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, according to CoinDesk, global asset management giant Franklin Templeton has announced the launch of the first fully tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund, in Luxembourg.The fund will be open to institutional investors in eight European countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland. Fund shares will be recorded and transferred via the Stellar network. The U.S. version of the fund has attracted over $580 million in assets since its launch in 2021.

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."

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Deutsche Bank-backed Taurus has expanded its digital asset custody and tokenization services to the Solana network.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, global payment service giant Mastercard reports that 30% of its transactions will be tokenized by 2024; at the same time, Mastercard also recognizes the ability of stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies to disrupt traditional financial services.In documents submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company stated that it has made significant progress toward achieving its goal of an "innovative payment ecosystem," including transaction tokenization, creating solutions to unlock blockchain-based business models, and simplifying access to digital assets. Mastercard stated that it is collaborating with a range of cryptocurrency participants to enable consumers to purchase cryptocurrencies using credit cards and spend balances at merchants that accept its brand. The company also reported a net income of $28.2 billion for 2024, a 12% increase from the previous year.Mastercard acknowledges that stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies are becoming competitors in the payment industry. The company stated that digital currencies have the potential to "disrupt traditional financial markets" and may challenge its existing products. The company noted that due to the accessibility, immutability, and efficiency of digital assets, stablecoins and cryptocurrencies may become more popular as they are regulated.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, asset management firm Franklin Templeton, with an asset management scale of $1.5 trillion, has expanded the trading of its OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX) to Solana.It is reported that FOBXX was launched in 2021, becoming the first money market fund to use a public blockchain to track transactions and ownership.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and managing partner of Skybridge Capital, stated in CNBC's Squawk Box program that he will bet on Solana. Although the company holds a "small amount" of Ethereum, the low fees and faster transaction speeds of Solana make him more optimistic about SOL, especially in the area of tokenization.In the field of tokenization, Solana will win this competition. If BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is correct, we will eventually tokenize stocks and bonds, making Solana a more obvious choice.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Plume Network has partnered with Superstate to broaden access to tokenized financial products. While providing infrastructure for Superstate, Plume Network users will have access to Superstate's Short-Term U.S. Treasury Bond Fund (USTB) and Cryptocurrency Holding Fund (USCC).The announcement states that USTB will "provide access to short-term Treasury bills," while USCC will "provide access to crypto-based strategies for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and U.S. Treasuries."

ChainCatcher news, Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley posted on X: "Meme coins will exist for a long time. They are not Bitcoin.So what are they? As an analogy, what is a signed baseball? What is the merchandise of your favorite band? What is your 'Harvard' branded cap? What are limited edition gold coins? They are culturally rich collectibles.In terms of meme coins: they are tokenized, creating a global market of liquidity. They are not Bitcoin or crypto assets, but something else. And they will exist for a long time."

ChainCatcher news, Imron Khan and Qiao Wang, founders of the Web3 venture accelerator AllianceDAO, recently pointed out in a podcast that most projects combining AI and blockchain are currently somewhat forced. Truly successful projects should allow AI to naturally integrate into blockchain applications, enabling users to experience enhanced product performance without overly focusing on the underlying technology.In response to market trends, they emphasized three directions: first, rumors about the U.S. potentially establishing a Bitcoin strategic reserve have attracted market attention, and if implemented, it would significantly boost institutional investment demand; second, in the competitive landscape of public chains, Solana has become the top choice for entrepreneurs due to its strong performance, with rapid ecosystem expansion, while Coinbase's Base public chain faces challenges due to insufficient liquidity.At the same time, new public chains like Sui and Aptos are challenging traditional L2 solutions; finally, tokenization is becoming a new entrepreneurial model, such as the Vine founder's plan to relaunch the app through token issuance, and the TRUMP token leveraging political influence to achieve market cap growth. This model may reshape project fundraising and user participation mechanisms.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Caroline Pham, the acting head of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is pushing for a tokenization pilot program backed by stablecoins. The program will invite executives from digital asset companies such as Coinbase, Ripple, and Circle to participate, but specific dates and details have yet to be determined. Last November, Pham proposed the idea of a tokenization regulatory sandbox through the Global Markets Advisory Committee, but it was not adopted by the previous leadership.Pham stated that this move will promote "responsible innovation," utilizing distributed ledger technology (DLT) to use non-cash collateral, enhancing the U.S.'s global leadership in the digital asset space. Her proposal also mentioned that by improving the infrastructure for regulatory margin-eligible assets, DLT helps address challenges without changing collateral eligibility rules, allowing market participants to identify and manage risks associated with the use of DLT under existing policies.