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.
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Securitize 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.
read moreSecuritize Goes Public via $1.25B SPAC Merger
BlackRock-backed tokenization firm Securitize is making a landmark move into public markets through a $1.25 billion SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, signaling institutional validation for real-world asset tokenization. The deal, which will list the company on Nasdaq, represents one of the most significant blockchain infrastructure plays in traditional finance and underscores growing confidence in tokenization’s potential to revolutionize capital markets.
read moreBlackRock-Ripple Partnership Rumors: Fact vs Fiction
Rumors are swirling about a potential partnership between BlackRock and Ripple to tokenize real-world assets on the XRP Ledger. However, neither company has confirmed these claims, suggesting the speculation may be premature. Meanwhile, both firms are independently advancing their tokenization strategies through other channels.
read moreBlackRock CEO Larry Fink Pushes Tokenization of All Assets
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has declared that the world’s largest asset manager is developing proprietary tokenization technology, positioning the $13.46 trillion firm at the forefront of what he calls the future of markets. During the company’s third-quarter earnings broadcast, Fink emphasized that tokenizing everything from ETFs to real estate could revolutionize capital markets by broadening access, reducing fees, and helping younger investors prepare for retirement through earlier exposure to traditional assets.
read moreXRP’s $400T Tokenization Revolution & SWIFT Advantage
Crypto analyst Levi Rietveld predicts XRP is positioned to lead a $400 trillion revolution in real-world asset tokenization, with major financial institutions including BlackRock and VanEck reportedly partnering with Ripple to develop tokenization frameworks. Simultaneously, SWIFT’s upcoming ISO 20022 transition could give XRP a significant advantage in global banking integration, potentially transforming the cryptocurrency from a payment asset into core global financial infrastructure.
read moreSecuritize in $1B SPAC Merger Talks with Cantor Fitzgerald
Securitize, the pioneering tokenization platform behind BlackRock’s groundbreaking tokenized Treasury fund, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to go public through a SPAC merger with Cantor Fitzgerald. This landmark transaction could value the blockchain infrastructure company at over $1 billion, representing a watershed moment for institutional adoption of onchain finance and signaling Wall Street’s growing confidence in tokenization technology.
read moreSui to Launch Two Native Stablecoins with Ethena Labs
Sui Group Holdings is making a strategic push into the stablecoin market through an unprecedented partnership with Ethena Labs and the Sui Foundation. Announced at Token2049, this industry-first collaboration between a digital treasury, blockchain foundation, and stablecoin issuer will introduce two native stablecoins—suiUSDe and USDi—to the Sui blockchain ecosystem. The move represents a significant challenge to dominant stablecoins USDT and USDC while expanding Sui’s DeFi infrastructure and liquidity mechanisms.
read moreSei Blockchain Expands in Asia with Japan License & Institutional Push
Layer-1 blockchain Sei is executing a strategic expansion across Asia, leveraging Japan’s rigorous licensing regime and key institutional partnerships as cornerstones of its growth strategy. According to Lee Zhu, Sei’s APAC growth director, the network has secured rare regulatory approvals in Japan while building institutional credibility through USDC integration and real-world asset tokenization. This dual approach combines regulatory compliance with technical advantages that position Sei uniquely against competitors Solana and Sui in the rapidly evolving Asian blockchain market.
read moreRipple Ties RLUSD to BlackRock, VanEck Tokenized Funds
Ripple has strategically positioned its RLUSD stablecoin as a central liquidity mechanism for tokenized institutional funds from asset management giants BlackRock and VanEck. Through a partnership with Securitize, the world’s largest tokenization platform, holders of BlackRock’s $BUIDL and VanEck’s $VBILL funds can now instantly convert their shares into RLUSD around the clock. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology, providing real-time liquidity while preserving access to on-chain yield for institutional investors.
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