Tokenization

OpenEden, a project tokenizing U.S. Treasury bonds, is now listed on Bitvavo. The move introduces TBILL and USDO tokens, offering crypto users exposure to traditional, secure financial assets on the blockchain.

Solana’s lending market has surged to €3 billion in locked collateral, a 33% annual increase, driven by strong network performance and rising demand for crypto loans, while tokenization of real-world assets is poised for future growth.

The U.S. SEC has granted DTCC approval to launch a tokenization service, allowing traditional securities held by its subsidiary DTC to be represented as digital tokens. This move signals a significant integration of blockchain technology into mainstream finance.

At the Binance Blockchain Week, analyst Tom Lee forecasted Ethereum could surge to $20,000 in 2026, with Bitcoin potentially reaching $300,000. He believes the four-year crypto cycle is over and that Ethereum’s growth will be driven by tokenization.

Crypto exchange Kraken is acquiring Backed Finance, a firm specializing in tokenized stocks and ETFs. The move is a major push into the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization market, which is projected to grow significantly in the coming years.

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov discusses the inevitable merger of DeFi and TradFi, positioning blockchain as the reliable infrastructure for a future financial crisis and highlighting Chainlink’s role as the crucial bridge between traditional systems and the blockchain world.

Following two sold-out editions, the Digital Assets Forum will return to London in February 2026 as a two-day event, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital asset industry.