# Tokenization Related Articles

Ethereum Takes The Lead In DeFi Lending Revenue, Leaving Rivals Behind – See How

Despite facing selling pressure, Ethereum has solidified its dominance in DeFi lending revenue, capturing 80-90% of all activity and fees. Data from Leon Waidmann shows Ethereum remains the core settlement layer for DeFi, significantly outpacing rivals like Base and Arbitrum. Aave drives over 50% of lending funds and 60% of active loans on Ethereum, generating $885 million in fees in 2025 alone. While Layer 2s improve user experience, the mainnet continues to be reinforced as the trusted hub for liquidity and credit markets. Additionally, active Ethereum addresses are nearing all-time highs, with 2.4 million weekly users, signaling strong retail and institutional engagement.

bitcoinist12/19 18:02

What Malaysia’s royal stablecoin reveals about Asia’s shift to tokenized money

Malaysia's RMJDT is a ringgit-pegged stablecoin issued by Bullish Aim, a company linked to Johor's Crown Prince, on the Zetrix blockchain. Designed for payments and cross-border trade, it is backed by ringgit cash and government bonds, with a conservative reserve model. A separate treasury funded with Zetrix tokens aims to ensure network stability. This initiative reflects Asia's broader shift toward regulated tokenized money, where stablecoins are increasingly subject to licensing, reserve rules, and redemption requirements. It also highlights the growing need for onchain settlement in local currencies to support the expansion of tokenized assets, as seen in regional efforts like Singapore's Project Guardian. Regulatory frameworks in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan emphasize supervised issuance, aligning with Malaysia's phased approach to financial tokenization.

cointelegraph12/19 13:15

RWA Weekly: Coinbase Announces Launch of Prediction Markets and Tokenized Stocks; Stablecoin U Goes Live on BNB Chain and Ethereum

RWA Weekly Roundup: Coinbase Launches Prediction Markets and Tokenized Stocks; Stablecoin $U Debuts on BNB Chain and Ethereum The on-chain RWA market cap rose slightly to $18.9 billion, while stablecoin market capitalization exceeded $300 billion, though transaction activity declined, indicating a "stagnant liquidity" phase. Regulatory developments accelerated globally, with China promoting the digital yuan, and the U.S., Canada, and Hong Kong advancing stablecoin and asset tokenization frameworks. Traditional financial institutions expanded their involvement: JPMorgan launched a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum and integrated JPM Coin with Base, while Visa and Mastercard extended stablecoin payment services. DTCC partnered with Canton Network for U.S. Treasury tokenization. Coinbase introduced prediction markets and tokenized stocks, PayPal launched a PYUSD savings vault, and SoFi issued its own stablecoin, SoFiUSD. Emerging markets like Brazil and Pakistan also explored sovereign asset tokenization. Stablecoin $U went live on BNB Chain and Ethereum, integrating with DeFi protocols like PancakeSwap and ListaDAO. Despite growth, JPMorgan analysts caution that stablecoin market size may not reach $1 trillion by 2028, projecting a more moderate expansion to $500-600 billion. The sector continues to evolve, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional adoption, embedding RWA deeper into global payment and asset management systems.

marsbit12/19 13:06

US SEC Issues Key Crypto Custody Guidelines For Broker-Dealers

bitcoinist12/19 11:03

Fragmentation drains up to $1.3B a year from tokenized assets: Report

Fragmentation across blockchain networks is causing significant economic drain in the tokenized asset market, with inefficiencies costing up to $1.3 billion annually, according to a report from RWA.io. The lack of interoperability traps liquidity and prevents capital from moving freely, causing identical or economically equivalent real-world assets (RWAs) to trade at price differences of 1% to 3% across different chains. These inefficiencies hinder arbitrage and price discovery. Additionally, moving capital between chains results in transaction losses of 2% to 5% due to fees, slippage, and operational risks. If unresolved, these issues could escalate to $30–75 billion in annual losses as the tokenized RWA market grows to an estimated $16–30 trillion by 2030. Despite these challenges, tokenized assets continue gaining adoption, with recent moves by companies like Securitize and Coinbase to launch onchain stock trading.

cointelegraph12/19 09:53

Crypto’s second act: Tokenization and regulation pulling traditional finance into Web3

Sponsored content from OKX discusses the convergence of crypto and traditional finance, driven by tokenization and regulation. OKX positions itself as a global exchange and regulated infrastructure partner, using "dual-stack" custody to help institutions integrate with crypto. The article highlights a fundamental shift in trust from intermediaries to verifiable blockchain data. Key trends include the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) for improved liquidity and access. Clear regulations in jurisdictions like the UAE and Singapore are seen as enablers, providing certainty for institutional participation. The line between traditional finance and crypto is blurring, with a collaborative future combining the scale of traditional finance with the innovation and speed of crypto.

cointelegraph12/19 09:10

Valuation at $1.25 Billion Post-SPAC Listing, Securitize to Issue "Real Equity" On-Chain Stocks

Securitize, a leading RWA (Real World Assets) platform, plans to launch native on-chain equity products by Q1 2026. Unlike synthetic or beneficiary tokenized stock models, Securitize will issue legally recognized shares directly on the blockchain, recorded on the issuer’s official cap table. Token holders will possess full shareholder rights, including dividends and voting. Valuing at $1.25 billion post-SPAC merger (ticker: SECZ), Securitize has already tokenized over $3 billion in assets through partnerships with major institutions like BlackRock (notably its $1.7B BUIDL fund), Apollo, KKR, and VanEck. Its investor base includes Coinbase, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and ARK Invest. The company aims to bridge TradFi and DeFi through compliant, regulated digital securities infrastructure, positioning itself as a key player in the institutional adoption of on-chain finance.

marsbit12/19 08:43

Valuation at $1.25 Billion Post-SPAC Listing, Securitize to Issue "True Equity" On-Chain Stocks

Securitize, a major RWA (Real World Assets) platform, plans to launch native on-chain stock products by Q1 2026. Unlike synthetic or beneficial-rights models that track prices or represent indirect claims, Securitize will issue legally recognized shares directly on-chain, with tokens representing full shareholder rights including dividends and voting. These shares will be recorded on the issuer’s official cap table. Valuing compliance and integration with traditional finance, Securitize is an SEC-registered transfer agent. It has already tokenized over $3 billion in assets, including BlackRock’s $1.7+ billion BUIDL money market fund, and works with major institutions like Apollo, KKR, and VanEck. In October, Securitize announced plans to go public via a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II at a $1.25 billion valuation (ticker: SECZ). Backed by investors such as Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, and ARK Invest, the company is positioning itself as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized systems, emphasizing regulatory alignment and institutional adoption.

Odaily星球日报12/19 08:37

Examining why Bitcoin was less volatile than Nvidia in 2025

According to a Bitwise analysis, Bitcoin exhibited lower volatility than Nvidia throughout 2025, signaling a new market phase. This shift is attributed to structural derisking driven by increased institutional access, regulatory oversight, and the significant influence of ETFs. These funds have broadened Bitcoin's investor base, smoothing out its historically extreme boom-bust cycles. ETFs now act as market whales, with their flows dictating risk sentiment. Bitwise predicts ETFs will purchase more than the entire new supply of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in 2026. The firm also expects crypto equities to outperform tech stocks, as evidenced by its Crypto Innovators 30 Index's 585% surge versus tech's 140% gain. At press time, Bitcoin traded near $88k, with price reactions appearing more controlled than in previous cycles.

ambcrypto12/19 08:07

Pantera Partner: The Return of Professionalism and Rationality in Crypto VC, Where Is the Next Investment Hotspot?

Pantera Capital partners Paul Veradittakit and Franklin Bi discuss the current state and future trends of crypto venture capital. Despite a record $34 billion in total funding this year, deal volume has halved compared to 2021-2022, signaling a market shift toward professional, institutional capital focused on later-stage projects with rigorous due diligence. They attribute the previous "metaverse" and "altcoin" speculation frenzy to low interest rates and excess liquidity, which funded many unsustainable projects. The market is now rationalizing. Key developments include a clearer exit path via IPOs (e.g., Circle) and the emergence of Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs), which are actively managed vehicles for yield generation. DAT competition will hinge on execution and asset growth. Future investment themes include: - **Tokenization**: A multi-decade trend enabling programmable assets and new financial products, with stablecoins as a killer app. - **ZK-TLS (Zero-Knowledge TLS)**: Crucial for verifying off-chain data authenticity without exposing raw data, enabling new applications. - **Consumer/Prediction Markets**: Platforms like Polymarket offer democratized information discovery and entertainment. In a "bull or bear" segment: - **Stocks**: Divergent views on Robinhood (bullish for integration) vs. Coinbase (bullish for global institutional expansion). - **Payment Chains**: Skepticism about user lock-in vs. potential for optimized chains. - **Privacy**: Debate on whether it's a feature (bearish) or a investable vertical (bullish for enterprise solutions). Additional insights: - Token lockups should align investors and founders to ensure long-term commitment. - The "L1 war" isn't over; value capture mechanisms and user activity will determine winners.

marsbit12/19 07:39