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
India’s 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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India’s 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
Bahrain’s ATME has launched the Kingdom’s 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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Bahrain’s ATME has launched the Kingdom’s 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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EstateX’s 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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Cashlink tp Partner with 21X for Tokenized Securities Trading
The two German tokenization firms have partnered to offer a full-stack solution for digital securities, combining Cashlink’s issuance and registry services with 21X’s soon-to-launch DLT trading and settlement platform under the EU's DLT Pilot Regime. This collaboration addresses the critical gap in secondary markets for German-issued digital securities.
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The two German tokenization firms have partnered to offer a full-stack solution for digital securities, combining Cashlink’s issuance and registry services with 21X’s soon-to-launch DLT trading and settlement platform under the EU's DLT Pilot Regime. This collaboration addresses the critical gap in secondary markets for German-issued digital securities.
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Zürcher Kantonalbank & UBS to Collaborate in FundsDLT Pilot
Deutsche Börse's FundsDLT, now fully acquired, has completed a pilot with Zürcher Kantonalbank and UBS Asset Management, enabling blockchain-based subscription orders for UBS fund units and real-time transaction tracking.
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Deutsche Börse's FundsDLT, now fully acquired, has completed a pilot with Zürcher Kantonalbank and UBS Asset Management, enabling blockchain-based subscription orders for UBS fund units and real-time transaction tracking.
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Securitize to Bring BUIDL Tokenized Fund to DeFi with RedStone Price Feeds
Securitize has chosen RedStone as its primary oracle provider to deliver price feeds for its tokenized products, including BlackRock's BUIDL and Apollo's ACRED funds. This partnership will enable these tokenized assets to be used across DeFi platforms like Morpho and Compound, expanding their use cases, as institutional demand for tokenized RWAs continues to rise.
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Securitize has chosen RedStone as its primary oracle provider to deliver price feeds for its tokenized products, including BlackRock's BUIDL and Apollo's ACRED funds. This partnership will enable these tokenized assets to be used across DeFi platforms like Morpho and Compound, expanding their use cases, as institutional demand for tokenized RWAs continues to rise.
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Axelar to Welcome Arrington Capital and Electric Capital to Its Ecosystem Via Strategic Investments
Axelar has secured over $30 million in strategic investments from major firms including Arrington Capital and Electric Capital to support its decentralized interoperability platform, aimed at enabling cross-chain tokenization and stablecoin access. The investment highlights growing interest in Axelar’s role as essential infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization.
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Axelar has secured over $30 million in strategic investments from major firms including Arrington Capital and Electric Capital to support its decentralized interoperability platform, aimed at enabling cross-chain tokenization and stablecoin access. The investment highlights growing interest in Axelar’s role as essential infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization.
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Circle to Bring $900M Money Market Fund Under DABA License
Circle announced plans to bring its Hashnote Tokenized Money Market Fund (TMMF), which issues the $900M USDY tokenized treasury fund, under Bermuda’s regulatory framework via its DABA license. The move aims to integrate USDY with USDC to make USDY a preferred yield-bearing collateral on exchanges.
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Circle announced plans to bring its Hashnote Tokenized Money Market Fund (TMMF), which issues the $900M USDY tokenized treasury fund, under Bermuda’s regulatory framework via its DABA license. The move aims to integrate USDY with USDC to make USDY a preferred yield-bearing collateral on exchanges.
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PropyKeys to Exceed 300,000 Minting Addresses on Base
With over $4 billion in processed transactions and $10 billion invested globally, the tokenized real estate project on Base has surpassed 300,000 minted home addresses, turning real-world properties into on-chain NFTs.
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With over $4 billion in processed transactions and $10 billion invested globally, the tokenized real estate project on Base has surpassed 300,000 minted home addresses, turning real-world properties into on-chain NFTs.
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Lumia Towers to Launch $220M Tokenized Real Estate Project in Istanbul
The Lumia Towers project in Istanbul, valued at $220 million, is set to become one of the largest real estate tokenization projects, showcasing how blockchain enables fractional ownership of high-value assets. With backing from Polygon Labs, Lumia plans to fully tokenize its twin skyscrapers by 2026, offering shares as ERC-20 tokens via SPVs.
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The Lumia Towers project in Istanbul, valued at $220 million, is set to become one of the largest real estate tokenization projects, showcasing how blockchain enables fractional ownership of high-value assets. With backing from Polygon Labs, Lumia plans to fully tokenize its twin skyscrapers by 2026, offering shares as ERC-20 tokens via SPVs.
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