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Regulation

SEC Plans Framework for Tokenized Securities Trading

The SEC is preparing a new framework that would allow tokenized securities to trade on crypto platforms, potentially launching as soon as this year. The move signals a major regulatory shift toward digital assets and RWA regulation in traditional finance.

May 20, 2026

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Japan's LDP Backs Stablecoins as Financial Infrastructure

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed a next-generation financial framework built on blockchain settlement, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits. Three major Japanese banks are planning stablecoin issuance by March 2027.

May 20, 2026

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Standard Chartered Eyes $4T in Tokenized Assets by 2028

Standard Chartered forecasts tokenized assets will reach $4 trillion by 2028, a surge the bank says will drive major demand for blockchain-native lending and trading infrastructure. The projection highlights growing institutional adoption of RWA tokenization and DeFi protocols.

May 19, 2026

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RWA Tokenization Nears $30B but DeFi Use Stays Low

Tokenized real-world assets have grown to nearly $30 billion on-chain, yet fewer than 10% are actively deployed in DeFi protocols. This structural gap between RWA tokenization and composability remains a key challenge for institutional adoption.

May 19, 2026

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Real Estate Tokenization

DroppRWA Wins $12.5B Saudi Real Estate Mandate

DroppRWA has secured a $12.5 billion mandate to build on-chain settlement rails for Saudi Arabian real estate and sovereign assets. The deal expands the kingdom's digital asset infrastructure through real estate tokenization.

May 18, 2026

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RBA and DFCRC Publish Project Acacia Final Report, Announce Tokenization Sandbox

The Reserve Bank of Australia and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre have published the Project Acacia final report. The report outlines plans for a tokenization sandbox as the next phase of Australia's wholesale CBDC and tokenized asset research.

May 18, 2026

Weekly RWA Summary — 18 May 2026

RWA Weekly

RWA Weekly — May 18, 2026

Distributed RWA value hits $33.71B for a sixth straight weekly gain, even as four of the top five chains declined and commodities surged 31% on thin activity.

May 18, 2026

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South Korea FSC Greenlights Real Estate STO Plans

South Korea's Financial Services Commission has announced plans to enable security token offerings backed by multiple real estate properties. The move allows fractional investment in real estate through regulated STOs, marking a significant step in the country's digital asset framework.

May 15, 2026

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Moody's Gives Top Rating to Fidelity, BlackRock Token Funds

Moody's has assigned its highest credit rating to tokenized money market funds from Fidelity and BlackRock. The move marks a major institutional validation milestone for on-chain fund products and the broader RWA tokenization sector.

May 15, 2026

Grove Launches Basin DeFi Protocol for Tokenized RWAs

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Grove Launches Basin DeFi Protocol for Tokenized RWAs

Grove has launched Basin, a DeFi protocol designed to provide instant on-chain stablecoin liquidity for tokenized real-world assets. The protocol offers capacity of up to $1 billion in daily liquidity, marking a significant step in RWA tokenization infrastructure.

May 15, 2026

Bitcoin.com and Dinari Bring Tokenized Equities Global

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Bitcoin.com and Dinari Bring Tokenized Equities Global

Bitcoin.com and Dinari have partnered to offer global investors access to more than 300 tokenized US equities and ETFs via Dinari's tokenization platform. The collaboration expands RWA access for retail and institutional participants worldwide.

May 14, 2026

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Kraken Parent and Franklin Templeton Eye Tokenized Yield

Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has partnered with Franklin Templeton to develop tokenized yield products and blockchain-based funds. The collaboration targets institutional crypto markets and signals growing mainstream adoption of on-chain financial instruments.

May 14, 2026