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Stablecoins

ECB Tokenized Euro Plan Unlikely to Kill Stablecoins in Europe

The European Central Bank (ECB) is advancing its tokenized euro initiative, with Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel emphasizing its role as a secure settlement anchor for institutional blockchain markets. The project, known as Pontes, is scheduled to launch in September 2026 and will link market DLT platforms with TARGET Services to facilitate atomic settlement in central bank money. By providing a programmable, risk-free asset, the ECB aims to address liquidity concerns that private stablecoins cannot resolve during market panics. While the initiative targets wholesale financial markets rather than retail deposits, it poses a competitive challenge to stablecoins currently used for institutional securities settlement. The ECB's approach focuses on settlement safety, allowing banks to utilize direct central bank claims instead of private tokens that carry issuer and operational risks. Despite this, the ECB views the tokenized euro as a complement to private stablecoins, which will likely retain utility in remittances, decentralized finance, and cross-border transfers. The project follows successful 2024 trials involving 64 participants and €1.6 billion in settled transactions, signaling a shift toward a more integrated, publicly controlled European blockchain infrastructure.

#Stablecoins #Settlement #ECB

Blockonomi·Aug 31, 20268.5

Infrastructure

From Pilot to Plumbing: DTCC Readies Tokenization for October Launch

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is transitioning its tokenization efforts from experimental pilots to a commercial launch scheduled for October 2026. This move follows successful production trades conducted on July 15, 2026, involving over 30 firms testing collateral pledges, securities lending, and various delivery-versus-payment workflows. The initiative is supported by an industry working group of more than 50 institutional heavyweights, including BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs, signaling a shift toward market standardization. Operating under an SEC no-action letter granted in December 2025, the service utilizes the ComposerX platform with a multi-chain strategy spanning Besu and the Canton Network. The primary objective is to address the inefficiency of global capital utilization, where only 10-11% of the $300 trillion in High-Quality Liquid Assets is currently used as collateral. By enabling real-time collateral mobility, the DTCC aims to increase balance sheet efficiency by 30-50% for participating institutions. While this launch marks a significant milestone in institutional RWA adoption, the industry faces ongoing challenges in integrating deterministic DLT workflows with legacy accounting and risk management systems. Ultimately, this development represents the formalization of tokenized settlement as a core component of global financial market infrastructure.

#Tokenization #CantonNetwork #InstitutionalFinance

forkast.news·Aug 30, 202610.0

U.S. Treasuries

Securitize’s BUIDL regains title as largest tokenized US Treasury fund

BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, known as BUIDL, has reclaimed its position as the largest tokenized Treasury product with approximately $2.8 billion in assets under management. Managed via the Securitize platform, the fund briefly lost its market-leading status to Circle’s USYC in early 2026 before recovering through sustained inflows. The broader tokenized U.S. Treasury market has expanded significantly, reaching an estimated total valuation of $15 billion to $16 billion. BUIDL maintains its competitive edge by operating across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Aptos, and BNB Chain. The fund functions as a tokenized money market vehicle, targeting a $1.00 net asset value while providing yields between 3.4% and 4.5% APY. Its utility is further enhanced by integrations with trading platforms like Deribit and Crypto.com, which allow investors to utilize BUIDL tokens as collateral. This development highlights the ongoing institutional competition for dominance in the rapidly growing on-chain government debt sector.

#RWA #BUIDL #TokenizedTreasuries

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 30, 20268.0

U.S. Treasuries

DTCC partners with BitGo to launch digital asset infrastructure for tokenized US Treasuries and equities

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has successfully piloted the tokenization of U.S. Treasuries and equities, marking a significant shift toward blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Utilizing its Tokenization Service, the DTCC converted traditional assets into digital twins to facilitate repo and reverse repo workflows. BitGo Bank & Trust serves as the exclusive OCC-regulated custodian, managing the onchain settlement and movement of these assets. Over 30 major financial institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and J.P. Morgan, participated in the pilot to test interoperability and operational capabilities. This initiative builds upon previous collaborations with Digital Asset and the Canton Network to create a scalable, multi-chain environment. By integrating blockchain into the core clearing and settlement system, the DTCC aims to mitigate counterparty and infrastructure risks for institutional players. The full-scale launch of the DTC Tokenization Service is scheduled for October 2026, representing a critical milestone for the widespread adoption of tokenized real-world assets.

#Tokenization #CantonNetwork #DTCC

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 30, 20269.5

Stocks

Mirae Asset debuts tokenized covered-call ETF class in Hong Kong - CHOSUNBIZ

Mirae Asset Global Investments has launched a tokenized class of its Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF in the Hong Kong market, marking a significant expansion of tokenized financial products in Asia. By leveraging blockchain technology, the firm aims to enhance operational efficiency and provide investors with more streamlined access to traditional investment vehicles. This initiative follows a growing trend of institutional adoption in Hong Kong, supported by the local regulatory framework that encourages the integration of distributed ledger technology into capital markets. The tokenization process allows for fractional ownership and potentially faster settlement cycles compared to traditional ETF structures. This development is particularly notable as it represents a major asset manager applying tokenization to a complex derivative-based strategy rather than simple cash equivalents. The move signals a shift toward broader institutional acceptance of tokenized securities as a viable alternative to legacy financial infrastructure. As more traditional firms enter this space, the RWA market gains further legitimacy and infrastructure maturity, bridging the gap between decentralized finance and regulated investment products.

#HongKong #MiraeAsset #TokenizedETF

biz.chosun.com·Aug 30, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Stellar tokenized RWA market more than quadruples to nearly $4B

The value of tokenized real-world assets on the Stellar blockchain has surged approximately 360% in 2026, reaching nearly $4 billion from $868.8 million at the end of the previous year. This growth is driven by a diverse range of assets, including U.S. Treasurys, private and public credit, and non-U.S. government debt. Major issuers such as Spiko, Realiz, Tradable, Franklin Templeton, and Ondo dominate the ecosystem, with Spiko alone accounting for $1.55 billion. Stellar has notably expanded its footprint in non-U.S. government debt, hosting tokenized Mexican CETES and Brazilian bonds via Etherfuse. Institutional interest remains high, evidenced by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's plan to connect its tokenization service to Stellar by 2027. Furthermore, Tradable has committed to bringing up to $1 billion in private credit assets to the network to enhance compliance and lifecycle management. This rapid expansion underscores Stellar's increasing utility as a preferred infrastructure for institutional-grade financial products and global payment solutions.

#RWA #Stellar #Tokenization

tradingview.com·Aug 29, 20268.0

Stocks

Tokenized stock transfer volume jumps 415% in 30 days to $29.5B

Tokenized equity activity experienced a significant surge over the past 30 days, with transfer volumes climbing 415% to reach $29.5 billion. Data from RWA.xyz indicates that monthly active addresses increased by 209% to 1.3 million, while the total number of tokenized stock holders grew by 167% to 2.36 million. The total value of tokenized stocks distributed onchain reached $2.54 billion, representing a 637% increase compared to the previous year. Market leadership is currently concentrated among Ondo, Kraken, and Binance, which collectively account for 81% of the distributed value. This growth is driven by major crypto platforms expanding the utility of tokenized equities, including Coinbase’s launch of B20 tokens on the Base blockchain. These developments allow non-US investors to trade major tech stocks like Nvidia and Apple around the clock and utilize them within decentralized finance applications. The integration of these assets into margin loans and automated portfolios further signals a shift toward deeper onchain financial utility for traditional securities.

#Base #RWA #Ondo

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Aug 29, 20268.0

U.S. Treasuries

Franklin Templeton Wins SEC Staff Relief for Its $721M Onchain Fund

Franklin Templeton has received SEC staff clearance to integrate its $721 million blockchain-based money market fund, the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX), into its conventional mutual funds and ETFs. This development marks a significant milestone as the first U.S. regulatory relief allowing digitally native products to be held within traditional investment portfolios. The SEC staff provided this relief by setting aside specific custody provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940, provided that Franklin Templeton adheres to twelve strict operational conditions. These conditions include annual board reviews, independent public accountant verification of holdings, and the retention of administrative control over smart contracts by Franklin Templeton Investor Services. By utilizing the Stellar blockchain, the firm aims to use these tokenized shares for cash balances and securities lending collateral. This move bridges the gap between legacy financial structures and blockchain-based assets, potentially increasing the utility of tokenized funds. The decision sets a precedent for other investment managers, as the SEC's letter explicitly names 23 additional firms that could benefit from similar arrangements.

#Stellar #FranklinTempleton #FOBXX

cryptonews.net·Aug 29, 20269.5

Infrastructure

UOB, HSBC complete live tokenized deposit transfer on Swift blockchain

UOB has become the first Singapore-headquartered bank to execute live cross-border transactions using Swift’s blockchain-based ledger, following an initial pilot by HSBC and Standard Chartered. The Swift platform functions as an orchestration layer that connects disparate tokenized deposit systems, facilitating the netting of interbank settlements rather than processing the payments directly. By utilizing this infrastructure, banks can manage client payments through tokenized deposits while streamlining the settlement process between institutions. UOB intends to expand its usage of the ledger to include Singapore dollar and US dollar transactions starting in September. Notably, the bank plans to extend the platform's utility beyond cross-border payments to include domestic interbank transactions. This development signals a shift toward using blockchain orchestration for broader liquidity management and 24/7 payment capabilities. The integration of major financial institutions into Swift’s ledger highlights the growing institutional adoption of tokenized deposits for efficient global and domestic clearing.

#TokenizedDeposits #HSBC #Swift

ledgerinsights.com·Aug 28, 20268.5

Credit (Private Credit)

Morpho targets real-world assets as untapped market for lending

Morpho has rapidly expanded its RWA collateral from near zero in early 2025 to approximately $400 million by mid-2026, positioning itself as a key infrastructure layer for the $200 trillion global credit market. By utilizing a modular architecture with isolated lending markets and curator-managed vaults, the protocol allows users to borrow stablecoins against tokenized assets like private credit and Treasuries without selling them. This approach mimics traditional repo trades while mitigating systemic risk, as demonstrated by the mF-ONE private credit vault which secured $190 million in deposits. The platform's growth is supported by institutional risk managers like Steakhouse Financial and Gauntlet, alongside strategic partnerships with issuers such as Ondo. To further capture institutional demand for fixed-rate products, Morpho launched the Morpho Midnight protocol on the Base network in July 2026. The protocol's recent $175 million funding round, which pushed its valuation above $2 billion, underscores the market's confidence in its RWA-focused thesis. As the broader non-stablecoin RWA market reaches a $23 billion valuation, Morpho’s ability to provide external yield sources independent of crypto-native volatility marks a significant shift in DeFi utility.

#Base #RWA #Ondo

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 28, 20268.0

Active Strategies

Tokenized Real-World Assets Surge to $31.5B, Led by Equities

The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market, excluding stablecoins, has surged to $31.5 billion as of August 2026, marking a doubling in value over the past year. According to Dune data, tokenized equities have emerged as the fastest-growing segment, expanding from $61 million to $2.47 billion. While fixed income remains the largest asset class by market capitalization, synthetic perpetual contracts have come to dominate trading volumes, particularly for gold and equities. These synthetic instruments now account for 97% of trading volume in their respective asset classes, with monthly volumes reaching $114 billion. Despite this growth, secondary market liquidity for tokenized equities remains thin, with less than 2% of supply available in decentralized exchange pools. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries face similar liquidity challenges, though regulatory progress, such as the SEC's clearance for Franklin Templeton's BENJI fund, signals potential for broader institutional adoption. The market's trajectory suggests continued expansion, driven by DeFi composability and the integration of tokenized assets into traditional financial products. Investors are increasingly navigating a complex landscape of varying redemption mechanics and legal wrappers to access these emerging opportunities.

#RWA #Tokenization #U.S.Treasuries

blockchain.news·Aug 28, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Virtu And Tradeweb Settle On-Chain Repo On Canton Network In

Virtu Financial and Tradeweb Markets have successfully completed an on-chain repurchase agreement (repo) transaction using the Canton Network, a privacy-enabled blockchain designed for institutional finance. The settlement process was executed in approximately 10 minutes, demonstrating a significant reduction in the time and operational complexity typically associated with traditional repo market settlements. By leveraging the Canton Network, the firms utilized smart contracts to automate the delivery of collateral and cash, effectively eliminating the need for manual reconciliation between disparate systems. This milestone highlights the growing institutional appetite for distributed ledger technology to enhance liquidity and capital efficiency in short-term funding markets. The successful pilot underscores the potential for blockchain-based infrastructure to modernize legacy financial workflows by providing atomic settlement capabilities. As major market participants continue to test these solutions, the transition toward on-chain repo markets could fundamentally reshape how institutional liquidity is managed globally. This development serves as a critical proof-of-concept for the interoperability and security features of the Canton Network in high-stakes financial environments.

#CantonNetwork #InstitutionalFinance #BlockchainSettlement

menafn.com·Aug 28, 20268.5

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