RWA tokens have experienced an 11% increase this week, reaching a market capitalization close to $76 billion, driven by a surge in tokenized assets. The total onchain value of real-world assets (RWAs) has risen to $29 billion, nearly double the value at the start of the year as more financial institutions enter the arena. Notable players in this space include Chainlink, Avalanche, and Ondo Finance, all of which have seen significant market activity. The majority of the tokenized value is derived from private credit and US treasuries, with the rest comprising commodities, alternative funds, equities, and bonds. Additionally, the tokenization trend is supported by the US government, aiming to modernize financial markets. In a significant move, BlackRock is exploring the tokenization of its ETFs, building on its successful launch of a tokenized money-market fund in 2024, which has amassed approximately $2.2 billion. This shift towards tokenization, characterized as a democratizing force in finance by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, underscores growing institutional interest in the blockchain ecosystem.

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