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Tether pushes USDT into private credit as defaults climb
Tether is moving USDT-backed financing into the $3 trillion private credit market through a new fund with Fasanara Capital, entering a sector facing rising defaults and investor redemption pressure
Insurance Giants Face Scrutiny Over Private Credit and Liquidity Risks
Major U.S. life insurers are under federal investigation after disclosing over $20B in related-party private credit holdings, raising new concerns about liquidity and valuation risks as private equity ownership in the sector grows
Bitwise Debuts Self-Custody Tokenized Stock Portfolios on Base
Bitwise has introduced Automated Token Portfolios on Coinbase's Base network, enabling eligible non-U.S. investors to hold and rebalance stock strategies directly in their own crypto wallets, with tokens usable in DeFi applications
Injective Registers as SEC Transfer Agent to Advance Tokenized Assets
Injective Institutional Services has registered as a transfer agent with the SEC, aiming to provide regulated recordkeeping for tokenized securities and integrate this function with its blockchain-based asset issuance platform
Tokenized Stock Holders Surpass 1.3M as Trading Volume Soars
Tokenized equities saw a sharp rise in adoption, with holders doubling to 1.31 million and monthly transfer volume reaching $23.13 billion, as platforms like Ondo, xStocks, and bStocks lead the sector
Oxbridge Funds 95% of Solana Reinsurance Token Sale
Oxbridge Re Holdings supplied nearly all the capital for its Solana-based reinsurance token sale, raising questions about third-party demand and the transparency of tokenized insurance products on public blockchains
Chainlink Price Targeted at $200 by 2030 Amid RWA Expansion
Standard Chartered projects Chainlink's LINK could reach $200 by 2030, citing a surge in tokenized real-world assets and a 25-fold increase in network fee revenue as key drivers for the forecasted growth
Tokenized Real-World Assets Gain Traction in Crypto Finance
Tokenized real-world assets are moving onto blockchains, allowing U.S. Treasuries, stocks, and funds to be traded and managed on-chain. This shift is drawing institutional interest and raising new regulatory and liquidity questions
Wintermute USA Registers as Broker-Dealer to Enter US Securities Market
Wintermute USA has gained SEC and FINRA broker-dealer registration, enabling direct trading of stocks, options, and ETF participation. The move positions the crypto market maker to expand into tokenized securities and regulated US markets.
XRPL Eyes Confidential Transfers for $530M in Tokenized Assets
A proposed XRPL upgrade would let institutions encrypt tokenized asset balances and payment amounts, aiming to address privacy concerns for over $530 million in non-stablecoin real-world assets on the ledger
Wall Street's $7B Tokenized Funds See Minimal DeFi Adoption
Despite Wall Street pouring billions into tokenized funds, less than 1% of these assets are actively used in DeFi protocols, raising questions about composability, security, and the future of real-world asset integration
CoinMarketCap Adds Real-World Asset Data to Pro API
CoinMarketCap's Pro API now offers developers access to tokenized equities, commodities, currencies, government securities, ETFs, and real estate data, streamlining integration of traditional financial instruments into crypto products
Hyperliquid RWA Trading Surges as HYPE ETF Inflows Slow
Hyperliquid's tokenized real-world asset trading hit $213B in Q2 2026, now making up nearly a third of platform activity, but HYPE ETF inflows have cooled as U.S. competition and regulatory hurdles intensify
Tether Gold Token Gains Shariah Certification for Islamic Finance
Tether's XAUt token, backed by physical gold, has received Shariah certification, opening the door for Islamic banks and investors to access digital gold products that meet Islamic finance standards
Zimbabwe Tests Blockchain Tokenization in Regulatory Sandbox Push
Zimbabwe's securities regulator is allowing seven fintech projects to test blockchain-based products under supervision, with most focused on tokenizing assets and infrastructure. The move signals a cautious approach to blockchain adoption in regulated finance.
Tokenized Cows in Brazil Hint at New Path for Global Farm Credit
A pilot in Brazil used tokenized dairy cows as loan collateral, raising questions about whether blockchain-based livestock identity could help close the $8 trillion global credit gap for small farmers lacking land titles