic scenarios suggest potential for $9.3 billion if tokenization efforts scale effectively. The core challenge for Franklin Resources remains balancing the uncertain economic payoff of these digital initiatives against the structural decline in traditional management fees. Ultimately, the success of the BENJI ecosystem will depend on its ability to transition from a technological experiment into a high-margin revenue driver for the firm.

#Tokenization #FranklinTempleton #MoonPay

sahmcapital.com·Jul 6, 20266.5

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