ChainCatcher news, 1confirmation founder Nick Tomaino stated that the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is accelerating, covering multiple fields such as government bonds, stocks, bonds, private credit, commodities, and real estate. Among them, Ethereum has become the dominant ecosystem for the tokenization of real-world assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Blockworks, the real estate tokenization company Manifest has completed a $2.5 million funding round, led by VanEck Ventures, with participation from Compound, Lattice Fund, and SALT.It is reported that Manifest is a company dedicated to bringing U.S. private equity real estate onto the blockchain, aiming to combine real estate with decentralized finance (DeFi).

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the uranium ore tokenization solution Uranium Digital has completed a $6.1 million seed round financing, led by Framework Ventures.It is reported that this financing will accelerate Uranium Digital's establishment of a uranium spot trading platform using crypto infrastructure as the backend, promoting the development of a "financialized" uranium spot market.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, [Uranium Digital](https://www.rootdata.com/zh/Projects/detail/Uranium Digital?k=MTU0NDU= "Uranium ore tokenization solution") is a company that tokenizes uranium ore to facilitate trading in this highly regulated metal in a capital-constrained market.

ChainCatcher news, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of a pilot project for real estate tokenization, becoming the first real estate registration authority in the Middle East to manage property ownership certificates using blockchain technology. The project is jointly developed by the Dubai Land Department in collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). The Dubai Land Department expects that by 2033, the value of tokenized real estate transactions will reach 60 billion dirhams (approximately 16 billion USD), accounting for 7% of the total real estate transaction volume in the city.Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita, Director General of the Dubai Land Department, stated that the project will "simplify and enhance the process of buying, selling, and investing in local real estate." The Land Department is currently working with technology companies to refine the pilot project, which will then be gradually scaled up.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfund Insider, the security token platform tZERO announced that its Series A preferred stock (TZROP) has completed full tokenization. tZERO has also deployed new utility features and programmed them into the upgradeable smart contract technology of the security.

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by Cryptoslate, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced an invitation for companies to apply to join its tokenization regulatory sandbox, with the application deadline set for April 24, 2025. The DFSA is an independent authority responsible for regulating the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). In an announcement on March 17, the DFSA stated that the sandbox program aims to attract companies looking to offer tokenized investment products and services. The sandbox provides a controlled environment for businesses to test tokenized financial solutions under the supervision of regulators.The DFSA explicitly stated that eligible services include tokenized stocks, bonds, sukuk, and collective investment fund units. Both existing firms that are already authorized by the DFSA and wish to expand their tokenization business, as well as eligible new applicants, can submit applications. After submitting an application, businesses will enter the assessment process. Successful applicants will receive structured testing opportunities within the sandbox and tailored regulatory guidance. The DFSA emphasized that only companies with strong business models and solid compliance capabilities will be selected. This sandbox program is part of the DFSA's broader innovation testing license initiative, aimed at helping businesses refine financial products and prepare for full authorization.

ChainCatcher news, the Solana ecosystem gold tokenization project ORO announced the completion of a $1.5 million Pre-Seed round of financing, led by 468 Capital, with participation from investors such as Fasset, Dead King Ventures, and several angel investors. According to reports, ORO aims to expand income-generating real-world assets on Solana through gold tokenization.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, blockchain startup Arda, founded by former JPMorgan digital asset strategy head Oli Harris, has completed a $3 million Pre-Seed funding round led by Lightshift Capital. Arda aims to reform the real estate industry through blockchain technology, providing a digital platform for the real estate economy and using distributed ledger technology to store data.Harris stated that Arda will serve as a central "operating system" for property ownership, helping other companies execute transactions by aggregating data and building blockchain infrastructure. The platform will create a "continuously evolving historical record" for each property, similar to CARFAX for used cars or personal credit scores, enabling buyers, sellers, and financial institutions to access verifiable and tamper-proof records instantly.Arda plans to achieve profitability by charging a fixed fee for viewing real estate data, as well as transaction fees for updating specific property data and processing transactions. The funding will be used to develop product prototypes, hire engineers, and establish partnerships with real estate developers and related businesses.

ChainCatcher news, according to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, Tether's digital asset tokenization platform Hadron now supports asset tokenization on the Liquid Bitcoin Layer 2 network.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Hong Kong Wen Wei Po report, the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association announced that the fund sales figures for Hong Kong in 2024 show that the total retail fund sales for the entire year reached 81.698 billion USD, an increase of 47% compared to 2023, marking a three-year high. Last year, the net inflow of funds also recorded 12.319 billion USD, a nearly 65-fold increase compared to 1.87 million USD in 2023.The CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, Huang Wang Ci Ming, stated that the net inflow of funds in Hong Kong for 2024 recorded 12.319 billion USD, a nearly 65-fold increase compared to 1.87 million USD in 2023. Fund tokenization and virtual assets are still in their infancy, but these areas are expected to bring new business models, which will undoubtedly be significant for the future development of the fund industry. The success of the virtual asset market depends on an appropriate regulatory framework and infrastructure. The SAR government is about to launch the second virtual asset policy declaration and looks forward to participating in discussions before its release.

ChainCatcher news, according to Theblock, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev tweeted that "cryptocurrency is the future" and outlined four ways the trading company intends to accelerate its industry products. He believes tokenization is a means to "unlock the true power of the crypto revolution," allowing real-world assets (such as stocks and private investments) to enter blockchain technology. Tenev believes that Robinhood has a unique advantage at the intersection of traditional finance and DeFi, enabling it to bridge the gap between the two by providing additional liquidity and other benefits of blockchain technology.

ChainCatcher news, according to TheBlock, the founder of the time tokenization platform Time . fun stated that in the future, they will consider issuing their own platform token. If other platforms are built on the basis of tokenizing time, then a platform-based token could connect them all together.However, Kawz admitted that it is still too early to discuss issuing the Time . fun token at this stage. The primary goal of the platform is to make tokenized time "composable," so that other applications can be built on Time . fun.

ChainCatcher news, according to Hong Kong media Ming Pao, Hong Kong's Deputy Financial Secretary Huang Weilun stated that the Hong Kong government will further improve the regulation and framework for virtual assets, continue to promote the broader application of tokenization technology in the capital market, and enhance the development of relevant systems and the formulation of industry standards.In addition, Hong Kong is proactive and effective in developing financial technology, such as the publication of the "Policy Declaration on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Markets" last October, and in December of last year, it regulated fiat stablecoin issuers and submitted the "Stablecoin Bill."

ChainCatcher news, Bitkevin, the head of IQ AI in China, posted on X that IQ AI has launched the Agent Tokenization Platform (ATP), which integrates Frax Finance and NEAR Protocol, allowing AI agents to autonomously own, trade, and manage assets on-chain.The $IQ token is the core support of ATP, with all transactions and fees paid in IQ. AI agents hold IQ trading pairs to ensure liquidity, while IQ holders govern the platform to ensure decentralization.

ChainCatcher news, during the "Trends and Rhythms of the New Web3 Cycle" event held at Consensus HK, SoSoValue co-founder Jivvva Kwan shared a keynote speech on the topic "Crypto------Investment Logic in the Era of Mainstream Assets."Jivvva Kwan stated that investing is a gradual accumulation process. In 1985, the total size of the U.S. securities market was $2.3 trillion, while this year it has grown to $80 trillion. Currently, the size of the crypto market is about $3.3 trillion, with a promising future ahead. Kwan emphasized that as more assets become tokenized, stocks, bonds, commodities, and others will gradually enter the tokenization era, while the decentralized finance ecosystem will also thrive, which is highly certain.In addition, he introduced the SoSoValue Indexes Protocol, which utilizes on-chain smart contracts to repackage multi-chain, multi-asset portfolios into wrapped tokens, achieving the effect of passive index investing and helping investors capture both beta and alpha returns.

ChainCatcher news, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hui Ching-yu, stated at the Consensus conference that Hong Kong is considering promoting gold tokenization, combining physical gold with blockchain technology to provide investors with greater flexibility and enhanced security, hoping to innovate the financial market through tokenization; Hong Kong is also promoting digital finance to participate in the real economy, such as supporting cross-border payments; another trend is the integration of artificial intelligence with blockchain and Web3 technologies to strengthen digital infrastructure development.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, based on a report by Galaxy Digital's Vice President of Research Christine Kim, over 50 traditional companies, including financial institutions like Deutsche Bank and Paypal, as well as brands like Louis Vuitton and Adidas, are developing cryptocurrency-specific applications on Ethereum and its L2 networks, focusing on non-speculative use cases such as RWA tokenization, NFTs, Web3 gaming, and scalable infrastructure.The report states that Ethereum is leading in RWA tokenization, with the value of managed assets nearly 10 times that of Stellar. Among 20 financial institutions building crypto infrastructure, 13 are issuing RWA, including BlackRock's BUIDL. Stablecoins are also thriving on Ethereum, with Paypal's PYUSD and Robinhood's USDG driving a 70% supply surge in 2024, while Ethereum holds over 50% of the $400 billion stablecoin market.Investment in scalable infrastructure emphasizes enterprise adoption. Deutsche Bank is developing a compliant financial solution on Ethereum L2 with ZKSync, while Sony's L2 project Soneium targets gaming and entertainment. These projects highlight Ethereum's role as a customizable foundation for enterprise-grade blockchain.Additionally, the centralized roadmap for Ethereum L2 balances scalability and security, attracting institutions seeking effective on-chain solutions. Regulatory tailwinds, including the SEC's focus on tokenization and collaborations like Stripe's $1 billion acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge, indicate increasing mainstream adoption.Galaxy's report concludes that Ethereum remains the preferred chain for finance-focused crypto services, with RWA and stablecoins expected to expand by 2025. Kim noted, "As the most decentralized, widely covered, and longest-running general-purpose blockchain, Ethereum serves as a gateway for many institutions to incubate and launch finance-focused crypto services and products."