Janus to Actively Step Into Tokenization Sector
Janus Henderson, the $360 billion asset manager is joining the trend of securities tokenization by a sub-advisor within the $37M Anemoy Liquid Treasury Fund, which invests in US Treasury bills. Following similar moves by BlackRock, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton, Janus aims to position itself on the market.
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Janus Henderson, the $360 billion asset manager is joining the trend of securities tokenization by a sub-advisor within the $37M Anemoy Liquid Treasury Fund, which invests in US Treasury bills. Following similar moves by BlackRock, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton, Janus aims to position itself on the market.
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Tokeniza to Launch First Funding Round on Blocksquare’s to Tokenize Non-Performing Loans
The platform focused on tokenizing non-performing loans (NPLs) has launched its first funding round on the Oceanpoint RWA Launchpad. Tokeniza’s marketplace will allow users to invest in NPLs backed by real estate assets, targeting returns over 13%.
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The platform focused on tokenizing non-performing loans (NPLs) has launched its first funding round on the Oceanpoint RWA Launchpad. Tokeniza’s marketplace will allow users to invest in NPLs backed by real estate assets, targeting returns over 13%.
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Report: Castle Island Ventures to Release New Stablecoin Report
Castle Island Ventures, in partnership with Brevan Howard Digital, and Visa, released a comprehensive report on stablecoins, highlighting their explosive growth and revealing that stablecoins are increasingly being used for savings in US dollars, especially in high-inflation countries like Nigeria, where people seek to protect their savings from devaluation.
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Castle Island Ventures, in partnership with Brevan Howard Digital, and Visa, released a comprehensive report on stablecoins, highlighting their explosive growth and revealing that stablecoins are increasingly being used for savings in US dollars, especially in high-inflation countries like Nigeria, where people seek to protect their savings from devaluation.
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Matrixdock to Launch Gold Token XAUm
The digital assets platform owned by Matrixport has launched XAUm, a gold-backed token representing one troy ounce of physical gold with 99.99% purity. Backed by LBMA-standard gold, XAUm integrates blockchain technology for secure and flexible gold ownership, allowing users to redeem physical gold in Hong Kong and Singapore. The token supports cross-chain functionality, enhancing its utility across Ethereum and BNB Chain.
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The digital assets platform owned by Matrixport has launched XAUm, a gold-backed token representing one troy ounce of physical gold with 99.99% purity. Backed by LBMA-standard gold, XAUm integrates blockchain technology for secure and flexible gold ownership, allowing users to redeem physical gold in Hong Kong and Singapore. The token supports cross-chain functionality, enhancing its utility across Ethereum and BNB Chain.
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Tokenized RWAs (Excl. Stablecoins) to Hit $12B Market Value
The market value of on-chain real-world assets, excluding stablecoins, has surpassed $12 billion, signaling strong investor interest according to Binance Research. Tokenized assets, such as real estate, government bonds, and carbon credits, enable fractional ownership and streamlined settlement processes. The on-chain credit market, worth $9 billion, is also gaining traction, with significant contributions from companies like Figure.
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The market value of on-chain real-world assets, excluding stablecoins, has surpassed $12 billion, signaling strong investor interest according to Binance Research. Tokenized assets, such as real estate, government bonds, and carbon credits, enable fractional ownership and streamlined settlement processes. The on-chain credit market, worth $9 billion, is also gaining traction, with significant contributions from companies like Figure.
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Galaxy Digital: "Every" Major Asset Manager Working on Tokenization
During Barclays Annual Global Financial Services Conference on 11 September 2024 in New York, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz highlighted the rapid adoption of tokenized funds by asset managers, stating that every manager they’ve spoken to is "frantically" working on tokenizing a fund. Novogratz also expects private funds to increasingly move on-chain, though liquidity challenges remain.
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During Barclays Annual Global Financial Services Conference on 11 September 2024 in New York, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz highlighted the rapid adoption of tokenized funds by asset managers, stating that every manager they’ve spoken to is "frantically" working on tokenizing a fund. Novogratz also expects private funds to increasingly move on-chain, though liquidity challenges remain.
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40+ Firms to Join Project Agorá for Tokenized Cross-Border Payments Exploration
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced that over 40 financial firms will join its Project Agorá to explore how tokenization can improve wholesale cross-border payments. The project will focus on integrating tokenized commercial bank deposits with tokenized central bank money.
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The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced that over 40 financial firms will join its Project Agorá to explore how tokenization can improve wholesale cross-border payments. The project will focus on integrating tokenized commercial bank deposits with tokenized central bank money.
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Hedera to Launch “Asset Tokenization Studio”, Focusing on Digital Securities
Hedera has launched an "all-in-one" Asset Tokenization Studio to simplify the tokenization of assets like bonds and equities. This open-source platform, backed by the HBAR Foundation, RedSwan, and others, is designed to accelerate digital securities adoption by providing issuers with pre-audited tools.
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Hedera has launched an "all-in-one" Asset Tokenization Studio to simplify the tokenization of assets like bonds and equities. This open-source platform, backed by the HBAR Foundation, RedSwan, and others, is designed to accelerate digital securities adoption by providing issuers with pre-audited tools.
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UK Finance & 11 Member Banks to Complete Experimental Phase of a Tokenization and CBDC Platform
Barclays, Citi UK, HSBC, Natwest and others have participated in the Regulated Liability Network (RLN) test. The platform could deliver economic benefits and enable new features like programmable payments. The RLN aims to enhance payments and settlement capabilities, and its core includes a multi-issuer tokenization platform and an API layer for interoperability.
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Barclays, Citi UK, HSBC, Natwest and others have participated in the Regulated Liability Network (RLN) test. The platform could deliver economic benefits and enable new features like programmable payments. The RLN aims to enhance payments and settlement capabilities, and its core includes a multi-issuer tokenization platform and an API layer for interoperability.
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Centrifuge to List the Anemoy Liquid Treasury Fund on Archax
Anemoy & Centrifuge have partnered with Archax, the UK’s first regulated digital securities exchange, to list the Liquid Treasury Fund (LTF) on its platform. Managed by Janus Henderson Investors, the LTF provides Archax users direct access to US Treasury bills through tokenization, broadening distribution for tokenized assets.
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Anemoy & Centrifuge have partnered with Archax, the UK’s first regulated digital securities exchange, to list the Liquid Treasury Fund (LTF) on its platform. Managed by Janus Henderson Investors, the LTF provides Archax users direct access to US Treasury bills through tokenization, broadening distribution for tokenized assets.
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Fintech Giant Revolut to Plan Its Own Stablecoin
The London-based fintech valued at $45 billion is planning to issue its own stablecoin as part of its expanding crypto offerings, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company, which recently obtained a U.K. banking license, aims to take a compliance-first approach, positioning itself as a safe harbor for the crypto community.
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The London-based fintech valued at $45 billion is planning to issue its own stablecoin as part of its expanding crypto offerings, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company, which recently obtained a U.K. banking license, aims to take a compliance-first approach, positioning itself as a safe harbor for the crypto community.
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BitGo to Enter Stablecoin Market With Reward-Bearing USDS Coin
BitGo announced plans to launch its own stablecoin, USDS, in January 2025, offering a unique rewards-based model that incentivizes institutions providing liquidity to the network. Unlike other stablecoins, USDS will distribute a portion of the returns from its reserves, which include Treasury bills and cash, to liquidity providers rather than end users.
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BitGo announced plans to launch its own stablecoin, USDS, in January 2025, offering a unique rewards-based model that incentivizes institutions providing liquidity to the network. Unlike other stablecoins, USDS will distribute a portion of the returns from its reserves, which include Treasury bills and cash, to liquidity providers rather than end users.
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WisdomTree to Unveil RWA Tokenization Platform
The platform aimed at businesses and institutions complements WisdomTree Prime, the company’s retail digital app, and allows users to purchase tokenized funds with U.S. dollars or the USDC stablecoin. Initially using the Ethereum blockchain, WisdomTree Connect enables crypto-native institutions to access traditional financial products like money market funds via blockchain.
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The platform aimed at businesses and institutions complements WisdomTree Prime, the company’s retail digital app, and allows users to purchase tokenized funds with U.S. dollars or the USDC stablecoin. Initially using the Ethereum blockchain, WisdomTree Connect enables crypto-native institutions to access traditional financial products like money market funds via blockchain.
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⭕️ Alert: Ethena Platform Compromised [RESOLVED]
The website frontend of the Ethena synthetic dollar protocol built on Ethereum was compromised. Do not interact with any Ethena-related links until resolved.
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The website frontend of the Ethena synthetic dollar protocol built on Ethereum was compromised. Do not interact with any Ethena-related links until resolved.
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APAC Region to See Surge in Real Estate Tokenization
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is seeing a surge in real estate tokenization projects, transforming the market by making property investment more accessible and inclusive, according to GlobalData. Recent projects include Japan’s first real estate security token offering and Singapore's ADDX platform expanding to new regions.
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The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is seeing a surge in real estate tokenization projects, transforming the market by making property investment more accessible and inclusive, according to GlobalData. Recent projects include Japan’s first real estate security token offering and Singapore's ADDX platform expanding to new regions.
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EMURGO and Kinka Gold to Launch Tokenized Gold Token
Cardano is set to see its first gold-backed token to launch through a partnership between EMURGO and Kinka Gold, a subsidiary of Japan-based neo-finance services firm. The XNK token will be backed by premium Japanese gold, adhering to the highest LBMA standards, and stored in global vaults.
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Cardano is set to see its first gold-backed token to launch through a partnership between EMURGO and Kinka Gold, a subsidiary of Japan-based neo-finance services firm. The XNK token will be backed by premium Japanese gold, adhering to the highest LBMA standards, and stored in global vaults.
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U.S. State Wyoming to Plan Dollar-Backed Stablecoin
By early 2025, aiming to lower consumer payment costs through blockchain, Wyoming plans to launch its own Stablecoin. The Wyoming Stable Token Commission will oversee the project, which is backed by $5.8 million in state investment. The stablecoin will be backed 102% by US dollars and short-term treasuries, with interest generated from reserves benefiting public schools.
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By early 2025, aiming to lower consumer payment costs through blockchain, Wyoming plans to launch its own Stablecoin. The Wyoming Stable Token Commission will oversee the project, which is backed by $5.8 million in state investment. The stablecoin will be backed 102% by US dollars and short-term treasuries, with interest generated from reserves benefiting public schools.
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Fnality and Ownera to Partner DLT-Based Payment System and Tokenized Assets
The partnership is enabling seamless and scalable interoperability between Fnality’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)-based payment systems and tokenized assets across public and private ledgers. This allows institutions using Ownera’s Router to offer clients direct access to Fnality Payment System (FnPS) for payments, repos, and collateral mobility, enhancing liquidity and efficiency in financial markets.
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The partnership is enabling seamless and scalable interoperability between Fnality’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)-based payment systems and tokenized assets across public and private ledgers. This allows institutions using Ownera’s Router to offer clients direct access to Fnality Payment System (FnPS) for payments, repos, and collateral mobility, enhancing liquidity and efficiency in financial markets.
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Standard Chartered Ventures-backed SWIAT and Olea to Partner for Tokenized Trade Finance
With DekaBank funding the first tokenized trade receivable, the partnership enables Olea to issue digital assets and tap into alternative funding sources, enhancing liquidity in trade finance. Olea recently secured a capital markets license in Singapore, further solidifying its role in the tokenization of trade finance.
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With DekaBank funding the first tokenized trade receivable, the partnership enables Olea to issue digital assets and tap into alternative funding sources, enhancing liquidity in trade finance. Olea recently secured a capital markets license in Singapore, further solidifying its role in the tokenization of trade finance.
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Figure Markets to Announce Global Launch Featuring 8% Yield Opportunity
Figure Markets has launched a new global crypto exchange based in the Cayman Islands, offering users up to 8% annualized yield on cash and stablecoin balances, with U.S. users earning up to 3% on USD balances at an FDIC-insured bank.
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Figure Markets has launched a new global crypto exchange based in the Cayman Islands, offering users up to 8% annualized yield on cash and stablecoin balances, with U.S. users earning up to 3% on USD balances at an FDIC-insured bank.
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HSBC to Trial Quantum Technology for Tokenized Gold
To ensure the security of tokenized gold in a future quantum computing world, HSBC partnered with Quantinuum to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This tackles potential threats posed by quantum computing, which could undermine current cryptographic standards. HSBC successfully tested the secure transfer of tokenized gold across different networks using PQC, demonstrating its commitment to future-proof cybersecurity.
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To ensure the security of tokenized gold in a future quantum computing world, HSBC partnered with Quantinuum to implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC). This tackles potential threats posed by quantum computing, which could undermine current cryptographic standards. HSBC successfully tested the secure transfer of tokenized gold across different networks using PQC, demonstrating its commitment to future-proof cybersecurity.
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