Report: 21shares to Release State of Crypto Market Outlook 2025
The 2025 market outlook highlights 12 key predictions shaping the future of digital assets, including Bitcoin's growing role in national reserves, Ethereum’s evolution with Layer 2 solutions and the rise of Layer 1 rivals. Tokenization will expand liquidity in private credit, and global regulatory clarity is expected to boost adoption. Additional trends include blockchain-powered internet access and the convergence of crypto with AI to enhance trust and authenticity.
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The 2025 market outlook highlights 12 key predictions shaping the future of digital assets, including Bitcoin's growing role in national reserves, Ethereum’s evolution with Layer 2 solutions and the rise of Layer 1 rivals. Tokenization will expand liquidity in private credit, and global regulatory clarity is expected to boost adoption. Additional trends include blockchain-powered internet access and the convergence of crypto with AI to enhance trust and authenticity.
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First Abu Dhabi Bank to Join Tokenization Firm Libre for Collateralized Lending
The 2025 market outlook highlights 12 key predictions shaping the future of digital assets, including Bitcoin's growing role in national reserves, Ethereum’s evolution with Layer 2 solutions and the rise of Layer 1 rivals. Tokenization will expand liquidity in private credit, and global regulatory clarity is expected to boost adoption. Additional trends include blockchain-powered internet access and the convergence of crypto with AI to enhance trust and authenticity.
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The 2025 market outlook highlights 12 key predictions shaping the future of digital assets, including Bitcoin's growing role in national reserves, Ethereum’s evolution with Layer 2 solutions and the rise of Layer 1 rivals. Tokenization will expand liquidity in private credit, and global regulatory clarity is expected to boost adoption. Additional trends include blockchain-powered internet access and the convergence of crypto with AI to enhance trust and authenticity.
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Ethena's USDe to Surpass DAI and Become Third-Largest Stablecoin Globally
USDe stablecoin has become the third-largest globally, surpassing DAI with a circulating supply of $5.4 billion, driven by its 30% APY from Ethereum staking rewards and hedged positions. Positioned more as an investment asset than a trading tool, USDe sees significantly larger average transaction sizes, often around $500k, while accounting for only a small fraction of stablecoin transfers. Recent governance updates and plans to launch USDtb, backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund.
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USDe stablecoin has become the third-largest globally, surpassing DAI with a circulating supply of $5.4 billion, driven by its 30% APY from Ethereum staking rewards and hedged positions. Positioned more as an investment asset than a trading tool, USDe sees significantly larger average transaction sizes, often around $500k, while accounting for only a small fraction of stablecoin transfers. Recent governance updates and plans to launch USDtb, backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund.
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Tether’s USD₮ Recognized as Accepted Virtual Asset in ADGM
With a market cap of over $138 billion, Tether’s USD₮ has been approved as an Accepted Virtual Asset (AVA) by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This recognition allows licensed entities in ADGM to offer services involving USD₮ on Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche.
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With a market cap of over $138 billion, Tether’s USD₮ has been approved as an Accepted Virtual Asset (AVA) by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This recognition allows licensed entities in ADGM to offer services involving USD₮ on Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche.
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Cardano to Partner With Atómico3 For Lithium Tokenization
The Paraguayan startup specializing in lithium mining tokenization, is migrating its operations from Polygon to Cardano. Token holders will gain fractional ownership in Atómico3's lithium-backed assets, enhancing investment value and supporting sustainable development in the electromobility sector.
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The Paraguayan startup specializing in lithium mining tokenization, is migrating its operations from Polygon to Cardano. Token holders will gain fractional ownership in Atómico3's lithium-backed assets, enhancing investment value and supporting sustainable development in the electromobility sector.
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Tokinvest to Launch Tokenized Deposit and Stablecoin Management System
With the UAE's regulatory clarity on stablecoins, this bank-grade platform enables banks, governments, and businesses in MENA and Africa to issue and manage tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and loyalty programs seamlessly, leveraging advanced security features and integration capabilities.
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With the UAE's regulatory clarity on stablecoins, this bank-grade platform enables banks, governments, and businesses in MENA and Africa to issue and manage tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and loyalty programs seamlessly, leveraging advanced security features and integration capabilities.
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University of Cambridge to Release 2nd Global Cryptoasset Regulatory Landscape Study
Examining emerging global practices in crypto regulation across 19 jurisdictions, the key findings highlight the need for clear asset classification, anti-money laundering frameworks, and greater international cooperation. Supported by UK and Swiss agencies, the research also identifies future targets like staking, tokenization, and DeFi as regulatory priorities.
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Examining emerging global practices in crypto regulation across 19 jurisdictions, the key findings highlight the need for clear asset classification, anti-money laundering frameworks, and greater international cooperation. Supported by UK and Swiss agencies, the research also identifies future targets like staking, tokenization, and DeFi as regulatory priorities.
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INX to Launch ‘Buy Assets’ to Simplify Trading of Tokenized Real-World Assets
The simplified trading feature on INX One is designed to make investing in tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs) and security tokens more accessible for retail investors. The feature streamlines trading with wallet integration, instant market access, and one-click order execution, removing barriers for new investors.
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The simplified trading feature on INX One is designed to make investing in tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs) and security tokens more accessible for retail investors. The feature streamlines trading with wallet integration, instant market access, and one-click order execution, removing barriers for new investors.
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Chainlink to Integrate with Coinbase Tokenized Assets Platform
Operating under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) regulatory framework, Chainlink has integrated with Coinbase’s Project Diamond, a regulated digital asset platform for institutions, to enable full lifecycle management of tokenized assets. Using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), the partnership ensures secure data connectivity between public and private blockchains and existing financial systems.
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Operating under Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) regulatory framework, Chainlink has integrated with Coinbase’s Project Diamond, a regulated digital asset platform for institutions, to enable full lifecycle management of tokenized assets. Using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), the partnership ensures secure data connectivity between public and private blockchains and existing financial systems.
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Binance to Partner With Circle to Push USDC Stablecoin Adoption
Enabling over 240 million Binance users to use USDC for trading, savings, and payments, the partnership also designates USDC as a core dollar stablecoin for Binance’s corporate treasury. Announced at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, this move aligns Binance with global regulatory trends and strengthens USDC’s position against competitors like Tether.
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Enabling over 240 million Binance users to use USDC for trading, savings, and payments, the partnership also designates USDC as a core dollar stablecoin for Binance’s corporate treasury. Announced at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, this move aligns Binance with global regulatory trends and strengthens USDC’s position against competitors like Tether.
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Hamilton Lane to Introduce Tokenized Private Market Funds
Through the Allfunds Blockchain platform, Hamilton Lane is expanding access to private market investments across Europe, including Italy and Spain. Supported by Apex Group as a transfer agent, the initiative leverages blockchain technology to streamline operations, enable fractional ownership, and reduce barriers for investors.
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Through the Allfunds Blockchain platform, Hamilton Lane is expanding access to private market investments across Europe, including Italy and Spain. Supported by Apex Group as a transfer agent, the initiative leverages blockchain technology to streamline operations, enable fractional ownership, and reduce barriers for investors.
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IX Swap and Clearpool to Form Strategic Partnership
The partnership’s Proof of Concept (POC) uses IX Swap’s regulated tokenization platform under the DARE Act and Clearpool’s lending infrastructure to enable tokenized RWAs to serve as collateral for USD or crypto loans. This collaboration unlocks new utility for RWAs, making them dynamic, value-generating tools.
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The partnership’s Proof of Concept (POC) uses IX Swap’s regulated tokenization platform under the DARE Act and Clearpool’s lending infrastructure to enable tokenized RWAs to serve as collateral for USD or crypto loans. This collaboration unlocks new utility for RWAs, making them dynamic, value-generating tools.
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Assetera to Enable Non-U.S. Investors to Trade Tokenized Nvidia, Coinbase, and S&P 500
The MiFID-licensed trading platform Assetera has listed Backed Finance's tokenized trackers for Nvidia, Coinbase, and the S&P 500, allowing non-U.S. investors regulated blockchain-based access to top U.S. assets. These fully collateralized bTokens, issued under an EU-approved prospectus, enable 24/7 trading and cross-chain transfers via Chainlink’s interoperability protocol.
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The MiFID-licensed trading platform Assetera has listed Backed Finance's tokenized trackers for Nvidia, Coinbase, and the S&P 500, allowing non-U.S. investors regulated blockchain-based access to top U.S. assets. These fully collateralized bTokens, issued under an EU-approved prospectus, enable 24/7 trading and cross-chain transfers via Chainlink’s interoperability protocol.
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AsiaNext to Launch Cross-Exchange Collateralisation Solution & List USD Money Market Fund
The AsiaNext Orchestration Layer (AXOL), a cross-exchange collateralization and margining platform that streamlines trading across its three venues: Crypto Derivatives, Crypto Spot, and Securities. The recent listing of a USD-denominated money market fund marks a milestone in AsiaNext's expanding product offerings, with plans for additional listings.
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The AsiaNext Orchestration Layer (AXOL), a cross-exchange collateralization and margining platform that streamlines trading across its three venues: Crypto Derivatives, Crypto Spot, and Securities. The recent listing of a USD-denominated money market fund marks a milestone in AsiaNext's expanding product offerings, with plans for additional listings.
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Report: EBA on Benefits and Challenges of Tokenised Deposits
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a report on tokenized deposits, highlighting potential benefits and challenges that depend on design parameters. It recommends ongoing market monitoring and knowledge sharing by authorities using a standardized questionnaire to better understand developments and support coordinated supervisory approaches across the European Economic Area.
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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a report on tokenized deposits, highlighting potential benefits and challenges that depend on design parameters. It recommends ongoing market monitoring and knowledge sharing by authorities using a standardized questionnaire to better understand developments and support coordinated supervisory approaches across the European Economic Area.
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Crypto com to Expand Its Offerings to Include Tokenized Securities
Crypto .com has acquired Orion Principals Limited, an ADGM-regulated brokerage in Abu Dhabi, enabling the platform to expand its offerings to include securities, options, futures, and more.
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Crypto .com has acquired Orion Principals Limited, an ADGM-regulated brokerage in Abu Dhabi, enabling the platform to expand its offerings to include securities, options, futures, and more.
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Stellar Network to Join the RWA Foundation
Founded in November by the Security Token Market, Particula and others, the RWA Foundation's members include Securitize, Ava Labs, Polygon Labs, and others.
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Founded in November by the Security Token Market, Particula and others, the RWA Foundation's members include Securitize, Ava Labs, Polygon Labs, and others.
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Exabits to Secure $15M Seed Round for GPU Power Tokenization
The decentralized computing network provides open access to GPU compute assets and offers a liquid marketplace generating revenue and token rewards
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The decentralized computing network provides open access to GPU compute assets and offers a liquid marketplace generating revenue and token rewards
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Stablecoin Market Cap to Hit $200B Milestone
The total market value of stablecoins crossed the $200 billion mark for the first time ever, driven by capital inflows to trade crypto and increasing use for non-crypto utilities like payments, while a range of novel yield-generating products also fueled growth
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The total market value of stablecoins crossed the $200 billion mark for the first time ever, driven by capital inflows to trade crypto and increasing use for non-crypto utilities like payments, while a range of novel yield-generating products also fueled growth
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Agricultural Commodities Tokenization Platform AgriDex to Raise $4 Million
The platform plans to tokenize $4.5 billion in pending trade commitments and expand to new commodities like West African cocoa and Eastern European wheat.
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The platform plans to tokenize $4.5 billion in pending trade commitments and expand to new commodities like West African cocoa and Eastern European wheat.
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