Tokenized equities have surged from a niche concept to a nearly $1 billion market in just one year, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional infrastructure. December 2025 marked a turning point with SEC approvals that could accelerate adoption. Three platforms now dominate over 93% of the market as blockchain settlement moves from experiment to operational reality.
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0 in Finance and 1 in Crypto last weekSEC Issues Guidance on Tokenized Securities Regulation
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued definitive guidance establishing the regulatory framework for blockchain-based securities, categorizing them into issuer-sponsored and third-party tokenized models. The agency’s comprehensive statement, released on Wednesday, makes clear that while the technology may be new, the application of traditional federal securities laws—including registration requirements and disclosure obligations—remains unchanged for these digital instruments.
about SEC Issues Guidance on Tokenized Securities RegulationAnchorage Acquires Securitize’s RIA Platform to Expand Digital Asset Services
In a strategic move to consolidate its position in the institutional digital asset space, federally chartered digital asset bank Anchorage Digital has acquired Securitize For Advisors (SFA), the investment adviser platform of real-world asset tokenization specialist Securitize. The acquisition, announced Monday, folds adviser-facing tools directly into Anchorage’s ecosystem, creating a unified platform for custody, trading, and advisory services. This transaction underscores the growing institutional demand for streamlined digital asset solutions while allowing Securitize to sharpen its focus on its core tokenization business.
about Anchorage Acquires Securitize's RIA Platform to Expand Digital Asset ServicesSolana Lending Hits $3.6B TVL as Protocols Compete for Dominance
Solana’s decentralized finance ecosystem has reached a significant milestone, with total value locked in its lending markets surging to $3.6 billion as of December 2025, according to a comprehensive report by RedStone. This represents a substantial increase from $2.7 billion a year earlier, driven by intense competition among innovative protocols and the network’s proven technical reliability. The growth narrative is now expanding beyond native DeFi, with institutional capital and tokenized real-world assets emerging as the next major frontier for the high-performance blockchain.
about Solana Lending Hits $3.6B TVL as Protocols Compete for DominanceSecuritize Hires Ex-PayPal Exec to Expand US Tokenized Securities
In a strategic move signaling aggressive expansion in the United States, major tokenization platform Securitize has appointed former PayPal digital assets executive Jerome Roche as its new general counsel. This appointment directly challenges the prevailing narrative that regulatory complexities force tokenized securities issuers to focus primarily on overseas markets, positioning Securitize to bridge traditional finance and blockchain for US investors with a compliant, regulated approach.
about Securitize Hires Ex-PayPal Exec to Expand US Tokenized SecuritiesForward Industries Appoints Georgia Quinn as General Counsel
Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) has appointed Georgia Quinn as General Counsel effective immediately, signaling a strategic reinforcement of its legal and compliance capabilities as the company aggressively pursues its Solana-focused treasury strategy. Quinn brings nearly two decades of specialized experience from leading digital asset firms including Securitize, Anchorage Digital, and CoinList, with direct involvement in Solana’s initial fundraising and token launch. This appointment underscores Forward Industries’ commitment to building institutional-grade governance around its digital asset treasury operations while maintaining its traditional design business serving medical and technology sectors.
about Forward Industries Appoints Georgia Quinn as General CounselSecuritize Partners with Plume for Institutional RWA Staking
Securitize, a major tokenization platform backed by BlackRock and Morgan Stanley, has partnered with Plume Network to deploy institutional-grade assets on its Nest staking protocol. This collaboration signals growing institutional adoption of real-world asset tokenization as the RWA market continues its rapid expansion, with Plume CEO Chris Yin projecting the market value could triple or more by 2026.
about Securitize Partners with Plume for Institutional RWA StakingBlackRock’s BUIDL Fund Now Collateral on Binance
BlackRock’s $2.5 billion BUIDL fund is expanding its reach, now accepted as collateral on Binance and accessible via BNB Chain. The tokenized money market fund continues to bridge traditional finance with cryptocurrency markets. This move signals growing institutional adoption of blockchain-based financial products.
about BlackRock's BUIDL Fund Now Collateral on BinanceSolana Company Tokenizes Shares on Superstate Platform
Solana Company (HSDT), formerly Helius Medical Technologies, is breaking new ground in financial markets by tokenizing its shares on Superstate’s regulated Opening Bell platform. This strategic move enables investors to trade tokenized representations of HSDT stock with 24/7 access and real-time settlement while maintaining existing regulatory protections. The initiative comes amid growing institutional interest in blockchain-based securities, though the company faces significant market headwinds as its shares have tumbled approximately 64% over the past month following the unlocking of restricted stock from its recent $500 million funding round.
about Solana Company Tokenizes Shares on Superstate PlatformRipple Teams with Mastercard, Gemini on Stablecoin Credit Card Settlement
Ripple has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Mastercard, WebBank, and Gemini to explore using its regulated RLUSD stablecoin for credit card transaction settlements on the XRP Ledger. This initiative, currently pending regulatory approval, represents a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrency into mainstream financial infrastructure by enabling near real-time settlement processes while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
about Ripple Teams with Mastercard, Gemini on Stablecoin Credit Card SettlementBNY Mellon & Securitize Tokenize $100M CLO Fund
In a landmark move bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology, BNY Mellon and Securitize are pioneering the tokenization of AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations, bringing traditional credit instruments onchain. The partnership includes a $100 million anchor investment from Grove as institutional demand for tokenized assets accelerates, representing a significant evolution in how institutional investors access credit markets.
about BNY Mellon & Securitize Tokenize $100M CLO FundSecuritize Goes Public via SPAC, Partners with BNY Mellon
Digital asset securities firm Securitize is pursuing a public listing through a Cantor Fitzgerald SPAC while simultaneously announcing a groundbreaking partnership with BNY Mellon. The collaboration will bring collateralized loan obligations onto the blockchain, marking another significant move of traditional finance onto digital infrastructure. This dual announcement signals growing institutional adoption of blockchain technology for traditional financial instruments.
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