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Beyond the Regulatory Pivot: Bybit BBU Head Maps ‘Trillion-Dollar’ Institutional Crypto Path

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Yoyee Wang, head of Bybit’s Business‑to‑Business Unit, argues that U.S. regulatory clarity alone is insufficient for institutional crypto adoption. She also cautions that tokenization faces hurdles in delivering real value but foresees tokenized real‑world assets becoming standard collateral tools by 2030, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Closing the Operational Execution Gap As the … Read more

Report: China’s Central Bank Leads New Crackdown on Crypto, Stablecoins and Offshore Tokens

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China has doubled down on its hardline crypto stance, issuing a fresh multi-agency directive that tightens enforcement and explicitly bans unauthorized overseas token issuance and yuan-linked stablecoins, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 5, 2026. Beijing Moves to Close Crypto Loopholes With New Multi-Agency Notice China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), reportedly joined seven … Read more

Startale and SBI Holdings Launch Strium, a Layer 1 Blockchain for Tokenized Securities

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Japanese tech firms Startale and SBI Holdings introduce Strium Network, a blockchain platform designed to revolutionize trading and settlement of tokenized securities and real-world assets across Asia. Strium Network, unveiled on February 5, 2026, aims to create a comprehensive infrastructure for 24/7 trading of tokenized securities and derivatives. Leveraging SBI Holdings’ ecosystem of 80 million … Read more

Bed Bath & Beyond to Acquire Tokens.com to Launch Tokenized Real‑estate Platform

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Bed Bath & Beyond signs agreement to acquire Tokens.com to build a unified platform for tokenized real‑world asset finance and liquidity. Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. said on Feb. 2, 2026 that it has signed an agreement to acquire Tokens.com, which will be wholly owned and integrated with its fintech, insurance, and blockchain businesses including … Read more

Pharos Launches Incubator to Accelerate Real-World Asset Finance Onchain

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Pharos Network has launched an incubator program designed to accelerate innovation in decentralized finance and real-world asset applications on its Layer 1 blockchain. Strategic Support for Early-Stage Web3 Teams Pharos Network, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to host billions of dollars in real-world assets, has announced the launch of Native to Pharos, a builder incubator … Read more

Tokenizing Gold and the Future of Real‑World Assets – Lim Say Cheong of ComTech Gold

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ComTech Gold is a digital asset platform enabling the tokenization of physical gold for the digital economy. Built on the XDC Network, ComTech Gold issues CGO — a 100% physical gold-backed token. Lim Say Cheong is an award-winning finance and digital assets leader and Chief Adviser for Digital Assets at ComTech Gold, with deep experience … Read more

Wisdomtree Expands Tokenized Funds to Solana, Boosting RWA Access

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Wisdomtree adds Solana support so investors can mint, trade and hold tokenized real‑world asset funds onchain. Wisdomtree announced in New York on Jan. 28, 2026, that it has expanded its tokenization ecosystem to include Solana, enabling retail and institutional users to access Wisdomtree’s full suite of regulated tokenized funds; supported products include money market, equities, … Read more

Tharwa Integrates Sharia-Compliant Stablecoin Into Real Finance Ecosystem

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Tharwa has integrated its Sharia-compliant stablecoin thUSD into the Real Finance blockchain ecosystem, expanding access to sustainable onchain yield and strengthening RWA-backed decentralized finance ( DeFi) infrastructure. Expanding Onchain RWA Access Tharwa, an issuer of real-world asset ( RWA) backed stablecoins, has announced the integration of its Sharia-compliant stablecoin thUSD into the Real Finance blockchain … Read more

Tokenized Assets Cross $21B as RWAs Flex Early Muscle in 2026

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According to the latest data, total value locked in the real-world asset ( RWA) sector added more than a billion dollars in the opening weeks of January 2026, pushing the tally past the $21 billion threshold. RWAs Rack up Billions as Treasurys and Gold Dominate Tokenization Tokenization and the RWA space are widely expected to … Read more

Franklin Templeton Positions Two Money Market Funds for Tokenized Finance Under GENIUS Act

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Franklin Templeton has repositioned two institutional money market funds managed by Western Asset Management to support stablecoin reserves under the GENIUS Act and to operate across blockchain-enabled distribution platforms, signaling another step toward merging traditional liquidity products with tokenized finance. GENIUS Act Compliance Brings Western Asset Funds Into Stablecoin Reserve Orbit On Tuesday, Franklin Templeton … Read more