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RWA Weekly: NYSE Announces Development of Tokenized Securities Platform; Hong Kong Expected to Issue First Batch of Stablecoin Licenses This Year

RWA Weekly: NYSE Announces Development of Tokenized Securities Platform; Hong Kong Expected to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses This Year This week’s RWA sector saw steady growth, with the on-chain market cap reaching $22.59 billion and holders exceeding 646,000. Stablecoin market cap slightly declined to $2.96 trillion, while monthly transfer volume surged to $8.99 trillion, indicating high-frequency settlement activity amid slowing capital inflows. Regulatory developments include Hong Kong’s plan to issue its first stablecoin licenses in 2024, and China’s emphasis on digital yuan smart contract capabilities. Institutionally, the NYSE revealed it is developing a tokenized securities trading and settlement platform, and F/m Investments applied to the SEC for a tokenized ETF share pilot. Key project updates: Ondo Finance expanded its tokenized stocks and ETFs to Solana, RedStone acquired Security Token Market to enhance RWA data infrastructure, and Superstate raised $82.5 million to build an on-chain issuance layer. Payment innovations advanced as Argentina’s Pomelo secured funding to launch a stablecoin-based credit card. The market is shifting from user growth to efficiency and scale, driven by traditional finance, while stablecoins show signs of high liquidity but potential capital recycling within the system.

marsbit01/23 09:53

RWA Weekly: NYSE Announces Development of Tokenized Securities Platform; Hong Kong Expected to Issue First Batch of Stablecoin Licenses This Year

marsbit01/23 09:53

Raising $82.5 Million: What is Superstate, Built by Compound Founder?

Superstate, founded by Compound's Robert Leshner, has raised $82.5 million in a Series B round led by Bain Capital Crypto and Distributed Global. The real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform plans to expand from tokenized treasury products to a full on-chain equity issuance layer on Ethereum and Solana. Launched in 2023, Superstate initially focused on tokenized short-term U.S. government bond funds. It has since introduced additional products, including a crypto carry fund, and registered a digital transfer agent with the SEC. Its “Opening Bell” platform enables compliant, native issuance of tokenized stocks on blockchain networks, with companies like Galaxy and Exodus already participating. Superstate’s AUM now exceeds $1.2 billion. The company aims to bridge traditional finance with on-chain infrastructure, improving settlement speed, liquidity, and capital efficiency. While early adoption is largely institutional, tokenized assets are increasingly integrated into DeFi for collateral and lending, signaling broader functional use in digital finance ecosystems.

marsbit01/23 06:11

Raising $82.5 Million: What is Superstate, Built by Compound Founder?

marsbit01/23 06:11

Axie Infinity erases September losses – But AXS price faces THIS threat

The gaming token sector, including Axie Infinity (AXS), posted strong gains despite broader crypto market pressure, with AXS erasing losses since mid-September. However, the rally shows signs of exhaustion. The RSI indicates overbought conditions, suggesting a potential near-term pullback. Spot market activity reveals a shift, with $91,000 in outflows and a 21% drop in trading volume, signaling weakening momentum. While derivatives data shows lingering bullish sentiment in futures, the negative funding rate points to growing short positions. If spot demand softens further alongside negative funding, AXS could face increased risk of a deeper correction.

ambcrypto01/22 14:31

Axie Infinity erases September losses – But AXS price faces THIS threat

ambcrypto01/22 14:31

Warden Completes $4 Million Strategic Funding Round, Focusing on Agent Internet Infrastructure

Warden has secured $4 million in strategic funding at a post-money valuation of $200 million. Unlike traditional venture-led rounds, this investment came from a select group of strategic partners actively building on or alongside the protocol, including 0G, Messari, and Venice.AI. The company emphasized that the round reflects its focus on deep collaboration with operators and users rather than capital-driven growth. CEO Josh Goodbody stated that the funding is significant due to who invested—partners who understand the problems Warden is solving and support its long-term vision. The capital will accelerate product development and expand Warden’s agent capabilities in areas like trading, automation, and programmable wealth management. Warden has demonstrated early product-market fit, currently supporting 20 million users with 250,000 daily active users. The platform has executed over 60 million agent tasks and facilitated over $100 million in cumulative transaction volume, with annualized revenue around $2.5 million. The company reaffirmed that this round does not signal a shift toward traditional venture financing. It remains committed to community-driven development, open ecosystem participation, and building secure, efficient infrastructure for deploying agents in Web3.

marsbit01/22 09:06

Warden Completes $4 Million Strategic Funding Round, Focusing on Agent Internet Infrastructure

marsbit01/22 09:06

Interactive Tutorial | Perle Labs, Which Raised $17.5 Million, Launches Season 1 Points Campaign

Perle Labs, an AI training data platform backed by $17.5 million in funding, has launched its Season 1 points campaign. The platform, which uses human experts to perform verifiable, on-chain data labeling on Solana, allows users to earn points by completing tasks. The interactive tasks, available on their app, include: a legal contract classification quest (1,000 points), social media account bindings (500 points), a product tagging quest from complaint emails (1,000 points), a meeting caption quest requiring audio recordings (1,000 points, pending manual review), and a medical specialty classification quest (1,000 points). Each task requires connecting a Solana wallet with some SOL for transaction fees. Users can also earn a 10% referral bonus from invited friends. Points and badges can be tracked in the "Earnings" section.

Odaily星球日报01/22 01:59

Interactive Tutorial | Perle Labs, Which Raised $17.5 Million, Launches Season 1 Points Campaign

Odaily星球日报01/22 01:59

Ethereum supply shrinks: So why is ETH still stuck below $3,390?

Large institutions like Bitmine and ETFs continue to accumulate and stake substantial amounts of Ethereum, significantly reducing its liquid supply. Despite this structural accumulation and consistent exchange outflows, ETH’s price remains range-bound, struggling to break above the $3,390 resistance level due to a lack of strong bullish momentum and subdued trader participation. While long-term holders show conviction by moving ETH into self-custody, derivatives markets reflect hesitation with modest funding rates and no significant leverage buildup. For a sustained breakout, stronger momentum and increased market participation are needed alongside tightening supply. Until then, consolidation is likely to persist.

ambcrypto01/20 20:02

Ethereum supply shrinks: So why is ETH still stuck below $3,390?

ambcrypto01/20 20:02

Pump.fun Pushes Past Memecoins, Launches Investment Arm To Back New Projects

Pump.fun, known as a memecoin launchpad, has expanded its operations by launching an investment division named Pump Fund. It has initiated a public hackathon with a $3 million fund to support new projects. Twelve winning teams will each receive $250,000 at a $10 million valuation, along with mentorship from the founders. The selection process will be market-driven, relying on real token demand and community traction rather than traditional venture capital methods. Projects are required to build publicly, issue tokens, and demonstrate user interest. This move marks a strategic shift for Pump.fun from memecoins toward backing broader startup ideas using token-based mechanics. However, the platform's history of security issues and legal concerns related to memecoin launches adds controversy to this new initiative. Critics caution that the model may prioritize short-term hype over sustainable development and raise questions about transparency and long-term viability. Applications are currently open for the hackathon.

bitcoinist01/20 17:31

Pump.fun Pushes Past Memecoins, Launches Investment Arm To Back New Projects

bitcoinist01/20 17:31

With $950 Million in Revenue, How Does Pump.fun Use $3 Million to 'Vote' for the Next Viral Meme?

Pump.fun, a leading platform in the Meme token space with over $950 million in historical revenue, has launched an investment division called Pump Fund. The fund will invest $3 million in total across 12 new tokens launched on its platform, allocating $250,000 per token at a valuation of $10 million each. In addition to financial support, selected projects will receive mentorship from Pump.fun’s founders and other resources. The initiative is part of a new "Build in Public (BiP)" hackathon, which encourages founders to publicly develop products after launching a token on Pump.fun. Participants must hold at least 10% of their token supply and are encouraged to actively engage with the community via social media and live streams. The selection process prioritizes organic growth and long-term sustainability over marketing hype. The application period opened on January 19 and will run for 30 days, with the first winners announced by February 18. The program is designed to identify and support promising Meme tokens with real utility and community backing, offering a new path for early-stage projects to gain traction.

比推01/20 14:28

With $950 Million in Revenue, How Does Pump.fun Use $3 Million to 'Vote' for the Next Viral Meme?

比推01/20 14:28

Pump.fun Expands With New Investment Arm, Pump Fund to Support Startups

Pump.fun, a platform known for memecoins, has launched Pump Fund, a new investment arm to support early-stage startups. It also introduced a $3 million "Build in Public" Hackathon, offering 12 selected projects $250,000 each at a $10 million valuation, along with mentorship and ecosystem support. Unlike traditional hackathons, funding is determined by public traction rather than judges, requiring teams to launch tokens and develop openly with community interaction. Co-founder Alon Cohen stated that demand for strong founders remains high regardless of market conditions. Meanwhile, PUMP’s price saw a slight increase, though trading volume has declined, indicating cautious optimism about the platform’s strategic shift toward startup support.

TheNewsCrypto01/20 08:26

Pump.fun Expands With New Investment Arm, Pump Fund to Support Startups

TheNewsCrypto01/20 08:26

Pump.fun Launches Direct Investment, Spending $3 Million to Buy 12 New Meme Tokens

Pump.fun, a leading meme token launch platform, has announced the creation of an investment division called Pump Fund. The fund will launch its first initiative, the "Build in Public (BiP)" hackathon, with an allocation of $3 million to invest in 12 new tokens launched on its platform. Each selected project will receive $250,000 at a valuation of $10 million. Beyond financial backing, Pump.fun will provide mentorship from its founders and other resources. This marks the platform's first direct financial investment into specific meme tokens, signaling strong support for the selected projects. The BiP hackathon requires participants to launch a token on Pump.fun, publicly build a product, retain at least 10% of the token supply, and actively engage with the community on social media and through live streams. Project selection will prioritize organic user growth and long-term sustainability over marketing hype. Applications opened on January 19th and will run for 30 days, with the first winners announced on February 18th. The program is designed to be ongoing. This initiative aims to identify and fund promising new meme tokens with real utility and community traction.

Odaily星球日报01/20 04:06

Pump.fun Launches Direct Investment, Spending $3 Million to Buy 12 New Meme Tokens