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DTCC Tokenizes Treasuries on Canton; Lighter Launches LIT With Hyperliquid Fee Model
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is moving DTC-custodied Treasuries on-chain via Canton, while Lighter launches LIT with a fee structure matching Hyperliquid's perpetuals exchange.
SEC's Five-Year Tokenized Stock Exemption Backs Coinbase, Uniswap Over Synthetics
The Securities and Exchange Commission's Innovation Exemption creates a regulatory path for on-chain NMS stock trading, immediately lifting UNI token value over 30 percent.
IMF Flags $65B Tokenization Market as Flash-Crash Risk
Instant settlement and automated liquidations in tokenized assets could trigger cascading failures across interconnected platforms, the IMF warns.
Tokenized Stocks Hit $3.8B, Now 1.23% of Stablecoin Market
On-chain tokenized equity products have grown from $600 million to $3.8 billion this year as stablecoin holders seek diversified exposure.
SEC Innovation Exemption Opens Path for Tokenized NMS Stocks on Permissioned AMMs
The five-year exemption allows compliant venues to trade tokenized National Market System stocks on-chain, requiring full shareholder rights and permissioned liquidity pools.
SEC Innovation Exemption Opens On-Chain Stock Trading, Bars Synthetics
The five-year exemption requires tokenized NMS stocks to grant full shareholder rights and operate through permissioned AMM pools, excluding synthetic models.
SEC Tokenized Stock Exemption Rules Out Synthetics, Backs Coinbase Model
The SEC's five-year Innovation Exemption permits on-chain NMS stock trading through permissioned AMM pools, requiring full shareholder rights and excluding synthetic tokens.
Institutions Pour $1.2B Onchain as Tokenization Demand Surges 41%
Fidelity and UBS executives confirm major financial firms are moving Treasury and equity holdings onto blockchain networks, with regulatory approvals clearing the path.
Ether.fi Launches USD Stablecoin Backed by Ethena
Ether.fi integrates a new dollar stablecoin into its liquid restaking protocol, targeting $300 million in existing stablecoin deposits and leveraging Ethena's reserve management.
OKXICE Files SEC Plan for 24/7 Tokenized US Stock Trading on X Layer
The joint venture between OKX and NYSE parent ICE seeks to offer over 60 tokenized equities on-chain, leveraging a recent SEC exemption for round-the-clock trading.
Plume Launches nBND Vault Backed by Fidelity Bond ETF
The tokenized vault gives institutional allocators on-chain access to actively managed fixed income through shares of the Fidelity Total Bond ETF.
CSD BR Tokenizes BTG Pactual Funds on XRP Ledger
Brazil's central securities depository mirrors investment fund shares on the XRP Ledger as a read and audit layer while maintaining settlement on existing systems.
Tokenized RWA Market Hits $46.7B as DeFi Deposits Surge to $3.6B
Ethereum dominates with 49 percent of the $46.7 billion market as tokenized credit funds and gold assets drive growth across multiple chains.
DTCC Moves $6T Treasuries to Canton as Lighter Launches LIT Token
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation tokenized $6 trillion in U.S. Treasuries on Canton Network while Lighter launched its LIT token, seeking to compete with Hyperliquid's fee economics.
Tokenized Stocks Drive 93% of RWA Trading as Cash Holdings Stall
Tokenized real-world assets hit $34.5 billion, but trading volume skews heavily toward equities while tokenized cash, the largest asset class, remains largely inactive.
Tom Lee Says New Crypto Bull Run Is Underway, Will Exceed Prior Cycles
Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee cited tokenization and institutional capital inflows as drivers of a cryptocurrency bull market he expects to surpass previous cycles.
Cboe-S&P DJI Tokenized Options Show Structural Shift in Derivatives
A 25-year exclusive licensing extension between Cboe Global Markets and S&P Dow Jones Indices explicitly includes exploration of tokenized options, marking a long-term strategic commitment to blockchain infrastructure from two foundational finance entities.
Cboe, S&P Dow Jones Extend SPX Options Deal to 2051; Tokenized Contracts Explored
Cboe Global Markets and S&P Dow Jones Indices extended their exclusive S&P 500 options licensing agreement through 2051, exploring potential blockchain-based derivatives.
Ethereum Draft Proposes Issuer-Enforced Privacy Standard for RWAs
Developer Aryeh Greenberg's pull request #2034 extends ERC-7984 with compliance-gated controls and forced transfer mechanics for confidential real-world asset tokens.
ARK Invest Tokenizes $1.3B Venture Fund on Ethereum — Tests On-Chain Private Market Settlement
ARK Invest has moved its ARKVX fund onto Ethereum via Securitize, deploying blockchain infrastructure to streamline fund administration in venture capital.
Ondo Launches BlackRock Portfolio Tokens; ONDO Jumps 23 Percent
Three new Intelligent Portfolio tokens let non-U.S. investors mint single transferable assets holding diversified baskets, expanding Ondo's tokenization platform.
DTCC Tokenizes $6T Treasuries on Canton as Lighter Launches LIT Token
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation moved $6 trillion in U.S. Treasuries onto Canton Network for on-chain settlement, while Lighter's LIT token targets Hyperliquid's DEX dominance with competitive fees.
Stablecoin Supply Tops $273B as Real-World Payments Double in 2025
Fiat-backed stablecoin supply grew 40x since 2020, with real-world payment volumes reaching $400 billion last year, signaling a shift beyond crypto capital markets.
DTCC Moves $6T Treasuries On-Chain via Canton as Lighter Matches Hyperliquid Valuation
The Canton Network is processing $350 billion in daily Treasury activity while Lighter's LIT token generation event achieves a valuation multiple comparable to Hyperliquid's, despite a sevenfold gap in 30-day fees.
WisdomTree Tokenized Treasuries Integrate Into MoonPay Platform
WisdomTree's WTGXX money market fund will be available to MoonPay's 35 million users, offering direct onboarding to tokenized U.S. debt and new reserve backing for stablecoins
Centrifuge Adds Symbiotic Liquid Lane for $1.6B Tokenized Fund Liquidity
The integration provides immediate USDC liquidity across three funds from Janus Henderson and NYLIM, expanding on-chain redemption options for tokenized assets.
SEC Clears On-Chain Stock AMMs, CFTC Eases Derivatives Tech Rules
The SEC granted a five-year exemption for tokenized stock trading on automated market makers, while the CFTC relaxed rules for passive software connecting users to regulated derivatives.
Anchorage Digital Custody Unlocks $9M Tokenized Uranium for Institutions
Federally chartered bank now lets regulated funds hold xU3O8, a blockchain token backed by physical uranium, settling in minutes instead of weeks.
S&P Global Acquires OpenZeppelin for Onchain Security, Tokenized Assets
The deal integrates OpenZeppelin's smart contract auditing into S&P Global's risk framework, covering $37 trillion in stablecoin and tokenized fund volume.
DTCC Moves $6T Treasuries On-Chain via Canton as Lighter Challenges Hyperliquid
The Canton Network now processes $350 billion in daily U.S. Treasury activity, while Lighter's LIT token generation event signals intensified competition in on-chain perpetual futures.
India Tokenizes $620B Corporate Bond Market on Permissioned Ledger
SEBI and RBI pilot Demat 2.0 with wholesale digital rupee for atomic settlement of institutional debt issuance
UK Regulators Eye Tokenized Gold Carve-Out as London Seeks to Monetize 70 Percent Global Market
The FCA is exploring a bespoke regulatory regime to exempt tokenized gold from UK fund rules, unlocking London's bullion reserves as digital collateral.
Valinor Launches Tokenized BDC Fund on Superstate With Daily Redemptions
Valinor Digital, founded by former Blackstone private credit executives, rolled out VBDC on Superstate, offering qualified purchasers daily liquidity in tokenized business development company exposure.
DTCC Moves $6T Treasuries On-Chain via Canton; Lighter's LIT Challenges Hyperliquid
The Canton Network now processes $350 billion in daily U.S. Treasury activity as Lighter's LIT token launches to compete in on-chain derivatives.
Tokenized Stock Holders Surge 619% to 3.6M, BNB Chain Leads
On-chain equity tokenization added 928,000 holders in August alone, with BNB Chain and Robinhood Chain driving adoption across multiple L1s and L2s.
India's SEBI Launches Demat 2.0 Pilot With $107M in Tokenized Bonds
Three issuers raised capital through the program, with settlement on the RBI's wholesale CBDC.
Centrifuge Taps Symbiotic Liquid Lane for $1.6B Tokenized Fund Liquidity
Integration enables eligible holders to redeem JAAA, JTRSY, and HYB positions for immediate USDC through on-chain RFQ marketplace.
Consensys Splits MetaMask Into Standalone Consumer Company
Consensys Software Inc. will rebrand as MetaMask under Joe Lubin, spinning out institutional infrastructure and Ethereum protocol work into a separate entity led by Mike Kriak.
Stablecoin Market Eyes $1.9T as On-Chain Lending Surpasses $694B
Visa reports $20 billion in stablecoin settlement volume as traditional banks intensify digital dollar integration efforts.
Centrifuge Adds Symbiotic Liquid Lane for $1.6B Tokenized Fund Liquidity
The integration enables immediate USDC liquidity for holders of three tokenized funds from Janus Henderson and New York Life Investment Management through an on-chain request-for-quote marketplace.
RWA Market Crosses $30B as Institutions Lead Capital Flows
Tokenized assets grew 20-fold in three years, with BlackRock, Ondo Finance, and Circle driving adoption following federal stablecoin legislation.
WTGXX Leads Tokenized Funds With $200M Weekly Market Cap Gain
WisdomTree's tokenized fund surged $200.4M in market cap as on-chain Treasury tokenization crosses $2B year-to-date
Backpack Tokenized Stocks Hit $1.7M Market Cap on Solana
Token Terminal added five Backpack-issued tokenized equities to its dashboard on Sept. 4, including MSTR and MRNA, as on-chain equity volume accelerates.
Centrifuge Integrates Symbiotic for Instant USDC Redemptions on $1.6B Tokenized Funds
The integration enables holders of Janus Henderson and NYLIM tokenized funds to exchange positions for USDC via an on-chain RFQ marketplace.
Ethereum's Expanded Asset Support Reflects Growing Tokenization
Mitilena Wallet now supports 23,508 assets across 17 blockchains, including major DeFi tokens and tokenized equities, as Ethereum maintains steady on-chain throughput.
Centrifuge Adds Symbiotic Liquid Lane for $1.6B Tokenized Fund Liquidity
The on-chain RFQ marketplace lets holders of Janus Henderson and New York Life funds redeem positions for USDC without waiting for standard redemption windows.
Neuberger Berman's HINC Joins Loopscale as Collateral on Solana
Securitize's tokenized high-yield credit fund lets accredited investors borrow USDG at fixed rates without selling their position, marking the first sub-investment-grade credit product to enter an on-chain lending market.
RWA Deposits Triple to $7.4B in Q2 as DeFi Contracts 15 Percent
Tokenized assets expand into lending, spot trading and derivatives as broader DeFi activity slows, according to a CoinShares and Token Terminal report.
BNB Chain, Robinhood Chain Drive $4.3B Tokenized Stock DEX Volume in 30 Days
The two networks host the top seven most-traded tokenized equities, with BNB Chain dominating daily throughput and Robinhood Chain rapidly expanding market share.
Centrifuge Adds Symbiotic Liquid Lane for $1.6B Tokenized Fund Liquidity
The integration enables immediate USDC redemptions across three tokenized funds from Janus Henderson and New York Life Investment Management.