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Tokenized Gold Surges As Institutional Infrastructure Expands

Tokenized Gold Surges As Institutional Infrastructure Expands

➤ Tokenized gold, representing physical bullion on a blockchain, is experiencing a surge due to expanding institutional infrastructure and DeFi integration, offering fractional ownership and enhanced liquidity. ➤ Empirical research indicates gold-backed tokens exhibit superior on-chain activity and liquidity compared to tokenized Treasuries and private credit, though custodial risks and reserve verification remain key concerns for investors. ➤ The broader tokenized asset market is growing rapidly, supported by infrastructure providers like Securitize and initiatives like BlackRock's BUIDL fund, with projections indicating trillions in market value by 2030.

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Backpack’s $BP Token Surges 89% as Exchange Prepares to Bring Real U.S. Stocks Onchain

Backpack's native exchange token $BP surged 89.2% in a single day after the platform announced Backpack Securities,

➤ Backpack has launched Backpack Securities, a regulated platform that brings real U.S. stocks and ETFs onchain, enabling their use in DeFi applications. ➤ This integration allows users to hold traditional stock positions alongside crypto assets within the same account logic on the Solana blockchain. ➤ The announcement led to an 89% surge in Backpack's native token, $BP, highlighting market excitement for this novel approach to tokenized real-world assets.

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Tokenized RWAs Are Quietly Building DeFi’s Next Explosive Market Trend - Crypto Economy

Tokenized RWAs are transforming the DeFi sector. BlackRock accumulates over $3.1 billion in assets under management while protocols integrate these assets.

➤ BlackRock's BUIDL fund has surpassed $3.1 billion in AUM, with a portion of tokenized RWAs being actively deployed in DeFi protocols. ➤ Protocols like Centrifuge, Ondo Finance, and Pendle are integrating RWAs to create leverage structures, derivatives, and fixed-income instruments within DeFi. ➤ The article highlights the growing trend of tokenized RWAs reshaping capital dynamics by connecting traditional finance with decentralized infrastructure, despite initial low engagement from crypto-native communities.

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Tokenized Gold Hits $3.5B AUM as Institutional Demand and DeFi Integration Drive Record Growth

Tokenized Gold Hits $3.5B AUM as Institutional Demand and DeFi Integration Drive Record Growth

➤ Tokenized gold has surpassed $3.5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM), driven by institutional demand and DeFi integration, with spot trading volume significantly increasing. ➤ Functional Brands Inc. is acquiring BullionFX's Alchemy platform, a gold-backed blockchain settlement layer, aiming to enhance yields and accessibility compared to traditional gold ETFs. ➤ Despite growth, risks include counterparty risk, smart contract vulnerabilities, and regulatory uncertainty, though major players like Tether are significantly increasing their physical gold reserves to support the ecosystem.

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Aave V4 May Add Trustless Bitcoin Vaults Under Babylon Labs Proposal

Aave V4 may add Babylon Trustless Bitcoin Vaults, enabling native BTC collateral through two proposed Spokes.

➤ Babylon Labs has proposed integrating Trustless Bitcoin Vaults into Aave V4, allowing native BTC to be used as collateral without bridges or custodians. ➤ The proposal utilizes two new Aave V4 Spokes: a Core Lending Spoke for borrowing against BTC and a BTC Vault Swap Spoke for post-liquidation settlement. ➤ This integration aims to bring native BTC-backed borrowing to Aave V4, leveraging Bitcoin's Taproot UTXO and zero-knowledge proofs for trustless operations.

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Tokenized Real World Assets Face Stagnant Integration Across DeFi Protocols - FinanceFeeds

The underlying cause behind this widespread capital immobility is not a lack of investor demand or a deficit of regulatory clarity, but rather an acute

➤ Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are facing significant integration challenges within DeFi, with 90% of on-chain value remaining passive due to infrastructure and legal hurdles. ➤ Key issues include a lack of institutional-grade technical bridges for secondary trading and the conflict between permissionless DeFi protocols and regulatory requirements for accredited investors. ➤ The future of RWA integration hinges on developing specialized smart contracts and compliance frameworks to unlock dormant traditional capital for on-chain markets.

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SEC Moves to Approve Tokenized Stocks on Crypto Platforms

SEC plans tokenized stock rules for crypto platforms, enabling 24/7 trading and DeFi integration for equities.

➤ The SEC is preparing to approve rules allowing tokenized stocks to be traded on crypto platforms, potentially enabling 24/7 trading and DeFi integration. ➤ This new framework, championed by SEC Chair Paul Atkins, aims to connect Wall Street with the crypto market by facilitating the tokenization of traditional equities and ETFs. ➤ While this move is seen as a significant step for the crypto industry, market participants need to assess risks associated with synthetic assets and ensure robust compliance and security measures.

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Tokenizing Wall Street: How xStocks Is Bridging the Gap Between the Stock Market and DeFi

The US stock market long remained difficult for foreign investors to access. To trade stocks, they had to meet a range of regulatory requirements, work only through licensed brokers, and have access to advanced banking services, which is far from possible in every country.

➤ xStocks is bridging the gap between traditional stock markets and DeFi by tokenizing US equities, making them accessible to foreign investors and retail users globally. ➤ The platform focuses on ecosystem expansion, integrating with DeFi protocols like Solana and AUSD Equity Strategy Vault, and partnering with institutional infrastructure providers such as Talos, Nasdaq, and CoinRoutes. ➤ Key partnerships with Luno in South Africa and Bitso in Latin America are expanding retail access to tokenized stocks, with significant user adoption reported.