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Stocks

1.6 Billion Market Cap Is Just the Beginning: The Real Value of Tokenized Stocks Lies in On-Chain Infrastructure

The tokenized stock market currently faces significant hurdles, with only 2,290 stocks tokenized and a mere 130 exceeding $1 million in market capitalization. While platforms like rwa.xyz highlight assets like Strategy at $129 million, the sector suffers from low liquidity and complex risks, such as the 180-day lock-up period that caused SpaceX tokenized shares (SPCX) to plummet 40%. Investors must navigate smart contract vulnerabilities, self-custody risks, and issuer-specific issues, often finding that these products serve as exit liquidity for traditional financial assets rather than early-stage opportunities. Despite these challenges, tokenized stocks offer unique utility, including yield generation via DEX liquidity pools and delta-neutral hedging strategies. Standard Chartered Bank remains optimistic, projecting the on-chain tokenized asset market could exceed $4 trillion by 2028, driven by a 37x growth in DeFi-circulating assets. Ultimately, the sector's long-term potential relies on companies issuing equity directly on-chain from inception, rather than merely wrapping off-chain legal certificates. This shift could leverage blockchain's immutability to provide genuine value, moving beyond the current model of high-valuation, extractive token launches.

#Ethereum #Solana #RWA

odaily.news·Jun 21, 20267.0

Stocks

Ondo Finance Adds 173 New Tokenized Stocks, Reaches 430+ Onchain Assets

Ondo Finance has significantly expanded its Ondo Global Markets platform by adding 173 new tokenized stocks and ETFs, bringing its total on-chain asset count to over 430. This expansion, announced via X, introduces a diverse range of assets spanning sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, defense technology, and critical materials. The platform now supports these assets across Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, reinforcing its multichain strategy to capture broader market demand. Notable additions include individual equities like Dell and Nokia, alongside specialized ETFs from providers like Global X and Invesco. By rapidly scaling its offerings from 250 assets in March 2026 to its current volume, Ondo aims to mirror key innovation themes found in traditional public markets. This move represents a major step in the ongoing effort to bridge real-world financial instruments with blockchain infrastructure. As the platform continues to grow, it solidifies its position as a leading provider of tokenized equities, facilitating greater accessibility to global market sectors for on-chain investors.

#Ethereum #Solana #Ondo Finance

banklesstimes.com·Jun 21, 20268.0

Commodities

NYSE owner ICE to launch oil

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has partnered with crypto exchange OKX to launch perpetual futures contracts tied to Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil benchmarks. This collaboration marks the first product release following ICE’s investment in OKX, which occurred at a $25 billion valuation. These perpetual futures allow retail traders to speculate on oil price movements without expiration dates, providing exposure to traditional energy markets within a regulated framework. The move reflects a broader trend of centralized exchanges integrating commodity-linked derivatives to capture demand during periods of high energy volatility. While major platforms like Binance and Bybit have already introduced similar products, the entry of ICE signals increasing institutional involvement in bridging crypto and traditional energy sectors. Simultaneously, the rise of decentralized platforms like Hyperliquid, which recorded $500 billion in volume in Q1 2026, has prompted ICE and the CME to urge U.S. regulators to scrutinize unregulated commodity trading. This tension highlights the ongoing friction between established financial institutions and decentralized protocols regarding the oversight of critical global energy markets.

#Hyperliquid #Commodities #Derivatives

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Jun 20, 20267.0

Infrastructure

StanChart says Ethereum price will catch up to bullish internal metrics

Standard Chartered has reaffirmed its bullish price targets for Ether, projecting $4,000 by the end of 2026 and $40,000 by 2030, despite ETH trading 57% below its 2025 peak. The bank argues that Ethereum's internal network metrics, such as transaction counts and total value locked, remain near record levels, suggesting a disconnect between fundamental usage and current market price. This analysis highlights Ethereum's critical role as the primary settlement layer for stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, which are projected to see massive growth by 2028. While some analysts compare this price slump to Amazon during the dot-com era, others note that Ethereum currently lacks a strong narrative and clear value accrual mechanisms for ETH holders. The market faces headwinds from persistent outflows in U.S. spot ETH exchange-traded funds and a broader trend where Bitcoin momentum dominates price variation. Despite these challenges, institutional interest in tokenization and artificial intelligence-powered agents continues to support long-term optimism among some major market participants. The ongoing debate centers on whether Ethereum's dominance in onchain assets will eventually translate into superior returns for the underlying ETH token.

#Ethereum #Stablecoins #Tokenization

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Jun 20, 20267.0

Infrastructure

Why is Stellar's XLM up by over 50% this week?

Stellar's native token, XLM, experienced a 51.75% rally this week following an announcement that the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to integrate its tokenized securities platform with the Stellar network. The DTCC, which clears and settles up to $12 trillion in daily securities transactions, aims to launch this integration in the first half of 2027 as part of its multi-chain strategy. This institutional partnership significantly boosted market sentiment, though the price surge was further amplified by a massive short squeeze. Data from CoinGlass indicates that bearish traders faced $12.41 million in liquidations as open interest nearly doubled to $292.11 million. Despite the bullish momentum, XLM now faces a critical long-term resistance zone between $0.198 and $0.224, where multiple exponential moving averages converge. Analysts warn that failure to clear this ceiling could lead to a 30% to 40% correction, mirroring historical patterns where previous rallies were followed by steep declines. The event underscores the growing role of major financial infrastructure providers in adopting public blockchain networks for future asset settlement.

#RWA #Stellar #DTCC

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Jun 20, 20269.0

Stocks

Coinbase launches pre

Coinbase has launched pre-IPO markets for non-US users, beginning with perpetual futures contracts tied to the valuation of SpaceX. These USDC-settled contracts allow 24/7 trading without expiry, enabling retail investors to gain exposure to private companies that were previously restricted to venture capital and institutional players. Upon a company's eventual public listing, these positions automatically transition into post-IPO perpetual futures. This move highlights a broader industry trend among major exchanges like Kraken, Binance, and Bitget to offer synthetic or tokenized access to private market assets. The initiative reflects growing demand for fractionalized exposure to illiquid assets, a sector currently experiencing significant expansion within the broader RWA market. With the RWA market reaching $51 billion, such products aim to bridge the gap between traditional private equity and crypto-native trading platforms. By targeting high-profile firms like SpaceX, which holds valuations reaching $1.75 trillion, Coinbase is positioning itself to capture market share in the increasingly competitive landscape of private market derivatives.

#PerpetualFutures #USDC #SpaceX

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Jun 20, 20266.0

Stocks

OKX expands X-Perps in Europe with Magnificent 7, gold and oil futures

OKX has expanded its European retail offerings by launching expiry futures linked to Magnificent 7 stocks, SPY, QQQ, and major commodities like gold, silver, and oil. These X-Perps products allow users to trade traditional financial assets using the same margin pool as their crypto holdings with up to 10x leverage. This move intensifies competition among major exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance, all of which are increasingly integrating equity derivatives into crypto-native platforms. By offering these instruments, OKX aims to capture market share from offshore platforms, reporting a 447% increase in European X-Perps volumes since May 1. The expansion occurs as European regulators, including ESMA, scrutinize how MiFID II and the upcoming MiCA framework apply to leveraged crypto-linked derivatives. This trend reflects a broader industry shift toward packaging traditional assets into single, regulated retail accounts to streamline investor access. Ultimately, the convergence of equities and crypto trading highlights the evolving regulatory landscape for digital asset service providers operating within the European Union.

#MiCA #Derivatives #OKX

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Jun 20, 20267.0

Credit (Private Credit)

Equipment finance platform Trad.Fi to bring $650M in private credit onchain

Trad.Fi has announced a strategic initiative to bring up to $650 million in equipment-finance private credit onchain over the next 48 months. This project targets the trillion-dollar US equipment finance market, which currently suffers from inefficiencies due to heavy reliance on manual paperwork. By leveraging blockchain technology, Trad.Fi aims to reduce credit approval timelines from weeks or months to a single business day. The pipeline is supported by committed senior credit facilities and signed Letters of Intent, with $85 million in term sheets already secured and $40 million nearing closure. Infrastructure provider W3 will facilitate the tokenization of these loans across the Base, Arc, and Avalanche blockchains, while legal documentation remains offchain. An upcoming third-party operated investment pool will provide exposure to these originated loans, though US investors are excluded from the initial phase. This move represents a significant effort to digitize a major, underserved credit sector, potentially expanding the $1.2 billion tokenized corporate credit market.

#Base #RWA #PrivateCredit

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Jun 20, 20267.0

Stocks

Pyth unveils continuous pricing indexes for US stocks and commodities

Pyth Network has launched new pricing indexes providing continuous, 24/7 data for US stocks and commodities, enabling around-the-clock trading for decentralized finance platforms. Major exchanges including Coinbase, Kraken, dYdX, and Nado have already integrated these feeds to support perpetual futures, tokenized assets, and derivatives settlement. By offering reference prices for assets like Nvidia, Tesla, gold, and crude oil during traditional market closures, Pyth addresses a critical infrastructure gap for blockchain-based financial products. The initiative also includes a partnership with VanEck’s MarketVector to develop thematic equity index futures covering sectors such as artificial intelligence and defense. This development aligns with the rapid expansion of the tokenized asset sector, where tokenized stocks grew 422% year-over-year according to Binance Research. As RWA markets mature, the demand for reliable, continuous pricing data becomes essential for maintaining liquidity and accurate valuation in decentralized environments. This move reinforces Pyth’s strategic push into institutional market data services, bridging the divide between traditional financial schedules and the always-on nature of blockchain networks.

#RWA #TokenizedStocks #DeFi

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Jun 20, 20268.0

Infrastructure

SEC makes digital assets strategic priority through 2030

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially elevated digital assets to a strategic priority within its draft Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2026–2030. This roadmap explicitly calls for the development of a firm regulatory foundation to support tokenization, onchain financial infrastructure, and blockchain technology. By acknowledging that digital asset growth has outpaced current regulations, the agency aims to provide greater legal certainty for market participants involved in custody, trading, and staking. The plan emphasizes the potential for these technologies to revolutionize American financial infrastructure while maintaining a focus on investor protection and capital formation. Furthermore, the SEC intends to address longstanding jurisdictional ambiguities by clarifying the division of responsibilities between itself and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. This shift represents a significant institutional pivot toward integrating compliant onchain markets into the broader financial system. For the RWA market, this formal recognition provides a clearer path for institutional adoption and the scaling of tokenized offerings under established oversight.

#Tokenization #CFTC #SEC

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Jun 20, 20269.0

Stocks

Kraken offers SpaceX IPO access through xStocks

Crypto exchange Kraken has launched IPO Access through its xStocks platform, enabling eligible users across more than 110 international markets to register for tokenized SpaceX equity. This initiative allows investors to receive SPCXx tokens, which are backed 1:1 by underlying SpaceX shares, facilitating 24/7 trading on Kraken and other xStocks-integrated platforms. The offering marks a significant convergence between traditional capital markets and blockchain infrastructure, providing retail access to a highly anticipated public listing. SpaceX is reportedly seeking to raise approximately $75 billion at a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion, potentially setting a record as the largest IPO in history. While the offering is available in the European Economic Area and various international regions, it remains restricted in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom due to regulatory constraints. The move highlights the increasing utility of tokenization in democratizing access to private equity and pre-IPO opportunities. By leveraging onchain representations of traditional assets, Kraken aims to streamline participation in major corporate milestones while managing high investor demand.

#xStocks #SpaceX #TokenizedEquity

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Jun 20, 20268.0

Stocks

Binance discloses revenue

Binance has entered into a revenue-sharing agreement with brokerage infrastructure provider Alpaca, securing 50% of payment-for-order-flow fees and 65% of profits from user stock lending. This partnership supports Binance's expansion into tokenized US stocks and ETFs, a sector where Alpaca serves as a primary custodian. Alpaca currently manages $480 million in assets under custody, accounting for a 29% market share of the $1.62 billion tokenized stock industry. While the total value of tokenized stocks has grown by 29% recently, monthly active addresses have dropped by 77%, suggesting a shift toward long-term holding rather than active trading. This move highlights how major crypto exchanges are monetizing their transition into traditional financial products to meet investor demand. By integrating infrastructure like Alpaca, Binance aims to scale its bStocks product and broader equity offerings. The arrangement underscores the deepening integration between centralized crypto exchanges and regulated brokerage services to bridge digital and traditional asset markets.

#RWA #TokenizedStocks #ETFs

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Jun 20, 20268.0

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