In its 2026 thematic outlook, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, positions Ethereum as a primary beneficiary of the accelerating tokenization of real-world assets. The report suggests Ethereum could become the foundational ‘toll road’ for blockchain-based markets as traditional finance converges with crypto, with stablecoin adoption signaling real economic utility beyond speculation.
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RWA Tokens Lead 2025 Crypto Gains, Memecoins & AI Suffer Losses
A seismic shift in cryptocurrency market leadership has occurred in 2025, with Real-World Asset (RWA) tokens delivering staggering average returns of 185.8% year-to-date to become the year’s dominant narrative. According to a comprehensive report from data aggregator CoinGecko, this surge toward asset-backed digital tokens has coincided with a dramatic collapse in previously high-flying sectors like memecoins and artificial intelligence (AI) cryptocurrencies, which have posted heavy losses and signaled a profound change in investor priorities toward utility and tangible value.
about RWA Tokens Lead 2025 Crypto Gains, Memecoins & AI Suffer LossesTokenized Treasuries Hit $9B as DeFi Embraces Traditional Finance
Decentralized finance is undergoing a quiet revolution as it increasingly integrates traditional financial assets. Tokenized US Treasuries and money-market funds have surged to $9 billion, becoming a core component of crypto’s collateral ecosystem. Major institutions like BlackRock and JPMorgan are now leading this convergence between crypto and traditional finance.
about Tokenized Treasuries Hit $9B as DeFi Embraces Traditional FinanceJP Morgan Enters On-Chain Cash Race with Tokenized Yield Fund
JP Morgan Chase & Co. has formally entered the contest for on-chain cash, launching a tokenized money-market fund on Ethereum that aims to capture institutional capital currently parked in zero-yield stablecoins. The My OnChain Net Yield Fund (MONY) represents a strategic move to redefine “cash on-chain” for regulated investors, leveraging new U.S. stablecoin regulations that prevent payment stablecoins from offering interest. This positions the $4 trillion banking giant in direct competition with BlackRock’s BUIDL and targets billions in institutional liquidity seeking yield-bearing, blockchain-native cash equivalents.
about JP Morgan Enters On-Chain Cash Race with Tokenized Yield FundRipple Expands RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum Layer-2 Networks
Ripple is making a decisive push to establish its RLUSD stablecoin as a cornerstone of the multichain future, announcing a strategic expansion into Ethereum’s layer-2 ecosystem for the coming year. This move, facilitated by the interoperability protocol Wormhole, aims to dramatically increase RLUSD’s utility in decentralized finance (DeFi) and consumer payments. The expansion follows closely on the heels of Ripple’s conditional approval for a national trust charter, a significant regulatory milestone that underscores the company’s focus on compliance as it competes with established stablecoin issuers like Paxos and Circle.
about Ripple Expands RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum Layer-2 NetworksSolana 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 DominanceAmundi Launches Europe’s First Tokenized Money Market Fund
Europe’s largest asset manager Amundi has launched the continent’s first tokenized money market fund, bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology. The AMUNDI FUNDS CASH EUR fund offers both conventional shares and blockchain-based tokens via the Ethereum network, marking a significant milestone in traditional finance’s embrace of digital assets and reinforcing Ethereum’s dominance in real-world asset tokenization.
about Amundi Launches Europe's First Tokenized Money Market FundTokenizing Stocks, Cars to Drive Blockchain Adoption
Superstate CEO Robert Leshner argues that tokenizing everyday assets like stocks, cars, and houses will accelerate mainstream blockchain adoption. He believes enabling investors to self-custody stocks and use them in DeFi protocols will create significant value. Successful tokenized Treasury funds already demonstrate growing institutional interest in on-chain traditional assets.
about Tokenizing Stocks, Cars to Drive Blockchain AdoptionBinance Accepts BlackRock’s BUIDL as Trading Collateral
In a landmark move for institutional crypto adoption, Binance has begun accepting BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) as off-exchange collateral, bridging traditional finance with digital asset trading. This integration allows institutions to maintain custody of their assets while using tokenized Treasury products to support trading positions on one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. The partnership represents a significant advancement in the adoption of real-world assets (RWA) as collateral within centralized trading platforms, while simultaneously expanding BUIDL’s utility beyond Ethereum to BNB Chain.
about Binance Accepts BlackRock's BUIDL as Trading CollateralBlackRock’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 BinanceFDIC Moves Toward Crypto Banking & Stablecoin Rules
The FDIC is preparing to clarify how deposit insurance applies to blockchain-based banking products and establish a framework for stablecoin issuance. Acting Chair Travis Hill announced the agency’s push for formal guidance amid growing confusion about digital asset protections. This regulatory clarity could reshape how traditional banking safeguards intersect with emerging financial technologies.
about FDIC Moves Toward Crypto Banking & Stablecoin RulesTokenized Treasuries Hit $8.6B as Repo Use Grows
Tokenized U.S. Treasuries have surged to $8.63 billion in market capitalization as financial institutions increasingly use them for repo market financing. These digital representations of government debt are evolving from passive yield instruments to active collateral in trading and credit transactions, with major asset managers like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton leading this transformation that bridges traditional finance with digital asset infrastructure.
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