Tokenized real-world assets are showing steady growth despite a bearish market—a divergence that experts say reflects capital maturing within crypto rather than fleeing it entirely. The RWA sector posted 8.68% growth in distributed asset value over the past month, reaching $24.84 billion, according to RWA.xyz.  Represented asset value, which tracks tokenized assets that cannot move between wallets or leave the issuing platform, remained largely flat, growing just 0.51% to $372.97 billion. DeFi's total valu ...

RT Zeus (@ZeusRWA)You can list a tokenized vineyard on a DEX. But if nobody wants to buy vineyard tokens at 2am on a Thursday, this means that the token is illiquid. Most people in RWAs don't understand the difference between a listing and liquidity.So what is liquidity? In easy to follow terms, it means how quickly and easily you can sell something without losing money. Cash is the most liquid asset in the world. You can spend it anywhere, instantly. A house is illiquid, it could take months to sell. Token ...

Previously impossible privacy use cases:• Tokenized private credit without exposing deal terms, rates, or investor details• Cross-chain Delivery-vs-Payment (DvP) without revealing asset or counterparty info• Regulated fund allocations settled onchain while keeping client portfolios confidential• Monetizing proprietary benchmarks without leaking underlying dataAnd that’s just scratching the surface.Chainlink (@chainlink):"The privacy properties within CRE will come from a long researched, very well thought t ...

Core Insights - Mercado Bitcoin is transitioning from a cryptocurrency exchange to a financial hub, focusing on services like Brazil's central bank's PIX payments and digital fixed income [1][2] - The company aims to become a "super app" for managing financial lives, blending traditional finance with blockchain technology [2][3] - The strategy emphasizes user-friendly terminology, moving away from crypto jargon to appeal to a broader audience [5][6] Business Model Shift - The company has seen a significant shift in its revenue model, with crypto trading now accounting for approximately 60% of income, down from 95% at its peak [8] - The expectation is that trading revenue will eventually fall below 30%, with growth in payments, custody, and tokenized investments [8] Product Offerings - Mercado Bitcoin's flagship products include tokenized private credit, targeting an underserved market in Brazil [6] - The firm is also introducing a stablecoin-based remittance service to address common pain points in the country [7]

Core Insights - Ondo Finance has appointed Peter Curley, a former U.S. Treasury and SEC official, to lead its global regulatory strategy, indicating a strong focus on regulatory engagement in the tokenization market [1][2][7] - The RWA tokenization market has reached over $28 billion, highlighting its significance in the financial landscape, particularly as it matures beyond real estate-backed securities and NFTs [3][4][7] - There is a pressing need for consistent regulatory frameworks across regions, as the current lack of uniformity poses challenges for market participants [5][6][7] Market Dynamics - The tokenization market is currently dominated by tokenized private credit, which accounts for nearly 60% of the market, while U.S. Treasury debt constitutes about one-third [4] - Regulatory clarity in key jurisdictions has facilitated the rapid growth of these segments, emphasizing the importance of clear guidelines for market expansion [4] Regulatory Landscape - The regulatory approach varies significantly across regions: - In the United States, tokenized assets are generally treated as securities under the Howey Test, placing them under SEC jurisdiction [8] - The European Union's MiCA framework provides a clearer classification for asset-backed tokens, distinguishing them as either securities or crypto-assets [8] - Dubai's VARA is leading in regulatory innovation, having licensed significant tokenization projects, such as a $3 billion real estate tokenization deal [8]