Bitwise Donates $233K to Bitcoin Core Development
Bitwise Asset Management has contributed $233,000 to Bitcoin developers, marking its second annual donation tied to the success of its Bitcoin ETF.
Real-World Assets (RWA) - Page 9
aThe Real-World Assets (RWA) topic focuses on the rapid shift of traditional financial instruments onto blockchain infrastructure. This section covers the tokenization of assets such as treasury bills, corporate bonds, real estate, commodities, and credit markets, along with the platforms and institutions driving adoption. It highlights regulatory developments, institutional partnerships, liquidity growth, and the evolving frameworks that allow RWAs to operate securely on-chain. Readers can follow updates on asset issuers, stablecoin integrations, settlement networks, and DeFi protocols incorporating real-world collateral. As RWAs become one of the most important trends in digital finance, this topic tracks the innovations transforming global markets through tokenized ownership and programmable financial instruments.
Latest Real-World Assets (RWA) News
A16z Launches Fifth Crypto Fund amid Market Downturn
Andreessen Horowitz is raising a fifth crypto-focused fund targeting $2 billion, amid declining venture activity and broader crypto market pressures.
Morgan Stanley Taps Coinbase and BNY for Custody in Proposed Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust would use Coinbase Custody and BNY for digital asset safekeeping, with BNY also serving as administrator and cash custodian.
Kraken Secures Limited Fed Master Account Access
Kraken’s banking unit has received limited master account access from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, allowing direct use of Fedwire without full banking privileges.
Ripple Expands Payments Platform into Full-Stack Stablecoin Infrastructure
Ripple has expanded its payments platform into an end-to-end stablecoin and fiat infrastructure stack, surpassing $100 billion in processed volume across 60 markets.
AI Models Favor Bitcoin Over Fiat in Bitcoin Policy Institute Study
A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models found Bitcoin was the most preferred monetary instrument overall, while stablecoins led in payment-focused scenarios.
European Banks Seek Exchange Partners for Euro Stablecoin Launch
A consortium of European banks is engaging crypto exchanges and liquidity providers ahead of a planned euro-pegged stablecoin launch in 2026.
USDT and USDC Maintain Lead Among Top Stablecoins
Tether and USD Coin dominate the stablecoin market, representing nearly 80% of the total $315 billion capitalization across nine major tokens.
Payoneer Files for US Bank Charter amid Fintech Push
Payoneer has applied for a US national trust bank charter as fintech and crypto firms increasingly seek regulated pathways to offer stablecoin and custody services.
ProShares GENIUS ETF Debut Strengthens Tokenized Money Fund Case
ProShares’ GENIUS money market ETF posted $17 billion in first-day volume, highlighting rising demand for cash-management vehicles as tokenized funds and stablecoins reshape liquidity markets.