Tokenized RWAs Reach $23.6B as Demand for 24/7 Markets Grows
Tokenized real-world assets have grown to $23.6 billion in 2026, led by funds, commodities, and equities as investors seek blockchain-based markets with continuous trading access.
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Tokenized real-world assets have grown to $23.6 billion in 2026, led by funds, commodities, and equities as investors seek blockchain-based markets with continuous trading access.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $251 million in inflows, pushing March totals to $1.56 billion, while XRP funds saw smaller outflows as Goldman Sachs emerged as the largest holder.
Nasdaq-listed Brera Holdings plans to pivot toward Solana infrastructure, rebrand as Solmate, and wind down two soccer teams as part of a broader digital asset strategy.
US prosecutors are seeking an October 2026 retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on unresolved money laundering and sanctions charges after a hung jury in his initial trial.
US institutions invested $540 million in spot Solana ETFs during Q4, with investment advisers and hedge funds leading allocations, highlighting growing institutional engagement in SOL.
Pudgy Penguins released Pudgy World, a browser game emphasizing smooth gameplay and narrative, with crypto elements secondary, boosting its PENGU token 9%.
Tether is pioneering AI-augmented brain-computer interface implants, achieving near-99% accuracy in translating neural signals to text and advancing solutions for speech-impaired users.
Nasdaq has partnered with crypto exchange Kraken to develop infrastructure for tokenized equities, aiming to connect traditional capital markets with blockchain-based trading systems.
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo says US banks need the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act more than crypto firms to confidently invest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Orbital data center startup Starcloud plans to begin mining Bitcoin in space later this year, positioning satellite infrastructure as a potential new frontier for crypto computing.