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Infrastructure

Injective Mint launches unified platform for institutional-grade tokenization

Injective has launched Injective Mint, a no-code platform designed to facilitate the issuance of compliant, tokenized real-world assets on its finance-focused Layer 1 blockchain. The platform integrates essential compliance features, including jurisdictional screening, holder restrictions, and global freeze controls, directly into its interface. A critical component of this institutional strategy is Injective's filing for SEC transfer agent registration, which would allow the blockchain to maintain official on-chain securities ownership records. This move aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized infrastructure by automating functions typically handled by firms like Computershare. The initiative follows the June 2025 addition of BitGo as a network validator, further signaling an effort to establish institutional-grade custody and trust. While the platform simplifies asset issuance, the ultimate success of the project hinges on the unpredictable and rigorous SEC approval process. For the Injective ecosystem, increased institutional adoption could drive higher transaction volumes and demand for the native INJ token.

#RWA #Tokenization #SEC

cryptobriefing.com·Jul 25, 20268.0

Stocks

NYSE Tokenized Equities Plan Signals Market Structure Shift, Says TD Securities

The New York Stock Exchange is exploring a platform for 24-hour trading and near-instant settlement of tokenized stocks and ETFs, pending regulatory approval. This initiative aims to integrate blockchain-based settlement infrastructure directly into existing U.S. market frameworks rather than operating as a separate crypto-native venue. According to TD Securities, the proposed structure will maintain custody and settlement through the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation while adhering to National Best Bid and Offer requirements. While initial adoption is expected to be retail-driven, the firm anticipates significant long-term impacts on institutional collateral management, liquidity, and settlement cycles. This development follows a broader 2024 trend where tokenized U.S. Treasuries and private credit have dominated on-chain issuance. The move signals a shift toward modernizing traditional market structures using distributed ledger technology. Kraken's xStocks platform has already demonstrated market demand, recording over $25 billion in cumulative trading volume since its inception.

#TokenizedEquities #NYSE #DTCC

coinmarketcap.com·Jul 25, 20268.5

Stocks

SEC Set To Release Tokenized Stock Framework This Week, Bloomberg Reports

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly preparing to release an innovation exemption framework designed to facilitate the testing of tokenized securities by traditional financial institutions. This regulatory shift aims to allow firms to experiment with blockchain-based assets without undergoing the full, traditional registration process. The move follows recent SEC approvals for Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange to support tokenized share trading and on-chain settlement. By providing a unified regulatory pathway, the SEC intends to move beyond the previous case-by-case approval model that has characterized its recent engagement with the sector. Tokenized securities offer significant operational advantages over traditional equities, including 24/7 trading availability, reduced intermediary costs, and accelerated settlement timelines. Industry analysts project the tokenized asset market could reach between $2 trillion and $10 trillion by 2030, driven by increased institutional adoption. This development represents a critical milestone for the RWA market, as it lowers the barrier to entry for major financial players looking to integrate blockchain technology into their existing infrastructure.

#SEC #NYSE #Regulation

coinmarketcap.com·Jul 25, 20269.0

U.S. Treasuries

Analysis: Ondo Finance's 2026 In Numbers

Ondo Finance has reached $3.6 billion in total value locked, marking a 40% increase since January and establishing the platform as a leader in both tokenized U.S. Treasuries and tokenized stocks. Despite a recent 29% decline in monthly transfer volume and a slight 2% dip in TVL, the platform's native ONDO token has surged nearly 28% as investors anticipate future growth. The protocol currently operates across 12 blockchains, with Ethereum hosting over half of its total assets. A significant milestone was achieved on July 23 when Ondo's subsidiary, Oasis Pro Markets, secured FINRA authorization to offer tokenized equities and ETFs to U.S. investors. This regulatory breakthrough removes a major barrier, as previous growth was driven entirely by non-U.S. markets. Additionally, the launch of Ondo Perps has generated $3.14 billion in trading volume over the past month, further integrating tokenized stocks as collateral. These developments position Ondo to capture a larger share of the $36.72 billion global RWA market as it expands into the domestic U.S. retail and institutional sectors.

#Ondo Finance #RWA #TokenizedStocks

cryptonews.net·Jul 24, 20268.5

Stablecoins

USDT Delisted in the EU: Why Tether Skipped MiCA - tech

As of July 1, 2026, MiCA-licensed exchanges across the European Economic Area (EEA) ceased offering USDT trading pairs, marking a significant regulatory shift for the world's largest stablecoin. Tether, with approximately $184 billion in circulation, opted not to pursue e-money token authorization under MiCA, citing objections to rules requiring 60% of reserves in EU bank deposits as incompatible with its operational scale. This decision has created a bifurcated market where EEA residents can legally hold USDT in self-custody but cannot trade it on regulated platforms within the bloc. The regulatory vacuum has notably shifted liquidity for European users towards decentralized exchanges (DEXs), a trend regulators are observing. Conversely, Circle's USDC, with an $80 billion market capitalization, has emerged as the dominant authorized e-money token in the EEA, having secured a French electronic money institution license that passports across all 30 member states. Tether, despite the delisting, strategically invested in MiCA-compliant European issuers like StablR and Quantoz, maintaining regulated exposure without subjecting its flagship token to the contested reserve mandates. This event underscores the profound impact of regional regulatory frameworks on global stablecoin adoption and market dynamics.

#Stablecoins #MiCA #Tether

tech-insider.org·Jul 24, 20269.0

Infrastructure

Unlocking onchain collateral

HQLAᵡ is transforming the securities lending market by leveraging distributed ledger technology to enable real-time collateral mobility. By utilizing the Digital Collateral Registry, the platform allows market participants to exchange high-quality liquid assets (HQLA) without the need for traditional settlement cycles. This shift addresses the systemic inefficiencies of fragmented liquidity pools, which often lead to trapped collateral and increased capital costs for major financial institutions. The platform operates on the R3 Corda blockchain, ensuring that ownership transfers are instantaneous and legally robust across multiple jurisdictions. Major banks, including Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and Commerzbank, have already integrated with the system to optimize their liquidity management. This development is significant for the RWA market as it demonstrates how tokenization can solve complex operational bottlenecks in global finance. By digitizing the underlying assets, HQLAᵡ provides a scalable blueprint for institutional-grade collateral management that reduces counterparty risk and enhances market stability.

#InstitutionalDeFi #CollateralManagement #HQLAx

securitiesfinancetimes.com·Jul 24, 20268.5

Infrastructure

HSBC Wins Approval to Enter Digital Securities Sandbox with Orion Launch

The United Kingdom Treasury has released a report outlining a strategic 12-month roadmap to transition wholesale financial markets toward blockchain-based infrastructure. This initiative focuses on migrating tokenized repo agreements, fixed-income securities, and investment funds from experimental pilot programs into live production environments. Ripple has secured a significant role within this framework, positioning the company as a key technology provider for the U.K.'s digital market modernization efforts. By integrating distributed ledger technology into traditional wholesale operations, the government aims to enhance settlement efficiency and reduce operational friction in capital markets. This development represents a major institutional endorsement of tokenization as a viable mechanism for systemic financial infrastructure. The inclusion of Ripple in this national plan highlights the growing convergence between established financial institutions and enterprise-grade blockchain providers. Ultimately, this move signals a shift toward regulatory and technical standardization for tokenized assets within the British financial ecosystem.

#Tokenization #Ripple #DigitalAssets

crypto-economy.com·Jul 24, 20268.5

Infrastructure

HSBC first bank to receive BoE approval for Digital Securities Sandbox

HSBC has become the first financial institution to receive approval from the Bank of England to operate within the UK’s Digital Securities Sandbox. This regulatory milestone allows the bank to utilize its HSBC Orion platform to perform live securities depository and settlement services using distributed ledger technology. By waiving legacy regulatory requirements, the sandbox enables HSBC to provide the central bank with critical real-world data on the efficacy of tokenized financial infrastructure. A primary objective of this participation is the inaugural issuance of the government’s Digital Gilt Instrument, or DIGIT, scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. This pilot project represents a significant step in the UK government's broader strategy to digitize financial markets and foster sector-wide innovation. The initiative aligns with recent treasury reports suggesting that a transition to digitized finance could generate a £33 billion economic uplift for the UK. This development marks a pivotal shift toward institutional adoption of DLT for sovereign bond issuance and lifecycle management.

#Tokenization #HSBC #BankOfEngland

fstech.co.uk·Jul 24, 20269.5

Real Estate

Maharashtra to Introduce New DELTA Act to Tokenize Real Estate

The state of Maharashtra, India, has initiated the development of the Digitization and Exchange of Land Token Assets (DELTA) Act to tokenize real estate assets. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sanctioned the proposal to unlock the latent value of immovable properties and contribute to the state's goal of a $1 trillion economy by 2030. An expert committee including representatives from SEBI, BSE, and NSE has been tasked with creating a comprehensive legislative framework for this blockchain-enabled ecosystem. By allowing property owners to fractionalize and trade assets on-chain, the initiative aims to increase liquidity, enhance tax revenue, and streamline property transactions. The move positions Maharashtra as the first Indian state to pioneer formal regulations for tokenized real estate. The framework will involve collaboration between the Urban Development and Law and Judiciary departments to ensure secure ownership definitions and legal compliance. This development is significant as it seeks to replace time-consuming traditional processes with secure, verifiable, and permanent digital records, potentially reducing land fraud and increasing capital efficiency.

#Blockchain #Tokenization #RealEstate

coinedition.com·Jul 24, 20268.0

Infrastructure

State Street lands first external client for tokenized fund servicing

State Street has secured its first external client, a major European asset manager, for its tokenized fund servicing platform based in Luxembourg. This development follows the bank's April announcement to provide administration, custody, and transfer agency services for tokenized money market funds. The initiative leverages State Street's Digital Asset Platform, which utilizes custody and tokenization technology provided by Taurus. By expanding its services to external clients, the bank is positioning itself to compete directly with established players like Clearstream, Euroclear, and Apex Group. This move signifies a broader institutional shift toward integrating distributed ledger technology into traditional fund administration workflows. The expansion into Luxembourg is particularly significant given the region's status as a global hub for investment funds. As traditional financial institutions continue to adopt DLT, the infrastructure for tokenized assets is becoming increasingly robust and competitive.

#InstitutionalFinance #TokenizedFunds #Luxembourg

ledgerinsights.com·Jul 24, 20268.0

U.S. Treasuries

BNB Chain Becomes Main Network For Franklin Templeton’s Benji Assets

BNB Chain has emerged as the primary host for Franklin Templeton’s Benji platform, currently securing approximately $1.5 billion in tokenized money market fund assets. This figure accounts for 61.7% of the platform’s total $2.44 billion under management, effectively surpassing both Stellar and Ethereum in asset distribution. While Benji remains a multi-chain platform, this shift highlights a growing institutional preference for high-throughput, low-cost networks for real-world asset settlement. The development challenges the assumption that Ethereum is the default choice for institutional tokenization, signaling that cost-efficiency and operational reliability are becoming critical factors for asset issuers. By attracting significant institutional capital, BNB Chain gains increased credibility beyond its traditional retail and DeFi focus. This trend underscores a broader market evolution where tokenized finance is becoming a competitive landscape for blockchain networks seeking to host credible financial products. Ultimately, the multi-chain nature of Benji demonstrates that institutional assets are increasingly fluid, moving toward environments that offer the optimal balance of infrastructure, security, and transaction costs.

#RWA #InstitutionalDeFi #FranklinTempleton

bitcoinist.com·Jul 24, 20268.5

Active Strategies

RWAs become Hyperliquid’s largest trading category

Hyperliquid, a decentralized perpetual exchange, reached a significant milestone as tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) became its largest trading category for the first time. Between July 13 and July 19, RWA trading volume on the platform hit $25.1 billion, representing 52% of the exchange's total weekly volume of $48.2 billion. This surge highlights a structural shift in market demand, with industry experts noting that Hyperliquid's RWA market volume surpassed the combined crypto perpetual volume of all other decentralized exchanges. The growth aligns with broader market trends, as RWA.xyz reports a 32% increase in RWA holders to 1.25 million users and a total tokenized RWA value of $36.7 billion. This shift toward tokenized assets is supported by both crypto-native firms and traditional financial institutions seeking to leverage blockchain for 24/7 trading and settlement. The platform's success has generated $7.6 million in weekly revenue, positioning it as a top-tier crypto application. This trend underscores the increasing integration of traditional financial instruments into decentralized trading environments, moving beyond purely endogenous digital commodities.

#RWA #Tokenization #Hyperliquid

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Jul 24, 20268.0

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