Tagged: tokenization

September 25, 2025 @ 10:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

tZERO Group, Inc., a firm enabling tokenized securities and blockchain-powered trading, is making bold strides toward unifying traditional and digital markets. With recent regulatory approvals, filings, and strategic alliances, tZERO is positioning itself as a central hub for tokenized assets, from corporate debt to derivatives…. Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled a forward-thinking program designed to permit the use of tokenized assets—particularly stablecoins—as security for derivatives positions. Announced recently, by Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham, this initiative represents a regulatory evolution, aiming to harness blockchain‘s potential for… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 11:18 am By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will pursue the use of tokenized collateral, which will include stablecoins. This follows the GENIUS Act, which legalized payment stablecoins issued by private parties. Tokenized collateral is expected to be used in derivatives markets and is said to be… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 6:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

HSBC (NYSE: HSBC) has enhanced its Tokenized Deposit Service (TDS), a blockchain-powered platform designed to enable real-time currency transfers for its corporate clients. The service, which now supports cross-border transactions, offers instant 24/7 settlement, marking a leap in how businesses manage their global financial operations. This… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BlackRock’s (NYSE: BLK) BUIDL fund, tokenized by Securitize, emerging as aN example of tech advancements at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Over the past 18 months, BUIDL has experienced a 860% growth, which is seemingly a testament to the interest in tokenized… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 1:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

DBS, Franklin Templeton, and Ripple have announced plans to launch advanced trading and lending solutions powered by tokenized money market funds and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, leverages the XRP Ledger to deliver 24/7 operations for accredited and institutional investors…. Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 11:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a key player enabling fiat-crypto payment solutions, has unveiled its innovative fiat-to-Real World Assets (RWA) platform. Launched this month, this platform integrates seamlessly with Visa, Mastercard, and Backed’s xStocks, enabling users worldwide to invest in tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs using everyday fiat… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 3:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world assets (RWAs) are emerging as a transformative force, bridging traditional finance with on-chain innovation. Dune Analytics‘ RWA focused report, a comprehensive data-driven analysis, spotlights this shift, detailing how tokenization is unlocking trillions in value…. Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 9:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Recently, Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) filed a document with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicating its intent to enter the age of tokenized, or digital securities. While insiders have long anticipated this inevitable evolution of securities markets, the fact that one of the largest securities exchanges in the… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 10:16 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Nasdaq and tokenized stocks, digital asset treasuries, and Justin Sun had Web3 talking this past week. Nasdaq’s bet on tokenized stocks “If the SEC allows tokenized equities to be traded on the Nasdaq, it would mark a watershed moment for the crypto industry –… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

BNP Paribas and HSBC have joined the Canton Foundation and its initiative to pursue the tokenization of assets. The two big banks are joining other well-known members, including Goldman Sachs, HKFMI, and Moody’s. Founded in 2024, the Canton Network is a permissioned blockchain that provides… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 12:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

Nasdaq has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer tokenized securities. Tokenization, or digital securities, can leverage technology to issue and manage securities more easily. Tokenization is an inevitable evolution and a change that can benefit all parties, including platforms that offer… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 11:45 am By JD Alois  |  

RWA accelerator Ascend has announced its first group of participants. The goal is to focus on real-world assets for institutions, a promising sector of Fintech. Ascend was created by a group of well-known digital asset firms, including Anchorage Digital, Plume, Galaxy Ventures, OKX Ventures, Morpho,… Read More

September 6, 2025 @ 11:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance and Alpaca have announced a strategic collaboration to tokenize U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In addition to these developments, Alpaca recently introduced OmniSub, a sub-accounting technology for its Broker API. These developments mark steps toward democratizing access to financial markets and streamlining… Read More

September 4, 2025 @ 5:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

Aria Protocol Labs Inc. and Aria Foundation have raised $15 million in Seed funding, according to a corporate statement. The blockchain-focused company aims to bring IP onchain, and it has started with songs. Investors in the funding round include Polychain, Neoclassic, Story Foundation, and other partners said to… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 5:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

Solowin (NASDAQ: SWIN), a Hong Kong-based financial services firm that is in the digital asset sector, says it will gain a US banking license via the acquisition of an unnamed chartered bank. Solowin says that it is in “advanced stages” of the acquisition, adding that… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 9:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Web3 community has thoughts on banks missing out on stablecoins and tokenized stocks. This and crypto IPOs, dominate Web3 thoughts of the past week. Banks lobbying against stablecoins “Banks are leaning on regulators because they want to protect their bottom line, but there’s no… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent conversation with John Collison, President of Stripe, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), shared a vision for the future of capital formation and company governance. Armstrong predicts that these critical aspects of business and finance will increasingly move onchain, leveraging blockchain technology… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 10:31 am By JD Alois  |  

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has issued a demand that regulators must crack down on digital assets that “mimic equities.” This references the concept of tokenization or digital securities. These digital assets will eventually replace their analog relative, but it appears legacy exchanges are… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic Digital, part of Republic, has revealed an investment in Centrifuge, further committing itself to digital assets and tokenization. Republic is the largest online capital formation platform in the world. In recent years, digital assets have played an increasingly significant role as the company expands… Read More