ChainCatcher news, BNBChain announced today the addition of an NFT loyalty segment within its one-stop tokenization solution, following the launch of RWA and corporate tokenization directions. The newly added NFT loyalty project further empowers businesses to interact with customers through tradable and collectible NFT rewards, enhancing customer experience without the need for coding knowledge, making it easy to access the Web3 world.BNBChain aims to help businesses and SMEs smoothly integrate into the digital economy by providing a tokenization integration solution for Web3, facilitating an easy transition to Web3. Currently, Bitbond and NFTs2Me are participating in this program as partners, with Bitbond offering a 90% service fee discount for BNBChain customers, and NFTs2Me also providing maximum discount offers.

ChainCatcher news, former Goldman Sachs executive and founder of macro research firm Real Vision, Raoul Pal, posted on the X platform stating that he and Michael Saylor have reached a consensus once again.He expressed that he also believes BTC is a pristine asset, and that the tokenization of all assets, cultures, etc., will occur, but they will not be the same, ultimately leading to a variety of assets based on BTC as the foundational layer.

ChainCatcher news, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino posted on the X platform that the first public client and product information for the asset tokenization platform Hadron will be announced around early next week.Tether announced yesterday the launch of the asset tokenization platform Hadron by Tether, aimed at making asset tokenization more accessible than ever, opening up new avenues for issuance, investment, and core capital market technologies for a broader audience (from institutions to fund managers, from governments to private companies).It is reported that Hadron by Tether can be used for the entire lifecycle of issuing and managing digital tokenized assets, providing modularity, security, reliability, and a seamless user experience. Its control suite focuses on providing the most comprehensive toolkit for compliance, Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), transaction monitoring, risk management, and secondary market ecosystem monitoring.

ChainCatcher news, the maritime economy tokenization protocol Shipfinex has announced the completion of a $1.5 million seed round financing, led by Mr. Gaurav Mehta, Chairman of Best Oasis Limited and SPM Shipping DMCC, with participation from Mr. Vivek Seth, Senior Vice President of ADNOC Logistics & Services, and Mr. Yasovardhan Chinn, Founder of Nanlian Ship Management LLC. Specific valuation information has not been disclosed.The new funds will support its efforts to achieve partial ownership of maritime assets through blockchain, thereby democratizing maritime finance and collaborating with the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to develop a secure and compliant Maritime Asset Token (MAT) market.According to Web3 asset data platform RootData, ShipFinex is achieving the tokenization of the maritime economy by providing retail and institutional investors with the convenience of buying, trading, selling, and owning fractional shares of maritime assets. With a secure infrastructure layer, ShipFinex is addressing the challenges of the ship finance ecosystem through underlying blockchain technology and integrating the concepts of real-world asset tokenization and fractional ownership.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Larry Fink, CEO of the world's largest asset management company BlackRock, recently stated, "The tokenization of financial assets will be the next step in future development." He pointed out that in the future, every stock and bond will have a unique identifier (similar to CUSIP), and all transactions will be recorded on a unified ledger, with investors receiving exclusive identification.Fink stated that tokenization can not only effectively prevent illegal activities but, more importantly, enable instant settlement, significantly reducing the settlement costs of stocks and bonds. In addition, tokenization will also bring the possibility of personalized investment strategies and improve corporate governance efficiency, ensuring that every shareholder can exercise their voting rights in a timely and accurate manner.Tokenizing real-world assets such as real estate, commodities, wine, or art means creating blockchain tokens that represent ownership, making it easier to trade these traditionally hard-to-sell assets.

ChainCatcher news, Tether has announced the launch of its asset tokenization platform Hadron by Tether, opening up new avenues for issuance, investment, and core capital market technologies for a broader audience (from institutions to fund managers, from governments to private companies).It is reported that Hadron by Tether can be used for the entire lifecycle of issuing and managing digital tokenized assets, providing modularity, security, reliability, and a seamless user experience. It offers the most comprehensive toolkit in its control suite for compliance, KYC, anti-money laundering (AML), risk management, and secondary market ecosystem monitoring.

ChainCatcher news, according to Ledger Insights, the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) outlined its vision and policy recommendations for DLT and tokenization in Europe. This is a response to the EU Capital Markets Council FISMA's call for feedback. The document presents several recommendations addressing key issues that hinder the development of tokenization in the EU.One key recommendation relates to CSDR, which is the regulation governing Central Securities Depositories (CSDs). Today, key functions performed by CSDs include issuing securities, acting as record keepers, and providing settlement infrastructure. DLT can provide record-keeping functions. Smart contracts can execute functions such as paying interest or dividends.Additionally, AFME believes that the requirement to register as a CSD is overly burdensome. Many banks are interested in providing DLT SS but do not want to become a CSD. The DLT pilot regime has a very low cap on activities, which is not attractive for large entities. Therefore, AFME recommends raising the cap and also hopes that securities issued under this regime will qualify as central bank collateral.

ChainCatcher news, according to Ledger Insights, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has engaged in discussions with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) regarding wholesale CBDC and asset tokenization, with a response deadline of December 11.As part of Project Acacia, the RBA invites industry members to provide feedback and participate in trials for wholesale tokenization use cases in 2025, and may also join an industry advisory group. In addition to wholesale CBDC, Project Acacia will also explore the use of private forms of digital currency, including tokenized deposits.Previous RBA and DFCRC CBDC experiments covered both wholesale and retail CBDC, which were issued on infrastructure controlled by the RBA. In the latest trial, the RBA will consider issuing a pilot wCBDC on third-party blockchain networks, similar to Switzerland's Project Helvetia. The current phase of Project Acacia will focus on domestic wholesale settlement.

According to ChainCatcher news reported by CoinDesk, JPMorgan Chase has announced the renaming of its Onyx division, which focuses on tokenization and blockchain, to Kinexys. The bank plans to launch on-chain foreign exchange capabilities as early as the first quarter of 2025, enabling 24/7 automated multi-currency settlements.JPMorgan's JPM Coin blockchain settlement technology has also been renamed to Kinexys Digital Payments. Users of the platform include global companies such as Siemens, BlackRock, and Ant International.JPMorgan stated that with the increase in transaction volume, higher customer adoption rates, and product expansion, they are ready to accelerate the application of blockchain technology and tokenization in mainstream financial services. The new on-chain foreign exchange feature will initially support USD and EUR, with plans to expand to other currencies in the future.

ChainCatcher news, according to techinasia, OCBC Bank and Ant International announced a strategic partnership aimed at leveraging tokenized deposits and utilizing advanced encryption technology and artificial intelligence to streamline cross-border fund settlements.It is reported that this collaboration will prioritize real-time payments between Singapore and Malaysia around the clock through Ant International's Whale platform, which uses blockchain technology, advanced encryption technology, and artificial intelligence to enhance the speed, efficiency, and transparency of cross-border transactions.

ChainCatcher news, BNBChain today launched a one-stop tokenization solution aimed at helping individuals and small businesses easily enter Web3, enhance asset liquidity, and promote business growth. The solution currently covers two directions: Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization and corporate tokenization, providing a simple one-stop service for different needs, simplifying the asset tokenization process, and allowing users to embrace the Web3 ecosystem without programming or blockchain knowledge.As a leading public chain ecosystem, BNB Chain currently has over 4 million users, deployed over 4,000 applications, and boasts a strong developer community. Through collaborations with industry partners such as BitBond, Brickken, Matrixdock, InvestaX, TokenFi, and Tokeny, it is jointly creating a secure and reliable full-link tokenization solution.Jimmy, a senior solution architect at BNBChain, stated: "Compared to other areas of Web3, Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization indeed faces greater challenges, requiring more time and effort. However, BNB Chain is willing to invest resources in this area because we believe it is one of the right directions for the future. The tokenization solution can empower more small and medium-sized enterprises and bring more new user scenarios to Web3. BNBChain is committed to building an inclusive ecosystem that fosters innovation among businesses in different industries, promotes the widespread application of Web3 technology, and strives to empower the next billion users."

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Japan's SBI Digital Markets has strengthened its role in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) "Project Guardian," launching a new pilot project aimed at promoting the application of tokenized securities in global markets.The Japanese SBI Group subsidiary is collaborating with financial institutions to develop a cross-border framework for tokenized assets, connecting regulated digital asset exchanges across multiple regions to enhance liquidity and reduce costs. The company announced on Monday that through its fixed income pilot project, SBIDM is creating an international network for securities backed by tokenized assets, covering initial issuance and secondary trading.

ChainCatcher news, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a series of plans to promote the commercialization of asset tokenization in financial services, covering aspects such as market liquidity, infrastructure, industry framework, and settlement convenience.It is reported that under the "Guardian Program," the Monetary Authority of Singapore has convened over 40 financial institutions, industry associations, and international policymakers from seven jurisdictions to conduct industry trials on the use of asset tokenization in capital markets.MAS Vice President Liang Xingqiang stated that MAS encourages financial institutions and policymakers to collaboratively develop industry standards to facilitate the commercialization of tokenized capital market products and the promotion of industry scope.

ChainCatcher news, Realize and Neovision Wealth Management have launched an investment fund that will acquire shares of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on U.S. Treasury bills and tokenize them. The fund is named Realize T-Bills Fund and will acquire shares of BlackRock's low-cost iShares and State Street's SPDR ETFs.The two companies plan to scale the fund to $200 million. Realize will tokenize the fund units. Another report suggested a goal of expanding assets under management to $100 million within 12 months.

ChainCatcher news, Securitize's tokenized on-chain assets have exceeded $1 billion, launching a new fund management service. The company is initiating a new business called Securitize Fund Services to streamline the operational and compliance tasks associated with creating new blockchain-based real-world asset products.The fund management service will assist companies like BlackRock and Hamilton Lane in creating new crypto-based funds, while also providing support for regulatory compliance, tax services, financial reporting, and record keeping.