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Spot DEXs on Solana see $5.8B in trading volume for tokenized stocks

Solana dominated the tokenized equity market in Q2 2026, capturing approximately 95% to 97% of global decentralized exchange volume. The blockchain recorded $5.8 billion in spot volume for tokenized stocks, marking a 114% increase from the previous quarter and a significant rise from $1.34 million just one year prior. This growth was primarily driven by Backed Finance’s xStocks product suite, which offers over 60 tokenized US equities and ETFs backed 1:1 by custodied shares. Raydium emerged as the primary venue for these assets, with cumulative volume exceeding $3 billion by late June 2026. While Solana held the lead for most of the quarter, competition intensified by late July as the Ethereum-based Robinhood Chain began to surpass Solana in daily trading volume. The shift toward tokenized securities is significant because it eliminates traditional T+1 settlement delays and enhances asset composability within DeFi protocols. This rapid adoption highlights a growing institutional and retail appetite for on-chain access to traditional financial instruments.

#Solana #RWA #TokenizedStocks

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 17, 20268.0

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$111M of tokenized stocks now deposited across 15 DeFi applications

Tokenized equity activity in decentralized finance has reached $111 million in total value locked across 15 different applications. The Solana ecosystem has emerged as the primary hub for this growth, with its tokenized-stock lending TVL surging from $23.1 million to $53 million in just two weeks. Kamino Lend currently dominates the Solana market with an 82.6% share, while also accounting for 30.8% of the broader $111 million ecosystem. Other major platforms facilitating this activity include Fluid Jupiter Lend, Pendle Yield Trading, Raydium, and Uniswap v4. Users are increasingly utilizing tokenized versions of major equities like Apple and Tesla as collateral to borrow stablecoins, effectively unlocking liquidity from otherwise stagnant assets. This trend highlights a shift toward integrating traditional Wall Street securities into DeFi protocols to generate yield and improve capital efficiency. While the current volume remains small compared to traditional equity markets, the rapid growth rate indicates accelerating demand for on-chain stock exposure. The expansion of these protocols demonstrates how decentralized infrastructure is evolving to support complex financial instruments beyond native crypto assets.

#Solana #TokenizedStocks #DeFi

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 17, 20267.5

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Binance shakes up Kraken and seizes 2nd place worldwide in tokenized stocks

Binance has secured the second position in the tokenized stocks market, reaching a value of approximately 610.6 million dollars for its bStocks product. This milestone, achieved less than two months after the June 11 launch, allowed Binance to surpass Kraken’s xStocks, which currently holds 601.2 million dollars. Ondo Finance continues to lead the sector with a significant margin, maintaining a value of approximately 927 million dollars. The rapid growth of Binance's offering is largely attributed to its existing massive user base, which facilitates immediate product adoption. This shift occurs within a broader market expansion, as the total value of tokenized stocks tracked by Token Terminal has surged from 80 million dollars a year ago to 2.7 billion dollars today. The sector's momentum is further evidenced by a 105% monthly increase in transfer volumes, reaching 8.41 billion dollars in July. This competitive landscape highlights the increasing institutional and exchange-level focus on bringing traditional securities onto the blockchain to enhance accessibility and trading efficiency.

#Ondo Finance #Blockchain #TokenizedStocks

cointribune.com·Aug 17, 20267.5

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Uniswap V4 dominates tokenized stock deposits on Robinhood Chain

Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum-compatible layer-2 blockchain launched on July 1, 2026, has rapidly established itself as a hub for tokenized real-world assets. Within three weeks of operation, the chain's total RWA value surged to approximately $70 million, driven by the availability of over 90 Stock Tokens representing US equities and ETFs. Uniswap has emerged as the dominant liquidity provider on the network, with its V4 protocol controlling 73% of tokenized stock liquidity and V3 accounting for an additional 26%. Uniswap V4 alone holds $38.18 million in total value locked on the chain, leveraging its hook-based architecture to facilitate dynamic trading behaviors. These Stock Tokens offer economic exposure to assets like Apple and Tesla without granting legal ownership, creating a new competitive landscape for platforms like Backed Finance and Ondo. While the rapid adoption demonstrates strong market demand for on-chain equity exposure, the project faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny regarding the classification of these tokens as securities or derivatives. This development marks a significant milestone in the integration of traditional fintech infrastructure with decentralized exchange protocols.

#Layer2 #RWA #Uniswap

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 17, 20268.5

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Tokenized stocks’ share of total RWA market cap rises to over 15%

Tokenized equities have experienced explosive growth, surging from approximately $2 million in June 2025 to between $2 billion and $2.5 billion by mid-July 2026. This rapid expansion, tracked by rwa.xyz, saw the category's share of the total RWA market climb significantly over the past year. Major institutional milestones, including Nasdaq's March 2026 rule approvals and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's (DTCC) limited production trades, have provided the regulatory clarity necessary for this growth. Platforms like Kraken with xStocks and Binance with bStocks have introduced synthetic price exposure to assets like Tesla and NVIDIA on blockchains including Ethereum and Solana. Despite reaching 1.18 million holders by August 2026, the market faces structural challenges regarding thin secondary liquidity and concentration in popular assets. The industry is now shifting focus toward deepening liquidity, enhancing market-maker relationships, and developing cross-chain bridges. Ultimately, the integration of native institutional settlement infrastructure remains the critical catalyst for the next phase of market maturity.

#RWA #Ondo #TokenizedStocks

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 17, 20268.5

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xStocks dominates tokenized stock deposits into DeFi with 58% share

The Solana-based platform xStocks, developed by Backed Finance, has emerged as the dominant force in the tokenized equities market, capturing 58% of all tokenized stock deposits within decentralized finance. Since its launch in June 2025, the platform has scaled to over 700 assets, with onchain holdings reaching approximately $225 million by early 2026. xStocks currently controls 86.5% of the $23.1 million total value locked in tokenized-stock lending markets. This dominance is largely driven by deep integrations with Solana-native protocols like Kamino, which accounts for 82.6% of the sector's lending TVL, and Raydium for liquidity provision. Cumulative transaction volume across centralized and decentralized exchanges has surpassed $35 billion as of mid-2026, highlighting significant market appetite for onchain equity exposure. By allowing users to utilize tokenized stocks as collateral for stablecoin loans or liquidity provision, xStocks has successfully integrated traditional assets into the DeFi utility loop. This concentration of market share underscores the growing importance of high-liquidity, Solana-native infrastructure for institutional-grade RWA adoption.

#Solana #TokenizedStocks #xStocks

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 17, 20267.5

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SEC Tokenized Stock Innovation Exemption: What It Means as Wall Street Moves On-Chain

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is developing an innovation exemption to facilitate the testing of tokenized stocks within a regulated framework. This initiative aims to provide firms with the flexibility to experiment with blockchain-based issuance, trading, and settlement while maintaining core investor protections. Major institutions like Nasdaq and the DTCC are already integrating on-chain infrastructure into established market systems to improve settlement efficiency and collateral mobility. Nasdaq received SEC approval in March 2026 to trade tokenized shares alongside traditional equities, while the DTCC successfully processed live tokenized transactions in July 2026. These developments signal a shift from experimental pilots to production-ready systems, with the DTCC planning a full Tokenization Service launch in October 2026. The SEC's proposed exemption is critical for establishing a clear regulatory path for digital securities, ensuring that tokenized assets remain subject to federal securities laws. Ultimately, this transition represents a broader modernization of U.S. capital markets, potentially enabling fractional ownership and longer trading hours while preserving institutional liquidity.

#SEC #TokenizedStocks #DTCC

techbullion.com·Aug 17, 20269.5

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Crypto Recap: Bitcoin, ETFs, Stablecoins and Tokenized Stocks

Bullish CEO Tom Farley identified tokenized stocks as a significant growth opportunity for the exchange, highlighting the successful settlement of its own tokenized BLSH stock against a dollar-pegged stablecoin. This development underscores the ongoing industry push toward integrating traditional equity markets with blockchain-based settlement layers. While the SEC has delayed the release of an innovation exemption framework for tokenization, Farley expressed support for the agency's cautious approach to regulatory rollouts. Simultaneously, institutional interest in crypto-linked assets remains robust, with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan significantly increasing their holdings in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs during the second quarter. JPMorgan specifically expanded its IBIT stake to 10.4 million shares and quadrupled its Ethereum ETF position, while Morgan Stanley grew its Ethereum ETF holdings by 202%. These institutional moves, combined with Bullish's focus on tokenized equities, signal a maturing landscape for RWA integration within traditional finance. The broader market continues to navigate regulatory scrutiny, as evidenced by the contentious approval of a national trust bank charter for World Liberty Financial. These events collectively illustrate the dual focus of major players on both crypto-native financial products and the modernization of stock trading through tokenization.

#Stablecoins #RWA #TokenizedStocks

benzinga.com·Aug 17, 20267.5

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Tokenized stocks reach 1.4M holders, up 448% in six months

Tokenized equities have emerged as the fastest-growing segment of the real-world asset market, reaching 1.4 million total holders, a 447.5% increase over the last six months. This growth is primarily driven by BNB Chain and the newly launched Robinhood Chain, which each command approximately 500,000 holders. Robinhood Chain achieved this parity in just six weeks following its July 1, 2026 launch, signaling rapid retail adoption. These tokenized stocks are structured as ERC-20 tokens backed 1:1 by custodied shares, enabling unique on-chain utility such as using positions as collateral in DeFi protocols. While trading volumes for assets like GameStop and Nvidia tokens have reached over $1 million daily, the relatively low total value locked suggests that current participation is dominated by small-scale retail users. This trend highlights a significant shift in how retail investors interact with traditional equities through blockchain infrastructure. The competitive landscape remains tight, with BNB Chain maintaining its position despite the aggressive entry of a major fintech player. Ultimately, this surge underscores the growing demand for 24/7 access and composability in equity markets.

#RWA #TokenizedStocks #BNBChain

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 16, 20268.0

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Crypto.com Launches the Future of Trading With Tokenized Stocks

Crypto.com has officially launched Tokenized Stocks, enabling users to gain exposure to 1,500 U.S. equities and ETFs directly through its mobile application. This new product allows for fractional investments starting at just US$1, providing 24/7 trading capabilities that bypass traditional market hours. The tokens function as derivative financial instruments that track the price performance of underlying assets like NVDA, TSLA, and AAPL, as well as commodity ETFs such as GLD and SLV. While these tokens do not grant legal ownership or shareholder rights, they offer dividend equivalent adjustments to eligible holders. The underlying assets are held in custody by Alpaca, a U.S. regulated broker-dealer that currently supports over 90% of the tokenized U.S. stock market. This launch represents a significant step in bridging traditional equity markets with blockchain-based infrastructure to enhance liquidity and accessibility. By offering instant access and fast settlement, Crypto.com aims to modernize the investment experience for users across the EEA and other approved global jurisdictions.

#TokenizedStocks #Crypto.com #Equities

financialit.net·Aug 16, 20267.5

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Tokenized stock holders more than double as monthly volume surges

The market for tokenized equities has experienced significant expansion, with the number of holders doubling to 1.31 million over the past month according to RWA.xyz data. Monthly transfer volume saw a substantial surge of 179%, reaching $23.13 billion, while monthly active addresses grew by 34.62% to approximately 572,000. Total distributed value across the sector rose by 5.9% to $2.38 billion, highlighting increasing investor appetite for on-chain equity exposure. Ondo currently leads the market with $872 million in distributed value, followed closely by Kraken’s xStocks and Binance’s bStocks. The growth is partly attributed to platforms offering tokenized pre-IPO exposure to companies like SpaceX, which drove significant activity earlier this year. This upward trend aligns with broader industry forecasts, such as Standard Chartered’s projection that the RWA market could reach $4 trillion by 2028. The rapid adoption of these products demonstrates a maturing ecosystem where traditional financial assets are increasingly integrated into blockchain infrastructure.

#RWA #Ondo #TokenizedEquities

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Aug 15, 20268.0

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Ondo Stocks Surpasses $1B as Tokenized Equities Gain Ground

Ondo Finance has officially surpassed $1 billion in total value for its Ondo Stocks platform, marking a significant milestone for the tokenized equity sector. While this figure remains smaller than the markets for tokenized Treasuries or stablecoins, it signals a shift in how institutions and traders perceive on-chain equity access. The platform is increasingly viewed as durable infrastructure capable of supporting off-hours trading, collateralization, and portfolio construction. By reaching this threshold, Ondo has demonstrated enough persistence to attract market makers and risk teams, effectively reducing the narrative risk associated with tokenized securities. The growth coincides with the expansion of Ondo's perpetual product suite, which aims to capture a broader range of trading activity. Despite this progress, the sustainability of the $1 billion pool remains subject to scrutiny regarding organic versus incentive-driven demand. The milestone highlights the ongoing competition among blockchain networks to provide the identity tooling and oracle reliability necessary for regulated assets. Ultimately, this development underscores the industry's strategy of building within existing regulatory frameworks while awaiting clearer legislative guidance on digital securities.

#Ondo Finance #RWA #TokenizedEquities

cryptorank.io·Aug 15, 20267.5

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After the tokenization of U.S. Treasury bonds, tokenized stocks are becoming the new battlefield for RWA

The RWA market is shifting its focus from tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds, which have stagnated at approximately $15 billion since April 2026, toward the rapidly expanding sector of tokenized stocks. Between January 2025 and mid-2026, the tokenized stock market grew 6.5-fold to reach $1.9 billion, attracting major players like Securitize, Ondo, Robinhood, and Nasdaq. The industry is currently navigating diverse tokenization models categorized by the SEC, ranging from direct issuer-sponsored securities to third-party synthetic products. Securitize leads the former category by leveraging its transfer agent status to tokenize shares that retain full legal rights, including voting and bankruptcy claims. Conversely, platforms like Ondo and xStocks utilize offshore SPVs to issue debt securities backed by underlying stocks, prioritizing accessibility and DeFi integration over the strict compliance constraints of direct tokenization. This divergence in structural approaches highlights the ongoing tension between regulatory adherence and on-chain utility. As traditional financial infrastructure providers and Web3-native firms enter the space, the market is maturing through distinct regulatory frameworks. Ultimately, this evolution signals that tokenized equities are becoming the next primary growth engine for the broader RWA ecosystem.

#RWA #Ondo #Securitize

chaincatcher.com·Aug 15, 20268.0

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Nasdaq acquires LeveL Markets to boost tokenization

Nasdaq has officially acquired LeveL Markets, the third-largest alternative trading system in the United States, to bolster its digital asset infrastructure. This strategic move integrates LeveL Markets into Nasdaq's new Digital Liquidity Networks unit, which focuses on merging traditional liquidity with blockchain-based tokenization. By leveraging LeveL Markets' existing network, which serves over 300 institutional firms and processes hundreds of millions of shares daily, Nasdaq aims to facilitate the transition toward 24/7 programmable financial markets. The acquisition is a significant milestone for the RWA sector, as it validates the institutional push to represent traditional securities on-chain for increased settlement efficiency and transparency. This development follows a period of rapid growth in the tokenized stock market, which has expanded from approximately $381 million to nearly $2.5 billion in distributed value over the last year. Nasdaq intends to use this infrastructure to enable a hybrid trading environment where tokenized assets can coexist with traditional stocks. Ultimately, this acquisition signals a major shift toward continuous, always-on global markets that operate independently of traditional exchange hours.

#TokenizedStocks #InstitutionalFinance #Nasdaq

news.bit2me.com·Aug 15, 20269.0

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NVIDIA Tokenized Stock (Robinhood): Latest News, Social Media Updates and Insights

Robinhood has expanded its crypto-adjacent offerings by facilitating access to tokenized versions of NVIDIA stock, allowing users to gain exposure to the semiconductor giant through blockchain-integrated platforms. This development reflects a broader trend where traditional brokerage firms leverage tokenization to bridge the gap between legacy equity markets and decentralized finance ecosystems. By enabling fractional ownership and 24/7 trading capabilities, these tokenized assets aim to increase liquidity and accessibility for retail investors who might otherwise face barriers in traditional stock markets. The integration of NVIDIA, a central player in the artificial intelligence hardware sector, highlights the growing demand for high-growth assets within the tokenized space. As major platforms like Robinhood continue to explore these hybrid financial products, the RWA market gains significant validation from mainstream retail adoption. This shift underscores the potential for blockchain technology to modernize equity settlement and ownership structures globally. Ultimately, the move signals a maturing landscape where tokenized equities are becoming a standard component of diversified digital asset portfolios.

#RWA #TokenizedStocks #Nvidia

cryptorank.io·Aug 15, 20265.5

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Coinbase Wins Abu Dhabi Approval to Launch Tokenized Securities Starting with Apple

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has granted Coinbase a license to arrange investment deals and provide custody for tokenized securities. This regulatory milestone allows Coinbase to issue digital tokens representing traditional equities, starting with Apple CB Certificates issued by Coinbase Onchain SPV Ltd. These certificates provide beneficial interests in underlying Apple common stock held in trust, enabling verified token holders to receive economic benefits like dividends. By establishing ADGM as its international tokenization hub, Coinbase aims to facilitate faster settlement, continuous trading, and fractional ownership for global investors. While the products are currently limited to eligible jurisdictions outside the United States, the framework serves as a scalable model for future equity tokenization. This development underscores the growing trend of major crypto exchanges integrating traditional financial instruments into onchain environments. The initiative follows Coinbase's previous successful deployment of a $75 million onchain strategy with Mubadala Capital in the region.

#TokenizedEquities #Coinbase #ADGM

fr.tradingview.com·Aug 15, 20268.5

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Gen Z favors ETFs and trades less than older cohorts: Binance

Binance Research reports that Gen Z traders are increasingly shifting their equity activity toward exchange-traded funds, which accounted for 25% of their trading volume by early August. This demographic exhibits lower trading frequency and reduced leverage usage compared to older generations like Millennials and Gen X. While Gen Z shows a preference for buy-only strategies in direct equities, their portfolio choices include assets like Broadcom and the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF. Simultaneously, the tokenized stock market is experiencing competitive growth, with Binance’s bStocks and Kraken’s xStocks vying for the second-largest market share. As of Friday, the broader tokenized stock market tracked by RWA.xyz reached approximately $2.43 billion in distributed value. Ondo Finance currently maintains its position as the largest issuer in this sector with $971.8 million in value. These trends highlight a maturing interest in diversified, tokenized financial products among younger investors, signaling a shift in how digital asset platforms capture equity market participation.

#Ondo Finance #RWA #TokenizedStocks

Cointelegraph — RWA Tokenization·Aug 14, 20267.5

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Tokenization stocks slip as SEC delay puts 'speed bump' in crypto’s Wall Street push

Tokenization-related stocks experienced a sharp decline on Friday following reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is delaying a critical regulatory initiative known as the innovation exemption. This proposed framework was expected to simplify the process for companies to offer trading in tokenized securities, but concerns from the White House and Wall Street regarding its legal footing have stalled progress. The SEC further signaled uncertainty by canceling a Friday meeting intended to discuss new rules for investment contracts involving crypto assets. Market participants reacted negatively, with Bullish falling 8%, Figure dropping 9%, and Circle declining 4%. Securitize, the partner behind BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, also saw volatility, while the decentralized exchange Uniswap saw its UNI token slide 7%. This regulatory speed bump highlights the ongoing friction between traditional financial infrastructure and the adoption of blockchain-based securities. While analysts like Owen Lau suggest the long-term momentum for tokenization remains intact, the delay threatens to lengthen the adoption curve for firms like Coinbase and Nasdaq. Ultimately, the market's sensitivity to these regulatory updates underscores how heavily the sector relies on clear legal pathways to scale institutional-grade tokenized products.

#BUIDL #SEC #Regulation

CoinDesk·Aug 14, 20267.5

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