Coinbase to Eye Tokenized Securities as Crypto Regulations Shifts
CFO Alesia Haas signaled renewed discussions with the SECโs crypto task force, potentially paving the way for security tokens and international crypto products in the U.S. With a more favorable regulatory environment under acting Chair Mark Uyeda, Coinbase aims to revive its long-standing vision of tokenized securities, a concept it initially sought to implement during its 2021 IPO.
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CFO Alesia Haas signaled renewed discussions with the SECโs crypto task force, potentially paving the way for security tokens and international crypto products in the U.S. With a more favorable regulatory environment under acting Chair Mark Uyeda, Coinbase aims to revive its long-standing vision of tokenized securities, a concept it initially sought to implement during its 2021 IPO.
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Libre & Laser Digital to Expand Access to Blackrock Institutional Funds with Onchain Utility on Injective
Libre has integrated its institutional fund issuance platform with Injective, enabling accredited investors to access tokenized funds, including Nomuraโs Laser Carry Fund, BlackRockโs Money Market Fund, and Hamilton Laneโs private credit fund. This collaboration enhances liquidity, secondary trading, and DeFi integration, marking a major step toward institutional adoption of on-chain financial assets.
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Libre has integrated its institutional fund issuance platform with Injective, enabling accredited investors to access tokenized funds, including Nomuraโs Laser Carry Fund, BlackRockโs Money Market Fund, and Hamilton Laneโs private credit fund. This collaboration enhances liquidity, secondary trading, and DeFi integration, marking a major step toward institutional adoption of on-chain financial assets.
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S&P Global has assigned AA+f/S1+ ratings to ULTRA Fund, underscoring its institutional-grade structure and rigorous risk management framework. This recognition aligns with Particulaโs AA+ risk rating (positive outlook) and Moodyโs Aa bond fund rating.
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S&P Global has assigned AA+f/S1+ ratings to ULTRA Fund, underscoring its institutional-grade structure and rigorous risk management framework. This recognition aligns with Particulaโs AA+ risk rating (positive outlook) and Moodyโs Aa bond fund rating.
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China Asset Management to Launch Tokenized Funds on Ethereum
China AMC HK launched its Digital Money Market Fund on February 28, built on Ethereum and approved by Hong Kongโs SFC, marking the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific. The fund enhances money market access via blockchain, offering faster settlements and lower investment thresholds.
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China AMC HK launched its Digital Money Market Fund on February 28, built on Ethereum and approved by Hong Kongโs SFC, marking the first of its kind in Asia-Pacific. The fund enhances money market access via blockchain, offering faster settlements and lower investment thresholds.
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Cosmos-based Noble's to Launch Yield-Paying USDN Stablecoin
Noble has launched USDN, a yield-paying stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasuries, with an estimated 4.15% APY. Built using M^0โs $M protocol, USDN shares revenue with developers, wallets, and exchanges, diverging from traditional stablecoin models. The launch includes a points campaign allowing users to earn rewards through staking and flexible vaults.
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Noble has launched USDN, a yield-paying stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasuries, with an estimated 4.15% APY. Built using M^0โs $M protocol, USDN shares revenue with developers, wallets, and exchanges, diverging from traditional stablecoin models. The launch includes a points campaign allowing users to earn rewards through staking and flexible vaults.
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Stellar Development Foundation to Bring AI-Driven Fixed Income Pricing to Blockchain
AI company ficc has received a grant from the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) to develop a blockchain-based pricing oracle for municipal bonds and U.S. Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS). This initiative will bring AI-driven fixed-income pricing onchain, democratizing bond market data and reduce reliance on monopolistic pricing structures.
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AI company ficc has received a grant from the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) to develop a blockchain-based pricing oracle for municipal bonds and U.S. Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS). This initiative will bring AI-driven fixed-income pricing onchain, democratizing bond market data and reduce reliance on monopolistic pricing structures.
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Hong Kong Stock Exchange to Introduce WhiteRock Tokenization Platform
HKEX has introduced WhiteRock, a tokenization platform for real-world assets (RWAs) such as stocks, bonds, and real estate. Initially, it will tokenize major stocks like HSBC and AIA, enabling 24/7 trading with lower fees using its native WHITE token. This initiative, described as a trial run, aims to serve as a bridge between Eastern and Western financial markets.
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HKEX has introduced WhiteRock, a tokenization platform for real-world assets (RWAs) such as stocks, bonds, and real estate. Initially, it will tokenize major stocks like HSBC and AIA, enabling 24/7 trading with lower fees using its native WHITE token. This initiative, described as a trial run, aims to serve as a bridge between Eastern and Western financial markets.
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Calastone to Estimate $135 Billion Tokenization-Based Savings for Asset Managers
Calastone projects that fund tokenization could save asset managers up to $135 billion annually by reducing operational costs by 30% over three years. The survey of 26 asset managers found that tokenization could cut fund launch times by 3-4 weeks and lower seed funding needs by nearly 25%.
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Calastone projects that fund tokenization could save asset managers up to $135 billion annually by reducing operational costs by 30% over three years. The survey of 26 asset managers found that tokenization could cut fund launch times by 3-4 weeks and lower seed funding needs by nearly 25%.
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Ozean to Join Forces with First Digital to Advance RWA Tokenization
The blockchain for real-world asset yield, launched by Clearpool, has partnered with First Digital to offer stablecoin and custody solutions through its WaveMaker accelerator program, supporting compliant tokenization of RWAs. First Digital's fully backed FDUSD stablecoin and licensed custody services will help Ozean projects securely integrate RWAs into DeFi while expanding access to diversified yield opportunities.
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The blockchain for real-world asset yield, launched by Clearpool, has partnered with First Digital to offer stablecoin and custody solutions through its WaveMaker accelerator program, supporting compliant tokenization of RWAs. First Digital's fully backed FDUSD stablecoin and licensed custody services will help Ozean projects securely integrate RWAs into DeFi while expanding access to diversified yield opportunities.
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Plume and 0G to Partner on RWAI Agents
The full-stack Layer 1 RWA blockchain Plume, with an ecosystem of over 180 RWA projects, has partnered with AI-native blockchain 0G to launch "RWAI Agents," decentralized AI solutions designed to automate on-chain financial operations.
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The full-stack Layer 1 RWA blockchain Plume, with an ecosystem of over 180 RWA projects, has partnered with AI-native blockchain 0G to launch "RWAI Agents," decentralized AI solutions designed to automate on-chain financial operations.
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Dubai Crypto Regulator to Grants VASP License to Mantra
The RWA-focused Layer 1 blockchain has become the first DeFi platform to secure a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), enabling it to offer exchange, broker-dealer, and investment services.
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The RWA-focused Layer 1 blockchain has become the first DeFi platform to secure a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), enabling it to offer exchange, broker-dealer, and investment services.
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India to Hold Consultation on RWA Tokenization
Indiaโs International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in GIFT City is exploring the use of DLT for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization through an open consultation led by its regulator, IFSCA, focused on secondary markets, custody, issuance, and settlement, while explicitly excluding cryptocurrencies. Unlike other global approaches, IFSCA aims to rethink tokenized markets from first principles, questioning everything from market infrastructure to investor protections.
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Indiaโs International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in GIFT City is exploring the use of DLT for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization through an open consultation led by its regulator, IFSCA, focused on secondary markets, custody, issuance, and settlement, while explicitly excluding cryptocurrencies. Unlike other global approaches, IFSCA aims to rethink tokenized markets from first principles, questioning everything from market infrastructure to investor protections.
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Tokenized Asset Manager Superstate to Register Transfer Agent with SEC
Superstate has registered its digital transfer agent, Superstate Services LLC, with the U.S. SEC to support compliant tokenized securities using blockchain-integrated record-keeping and smart contract-driven allowlists for approved investors. Initially servicing its own $420 million in tokenized funds, Superstate plans to expand the offering to other issuers as demand for tokenized assets grows.
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Superstate has registered its digital transfer agent, Superstate Services LLC, with the U.S. SEC to support compliant tokenized securities using blockchain-integrated record-keeping and smart contract-driven allowlists for approved investors. Initially servicing its own $420 million in tokenized funds, Superstate plans to expand the offering to other issuers as demand for tokenized assets grows.
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Bahrain Digital Exchange ATME to Introduce Tokenized Gold
Bahrainโs ATME has launched the Kingdomโs first gold-backed tokens, supported by the Central Bank of Bahrain, allowing accredited investors to invest in blockchain-based gold assets without dealing with physical storage. Each token represents one kilogram of gold, and ATME plans to expand into other asset classes to promote financial inclusivity.
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Bahrainโs ATME has launched the Kingdomโs first gold-backed tokens, supported by the Central Bank of Bahrain, allowing accredited investors to invest in blockchain-based gold assets without dealing with physical storage. Each token represents one kilogram of gold, and ATME plans to expand into other asset classes to promote financial inclusivity.
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Backed to Launch Tokenized Coinbase Stock wbCOIN
Backed Finance, a Swiss real asset tokenization issuer, has launched a tokenized version of Coinbase stock, wbCOIN, on the Base network, tradable via CoWSwap with Aerodrome providing liquidity. The wbCOIN <> USDC pair is live, fully backed 1:1, freely transferable, and represents a legitimate claim on COIN stock, though Backed clarified it is unaffiliated with Coinbase.
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Backed Finance, a Swiss real asset tokenization issuer, has launched a tokenized version of Coinbase stock, wbCOIN, on the Base network, tradable via CoWSwap with Aerodrome providing liquidity. The wbCOIN <> USDC pair is live, fully backed 1:1, freely transferable, and represents a legitimate claim on COIN stock, though Backed clarified it is unaffiliated with Coinbase.
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tZERO Group to Fully Tokenize Series-A Preferred Equity Security
tZERO Group will tokenize its Series-A Preferred Equity Security (TZROP) on March 14, 2025, making it the first digital asset security custodied by its own broker-dealer, tZERO Digital Asset Securities. This aims to demonstrate the utility of blockchain-based securities over traditional book-entry systems, as tZERO continues to provide a regulated trading platform for private digital asset securities.
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tZERO Group will tokenize its Series-A Preferred Equity Security (TZROP) on March 14, 2025, making it the first digital asset security custodied by its own broker-dealer, tZERO Digital Asset Securities. This aims to demonstrate the utility of blockchain-based securities over traditional book-entry systems, as tZERO continues to provide a regulated trading platform for private digital asset securities.
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Tiamonds to Publish Tokenization Report 2025-2030
Unveiled alongside the Digital Asset Summit in Washington, D.C., the report analyzes blockchain's role in reshaping global finance, covering trends like tokenized precious metals, diamonds, financial assets, real estate, and carbon credits. It emphasizes growing institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and the integration of DeFi to provide liquidity and yield for tokenized assets.
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Unveiled alongside the Digital Asset Summit in Washington, D.C., the report analyzes blockchain's role in reshaping global finance, covering trends like tokenized precious metals, diamonds, financial assets, real estate, and carbon credits. It emphasizes growing institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and the integration of DeFi to provide liquidity and yield for tokenized assets.
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Mercado Bitcoin & Polygon Labs to Issue $200M Worth of Tokenized Assets in Latin America
By integrating Polygon's blockchain, Mercado Bitcoin aims to solidify its leadership in asset tokenization in the region. Through its MB Tokens unit, the exchange has already issued more than 340 tokenized products worth approximately $180 million, including private credit, fixed-income, and revenue-sharing assets.
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By integrating Polygon's blockchain, Mercado Bitcoin aims to solidify its leadership in asset tokenization in the region. Through its MB Tokens unit, the exchange has already issued more than 340 tokenized products worth approximately $180 million, including private credit, fixed-income, and revenue-sharing assets.
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Nethermind & PwC to Launch Report on Tokenization Standards
The report by Nethermind and PwC Germany highlights that while tokenization can unlock a projected $16.1 trillion market by 2030, progress depends on creating standardized, compliance-driven token frameworks. Existing token standards like ERC-20 lack built-in compliance, while emerging ones like ERC-1400 and ERC-3643 embed KYC/AML features for regulated markets. The report emphasizes that standardization, interoperability, and regulatory alignment are essential to scale tokenization and enable secure, compliant, and efficient on-chain financial markets.
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The report by Nethermind and PwC Germany highlights that while tokenization can unlock a projected $16.1 trillion market by 2030, progress depends on creating standardized, compliance-driven token frameworks. Existing token standards like ERC-20 lack built-in compliance, while emerging ones like ERC-1400 and ERC-3643 embed KYC/AML features for regulated markets. The report emphasizes that standardization, interoperability, and regulatory alignment are essential to scale tokenization and enable secure, compliant, and efficient on-chain financial markets.
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EstateXโs Tokenized Real Estate Sold Out After Minutes
EstateX sold out its first public tokenized real estate offering in under five minutes, offering investors a 7% rental yield secured via smart contracts. Backed by industry leaders like RE/MAX's CEO, the platform aims to democratize real estate investment with fractional ownership starting at $100.
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EstateX sold out its first public tokenized real estate offering in under five minutes, offering investors a 7% rental yield secured via smart contracts. Backed by industry leaders like RE/MAX's CEO, the platform aims to democratize real estate investment with fractional ownership starting at $100.
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Orderly to Integrate with Story to Enhance Liquidity for Tokenized IP
Orderly has integrated its omnichain liquidity infrastructure with Story, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on tokenizing intellectual property (IP) into programmable assets. This partnership enables Story developers to access deep cross-chain liquidity, supporting seamless trading of tokenized IP assets like music rights and patents within broader DeFi markets.
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Orderly has integrated its omnichain liquidity infrastructure with Story, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on tokenizing intellectual property (IP) into programmable assets. This partnership enables Story developers to access deep cross-chain liquidity, supporting seamless trading of tokenized IP assets like music rights and patents within broader DeFi markets.
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