The first half of 2025 has witnessed a significant rise in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), with the market expanding over 260% to exceed $23 billion in valuation, up from $8.6 billion at the start of the year, according to a recent Binance Research report. This surge is largely attributed to increased regulatory clarity, which has facilitated broader adoption of blockchain-based financial products. RWAs include various financial and tangible assets that are represented on blockchain ledgers, thereby enhancing investor access and trading options.
Tokenized private credit has been a key contributor to this boom, representing around 58% of the market share, followed by tokenized U.S. Treasury debt at 34%. Experts anticipate that as regulatory frameworks evolve, the sector will continue to attract significant attention from major industry players. "As regulatory frameworks become clearer, the sector is poised for continued growth and increased participation," remarked a representative from Binance Research.
Despite lacking a dedicated regulatory framework and being classified as securities by the SEC, RWAs benefit from ongoing developments in the broader crypto sector. Recent regulatory updates, such as the SEC's guidance on cryptocurrency staking, have been seen as positive steps toward sensible regulation, according to Alison Mangiero from the Crypto Council for Innovation.
The emphasis on Bitcoin has shifted as a wave of corporate FOMO—fear of missing out—drives public companies to include Bitcoin in their balance sheets. Currently, 124 public companies hold Bitcoin as part of their corporate assets, a trend expected to persist despite potential summer slowdowns in the crypto market. A Binance Research spokesperson noted that long-term investment strategies are likely fueling this corporate adoption rather than transient market conditions.
Tokenized private credit has been a key contributor to this boom, representing around 58% of the market share, followed by tokenized U.S. Treasury debt at 34%. Experts anticipate that as regulatory frameworks evolve, the sector will continue to attract significant attention from major industry players. "As regulatory frameworks become clearer, the sector is poised for continued growth and increased participation," remarked a representative from Binance Research.
Despite lacking a dedicated regulatory framework and being classified as securities by the SEC, RWAs benefit from ongoing developments in the broader crypto sector. Recent regulatory updates, such as the SEC's guidance on cryptocurrency staking, have been seen as positive steps toward sensible regulation, according to Alison Mangiero from the Crypto Council for Innovation.
The emphasis on Bitcoin has shifted as a wave of corporate FOMO—fear of missing out—drives public companies to include Bitcoin in their balance sheets. Currently, 124 public companies hold Bitcoin as part of their corporate assets, a trend expected to persist despite potential summer slowdowns in the crypto market. A Binance Research spokesperson noted that long-term investment strategies are likely fueling this corporate adoption rather than transient market conditions.
