Report: IMF on Tokenization Benefits and Financial Market Inefficiencies
The paper was released by January 29th by the International Monetary Fund and highlights that increased interlinking between market players is what enables many of the cost and friction reductions, but mainly emphasizes the need for regulatory adaptation.
- Link | Link
The paper was released by January 29th by the International Monetary Fund and highlights that increased interlinking between market players is what enables many of the cost and friction reductions, but mainly emphasizes the need for regulatory adaptation.
- Link | Link
👍1
Anemoy's LTF to Integrate with Plume Network's Staking Protocol
Centrifuge has partnered with Plume Network to integrate Anemoy's regulated Liquid Treasury Fund (LTF) into Nest, Plume's staking protocol. This collaboration allows users to earn yield on stablecoin deposits by investing in high-quality treasury assets, bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi.
- Link
Centrifuge has partnered with Plume Network to integrate Anemoy's regulated Liquid Treasury Fund (LTF) into Nest, Plume's staking protocol. This collaboration allows users to earn yield on stablecoin deposits by investing in high-quality treasury assets, bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi.
- Link
❤3🔥3
Report: ETFs, Layer-2 Growth, and Stablecoins Take Center Stage in 2025
Glassnode & Coinbase have released the latest guide to crypto markets, providing data-driven insights on BTC, Ethereum’s network trends, and stablecoins’ expanding role. Institutional capital flows, stablecoin growth, and Layer-2 adoption are reshaping crypto markets in 2025.
- Link
Glassnode & Coinbase have released the latest guide to crypto markets, providing data-driven insights on BTC, Ethereum’s network trends, and stablecoins’ expanding role. Institutional capital flows, stablecoin growth, and Layer-2 adoption are reshaping crypto markets in 2025.
- Link
🔥1
Kraken to Secures EU MiFID License
Kraken has obtained a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU, allowing it to offer regulated derivatives products to advanced traders in selected markets. This strategic move positions Kraken to capitalize on the growing demand for regulated crypto services in Europe and solidifies its commitment to providing a secure and compliant trading environment for its clients.
- Link
Kraken has obtained a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU, allowing it to offer regulated derivatives products to advanced traders in selected markets. This strategic move positions Kraken to capitalize on the growing demand for regulated crypto services in Europe and solidifies its commitment to providing a secure and compliant trading environment for its clients.
- Link
👍1
Switzerland’s Largest Bank to Test Tokenized Gold Product on Ethereum Layer-2 ZKsync
"UBS Key4 Gold allows for fractional gold investments for retail clients and includes real-time pricing, deep liquidity, secure physical storage, and optional delivery. UBS Key4 Gold is built on the UBS Gold Network, a permissioned blockchain connecting vaults, liquidity providers, and distributors.” According to ZKsync.
- Link
"UBS Key4 Gold allows for fractional gold investments for retail clients and includes real-time pricing, deep liquidity, secure physical storage, and optional delivery. UBS Key4 Gold is built on the UBS Gold Network, a permissioned blockchain connecting vaults, liquidity providers, and distributors.” According to ZKsync.
- Link
❤1👍1
Thailand SEC to Plan Launch of Tokenized Securities Trading System
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand is planning to launch a DLT-based trading platform for securities firms to trade digital tokens. The platform will support both tokenized traditional securities and electronic securities, with a focus on interoperability across multiple blockchains.
- Link
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand is planning to launch a DLT-based trading platform for securities firms to trade digital tokens. The platform will support both tokenized traditional securities and electronic securities, with a focus on interoperability across multiple blockchains.
- Link
👏2
GDF and the FIX Trading Community Collaborate to Bring Tokenized Assets to any Trading Platform with a FIX Connection
By leveraging the FIX protocol and the FinP2P interoperability protocol, the project aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain ecosystem, enabling seamless trading of tokenized assets. "The ability to connect over 10,000 financial institutions that use FIX to a funnel of tokenized assets from a multitude of sources via FinP2P, will drive exponential growth of the tokenization markets”
- Link
By leveraging the FIX protocol and the FinP2P interoperability protocol, the project aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain ecosystem, enabling seamless trading of tokenized assets. "The ability to connect over 10,000 financial institutions that use FIX to a funnel of tokenized assets from a multitude of sources via FinP2P, will drive exponential growth of the tokenization markets”
- Link
👍3
GAIB and Aethir to Announce Success of First GPU Tokenization Pilot Program on BNB Chain
The AI infrastructure company GAIB has successfully completed a pilot program for tokenizing GPU assets in collaboration with Aethir and Amber Group on BNB Chain. The program, which raised $100,000 in 10 minutes, demonstrated strong demand for tokenized GPU assets and their potential to create a liquid market for compute power.
- Link
The AI infrastructure company GAIB has successfully completed a pilot program for tokenizing GPU assets in collaboration with Aethir and Amber Group on BNB Chain. The program, which raised $100,000 in 10 minutes, demonstrated strong demand for tokenized GPU assets and their potential to create a liquid market for compute power.
- Link
Deka Report to Show Impact of ECB trials on German Tokenization Issuances
German digital securities issuances surged in the second half of 2024, reaching €615 million, driven by the Eurosystem's DLT settlement trials and the increasing use of platforms like SWIAT and Polygon. While the number of issuances remained relatively stable, the value increased significantly due to larger issuances from institutions like Siemens, Berlin Hyp, and KfW.
- Link
German digital securities issuances surged in the second half of 2024, reaching €615 million, driven by the Eurosystem's DLT settlement trials and the increasing use of platforms like SWIAT and Polygon. While the number of issuances remained relatively stable, the value increased significantly due to larger issuances from institutions like Siemens, Berlin Hyp, and KfW.
- Link
👍1
Tokinvest to Partner with InvestaX to Expand RWA Tokenization
This partnership brings together two regulated entities to create a seamless, end-to-end solution for token offerings and secondary market trading, leveraging both companies’ complementary regulatory frameworks and market expertise.
- Link
This partnership brings together two regulated entities to create a seamless, end-to-end solution for token offerings and secondary market trading, leveraging both companies’ complementary regulatory frameworks and market expertise.
- Link
👍1
DTCC to Launch Digital Asset Data & Reporting Tools
The DTCC has launched ComposerX, a platform for tokenizing real-world assets, building upon its 2022 acquisition of Securrency. ComposerX integrates with various blockchains, primarily Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains, and utilizes Ethereum-based token standards. Key components include the Capital Markets Platform for asset lifecycle management, ComposerX Factory for data management and role-based access control, and LedgerScan for cross-blockchain accounting and reporting.
- Link
The DTCC has launched ComposerX, a platform for tokenizing real-world assets, building upon its 2022 acquisition of Securrency. ComposerX integrates with various blockchains, primarily Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains, and utilizes Ethereum-based token standards. Key components include the Capital Markets Platform for asset lifecycle management, ComposerX Factory for data management and role-based access control, and LedgerScan for cross-blockchain accounting and reporting.
- Link
👍1
Ondo Finance to Launch Platform to Bring Stocks, Bonds and ETFs Onchain
Ondo has expanded its OUSG tokenized money market fund by accepting tokenized MMFs from Franklin Templeton, WisdomTree, and Wellington Management as collateral. This innovation allows for 24/7 redemptions of these MMFs, addressing limitations of traditional redemption schedules.
- Link
Ondo has expanded its OUSG tokenized money market fund by accepting tokenized MMFs from Franklin Templeton, WisdomTree, and Wellington Management as collateral. This innovation allows for 24/7 redemptions of these MMFs, addressing limitations of traditional redemption schedules.
- Link
👍5
Figure to Eye SEC Approval For Interest-Bearing Stablecoin
Figure is trying to become the first U.S. firm to issue an interest-bearing stablecoin that would be regulated as a security. The company’s token would be redeemable at 1 cent per certificate, rather than $1, and interest would accrue daily and be paid monthly to the user, according to paperwork filed with the agency.
- Link
Figure is trying to become the first U.S. firm to issue an interest-bearing stablecoin that would be regulated as a security. The company’s token would be redeemable at 1 cent per certificate, rather than $1, and interest would accrue daily and be paid monthly to the user, according to paperwork filed with the agency.
- Link
👍1👏1
Ondo Finance Launch Ondo Chain
Ondo Chain, a new Layer 1 blockchain, is designed to accelerate the creation of institutional-grade financial markets onchain. Key features include permissioned validators, staking of tokenized real-world assets, and omnichain bridging. This follows the launch of Ondo Global Markets, a platform offering onchain exposure to stocks, bonds, and ETFs.
- Link
Ondo Chain, a new Layer 1 blockchain, is designed to accelerate the creation of institutional-grade financial markets onchain. Key features include permissioned validators, staking of tokenized real-world assets, and omnichain bridging. This follows the launch of Ondo Global Markets, a platform offering onchain exposure to stocks, bonds, and ETFs.
- Link
🔥2
Blocksquare to Launch EU-Compliant Real Estate Tokenization Framework
Blocksquare has launched a new real estate tokenization framework in Luxembourg, integrating with land registries to provide legally compliant and secure ownership rights for tokenized properties. This framework leverages the recently implemented MiCA regulation, enabling faster and more efficient real estate investments.
- Link
Blocksquare has launched a new real estate tokenization framework in Luxembourg, integrating with land registries to provide legally compliant and secure ownership rights for tokenized properties. This framework leverages the recently implemented MiCA regulation, enabling faster and more efficient real estate investments.
- Link
👏2
Hilbert Group to Launch Platform for Trading of Tokenized Equities and Popular Pre-IPO Shares
The Hilbert Group, in collaboration with CoinTelegraph, CT[.]com, and Galactica[.]com, has launched A360, a new crypto protocol for fully compliant on-chain trading of real-world equities and pre-IPO shares. Galactica's Identity Virtual Machine will ensure legal and regulatory compliance while maintaining user privacy.
- Link
The Hilbert Group, in collaboration with CoinTelegraph, CT[.]com, and Galactica[.]com, has launched A360, a new crypto protocol for fully compliant on-chain trading of real-world equities and pre-IPO shares. Galactica's Identity Virtual Machine will ensure legal and regulatory compliance while maintaining user privacy.
- Link
RealtyX to Launch End-to-End Tokenization and Yield Optimization Platform in February
RWAfi platform RealtyX, backed by strategic partnerships with Plume Network, IX Swap, Polytrade, and Defactor, is set to launch its TGE in February. Selected for the Hong Kong Cyberport Incubation Program, RealtyX aims to redefine real estate investing by bridging traditional finance with Web3.
- Link
RWAfi platform RealtyX, backed by strategic partnerships with Plume Network, IX Swap, Polytrade, and Defactor, is set to launch its TGE in February. Selected for the Hong Kong Cyberport Incubation Program, RealtyX aims to redefine real estate investing by bridging traditional finance with Web3.
- Link
US Federal Reserve to Explore Tokenized Reserves
The Federal Reserve will continue participating in Project Agorá, a cross-border payment initiative, by potentially allowing existing central bank reserves to be tokenized. This approach, as confirmed by Governor Waller, aims to improve the efficiency of the correspondent banking system without creating a new central bank liability.
- Link
The Federal Reserve will continue participating in Project Agorá, a cross-border payment initiative, by potentially allowing existing central bank reserves to be tokenized. This approach, as confirmed by Governor Waller, aims to improve the efficiency of the correspondent banking system without creating a new central bank liability.
- Link