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Infrastructure

What Nasdaq's Role in the DTCC Tokenization Event Means for Capital Markets

On July 15th, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) partnered with Nasdaq and over 30 industry firms to conduct a landmark test of tokenizing U.S. equity trades. The exercise successfully converted production trades from The Nasdaq Stock Market, including the Invesco QQQ ETF, into tokens held within digital control accounts and member wallets. This event served as a critical proof-of-concept for the upcoming launch of the DTCC Tokenization Service, scheduled for October. By demonstrating that tokenization can function within existing regulatory frameworks, the initiative highlights a path toward modernizing capital market infrastructure. The project emphasizes that digital assets can maintain institutional rigor, transparency, and investor protection while operating on blockchain rails. DTCC will continue to act as the official recordkeeper, ensuring that the transition to digital twins does not compromise market safety or integrity. This collaboration between major market operators and technology providers marks a significant step in bridging mainstream financial systems with digital ledger technology.

#Tokenization #DTCC #Nasdaq

nasdaq.com·Jul 20, 20269.5

Infrastructure

SBI picks Solana: What Japan’s tokenization pivot means for SOL

SBI Holdings and the Solana Foundation have formed a joint venture, SBI Solana Global, by rebranding the existing SBI R3 Japan entity. The Solana Foundation has acquired an equity stake in this venture, which also includes Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group as a shareholder. The new entity aims to build a comprehensive financial infrastructure in Japan, focusing on yen-denominated stablecoin issuance, tokenization of corporate bonds, commercial paper, and real estate. Additionally, the mandate covers cross-border settlement rails, institutional on-chain services, and payment systems for AI agents. This partnership represents a significant institutional pivot for Solana, moving beyond retail-focused use cases into the regulated Japanese financial sector. While the announcement signals a major strategic alignment, the market reaction remained muted, reflecting a broader trend of investor skepticism toward institutional announcements lacking immediate product delivery. The venture leverages Japan's established regulatory framework for stablecoins and security tokens to bypass legal uncertainty, positioning the country as a potential hub for on-chain finance.

#Solana #Stablecoins #Tokenization

cryptonews.net·Jul 20, 20268.5

Stocks

Bernstein raises Robinhood price target, cites tokenization and prediction markets

Bernstein analysts have raised their price target for Robinhood Markets from $130 to $160, citing the brokerage's strategic pivot toward tokenized equities and prediction markets. This shift aims to reduce reliance on traditional crypto trading by leveraging Robinhood Chain, a proprietary layer-2 network built on Arbitrum. By developing its own blockchain infrastructure, Robinhood intends to offer on-chain financial products independently of third-party providers. Bernstein projects that the total value of on-chain real-world assets will surge from $35 billion to between $2 trillion and $4 trillion by 2030, with tokenized equities playing a central role. This institutional momentum is further evidenced by recent collaborations, such as the integration of Broadridge’s governance tools into Alpaca’s Instant Tokenization Network. Additionally, Securitize and Cantor Fitzgerald have partnered to build infrastructure for blockchain-based IPOs, signaling a broader industry move toward regulated on-chain securities. These developments underscore the transition of tokenization from a niche experiment to a foundational layer for global capital markets.

#Arbitrum #RWA #TokenizedEquities

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Jul 20, 20268.5

Stocks

Ondo Global Markets Becomes Ondo Stocks as Tokenized Equities Cross $1 Billion

Ondo Finance has rebranded its tokenized equities platform from Ondo Global Markets to Ondo Stocks, signaling a strategic focus on its dominant position in the tokenized U.S. equity sector. Since its launch in September 2025, the platform has achieved significant milestones, including surpassing $1 billion in total value locked and expanding its catalog to over 438 assets. By capturing between 59% and 70% of the tokenized equity issuer market, Ondo has outperformed competitors like Backed Finance, Swarm, and Dinari. The platform recently introduced 24/7 minting and redemption for major assets like NVDAon and TSLAon, effectively removing the constraints of traditional market hours. Furthermore, the integration of Chainlink price feeds has enabled these tokenized shares to function as productive collateral within DeFi lending protocols. The launch of Ondo Perps, offering up to 20x leverage, further integrates these assets into the broader decentralized finance ecosystem. This evolution from simple exposure to active financial utility marks a critical shift in how retail and institutional investors interact with traditional equities on the blockchain.

#Ethereum #Solana #Ondo Finance

genfinity.io·Jul 20, 20269.5

Infrastructure

Brazil’s CVM Launches Task Force to Draft Tokenized Securities Rules

The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has established a 14-department task force to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for tokenized securities. This initiative aims to address the unique infrastructure challenges posed by distributed ledger technology, which often consolidates traditional roles like custody, settlement, and registration into single blockchain-based systems. The task force is mandated to submit an initial draft within 60 days, followed by a 120-day public and expert review period. This development is significant as Brazil's tokenized asset market has reached approximately $2.34 billion, with corporate bonds and commercial paper accounting for $1.3 billion of that valuation. By focusing on the underlying infrastructure rather than the assets themselves, the CVM seeks to resolve critical questions regarding ownership records, private key management, and systemic liability. The framework will also incorporate findings from previous blockchain-based experiments conducted within the CVM’s regulatory sandbox. This move signals a proactive approach by a major emerging market regulator to formalize the integration of DLT into the national financial system.

#Regulation #TokenizedSecurities #DLT

en.bloomingbit.io·Jul 20, 20268.5

Infrastructure

XLM falls despite Stellar’s $114T tokenization opportunity – Just bad timing?

Stellar is positioning itself as a major infrastructure player in the RWA sector, currently supporting over $2.90 billion in tokenized securities and $689 million in stablecoins. While trailing market leaders like Securitize and Ondo Finance in total tokenized market capitalization, the network has bolstered institutional trust by onboarding MoneyGram, Figure, and Range as tier 1 validators. A significant strategic milestone includes a partnership with the DTCC to tokenize over $114 trillion in securities by 2027, alongside a $1 billion private credit transfer initiative by Tradable. These developments highlight a concerted effort to bridge traditional finance with decentralized infrastructure, driving high network activity with daily transaction averages reaching 5.5 million. Despite this robust operational growth and high utility, the native XLM token has experienced price consolidation and recent downward pressure. The discrepancy between network adoption and token performance suggests that while the blockchain is successfully attracting institutional RWA volume, market sentiment remains cautious. Ultimately, Stellar's ability to execute on its massive long-term tokenization roadmap will be the primary driver for its future relevance in the global financial ecosystem.

#RWA #Stellar #Tokenization

cryptonews.net·Jul 20, 20268.5

U.S. Treasuries

XRP Ledger Records Massive 8X Surge in Tokenized US Treasuries in One Year

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has experienced a significant expansion in its tokenized U.S. Treasury market, growing from $50 million in April 2025 to $418.5 million by April 2026. This 8x increase highlights a shift in institutional preference toward the network for regulated financial products. Beyond mere issuance, the utility of these assets has surged, with transfer volumes reaching $352.3 million in just four months, compared to $70.1 million for the entirety of 2025. Major financial entities including Ondo Finance, OpenEden, Guggenheim, and Archax are driving this momentum through active product launches. Archax, an FCA-regulated exchange, has specifically committed to tokenizing up to $1 billion in real-world assets on the ledger by mid-2026. This trend indicates that tokenized Treasuries are transitioning from static holdings to active components of on-chain liquidity and collateral management. The rapid growth underscores the XRPL's evolving role as a critical infrastructure layer for institutional-grade, regulated financial markets.

#RWA #XRPL #InstitutionalAdoption

coinpaper.com·Jul 20, 20268.5

Stocks

Crypto Brokerage Firm Alpaca Raises $135 Million for Tokenized Stock Infrastructure

Crypto brokerage firm Alpaca has successfully secured $135 million in a funding round to accelerate the development of its tokenized stock infrastructure. This capital injection aims to bridge the gap between traditional equity markets and blockchain technology by enabling the issuance and trading of tokenized securities. By leveraging its existing regulatory framework and brokerage capabilities, Alpaca intends to provide institutional-grade infrastructure for global financial participants. The move signifies a growing trend where established fintech entities are pivoting toward distributed ledger technology to enhance settlement efficiency and market accessibility. For the RWA market, this development represents a significant step toward the mainstream adoption of tokenized equities, potentially reducing friction in cross-border trading. As Alpaca scales its operations, the integration of tokenized assets into broader crypto ecosystems could unlock new liquidity pools for retail and institutional investors alike. This investment underscores the increasing confidence venture capital firms have in the long-term viability of tokenized financial instruments.

#RWA #TokenizedStocks #Alpaca

moomoo.com·Jul 20, 20268.5

Stocks

Tokenized stocks reach record $2.3B market cap as adoption grows

The tokenized stock market reached a record $2.3 billion market capitalization by mid-July 2026, marking a significant expansion from $1 billion in March 2026. Ondo Finance currently leads the sector with $955 million in onchain equities, followed by Kraken’s xStocks at $507 million and Binance’s bStocks at $334 million. Ethereum remains the dominant blockchain for these assets with a 34% market share, while BNB Chain and Solana follow with 30% and 23% respectively. This growth highlights a shift toward 24/7 global equity access, further supported by initiatives like the NYSE partnership with Securitize. Tokenized stocks now account for 5.5% of the total RWA market, benefiting from increased utility through DeFi integrations such as collateralization and lending. While liquidity is scaling, structural differences in custody and redemption models across issuers continue to define the risk landscape for investors. The rapid adoption of these assets demonstrates a growing demand for fractional ownership and the removal of traditional market hour constraints.

#Ethereum #Solana #Ondo Finance

cryptobriefing.com·Jul 20, 20268.5

Commodities

Tokenized gold Is a $4.4B market with no EU rulebook

The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, specifically the Asset-Referenced Token (ART) framework, has failed to attract a single authorized issuer two years after its inception. Despite the regulation being designed to govern commodity-backed assets like gold, the $4.4 billion market for Tether Gold (XAUT) and PAX Gold (PAXG) continues to operate entirely outside the EU's formal oversight. Issuers have avoided the ART regime due to prohibitive compliance costs, including heavy reserve requirements and the potential for 'significant ART' designations that impose additional capital burdens. Consequently, European investors are left without the intended consumer protections, while issuers face fragmented market access across different venues. This regulatory gap has forced major exchanges like Binance and Revolut to delist non-compliant products for EU users. The situation has sparked a debate in Brussels over whether to scrap the ART category entirely or reform it, as the current rules have effectively blinded regulators to a multi-billion dollar sector. Ultimately, the MiCA framework appears to have been overbuilt for its intended purpose, failing to account for the specific economic realities of commodity-backed tokenization.

#MiCA #XAUT #TokenizedGold

crypto.news·Jul 20, 20269.0

PE / VC

Connecting Closed Companies and Investors, Citi Launches First Tokenized Depositary Receipts

Citi has officially launched Digital Depositary Receipts (DDRs) for closed-market shares, marking a significant milestone in the tokenization of private equity assets. By acting as both the issuer and the custodian, Citi eliminates the need for complex third-party Special Purpose Vehicles, thereby reducing hidden costs and operational friction. The platform utilizes blockchain infrastructure operated by SIX, a regulated digital custodial and settlement institution, to ensure institutional-grade security and transparency. This initiative addresses the growing liquidity gap for private companies facing longer timelines for traditional IPOs. The inaugural transaction involved Kaleido, a Citi portfolio company, and investors from Citi's Wealth business line. This model allows issuers to expand their investor base without altering primary ownership rights or complicating capitalization tables. By integrating these tokenized assets into its existing Wealth platform, Citi provides clients with familiar, secure access to previously illiquid private market opportunities. The project represents a coordinated 'One Citi' effort to build an expandable, interoperable framework for future digital asset issuances across various blockchain networks.

#Blockchain #Tokenization #PrivateEquity

voi.id·Jul 20, 20269.0

U.S. Treasuries

Tokenized Securities on Wall Street

Tokenized securities are transitioning from experimental pilots to core Wall Street infrastructure, focusing on U.S. Treasuries, money market funds, and settlement rails rather than speculative assets. Major financial institutions like BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and J.P. Morgan are leveraging blockchain to improve operational efficiency, with Citi estimating the market reached 17 billion dollars by April 2026. The shift is driven by the need to solve fragmentation in traditional settlement, where shared ledgers can replace redundant recordkeeping by brokers and custodians. Regulatory progress is evident, with the SEC granting clearance for DTCC’s tokenization pilot and approving Nasdaq’s framework for tokenized Russell 1000 stocks. These issuer-backed tokens maintain identical legal rights to off-chain equivalents, ensuring compliance and investor protection. By enabling atomic settlement and faster collateral mobility, tokenization addresses systemic liquidity issues in cross-border and repo markets. As institutional adoption grows, the focus remains on integrating blockchain rails into existing regulated frameworks to reduce administrative drag and capital inefficiency.

#Tokenization #InstitutionalFinance #BlackRock

blockchain-council.org·Jul 20, 20269.5

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