ChainCatcher news, the RWA stablecoin protocol Usual has completed a $10 million Series A funding round, led by Binance Labs and Kraken Ventures. Galaxy, OKX Ventures, Wintermute, IOSG Ventures, echo, Symbolic Capital, M^0, LeadBlock Partners, GSR, and others participated.According to RootData, Usual is a stablecoin protocol that has launched USD, a permissionless and fully compliant stablecoin backed 1:1 by real-world assets (RWA). USUAL is a governance token that allows the community to guide the future development of the network. Usual addresses current issues in the stablecoin market by redistributing profits to the community and rewarding token holders with actual earnings generated from RWA.

ChainCatcher news, Binance Labs announced an investment in the RWA stablecoin protocol Usual. Usual issues a new type of stablecoin, collateralized by RWA, combining the security of real-world assets with the composability and liquidity of DeFi.According to RootData, Usual is a stablecoin protocol that has launched USD, a permissionless and fully compliant stablecoin backed 1:1 by real-world assets (RWA). USUAL is a governance token that allows the community to guide the future development of the network. Usual addresses current issues in the stablecoin market by redistributing profits to the community and rewarding token holders with actual earnings generated from RWA.

ChainCatcher news, according to Sina Finance, Ant Group's financial technology arm has collaborated with green energy service provider GCL-Poly to complete RWA (Real World Assets) based on photovoltaic physical assets, involving an amount exceeding 200 million RMB.It is reported that this is the first domestic photovoltaic physical asset RWA. A relevant person in charge of Ant Group stated that blockchain and smart contract technology can enhance the transparency of asset operation, management, disposal, and trading, improve asset trading efficiency, and reduce transaction costs.

ChainCatcher news, dappOS announced a partnership with TOPGOAL (GOAL) to jointly build the BNB Chain sports RWA ecosystem. TOPGOAL has become one of the first projects supported by dappOS's intentEX spot trading feature based on the intent network.

ChainCatcher news, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz once again shared his views on the company's latest product, the RLUSD stablecoin, which was launched earlier this week.In a video message shared on the company's official X account, Schwartz stated that RLUSD provides the right use case that benefits both users and developers. It is a reliable asset designed to showcase the potential of the XRP Ledger. Schwartz pointed out that the stablecoin brings both direct and indirect benefits to the XRPL ecosystem. One direct benefit is that it drives positive trading volume, with XRP itself serving as the bridge asset. The uniqueness of XRP lies in its ability to support various assets, thereby expanding the accessibility of decentralized exchanges on the XRPL. Due to the unique differences between the two assets, XRP and RLUSD will complement each other, and the blockchain payment company will continue to use XRP as a bridge in its proprietary products.Additionally, he emphasized the prospects of the RWA tokenization market, believing that RWA will continue to grow, and the demand for stablecoins will keep increasing, with RLUSD poised to dominate this market.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase recently released a cryptocurrency market outlook, highlighting five areas to watch in 2025:Stablecoins are just getting startedStablecoins have become a killer application in crypto, with a market cap of $193 billion and a trading volume exceeding $27 trillion, a threefold year-on-year increase. It is expected that within five years, the market cap could reach $3 trillion, with primary applications shifting from trading to global capital flows and commercial sectors.RWA tokenization is expected to see significant growthAs of December 1, tokenized RWAs have increased to $13.5 billion, with rapid development in 2024, expanding applications to private credit, commodities, and more. Tokenized assets used as collateral can simplify transactions and reduce risks. In 2025, technological advancements and accumulated investments will drive tokenization to become a core part of the crypto market.Crypto ETFs have forever changed the supply and demand dynamics of cryptocurrenciesAfter the success of the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF, institutional holders surged, driving stable demand growth in the crypto market. Other token ETFs may be approved in the future, but short-term demand is limited. If the SEC allows physical creation, redemption, or staking, it will enhance ETF returns and attract more investors.The DeFi revival will usher it into a new eraDeFi has shown greater resilience after experiencing shocks, with lending protocol TVL hitting new highs and DEX trading volume reaching peaks. Optimized U.S. regulations and on-chain verification are paving the way for traditional institutions to enter, expanding DeFi's influence and promising a bright future.Regulation will ultimately shift from headwinds to tailwindsThe U.S. is entering the most crypto-friendly regulatory environment, with bipartisan support in Congress pushing for a comprehensive regulatory framework, stablecoin legislation, and an end to the era of enforcement regulation. Meanwhile, G20 countries are accelerating the formulation of digital asset rules, creating conditions for innovation and growth. This will help make 2025 a breakthrough year for the crypto industry, laying the foundation for long-term development.

ChainCatcher news, Artemis data shows that only AI tokens outperformed Meme coins at the beginning of 2024. By mid-November, the returns of Meme coins were 6 times the average of the cryptocurrency market.Market insight platform Kaito AI points out that a quarter of cryptocurrency investors prioritize discussions about Meme coins. In other words, the focus is more on short-term profits rather than long-term value returns.From a narrative perspective, year-to-date, the following categories of altcoins have outperformed Bitcoin: Meme, RWA, prediction markets, PolitiFi, AI, Solana, and smart contract platforms.

ChainCatcher news, Layer1 blockchain and smart contract platform Sui announced a partnership with Ant Group and its Web3 technology brand ZAN, aiming to accelerate the integration of RWA (Real World Assets) into the Web3 ecosystem globally. The two parties will introduce the tokenization of real-world assets in the ESG field to the Sui blockchain platform, better supporting the development of the real economy through RWA. In August of this year, Chinese new energy company Langxin Group completed approximately 100 million RMB in "charging pile" RWA.Industry insiders believe that RWA connects assets and the supply-demand sides of funds, helping to activate high-quality existing assets of small and medium-sized enterprises, enhance the liquidity of heavy assets, and empower the real economy.

ChainCatcher message, the RWA-driven reward ecosystem Lingo completed its TGE on December 12. According to Coingecko data, Lingo's tokens are now tradable on KuCoin, Gate.io, and MEXC. It is reported that Lingo is an innovative reward ecosystem that combines gamification and RWA-driven elements, with 8 million users.

ChainCatcher news, the BSC ecosystem RWA project TopGoal announced a strategic partnership with the American blockchain platform Plume Network to jointly promote globally compliant football RWA applications.Plume Network will provide TopGoal with innovative blockchain infrastructure to ensure that the tokenization of real-world assets (such as future income and image rights) for football players complies with global regulatory standards, laying the foundation for the expansion of the RWA market.For example, Plume's blockchain technology solutions will provide secure and efficient tokenization transaction support for TopGoal's flagship platform TOPMARKET, further enhancing the transparency and liquidity of the TOPMARKET platform.

ChainCatcher news, BSC ecosystem RWA project TopGoal announced a strategic partnership with the leading fan token project Chiliz to jointly promote RWA applications in the football industry.Chiliz will provide strong blockchain infrastructure support for TopGoal's RWA platform TOPMARKET, assisting in the tokenization of real assets in the football industry (such as future player income and image rights), creating a transparent and inclusive market for global fans and investors. In addition, Chiliz will leverage its extensive resources in the global football sector to help TopGoal expand collaborations with football clubs and institutions, promoting the adoption and application of the TOPMARKET platform, and further advancing the integration of the football industry and Web3.

ChainCatcher message, according to SoSoValue data, the encrypted market sector continues to pull back, while the RWA, PayFi, and AI Agents sectors rise against the trend by 1.91%, 1.31%, and 0.76% respectively. Notably, within the RWA sector, Ondo Finance (ONDO) rose by 9.75%, MANTRA (OM) rose by 7.89%, and Clearpool (CPOOL) rose by 7.34%. In the PayFi sector, Monero (XMR) rose by 4.56%, and XRP (XRP) rose by 2.56%. Among AI Agents, Degen Spartan AI (DEGENAI) rose by 32.93%, Zerebro (ZEREBRO) rose by 22.67%, Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) rose by 18.11%, and ai16z (AI16Z) rose by 10.14%.In other sectors, the Layer 1 sector saw a 24H decline of -2.91%, the Layer 2 sector declined by -3.22%, the DeFi sector declined by -4.32%, and the Meme sector had the largest decline today at -6.09%.

ChainCatcher news, BounceBit announced a partnership with Ondo Finance to introduce tokenized real-world assets (RWA) business. The project aims to achieve institutional-grade yield products by 2025, combining real assets with CeDeFi (a mix of centralized and decentralized finance) to create a new financial paradigm.

ChainCatcher news, Securitize CEO stated in an interview with CNBC that Trump's victory in the U.S. election would help establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, and RWA needs a clear regulatory framework to unleash innovation.