ChainCatcher news, according to Newsini, the RWA tokenization protocol Hamilton has completed a $1.7 million Pre-Seed funding round, led by DisrupTech Ventures, with participants including CMS, DeSpread, Hyperithm, Core Ventures, and other strategic investors.It is reported that Hamilton is a protocol that brings tokenized assets to Bitcoin, aiming to combine traditional financial instruments with the security and transparency of Bitcoin. Hamilton will launch three flagship products: HUSD, a Bitcoin-native stablecoin backed by U.S. bonds; HUST, tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds; and Publius, a platform that allows authorized financial institutions to tokenize any asset.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Barcelona-based RWA tokenization platform Brickken announced the completion of a $2.5 million seed round financing, with a post-investment valuation exceeding $22.5 million. Psalion, Ergodic Fund, SNZ Capital, Blue Bay Ventures, Mocha, and Hodl Ventures participated in the investment.According to Web3 asset data platform RootData, Brickken is an asset tokenization solution company that standardizes the asset tokenization process through decentralized applications (dApps), providing businesses with the tools needed to easily create, sell, and manage digital assets.

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.

According to ChainCatcher news, a research report by Tren Finance indicates that some large financial institutions and business consulting firms predict that by 2030, the RWA (Real World Assets) tokenization industry could grow more than 50 times. Most companies expect the RWA market size to reach between $4 trillion and $30 trillion. If a median forecast of about $10 trillion is realized, its value would increase more than 54 times compared to the current level.The RWA industry shows tremendous growth potential, with its current market value at only $185 billion (including stablecoins). Currently, stablecoins dominate the RWA space, with a market share exceeding $170 billion. In contrast, the total value of on-chain tokenized securities and government bonds is only $2.2 billion.As the industry continues to mature, the RWA space may expand into more global financial markets. Tren Finance's research points out that this trend could reshape financial markets and change the way people invest, trade, and hold assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Ripple has launched a series of new features for Ripple Custody aimed at helping banks and fintech companies adopt crypto-supported services. These updates include the ability to tokenize real-world assets (RWA), pre-configured operations and strategy settings, integration with Ripple's XRP Ledger blockchain, and an upgraded user interface.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, Binance's venture capital and incubation department, Binance Labs, has invested in OpenEden, a tokenization investment platform focused on building bridges to new financial systems with real-world assets (RWA).Last month, OpenEden announced that the total locked value (TVL) of its tokenized TBILL has exceeded $100 million. The platform allows KYC-verified investors, DAOs, and cryptocurrency financial managers to connect self-custody wallets and mint TBILL tokens, thereby earning stablecoin yields on idle operating funds.Currently, OpenEden has attracted over 100 institutional clients.

ChainCatcher news, KPMG released the "Fintech Trends" report yesterday, which shows that in the first half of the year, the Asia-Pacific region recorded a total of 438 fintech transactions, raising $3.8 billion. The Asia-Pacific region places greater emphasis on the development and launch of virtual currencies and tokenized real-world assets.Major financial hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan are committed to balancing innovation and regulation, continuing to explore and approve activities that integrate traditional finance with decentralized finance while protecting investors' rights. The Hong Kong government is actively developing cryptocurrency regulations to support cryptocurrency trading and other related activities.In the first half of 2024, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority launched the second phase of the e-HKD pilot program and is attracting cryptocurrency companies through various initiatives to enhance Hong Kong's financial ecosystem, promoting the city to become an international virtual asset center.

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong's DAB Legislative Council member Chan Chung-nee wrote an article titled "Empowering the Application Development of Web 3.0 in the Financial Industry," in which he pointed out that the Hong Kong government must vigorously develop Web 3.0 infrastructure that supports the long-term development of Web 3.0.Hong Kong must actively guide the exploration of innovative combinations of Web 3.0 and traditional finance, such as data connectivity between government departments and banks, traditional financial payments and settlements, personal and corporate credit businesses, supply chain finance, etc., to promote the standardization of asset on-chain protocols, and to timely formulate and implement a legal system for the circulation of RWA tokens, facilitating seamless integration, data sharing, and asset transfer between the traditional finance and virtual asset ecosystems.Given the current shortcomings of mainstream public blockchain platforms in terms of privacy protection, Hong Kong should support the research and development of foundational blockchain platforms that are secure, privacy-protecting, efficient, low-cost, energy-saving, compliant, modular, and globally oriented. More resources and technology should be invested to encourage scientific research and innovation, and policies and regulations should be formulated to support the development of blockchain technology.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, based on the analysis by deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, if the UK Labour Party wins the election, it could have a significant impact on the crypto industry, particularly in the development of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and central bank digital currency (CBDC) technology. Although Labour leader Keir Starmer's stance on cryptocurrency is still unclear, his shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and shadow city minister Tulip Siddiq have expressed support for transforming the UK into a global hub for tokenized assets.Green emphasized that establishing a clear regulatory framework is the cornerstone of making the UK a global crypto center, which would provide a clear and secure environment for businesses and investors. If a Labour government can work closely with industry leaders and stakeholders to balance innovation with the safety of the financial system, it will make the UK an attractive destination for crypto companies. Additionally, the Coinbase-affiliated advocacy group Stand With Crypto UK has also proposed seven crypto policy recommendations aimed at promoting the UK as a global Web3 and tokenization center, and is calling for swift legislation to regulate crypto assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Dune information, in the past 3 months, only meme coins and RWA track tokens have risen in the mainstream narrative of cryptocurrency, with the meme coin index price increasing by 134.97% and the RWA token index rising by 39.36%.The worst-performing token sectors are chain games, DePin, and decentralized AI, with their indices falling by 55.27%, 45.43%, and 44.22%, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, the asset tokenization platform TokenFi announced on platform X that it will launch later this year:TokenFi RWA tokenization module;TokenFi AI smart contract auditor;TokenFi generative artificial intelligence;TokenFi Connect.

ChainCatcher news, Zand Bank, a digital bank authorized by the Central Bank of the UAE, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MANTRA, a Layer1 blockchain focused on RWA. The collaboration between the two entities will focus on developing a framework to support the tokenization and distribution of RWA, and will comply with the regulations of the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the RWA tokenization platform Fortunafi announced the completion of a $9.51 million strategic seed round financing at a valuation of $48 million, with participation from Shima Capital, Manifold, Jordan Fish (also known as Cobie), Ari Litan from LayerZero Labs, Austin Green from Llama, Evanss6, and Scott Lewis.It is reported that Fortunafi announced the launch of a new stablecoin protocol called Reservoir, which is expected to go live next month, and will also collaborate with Index Coop to launch a real-world asset index token.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, Fortunafi is an on-chain financial institution that provides integrated liquidity solutions for traditional entities and stablecoin issuers. Fortunafi offers higher-yield investment products through the acquisition, aggregation, and securitization of on-chain real-world assets (RWA).

ChainCatcher news, the RWA tokenization protocol Blocksquare announced the tokenization of real estate assets worth 100 million dollars.Blocksquare stated that the EU land registry has for the first time notarized tokenized real estate transactions.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the RWA tokenization platform Securitize has completed a $47 million strategic financing round, led by BlackRock, with participation from Hamilton Lane, ParaFi Capital, Tradeweb Markets, Aptos Labs, Circle, and Paxos. The funds from this round will be used to accelerate product development and further strengthen its partnerships within the financial services ecosystem.As part of the investment, Joseph Chalom, Global Head of Strategic Ecosystem Partnerships at BlackRock, has been appointed to the board of Securitize.

ChainCatcher news, the RWA tokenization protocol ELYSIA announced a strategic partnership with DWF Labs to jointly develop innovative digital asset solutions and new business models.It is reported that DWF Labs will assist ELYSIA in expanding in the RWA market through collaboration and support in areas such as marketing, business development, and technical support.