Robinhood unleashes heavy artillery: US stocks on Arbitrum, tokenized ETFs… The platform is betting everything on crypto, but Brussels and Vilnius might well bring it down.
The tokenization of securities divides the giants of finance: Nasdaq wants to revolutionize Wall Street, but Ondo Finance cries out for lack of transparency. Who is right? Dive into this battle that could redefine the future of crypto and your investments. The outcome will surprise you.
France is taking a major step in modernizing its financial markets with the launch of the Lightning Stock Exchange (Lise), a fully tokenized equity platform designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Backed by leading French banks and armed with a new regulatory license, Lise aims to bring blockchain efficiency to traditional stock listings and reshape how companies go public.
The Hong Kong subsidiary of one of the largest Chinese banks has just made history by tokenizing a colossal fund on the Binance blockchain. A bold initiative that comes in a highly tense regulatory context.
Eric Adams, the self-proclaimed "Bitcoin Mayor" of New York, has just created the very first American municipal office dedicated to digital assets and blockchain. A bold move marking his exit before the scheduled January change of guard.
The startup unveils a layer-1 infrastructure dedicated to RWAs, backed by Wiener Privatbank and designed to solve the security-decentralization-compliance "trilemma".
Chainlink’s new framework connects SWIFT messaging to blockchain, allowing tokenised funds and corporate workflows to operate smoothly on-chain.
The tokenization of real assets (RWA - Real World Assets) represents one of the most promising sectors of the crypto ecosystem in 2025-2026. The integration of recognized assets on the blockchain through RWAs constitutes a significant innovation that is a central narrative of the 2024-2025 crypto season. In this dynamic context, Real Finance (REAL) positions itself as a major player by developing a complete infrastructure to facilitate the integration of real-world assets into the Web3 ecosystem.
Tokenized real estate takes on a new dimension with RealT, an innovative platform that disrupts traditional rental investment codes. By fractionating American real estate properties into digital tokens on blockchain, this company based in Florida and Delaware opens the doors of international real estate to all investors, regardless of their financial capacity.
Boom of RWA in crypto: +11% in one week. Focus on this revolution led by Ethereum and BlackRock.
BlackRock, which has already cashed in with its bitcoin ETF, now dreams of putting its ETFs into blockchain tokens. Markets wonder: digital revolution or financial snake oil?
Real World Assets (RWA) represent one of the most promising evolutions of the crypto ecosystem. By tokenizing traditional physical assets, this sector builds concrete bridges between decentralized finance and the real economy, opening new investment opportunities accessible to all.
Nasdaq has officially filed a request with the SEC to authorize trading of shares and ETPs in tokenized form. A breakthrough that could disrupt Wall Street and accelerate the integration of blockchain into traditional financial markets.
Trust Wallet has added tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs, allowing users to trade real-world assets directly from their wallets.
Tokenization is gaining momentum in global finance, with many top financial institutions racing to explore the niche. Japan Post Bank is the latest to join after declaring its intentions to introduce a tokenized asset network in fiscal year 2026.
The market for tokenized gold has reached new all-time highs, crossing $2.57 billion in market cap, as spot gold itself approaches its April peak. The rally shows renewed demand for gold-backed crypto tokens as investors seek safe haven assets amid global uncertainty.
REAL positions itself as the first Layer 1 blockchain specialized in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), with business validators integrated into the consensus and over 500 million dollars of assets already in preparation. This unique technical approach could revolutionize the institutional adoption of RWAs.
American Senator Cynthia Lummis officially introduced the 21st Century Mortgage Act, a groundbreaking legislation that would require government-sponsored enterprises to consider digital assets when assessing eligibility for single-family mortgage loans.
The asset tokenizer Brickken and the decentralized credit protocol Credefi announced, on July 28, 2025, a strategic partnership marking a major breakthrough in the convergence between regulated tokenization and decentralized finance. From now on, holders of shares or bonds tokenized via Brickken can use these securities as collateral to borrow USDC directly on Credefi, through a permissionless, peer-to-peer, and non-custodial mechanism.
The tokenization of real assets (RWA) is no longer a laboratory experiment: it is a global undertaking that, quietly, is rewriting the way we own a building, a government bond, or a corporate debt. The idea is simple: to represent an economic right (rent, coupon, dividend) by a token registered on a blockchain, exchangeable at any time and, above all, programmable. But behind the apparent simplicity hides a legal, technical and financial mechanism that is refined month after month.
There has been a lot of talk about RWAs in the last two years. Among them, real estate ticks all the boxes for a “mainstream” asset: predictable cash flows (rents), a tangible underlying asset, and the possibility to buy fractions rather than a whole property. The promise is simple: turning…
Tokenized finance has just reached a decisive milestone. Ondo Finance, a pioneer in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), has been officially cited in a strategic White House report. A first for an actor coming from DeFi, now recognized in the highest spheres of American power. This recognition could well accelerate the global rise of RWA. And what if this was only the beginning?
eToro is taking a big step into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The company announced plans to launch tokenized versions of the 100 most popular US-listed stocks and ETFs as ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain.
Imagine borrowing 10,000 euros without going through a bank, without a credit file, without an interview with a consultant. Just you, your crypto assets, and an algorithm that decides in a few seconds. This is exactly what the lending markets of decentralized finance (DeFi) offer.
When Bitcoin flirts with unprecedented highs, the spotlight once again shines on the crypto universe. This spectacular rebound, fueled by ETFs and growing institutional adoption, coincides with the emergence of another phenomenon: the tokenization of real-world assets (Real World Assets or RWA). These hybrid instruments, halfway between traditional finance and Web3, attract a new wave of investors seeking stability and diversification.
The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWA) is experiencing a spectacular redistribution in 2025. Solana has shown a growth of 218% since January, eclipsing the progress of Ethereum which is limited to 81%. Could this rise redefine the hierarchy of blockchains in this strategic sector?
When Dubai marries traditional finance with tokens, it is not a desert mirage, but a very real… and perfectly regulated fund, please!
Tokenization is growing fast, with major firms investing and new platforms launching. This trend could soon impact cryptocurrency prices.
According to data from Token Terminal, over $6 billion worth of tokenized assets now live on the Ethereum blockchain. That’s not theoretical DeFi liquidity, but real-world funds, from some powerful names in global finance.
The world of tokenized real world assets (Real World Assets - RWA) is undergoing transformation as it gradually aligns with the real economy. In this context, Credefi has experienced continuous evolution, moving from an experimental project to a functional infrastructure. With the launch of Credefi 3.0, the platform reaches a new milestone: it fully integrates modules designed to connect decentralized finance and tangible assets. All tools are now available online.