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.
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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.
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BNY to Call for Tokenization Regulatory Rethink
The recent shift in the regulatory landscape under the new US administration has encouraged BNY Mellon's Global Head of Digital Assets, Caroline Butler, to advocate for a more expansive and forward-looking approach to digital asset regulation. Butler calls for a regulatory framework centered around the concept of "wallets," recognizing the evolving nature of digital assets and the need for a more holistic approach that considers the diverse assets held within them.
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The recent shift in the regulatory landscape under the new US administration has encouraged BNY Mellon's Global Head of Digital Assets, Caroline Butler, to advocate for a more expansive and forward-looking approach to digital asset regulation. Butler calls for a regulatory framework centered around the concept of "wallets," recognizing the evolving nature of digital assets and the need for a more holistic approach that considers the diverse assets held within them.
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Toyota to Issue Digital Bond Targeting Retail Investors
Toyota Finance is set to issue a Japanese digital bond on the Progmat platform in March, targeting retail investors with a minimum investment of ¥100,000. This issuance will offer bonuses for purchases made through the Toyota Wallet, which also provides various services like car loans and navigation.
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Toyota Finance is set to issue a Japanese digital bond on the Progmat platform in March, targeting retail investors with a minimum investment of ¥100,000. This issuance will offer bonuses for purchases made through the Toyota Wallet, which also provides various services like car loans and navigation.
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Market Opinion: Europe vs. US - The Battle for Digital Asset Dominance
As the U.S. signals stronger support for crypto under new leadership, Europe continues to take a structured regulatory approach to digital assets. While the U.S. explores a more relaxed regulatory stance, Europe’s structured framework fosters long-term stability, investor confidence, and sustainable adoption of tokenized assets.
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As the U.S. signals stronger support for crypto under new leadership, Europe continues to take a structured regulatory approach to digital assets. While the U.S. explores a more relaxed regulatory stance, Europe’s structured framework fosters long-term stability, investor confidence, and sustainable adoption of tokenized assets.
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CFTC to Unveil Plans for Tokenized Collateral Pilot
The CFTC has invited CEOs from Circle, Coinbase, Crypto[.]com, MoonPay, and Ripple to discuss the use of stablecoins as non-cash collateral in its planned digital assets pilot. Following a November recommendation from its advisory subcommittee, the CFTC sees potential in tokenized government securities, corporate debt, and money market funds for margin requirements, benefiting from instant settlement capabilities.
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The CFTC has invited CEOs from Circle, Coinbase, Crypto[.]com, MoonPay, and Ripple to discuss the use of stablecoins as non-cash collateral in its planned digital assets pilot. Following a November recommendation from its advisory subcommittee, the CFTC sees potential in tokenized government securities, corporate debt, and money market funds for margin requirements, benefiting from instant settlement capabilities.
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21X and ABN AMRO to Complete PoC for Tokenized Securities Trading
The proof of concept demonstrated ABN AMRO’s ability to issue and trade tokenized assets on-chain, using 21X’s infrastructure for instant settlement. Following this success, the partnership will expand to live trading when 21X officially launches in spring 2025.
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The proof of concept demonstrated ABN AMRO’s ability to issue and trade tokenized assets on-chain, using 21X’s infrastructure for instant settlement. Following this success, the partnership will expand to live trading when 21X officially launches in spring 2025.
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Trump-supported World Liberty to Partner with Ondo Finance on Tokenized RWA Adoption
World Liberty Financial will explore the integration of Ondo’s tokenized assets into the WLFI network as treasury reserve assets. The collaboration follows Ondo’s recent expansion, including the launch of Ondo Global Markets for onchain stock and bond exposure as well as a new Layer 1 blockchain.
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World Liberty Financial will explore the integration of Ondo’s tokenized assets into the WLFI network as treasury reserve assets. The collaboration follows Ondo’s recent expansion, including the launch of Ondo Global Markets for onchain stock and bond exposure as well as a new Layer 1 blockchain.
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Plume Network and Brazil's Mercado Bitcoin to Tokenize $40 Million Worth of RWAs
Mercado Bitcoin will use Plume Network’s infrastructure and Layer 1 blockchain, enabling the Latin American trading platform to offer customers from around the world the chance to invest in tokenized Brazilian assets, such as asset-backed securities, consumer credit, corporate debt, and accounts receivable.
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Mercado Bitcoin will use Plume Network’s infrastructure and Layer 1 blockchain, enabling the Latin American trading platform to offer customers from around the world the chance to invest in tokenized Brazilian assets, such as asset-backed securities, consumer credit, corporate debt, and accounts receivable.
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Franklin Templeton to Extend FOBXX Fund to Solana
FT is bringing its Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) to Solana, expanding its blockchain integrations beyond Base, Aptos, Avalanche, and Stellar. The fund, which maintains a stable $1 share price, invests in U.S. government securities and repurchase agreements.
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FT is bringing its Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) to Solana, expanding its blockchain integrations beyond Base, Aptos, Avalanche, and Stellar. The fund, which maintains a stable $1 share price, invests in U.S. government securities and repurchase agreements.
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✦ Particula to Conduct Public In-Depth Evaluation of Denario's DSC and DGC Token
Swiss-based Denario offers digital investments in precious metals through its Denario Silver Coin (DSC) and Denario Gold Coin (DGC), each backed by 999.9 purity silver and gold stored in high-security Swiss vaults.
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Swiss-based Denario offers digital investments in precious metals through its Denario Silver Coin (DSC) and Denario Gold Coin (DGC), each backed by 999.9 purity silver and gold stored in high-security Swiss vaults.
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Tokenization Platform Midas to Introduce 'Liquid Yield Tokens'
Midas is launching Liquid Yield Tokens (LYTs) as an onchain hedge fund alternative, allowing investors to access actively managed trading strategies without relying on a fixed $1 peg. Unlike stablecoin-based yield products like BlackRock’s BUIDL or Ethena’s USDe, LYTs track portfolio performance directly.
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Midas is launching Liquid Yield Tokens (LYTs) as an onchain hedge fund alternative, allowing investors to access actively managed trading strategies without relying on a fixed $1 peg. Unlike stablecoin-based yield products like BlackRock’s BUIDL or Ethena’s USDe, LYTs track portfolio performance directly.
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Standard Chartered to Support ChinaAMC in Launch of Tokenized Money Market Fund
Standard Chartered is partnering with ChinaAMC (HK) to launch Asia Pacific’s first tokenized retail money market fund by the end of February, leveraging Libeara, its SC Ventures-backed tokenization platform. The initiative strengthens Hong Kong’s position as a digital asset hub.
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Standard Chartered is partnering with ChinaAMC (HK) to launch Asia Pacific’s first tokenized retail money market fund by the end of February, leveraging Libeara, its SC Ventures-backed tokenization platform. The initiative strengthens Hong Kong’s position as a digital asset hub.
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Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands and HKT to Establish Joint Venture to Issue HKD-Backed Stablecoin
The joint venture is about to apply for an HKMA license to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, leveraging bank-grade infrastructure, Web3 expertise, and mobile wallet capabilities. This initiative aims to enhance digital payments, bridge Web3 with traditional finance, and strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a global digital asset hub under the city’s new regulatory framework.
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The joint venture is about to apply for an HKMA license to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin, leveraging bank-grade infrastructure, Web3 expertise, and mobile wallet capabilities. This initiative aims to enhance digital payments, bridge Web3 with traditional finance, and strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a global digital asset hub under the city’s new regulatory framework.
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Citi to Collaborate with Wellington Management and WisdomTree to Explore Tokenization of Private Markets
Citi, Wellington Management, and WisdomTree successfully completed a tokenization proof of concept for private funds on Avalanche Spruce, demonstrating how smart contracts can enhance automation, compliance, and operational efficiency in private markets. The test explored fund distribution, automated lending, and interoperability with traditional finance, reinforcing blockchain’s potential to streamline $10 trillion private asset markets and enable new operating models for financial institutions.
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Citi, Wellington Management, and WisdomTree successfully completed a tokenization proof of concept for private funds on Avalanche Spruce, demonstrating how smart contracts can enhance automation, compliance, and operational efficiency in private markets. The test explored fund distribution, automated lending, and interoperability with traditional finance, reinforcing blockchain’s potential to streamline $10 trillion private asset markets and enable new operating models for financial institutions.
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Euroclear to Join UK's Digital Securities Sandbox
Allowing for tokenized securities trading and settlement under relaxed regulatory conditions, the sandbox offers custom volume limits for large financial players, enabling Euroclear to advance its DLT initiatives, including its D-FMI platform used in recent digital bond issuances by the World Bank, AIIB, and CDC.
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Allowing for tokenized securities trading and settlement under relaxed regulatory conditions, the sandbox offers custom volume limits for large financial players, enabling Euroclear to advance its DLT initiatives, including its D-FMI platform used in recent digital bond issuances by the World Bank, AIIB, and CDC.
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✦ Particula to Assign an AA+ Rating to the Delta Wellington Ultra Short Treasury On-Chain Fund Token ($ULTRA)
Highlighting its bankruptcy-remote structure, regulatory compliance, and high-quality underlying assets, the token, issued on Ethereum with plans for multi-chain expansion, is targeted at qualified institutional investors and backed by a Capital Markets Services License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
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Highlighting its bankruptcy-remote structure, regulatory compliance, and high-quality underlying assets, the token, issued on Ethereum with plans for multi-chain expansion, is targeted at qualified institutional investors and backed by a Capital Markets Services License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
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Quantoz Payments, Stock Exchange NPEX, and Dusk to Issue EURQ Stablecoin
The MiCAR-compliant euro stablecoin is classified as an electronic money token (EMT) and already live on Ethereum with a €5 million market cap. EURQ will support regulated finance on the Dusk blockchain, aligning with NPEX’s vision of an on-chain stock exchange under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime.
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The MiCAR-compliant euro stablecoin is classified as an electronic money token (EMT) and already live on Ethereum with a €5 million market cap. EURQ will support regulated finance on the Dusk blockchain, aligning with NPEX’s vision of an on-chain stock exchange under the EU’s DLT Pilot Regime.
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DigiFT to Tokenize $6.3 Billion Invesco Credit Fund
Invesco ($1.9T AUM) is entering the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) space by partnering with Singapore-based DigiFT to tokenize a senior private credit fund. DigiFT, already a partner of UBS’s uMint, is tokenizing the $6.28B fund on Ethereum and Arbitrum, offering daily redemptions and plans for an on-chain liquidity pool to enable instant settlements.
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Invesco ($1.9T AUM) is entering the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) space by partnering with Singapore-based DigiFT to tokenize a senior private credit fund. DigiFT, already a partner of UBS’s uMint, is tokenizing the $6.28B fund on Ethereum and Arbitrum, offering daily redemptions and plans for an on-chain liquidity pool to enable instant settlements.
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Arbitrum DAO to Commit $15.5M to Tokenized RWAs in latest Treasury Move
Arbitrum DAO is approving a $15.5M allocation (35M ARB) into tokenized assets. This follows its STEP 1.0 initiative, bringing total RWA investments to 85M ARB (~$37.4M). The program, aimed at treasury diversification and yield generation, has accrued $450K in interest and previously allocated funds to BlackRock’s BUIDL, Ondo’s USDY, and Superstate’s USTB.
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Arbitrum DAO is approving a $15.5M allocation (35M ARB) into tokenized assets. This follows its STEP 1.0 initiative, bringing total RWA investments to 85M ARB (~$37.4M). The program, aimed at treasury diversification and yield generation, has accrued $450K in interest and previously allocated funds to BlackRock’s BUIDL, Ondo’s USDY, and Superstate’s USTB.
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Kadena to Launch $25 Million Grant Program for Tokenized Real Estate
The initiative supports private credit, real estate, alternative assets, and compliance, alongside the debut of Kadena’s RWA token standard, inspired by ERC-3643 (T-REX) for regulated securities. Funding will be deployed over 12-24 months, with grants awarded based on project viability.
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The initiative supports private credit, real estate, alternative assets, and compliance, alongside the debut of Kadena’s RWA token standard, inspired by ERC-3643 (T-REX) for regulated securities. Funding will be deployed over 12-24 months, with grants awarded based on project viability.
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