Tokenized Treasuries Cool as Wall Street Giants Wage a $35 Billion RWA War
U.S. Treasuries
The real-world asset (RWA) sector experienced a slight contraction, with distributed value falling to $34.67 billion from a July 10, 2026 peak of $35.2 billion. Despite this minor pullback, the ecosystem shows resilience as institutional giants like BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Franklin Templeton continue to compete for market share in tokenized U.S. Treasuries. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries remain the dominant category, holding $15.86 billion in value, while tokenized equities and ETFs saw the fastest growth, surging 15.10% over 30 days. Ethereum maintains its lead as the primary blockchain for treasury assets, followed by BNB Chain and Stellar. Meanwhile, the credit sector is bolstered by large-scale projects like Figure’s $20.1 billion HELOC token and Bridgetower’s $11.06 billion mining-backed note. The data highlights a maturing market where capital shifts rapidly between asset classes as yields fluctuate. This ongoing expansion beyond traditional government debt into private credit and equities signals a broader institutional adoption of blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Key points
- ▸RWA sector distributed value reached $34.67 billion, down from a $35.2 billion July peak.
- ▸Tokenized U.S. Treasuries lead with $15.86 billion, while equities grew 15.10% monthly.
- ▸Ethereum hosts the largest share of tokenized treasury value at $7.1 billion.
- ▸Figure’s HELOC token and Bridgetower’s AZX1 dominate the total RWA market by value.
Background
Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) involve placing traditional financial instruments—such as government bonds, private credit, or equities—onto a blockchain as digital tokens. This process aims to increase liquidity, transparency, and settlement efficiency by allowing assets to be traded 24/7 on distributed ledgers. Institutional issuers typically use regulated platforms to ensure compliance while providing investors with on-chain exposure to yield-bearing assets.
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