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Fence Raises $20M to Tokenize Asset Finance
Fence raised $20M from Galaxy to build tokenized asset-backed finance infrastructure, targeting a $6T market beyond onchain Treasuries.
Crypto News Summary May 3
Crypto News Summary May 3: Bitcoin stayed under pressure as Ethereum led tokenization growth and Canada moved toward tougher crypto rules.
Ethereum Owns the Tokenization Market
Ethereum dominates tokenization with about 65% of the $38.6B market across 35 chains, reinforcing its role as the leading institutional settlement layer.
IMF Calls Tokenization a Structural Shift
The IMF said Thursday tokenization is a structural shift in finance, signaling banks and asset managers are moving real-world assets on-chain.
ONDO Price Reversal Looms as RWA Inflows Rise
ONDO eyes a reversal as RWA inflows and a Franklin Templeton deal lift sentiment, but bulls must hold $0.279 after a $0.291 rejection.
Obex Deploys $1B Into Credit, Energy, AI Yield
Obex, backed by Framework, is deploying $1B into credit, energy, housing and AI infrastructure to bring real-world yield to Sky's USDS, easing circular DeFi APY.
NYSE Taps Securitize for Tokenized Securities
NYSE chose Securitize on March 24 to build compliant, 24/7 tokenized securities rails with cap-table and transfer controls, edging closer to on-chain settlement.
House Tokenization Hearing: Key Questions This Week
U.S. House Financial Services holds tokenization hearing later this week, probing onchain securities settlement, custody and compliance as BTC/ETH dip.
Ironlight raises $21M to build trading rails for tokenized securities
Ironlight raised $21M Series A to build SEC-compliant ATS, issuance and settlement rails for tokenized securities, with Sei Foundation as strategic backer.
LITRO to Pilot Tokenized Crude Oil Trading, Targeting a 2027 On-Chain Debut
LITRO will pilot a token pegged 1:1 to verified crude reserves, enabling 24/7 trading and redemption, aiming for an on-chain launch in 2027 for $6T oil market.
Sonic Labs Launches USSD, a Treasury‑Backed Stablecoin Using BlackRock and WisdomTree Funds
Sonic Labs launches USSD, a Treasury-backed stablecoin with reserves in tokenized BlackRock and WisdomTree funds for stronger, transparent dollar backing.
Tokenized RWAs Resist the Crypto Slowdown as 1inch–Ondo Volume Exceeds $2.5B
Tokenized RWAs buck the crypto slowdown as 1inch's Ondo integration, per Dune data, drives $2.5B+ in onchain tokenized stock and ETF volume since Sept 2025.
Ethereum’s Tokenized Real-World Assets Top $15B as RWA Market Jumps 200%
Ethereum's tokenized real-world assets exceed $15B, about 58% of global RWA market after 200% growth, even as ETH trades near $2,038, showing RWA momentum.
Bloomberg Partners With Kaiko to Add Terminal-Grade Pricing Data for $25B Tokenized Asset Market
Bloomberg teams with Kaiko to deliver licensed, terminal-grade pricing on-chain, boosting data infrastructure for the $25B tokenized Treasury market today.
Resolv and Centrifuge Launch $100M Tokenized Real-World Credit Strategy on Aave
Resolv and Centrifuge launch a tokenized AAA CLO credit strategy on Aave with up to $100M capacity, testing real DeFi demand and on-chain borrowing activity.
Avalanche (AVAX) Down 94% From ATH: Can Japan’s $2B Tokenization Move Fuel a Rebound?
AVAX is 94% below its ATH, but Japan's $2B RWA tokenization move to Avalanche could drive institutional demand and spark a rebound if usage and fees rise.
E‑Estate’s Tokenized Real Estate Portfolio Hits $150M as RWA Investing Accelerates
E‑Estate's tokenized real estate portfolio surpasses $150M, signaling accelerating RWA demand as investors seek yield and stability amid volatility.
Binance Lists Ondo Tokenized U.S. Stocks, Accelerating Its RWA Push
Binance lists Ondo tokenized U.S. stocks on Binance Alpha, bringing Apple, Nvidia and QQQ onchain to crypto users, backed by UAE approval as its RWA push grows.
Framework Ventures Commits $500M to Better in Major DeFi Funding Push
Framework Ventures teams with mortgage lender Better on a $500M plan to route real-world credit into Sky (MakerDAO) stablecoin rails, including 10% stake.
Brickken Survey: RWA Token Issuers Prioritize Capital Raising Over Secondary-Market Liquidity
Brickken survey finds RWA token issuers prioritize capital raising and operational efficiency, leaving secondary-market liquidity for later as tokenization matures.