Tokenized Assets Surge as Wall Street Embraces On-Chain Finance

The value of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has doubled over the past year, reaching $26.3 billion as institutional players accelerate their blockchain adoption. Stablecoins continue to dominate with 90% market share, but private credit and tokenized Treasuries are emerging as the fastest-growing segments.

BlackRock's BUIDL fund now leads the tokenized Treasury space with $2.4 billion in assets, while Tether Gold claims second place at $1.25 billion. The sector's expansion reflects growing demand for blockchain-based exposure to traditional assets—particularly among institutional investors seeking efficiency and broader market access.

Tokenization is dismantling traditional barriers in private credit markets, enabling companies to source capital beyond conventional banking channels. The technology's ability to fractionalize high-value assets is creating new opportunities across global markets.