REI Network Joins Forces with WELF Finance to Unleash Scalable RWA Wealth Solutions

Breaking: REI Network just turbocharged its ecosystem by partnering with WELF Finance—scalable, real-world asset-powered wealth management is now on the menu.

Why It Matters

This isn’t just another integration. REI’s move signals a deliberate push into tokenized real-world assets, a space where traditional finance meets DeFi—and where scalability has often been the bottleneck.

WELF brings the infrastructure; REI brings the network. Together, they’re positioning to capture a slice of the rapidly growing RWA market, appealing to yield-hungry investors tired of meager traditional returns.

But let’s be real—everybody’s suddenly ‘RWA-pilled’ these days. Whether this partnership actually delivers scalable solutions or just rides the hype wave remains the multi-million dollar question.

One thing’s clear: in a world where ‘digital gold’ sometimes feels more like ‘digital fool’s gold,’ anchoring crypto in real-world value might just be the narrative that sticks.

A Rebound for Apple (AAPL) Stock On The Way?

Fortunately, one prominent voice on Wall Street remains optimistic that a rally is forthcoming. Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes kept a Buy rating on Apple stock and raised his target price to $290 from $260 in a research note. That’s based on a price-to-earnings multiple of 30 times his forecast for the company’s earnings in fiscal year 2027. Higher iPhone prices, continued payments from Google, and Optimism over future AI upgrades are the basis for his optimism.

“The main thing is the $999 price point is likely to cannibalize much of the lower-priced models that start at $799 in the iPhone 17 line-up, improving mix,” Reitzes wrote in a research note. “Also, we think the new stylish FORM factor may help Apple’s share in China and other regions—garnering a little more ‘sizzle’ than a skeptical US market.” Furthermore, the analyst adds that Apple’s partnerships haven’t seen their potential fulfilled yet, opening the door for further revenue in the coming quarters.

Lastly, the Melius analyst is confident Apple will eventually deliver the promised AI upgrades to its Siri digital assistant despite previous delays. “We know that Siri-gate was frustrating, but don’t think Apple is losing share and patience is being rewarded,” Reitzes said. At the time of writing, AAPL shares are trading at $226.