The tokenized gold structure lets U.S. retirement investors earn yield on crypto protocols while keeping tax advantages.
The expansion of xStocks aims to integrate tokenized stocks with Ethereum’s vast DeFi ecosystem., the firms said.
Gold-backed tokens XAUT and PAXG have surged to fresh highs in market capitalization as the metal trades near its April peak.
The platofrm allows borrowing Circle's USDC, Ripple's RLUSD and Aave's GHO against a selection of tokenized funds, making real-world assets useful capital.
The financial conglomerate is building a blockchain platform for tokenized assets with Startale, the blockchain development firm that build Soneium with Sony.
Looping is a proven DeFi strategy offering higher yields with transparent, managed risks and is set to become key in on-chain portfolios as tokenized RWAs grow, bridging traditional and decentralized finance, writes RedStone’s Marcin Kazmierczak.
The investment management firm is bringing two of its hedge funds on-chain in partnership with Apex Group's Tokeny.
The move follows a confidential SEC submission earlier this month and comes amid a surge of digital asset firms tapping the equity markets.
The UK-regulated digital asset platform has integrated Stellar into its tokenization tool and launched the Aberdeen tokenized money market fund on the network.
Ethereum’s evolution has followed a trajectory many analysts predicted, from a high-growth utility asset powering decentralized applications, to a maturing store of value that institutions and long-term holders are beginning to recognize. How Ethereum Enters Traditional Finance Ethereum’s journey as a store of value has followed a predictable but powerful curve, and ETH’s rise has been less of a surprise than a confirmation of history. Analyst Cas_Abbe has highlighted on X that since the ETH launch in 2015, what began as an experiment among cypherpunks and developers slowly found its footing in ICOs, DAOs, and retail adoption. By 2020, ETH had taken on a far more serious role, serving as the core collateral layer of Defi, drawing in funds, family offices, and crypto-native VCs. Related Reading: Ethereum On-Chain Volume Soars To $13 Billion, Approaching Historic Records Then in 2022 was the year the conversation changed and ETH reached its milestone, of Macro funds, corporates, and eventually ETF issuers. The financial advisors also started to pay attention to ETH, recognizing that its role is extended far beyond utility. Presently, ETFs are live, and large institutions are building positions, pension funds, and global allocators are beginning to engage. According to Cas Abbe, this is the real inflection point, where finance runs on cycles, and history has shown a clear pattern that once pensions and institutions normalize an asset class, central banks are never too far behind. ETH is no longer a niche tech bet; it is evolving into a recognized monetary asset. The curve is slow at first, followed by early adopters, speculative capital, and then institutional adoption. However, the history shows that ETH is now firmly on that trajectory, and the final stages have accelerated rapidly. ETH Becoming The Era Of Tokenized Assets Crypto investor known as Ted on X has mentioned that Ethereum would power the next era of finance, and currently, trillions are flowing through its ecosystem. Institutions are building on it, and ETH has transformed into a yield-bearing reserve asset. Related Reading: Ethereum Is ‘The Biggest Macro Trade Over The Next 10–15 Years,’ Says Tom Lee The Ethereans have always known that ETH would scale, while rollups have turned congestion into capital, and reliability will matter as nearly a decade online without interruption has proven critical. Transactions are now cheap, measured in mere cents, not dollars, which is allowing value to move globally with efficiency. Everything is becoming tokenized: stablecoins, real-world assets, NFTs, corporate treasuries, it’s all on-chain. ETH is the foundation upon which companies from nimble startups to Fortune 500 giants are building as the default. Decentralization will be valued as a global neutral settlement layer for the world. ETH is no longer just a technological experiment, with companies buying and staking it. Institutions now recognize it as productive collateral. Ethereum is powering the future of finance, and what was once considered a bold prediction has become an inevitability. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
The global financial system is on the verge of a seismic shift. A prominent figure in the financial institution believes that tokenized assets could grow into a $100 trillion market in the coming years. As tokenization expands, Ethereum is positioned to become the foundation of a new, faster, and more accessible global financial system. Ethereum As The Settlement Layer For Global Finance In an X post, CryptoGucci shared a clip of SharpLink Gaming (SBET) Co-CEO Joseph Chalom outlining his bullish outlook for Ethereum, while forecasting a financial tectonic shift. According to Chalom’s statement, the tokenized assets will surge to a staggering $100 trillion in market cap, and Ethereum will be the financial backbone keeping it all moving. Related Reading: Are Ethereum Treasury Companies A Threat To Bitcoin? Michael Saylor Reveals His Stance Chalom also mentioned that the new asset class won’t be limited to niche crypto tokens. It will encompass everything from stablecoins to traditional funds, and real-world assets (RWAs), which will grow into $100 trillion market cap. The defining features of this revolution will be programmable, decentralized, and 24/7 global accessibility, all of which demand a neutral, trusted, and always available ecosystem. For Chalom, the answer is obvious, and that layer is Ethereum. The network’s unmatched developer ecosystem, battle-tested security, and thriving DeFi infrastructure make it the natural backbone for a programmable, multi-trillion-dollar global economy. Such a development will rejuvenate and drive the growth of ETH. According to the CEO, SharpLink’s mission is aligned with that vision. The company aims to drive adoption, build market awareness, and aggressively accumulate ETH for its shareholders, while positioning itself as one of the dominant ETH treasuries in existence. Overall, Chalom’s comments about Ethereum’s prospects underscore how the network is becoming the bedrock of a $100 trillion global transformation, and a future where every asset, every payment rail, every settlement flows through the ETH network. This isn’t just a shift in technology; it is the rewiring of the global financial system. Futures Market Shows ETH’s Increasing Market Maturity As Ethereum continues to expand its role in DeFi, staking, and tokenized assets, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Ethereum futures have smashed records, signaling institutional confidence. An analyst known as CryptoBusy has revealed on X that July was a historic month for ETH futures on CME, with trading volume hitting an all-time high of $118 billion, which is the largest ever recorded. Related Reading: Ethereum CME Gap Threatens Recovery, Why A Crash To $4,080 Is Possible While the CME futures exploded to new heights, ETH’s open interest also witnessed a notable increase. This highlights a shift in market behavior as institutions are chasing short-term gains and also positioning themselves for bigger, longer-term moves ahead, signaling growing confidence in ETH as a strategic asset. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
The Dinari Financial Network will serve as a coordination layer for tokenized equities, with a group of institutions such as VanEck, BitGo and Gemini operating validators.
The transaction used the USDC stablecoin and tokenized Treasuries for instant weekend settlement on Digital Asset's privacy-focused blockchain.
The collaboration adds ICE’s market data to Chainlink Data Streams, aiming to support tokenized asset markets.
The partnership enables accredited institutions to trade tokenized units of funds during Asian market hours.
In an interview with CoinDesk, Kunkel outlines how oracles are moving beyond price feeds to power real-time risk management for the next wave of onchain credit.
Tokenized Treasuries such as FT's BENJI are being increasingly used for collateral and settlement as real-world asset adoption spreads.
Chainlink's new product aims to support the next wave of tokenized real-world assets.
Figure is joining a growing roster of digital asset companies seeking to go public amid booming crypto and stock markets.
Jürgen Blumberg, who spent over two decades at Goldman Sachs, Invesco and BlackRock heading ETF businesses, will focus on bridging DeFi and traditional finance.
With robots deployed at Softbank, 7-Eleven Japan and Mitsui Fudosan, the company is introducing a token to decentralize and monetize robotics data using a DePIN model.
The deal underscores the growing role of Brazil as a tokenization hub in the region.
The move is part of the firm's broader push towards enabling 24/7 trading with all kinds of assets using blockchain rails.
The expansion brings tokenized versions of credit and U.S. Treasury funds to Avalanche as part of the network's institutional finance push.
The offering, with Ripple's contribution, aims to streamline Brazil’s structured credit market and attract foreign investors.
The offering, with Ripple's contribution, aims to streamline Brazil’s structured credit market and attract foreign investors.
The initiative aims to simplify property transactions for foreign buyers by using blockchain technology to overcome legal and regulatory hurdles, GATES said.
The launch of xStocks on BNB Chain comes on the heels of debuting on Solana DeFi protocols last week.
While a growing number of listed companies are pursuing crypto treasury strategies, BioSig is focusing on gold as a treasury asset combined with Streamex's tokenization plans.
The deal, pending regulatory approval, would give Ondo licenses to operate a broker-dealer, ATS and transfer agent for digital securities in the U.S.