In May 2025, Franklin Templeton received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to launch the Franklin OnChain U.S. Dollar Short-Term Money Market Fund, the first tokenized money market fund available to retail investors in Singapore. With a minimum investment of just US$20, this fund aims to democratize access ...
The DeFi space is no stranger to big ideas and bold promises, but with numerous new concepts emerging, it's challenging to determine which ones will stand the test of time. One of the most intriguing innovations to come out of DeFi is tokenized yield, an approach that promises to revolutionize ...
Traditional finance is increasingly drawn to blockchain, but most are dipping their toes rather than diving in. Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has become the entry point, yet few projects offer a truly on-chain, end-to-end solution. That’s where Lumia steps in. Alexey Koloskov and Kal Ali founded Lumia to combine Wall ...
Kraken announced plans to introduce tokenized versions of US stocks for its non-American customers. This move aims to provide global investors round-the-clock access to US equities, breaking the traditional market hours barrier. JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Kraken to offer tokenized US stocks to users worldwide. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) May 22, 2025 ...
Franklin Templeton has recently received regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to launch its first tokenized fund in the country. According to a report by Tech in Asia, this fund will be accessible to retail investors with a minimum investment of just $20, marking a significant milestone as ...
Fidelity Investments, a major asset manager with $5 trillion in assets, is reportedly in the final stages of testing its stablecoin to function as cash in cryptocurrency markets. This development is part of Fidelity's broader expansion into digital assets, with the token managed through its digital assets division. Specific details ...
Analysts at New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) have suggested that tokenizing U.S. gold reserves on a blockchain, despite being centralized, could ultimately benefit Bitcoin. In the Group’s latest research update, Greg Cipolaro, NYDIG’s global head of research, explained that while tokenized gold and Bitcoin operate on different trust models, ...
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has officially joined the ERC3643 Association, reinforcing its commitment to tokenized finance. Developed by Tokeny, the ERC3643 standard facilitates the issuance, management, and transfer of permissioned tokens. As part of this initiative, DTCC plans to integrate ERC3643 into its ComposerX™ suite, including the ...
Tether has launched a new platform that allows businesses and individuals to tokenize a range of real-world assets, including stocks, bonds, equities, loyalty points, and stablecoins. The stablecoin issuer noted in a blog post on November 14 that it aims to expand tokenization beyond just stablecoins and make asset tokenization ...
Singapore regulators are set to enhance their tokenization initiatives in response to growing demand for tokenized assets in fixed-income, foreign exchange, and asset management markets. In a November 4 announcement, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) outlined its plans to foster the commercialization of these assets by developing market infrastructure, ...
