📰 Tokenized Stock Market Surges: Monthly On-Chain Volume Jumps 170x to $9.2 Billion, a16z Data Shows 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 04:55 UTC BitcoinWorld Tokenized Stock Market Surges: Monthly On-Chain Volume Jumps 170x to $9.2 Billion, a16z Data Shows Tokenized stocks are experiencing explosive growth. According to proprietary data from a16z Crypto, the digital asset arm of the venture capital giant Andreessen Horowi... ➤ Monthly on-chain volume for tokenized equities surged 170x year-over-year to $9.22 billion in June, indicating significant growth in RWA tokenization. ➤ This surge is driven by improved infrastructure, clearer regulations, and demand for 24/7 settlement, enabling fractional ownership and global market access. ➤ The trend signifies a convergence of traditional finance and DeFi, bringing institutional liquidity on-chain despite ongoing regulatory uncertainties. #tokenizedstocks #onchainvolume #a16zcrypto #realworldassets #rwa #blockchain #fractionalshares #traditionalfinance #settlement #institutionalliquidity 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized Stock Market Surges: Monthly On-Chain Volume Jumps 170x to $9.2 Billion, a16z Data Shows

BitcoinWorld Tokenized Stock Market Surges: Monthly On-Chain Volume Jumps 170x to $9.2 Billion, a16z Data Shows Tokenized stocks are experiencing e...

📰 The Round Is Live: Non-US Investors Can Now Own Stobox Through STBX 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 17:37 UTC - By Gene Deyev · July 22, 2026 · 6 min readFounder & CEO · Stobox The Stobox investment round is live. Eligible non-US investors can now own STBX — tokenized Class-C equity in Stobox — via Stobox Compass at stbx.stobox.io. Learn how tokenized shares work. ➤ Stobox has launched an investment round allowing eligible non-US investors to purchase STBX, which represents tokenized Class-C equity in Stobox Technologies, Inc. ➤ The STBX tokens are issued and settled on Stobox's own platform, Stobox Compass, utilizing a permissioned token standard (ERC20-STV3) that enforces KYC and transfer restrictions. ➤ This move demonstrates Stobox's confidence in its own tokenization infrastructure by using it for its own equity offering, with separate provisions for US accredited investors. #stobox #stbx #tokenizedequity #nonusinvestors #stoboxcompass #arbitrumone #erc20stv3 #kyc #usdc #privateplacement 🔗 Read more at:

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The Round Is Live: Non-US Investors Can Now Own Stobox Through STBX

The Stobox investment round is live. Eligible non-US investors can now own STBX — tokenized Class-C equity in Stobox — via Stobox Compass at st...

📰 Tokenization at Investment Banks Survey 2026 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 18:12 UTC Tokenization at Investment Banks 2026 two-stage survey of the progress of tokenization at the global markets divisions of the world’s largest… ➤ A 2026 survey of global investment banks reveals that while tokenization is progressing, moving from pilot to production requires a shift in ownership, clearer monetization strategies, and improved infrastructure. ➤ Collateral mobility and repo are the most advanced use cases, while equities are still developing; banks recognize the potential to reshape liquidity management but acknowledge their infrastructure is not yet fully ready. ➤ Demand for tokenized assets is outpacing the underlying infrastructure, and institutions that address documentation, integration, and operational readiness now will be best positioned for future scaling. #tokenization #investmentbanks #digitalassets #collateralmobility #repo #debtcapitalmarkets #equitycapitalmarkets #fx #crossborderpayments #fireblocks 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenization at Investment Banks Survey 2026

Tokenization at Investment Banks 2026 two-stage survey of the progress of tokenization at the global markets divisions of the world’s largest…

📰 (Yonhap Interview) Fireblocks CEO highlights S. Korea's potential in digital finance 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 21:00 UTC - Kang Jae-eun By Kang Jae-eun SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's strong technology ecosyste... ➤ Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov sees South Korea as a prime market for digital finance evolution, particularly in stablecoin adoption and RWA tokenization. ➤ The company, inspired by past security investigations in Korea, is expanding its presence to support local financial institutions like NongHyup Bank and Shinhan Bank. ➤ Fireblocks aims to facilitate faster cross-border settlements and new forms of programmable payments by integrating digital assets into the broader financial system. #fireblocks #southkorea #stablecoins #digitalfinance #tokenization #realworldassets #financialinfrastructure #crossbordersettlement #nongnhupbank #shinhanbank 🔗 Read more at:

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(Yonhap Interview) Fireblocks CEO highlights S. Korea's potential in digital finance

By Kang Jae-eun SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's strong technology ecosyste...

📰 UK digital bond plans hinge on one missing piece: onchain cash 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 15:54 UTC - CryptoNews The success of Britain’s planned tokenized sovereign debt market relies entirely on resolving onchain cash settlement, an issue that has stalled institutional adoption of digital bonds ➤ The UK's planned tokenized sovereign debt market is stalled by the lack of onchain cash settlement, a critical issue for institutional adoption. ➤ Despite government initiatives and pilot programs, the absence of a standardized onchain payment method prevents counterparty risk-free settlement. ➤ Resolving this onchain cash issue is crucial for unlocking liquidity and realizing the full potential of digital bonds in the UK's financial market. #ukdigitalbonds #onchaincashsettlement #tokenizedsovereigndebt #institutionaladoption #blockchain #hsbc #londonstockexchangegroup #fireblocks #ukgiltmarket #santander 🔗 Read more at:

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UK digital bond plans hinge on one missing piece: onchain cash

The success of Britain’s planned tokenized sovereign debt market relies entirely on resolving onchain cash settlement, an issue that has stalled ...

📰 Tokenized stocks transfer volume jumps 170X as RWA market cap plateaus 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 16:17 UTC - Fxstreet The tokenized stocks market is quietly expanding, as monthly transfer volume climbed to $9 billion in June, a staggering jump from just $53 million in the same month a year earlier. ➤ Tokenized stocks transfer volume has surged by 170x to $9 billion in June, indicating increased on-chain trading of traditional equities. ➤ Despite the volume surge, the overall RWA market capitalization has plateaued around $27 billion, suggesting slower new capital inflows and limited broader adoption. ➤ Industry leaders emphasize that user-friendly interfaces and familiar products are key to driving mainstream adoption, while regulatory uncertainty remains a significant hurdle. #tokenizedstocks #transfervolume #rwamarketcap #onchaintrading #equities #cryptorails #ethena #regulation #mainstreamadoption 🔗 Read more at:

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Tokenized stocks transfer volume jumps 170X as RWA market cap plateaus

The tokenized stocks market is quietly expanding, as monthly transfer volume climbed to $9 billion in June, a staggering jump from just $53 million...

📰 SC Ventures, Shinhan Financial Invest in Digital Asset 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 10:30 UTC - Shanny Basar Canton continues to scale as onchain infrastructure for regulated capital markets. ➤ Shinhan Financial Group and SC Ventures (Standard Chartered) have invested in Digital Asset, the creator of the Canton network. ➤ This investment aims to scale Canton as onchain infrastructure for regulated capital markets, emphasizing privacy and compliance. ➤ The funding round, previously oversubscribed, highlights growing institutional demand for blockchain solutions in traditional finance. #digitalasset #canton #shinhanfinancialgroup #scventures #standardchartered #blockchain #infrastructure #regulatedcapitalmarkets #onchain #financialinstitutions 🔗 Read more at:

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SC Ventures, Shinhan Financial Invest in Digital Asset

Canton continues to scale as onchain infrastructure for regulated capital markets.

📰 UMINT Tokenized Fund Goes Live On 1exchange, Bridging Regulated RWA Secondary Market 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 16:01 UTC - Ogwu Emmanuel 1exchange's addition of uMINT marks a step toward regulated secondary markets for tokenized money market funds, as the RWA sector crosses $20 billion in. ➤ 1exchange has launched a regulated secondary market for the tokenized UBS money market fund, uMINT, on Ethereum, addressing institutional demand for exit paths. ➤ This move aims to provide liquidity and price discovery for tokenized assets, moving beyond primary issuance and OTC trades to a regulated order book system. ➤ While a significant step, challenges remain regarding investor base limitations, cross-border regulatory alignment, and custody integration. #1exchange #umint #tokenizedmoneymarketfund #regulatedsecondarymarket #ubs #ethereum #institutionaldemand #liquidity #orderbook #compliance 🔗 Read more at:

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UMINT Tokenized Fund Goes Live On 1exchange, Bridging Regulated RWA Secondary Market

1exchange's addition of uMINT marks a step toward regulated secondary markets for tokenized money market funds, as the RWA sector crosses $20 billi...

📰 Wall Street Calls Tokenization Strategic – Its Own Survey Says Equities Are the Exception 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 11:03 UTC - Blockhead A new Broadridge poll of 200 financial services executives finds near-unanimous conviction on tokenization broadly, but muted enthusiasm for stocks specifically, even as onchain data shows tokenized equity transfers up more than 170-fold in a year. ➤ A Broadridge survey reveals strong institutional conviction in tokenization's strategic importance, but muted enthusiasm specifically for tokenized equities compared to funds. ➤ Despite institutional caution, on-chain data shows a dramatic 170x increase in tokenized equity transfer volume over the past year, largely driven by crypto-native platforms. ➤ This divergence highlights a gap between traditional financial infrastructure's slow development for complex assets like equities and the rapid growth of synthetic tokenized equity markets for retail and DeFi users. #tokenization #equities #broadridge #survey #institutionaldemand #onchaindata #transfervolume #capitalmarkets #assetmanagers #defi 🔗 Read more at:

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Wall Street Calls Tokenization Strategic – Its Own Survey Says Equities Are the Exception

A new Broadridge poll of 200 financial services executives finds near-unanimous conviction on tokenization broadly, but muted enthusiasm for stocks...

📰 Alpaca Raises $135M Strategic Investment 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 16:14 UTC - Ben Murray AlpacaDB Inc. raises $135M in strategic investment led by Peak XV and Elefund to expand its AI agent-based securities infrastructure. ➤ AlpacaDB Inc. has secured over $135 million in strategic investment, bringing its total funding to $435 million. ➤ The capital will be used to enhance its AI agent-based securities infrastructure and deploy an API-first prime brokerage function for institutional clients. ➤ Alpaca provides brokerage and investment infrastructure for both traditional and tokenized markets, serving over 300 institutions globally. #alpaca #aiagents #securitiesinfrastructure #strategicinvestment #primebrokerage #institutionalinvestors #tokenizedmarkets #apifirst #growthcapital #peakxv 🔗 Read more at:

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Alpaca Raises $135M Strategic Investment

AlpacaDB Inc. raises $135M in strategic investment led by Peak XV and Elefund to expand its AI agent-based securities infrastructure.

📰 Palladium Network: A Complete Blockchain Ecosystem Built Around Real Utility 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 15:47 UTC - PR TEAM Blockchain ecosystem is increasingly defined by projects that deliver practical solutions and long-term utility. Palladium Network was created with this vision in mind. ➤ Palladium Network is building a comprehensive blockchain ecosystem centered around its utility token, PLLD, aiming to deliver practical solutions and long-term value. ➤ Key features include tokenized Real Estate NFTs that generate USDT yield, a Multi-Chain Swap with low fees, automated trading tools, and staking rewards. ➤ The project emphasizes real-world utility and education, positioning itself as a platform connecting digital assets with tangible applications for a global community. #palladiumnetwork #plld #realestatenfts #tokenizedrealworldassets #multichainswap #automatedtrading #staking #blockchainecosystem #utilitytoken 🔗 Read more at:

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Palladium Network: A Complete Blockchain Ecosystem Built Around Real Utility

Blockchain ecosystem is increasingly defined by projects that deliver practical solutions and long-term utility. Palladium Network was created with...

📰 Andrew Cuomo Joins OKX as NYSE Explores Stock Tokenization - Tekedia 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 11:00 UTC - Paul Ugbede Godwin Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s appointment to the board of cryptocurrency exchange OKX, alongside reports of a partnership between the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and OKX to advance stock tokenization initiatives, marks a significant convergence between traditional finance and digital assets. These developments signal that the boundaries separating Wall Street and blockchain-based finance […] ➤ Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo joins crypto exchange OKX's board, bringing regulatory expertise. ➤ The NYSE is reportedly partnering with OKX to explore stock tokenization, signaling a convergence of traditional finance and blockchain. ➤ These developments suggest a maturing crypto industry, with institutions integrating blockchain for enhanced market efficiency, accessibility, and liquidity. #andrewcuomo #okx #nyse #stocktokenization #traditionalfinance #digitalassets #blockchain #regulatoryexpertise #institutionaladoption #capitalmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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Andrew Cuomo Joins OKX as NYSE Explores Stock Tokenization - Tekedia

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s appointment to the board of cryptocurrency exchange OKX, alongside reports of a partnership between the N...

📰 TokenInsight Q2 2026 Report: TradFi Momentum Lifts MEXC to No. 2 in Commodity Perpetuals (22 Jul) 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 10:15 UTC Mutsamudu, Comoros, July 22nd, 2026, Chainwire ➤ MEXC achieved significant growth in Q2 2026, ranking second globally in commodity perpetuals market share and fourth in overall derivatives market share, despite a general industry slowdown. ➤ The exchange's expansion into TradFi products, including commodity perpetuals (gold, silver, crude oil) and the launch of RealStocks and a Pre-IPO Launchpad, drove this momentum. ➤ MEXC's user-first approach, offering 0-fee trading and access to a wide range of assets including tokenized commodities and real stocks, positions it as a comprehensive trading platform. #mexc #commodityperpetuals #tokeninsight #q22026 #tradfi #derivatives #marketshare #realstocks #preipo 🔗 Read more at:

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TokenInsight Q2 2026 Report: TradFi Momentum Lifts MEXC to No. 2 in Commodity Perpetuals (22 Jul)

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📰 Kraken Expands xStocks to Global Markets via GTN Partnership 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 16:20 UTC - Sead Fadilpasic Kraken's parent company is expanding xStocks globally via GTN, bringing equities from Hong Kong, the UK, and South Korea on-chain. ➤ Kraken is expanding its tokenized stock offering (xStocks) globally through a partnership with GTN, moving beyond US equities. ➤ The expansion will initially include equities from Hong Kong, the UK, and South Korea, with plans for further European market integration. ➤ This initiative aims to provide investors with broader access, extended trading hours, fractional ownership, and seamless integration between traditional finance and the crypto world. #kraken #xstocks #gtn #tokenizedstocks #globalmarkets #hongkong #unitedkingdom #southkorea #fractionalownership #blockchain 🔗 Read more at:

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Kraken Expands xStocks to Global Markets via GTN Partnership

Kraken's parent company is expanding xStocks globally via GTN, bringing equities from Hong Kong, the UK, and South Korea on-chain.

📰 South Korea begins nationwide rollout of CBDC based deposit token payments 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 09:51 UTC - Rony Roy South Korea has begun building deposit token payment infrastructure, linking Project Hangang's CBDC system with banks, payment firms and merchants. ➤ South Korea has launched a nationwide project to build payment infrastructure based on deposit tokens, extending the Bank of Korea's wholesale CBDC pilot into retail payment services. ➤ The 9.6 billion won initiative involves nine banks, eight payment firms, and two major merchants, utilizing existing payment infrastructure to reduce costs for small businesses. ➤ This project aims to convert CBDC pilot experiences into public-use payment services, with potential applications in government expense programs and treasury management. #southkorea #cbdc #deposittokens #projecthangang #paymentinfrastructure #bankofkorea #kisa #retailpayments #blockchaininnovation 🔗 Read more at:

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South Korea begins nationwide rollout of CBDC based deposit token payments

South Korea has begun building deposit token payment infrastructure, linking Project Hangang's CBDC system with banks, payment firms and merchants.

📰 BitGo, OTC Markets plan tokenized securities access for broker-dealers 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 16:25 UTC BitGo and OTC Markets plan digital asset trading and custody infrastructure for more than 150 broker-dealers, expanding access to tokenized securities. ➤ BitGo and OTC Markets Group are partnering to provide digital asset trading and custody infrastructure for over 150 broker-dealers. ➤ This initiative aims to expand institutional access to tokenized securities by integrating them into existing trading systems used for traditional OTC and equity markets. ➤ The collaboration leverages BitGo's qualified custody services and Go Network for settlement, with potential to expand to other tokenized assets as regulations evolve. #bitgo #otcmarkets #tokenizedsecurities #brokerdealers #digitalassettrading #custodyinfrastructure #institutionalaccess #secregulated #alternativetradingsystem #qualifiedcustodian 🔗 Read more at:

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BitGo, OTC Markets plan tokenized securities access for broker-dealers

BitGo and OTC Markets plan digital asset trading and custody infrastructure for more than 150 broker-dealers, expanding access to tokenized securit...

📰 Kraken’s Parent Company Payward and GTN Partner to Launch Tokenized Equities via xStocks 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 16:05 UTC Kraken's parent Payward partners with GTN to offer tokenized equities via xStocks, expanding on-chain access to traditional stocks amid rising tokenization. ➤ Kraken's parent company, Payward, has partnered with GTN to launch tokenized equities through its xStocks platform, aiming to expand on-chain access to traditional stocks. ➤ This collaboration integrates GTN's trading infrastructure with Payward's blockchain-based framework, enabling the creation, issuance, and trading of tokenized stocks on-chain, potentially offering 24/7 access and DeFi composability. ➤ The move signifies a growing trend of crypto firms entering the tokenized RWA space, positioning Kraken as a competitor to other platforms offering similar services, while navigating a complex regulatory environment. #kraken #payward #gtn #xstocks #tokenizedequities #onchain #securities #defi #regulatorylandscape #capitalmarkets 🔗 Read more at:

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Kraken’s Parent Company Payward and GTN Partner to Launch Tokenized Equities via xStocks

Kraken's parent Payward partners with GTN to offer tokenized equities via xStocks, expanding on-chain access to traditional stocks amid rising toke...

📰 Coinbase Brings Everything Exchange to Canada With Tokenized Stocks 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 09:43 UTC - Yasmin Werner Coinbase plans to launch its Everything Exchange in Canada with tokenized stocks, broader financial products, and blockchain services pending regulatory approval. ➤ Coinbase is launching its 'Everything Exchange' in Canada, offering tokenized stocks and broader financial products beyond cryptocurrency. ➤ The expansion is pending regulatory approval, with Coinbase actively engaging with Canadian authorities on stablecoin and payment regulations. ➤ Tokenized stocks will represent direct ownership of underlying shares, providing dividend and voting rights, and aim to improve accessibility in the market. #coinbase #canada #tokenizedstocks #everythingexchange #regulatoryapproval #blockchainservices #stablecoin #financialproducts #assetmanagement #equities 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase Brings Everything Exchange to Canada With Tokenized Stocks

Coinbase plans to launch its Everything Exchange in Canada with tokenized stocks, broader financial products, and blockchain services pending regul...

📰 XRP News : Ripple Linked to 79% of Major Financial Institutions in Crypto 🗓️ Jul 21 2026 12:49 UTC - CryptoNews Ripple is expanding its presence in the financial sector as more banks and asset managers adopt blockchain technology. At the same time, developers are rolling out new $XRP Ledger features ➤ Ripple is significantly expanding its presence in the financial sector, with 79% of major financial institutions tracked showing some form of business connection. ➤ The XRP Ledger is being utilized for tokenized U.S. Treasury assets, institutional payments, and cross-border transactions, with new features like batch transactions and confidential transfers in development. ➤ Ripple is also proposing a lending framework for the XRP Ledger, aiming to enable borrowing against tokenized assets and automate loan management. #ripple #xrpledger #financialinstitutions #tokenizedassets #institutionalpayments #treasuryassets #crossborderpayments #lendingframework #batchtransactions #confidentialtransfers 🔗 Read more at:

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XRP News : Ripple Linked to 79% of Major Financial Institutions in Crypto

Ripple is expanding its presence in the financial sector as more banks and asset managers adopt blockchain technology. At the same time, developers...

📰 BAM Confirms Progress on Crypto Law to Curb Morocco’s Growing Underground Market 🗓️ Jul 22 2026 16:31 UTC - Wissal Harbil Bank Al-Maghrib confirmed that it has continued its wrk since 2025 on finalizing Morocco’s long-awaited crypto-asset legislation. ➤ Morocco's central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, is finalizing crypto-asset legislation, marking a shift from its previous outright ban. ➤ The new bill, Draft Bill No. 42.25, aligns with international standards like MiCA and proposes a licensing regime for crypto firms, with joint oversight by the central bank and the Moroccan Capital Market Authority. ➤ The legislation defines crypto-assets including tokenized securities and stablecoins, and includes provisions for on-chain transaction monitoring, though the exact timeline for implementation remains unclear. #morocco #cryptoassetlegislation #bankalmaghrib #tokenizedsecurities #stablecoins #micaregulation #licensingregime #onchaintransactionmonitoring #draftbillno4225 #undergroundmarket 🔗 Read more at:

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BAM Confirms Progress on Crypto Law to Curb Morocco’s Growing Underground Market

Bank Al-Maghrib confirmed that it has continued its wrk since 2025 on finalizing Morocco’s long-awaited crypto-asset legislation.