Daily News 19

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  • xStocks Announces $790.9M in Tokenized Assets

    xStocks Announces $790.9M in Tokenized Assets

    xStocks Issues $790.9 Million in Tokenized Assets, Signaling Institutional Shift to Blockchain Finance

    xStocks has executed a significant issuance of $790.9 million in tokenized assets, according to data reported by Token Terminal. The offering comprises $779.9 million in tokenized stocks and $11 million in tokenized commodities, underscoring a growing institutional appetite for digital asset classes and a potential structural shift in how traditional securities integrate with blockchain infrastructure.

    Breakdown of the Tokenized Asset Issuance

    The issuance highlights concentrated demand across several leading tokenized equities. The top three assets by value include STRCx at $147.8 million, CRCLx at $80.5 million, and MSTRx at $70.5 million. This distribution signals strong investor interest in gaining exposure to major public equities through on-chain representations.

    A notable structural detail is the dominance of the Solana blockchain, which hosts 65.8% of the total tokenized assets issued by xStocks. This concentration may influence future blockchain adoption patterns within traditional finance, positioning Solana as a primary settlement layer for tokenized securities.

    Market Context and Institutional Implications

    While the broader cryptocurrency market continues to send mixed signals, the scale of xStocks’ issuance stands out as a distinct indicator of maturing demand for digital securities. Despite the absence of significant price movements tied to the announcement, the volume of tokenized assets entering circulation reflects a growing appetite among institutional players seeking regulated, blockchain-based exposure to equities and commodities.

    This trend could catalyze increased trading activity in tokenized markets as more institutions allocate capital to these instruments. The activity further legitimizes the use of blockchain technology in core financial market functions, moving beyond speculative use cases into regulated asset issuance and custody.

    xStocks Platform and Regulatory Landscape

    xStocks operates as a platform dedicated to offering tokenized assets, effectively bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology. The current regulatory environment has enabled platforms like xStocks to innovate, providing investors with novel mechanisms to engage with familiar asset classes through digital infrastructure. This regulatory clarity is critical as the market for tokenized securities continues to mature.

    Key Levels and Developments to Monitor

    Market participants should closely monitor the downstream implications of this issuance. The continued growth of tokenized asset supply may introduce new volatility dynamics in related markets, particularly as institutional workflows adapt to these emerging asset classes. Additionally, the performance and reliability of Solana and Ethereum as hosting platforms will serve as key indicators for the future trajectory of asset tokenization at scale.

  • Payward and London Stock Exchange Partner to Tokenize Leading UK Stocks

    Payward and London Stock Exchange Partner to Tokenize Leading UK Stocks

    The London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, are partnering to bring tokenized versions of the UK’s largest listed companies to blockchain-based markets.

    Under the planned initiative, Payward will tokenize the top 100 London-listed stocks as xStocks. The LSE will explore supporting trading in those tokens through LSE 24, its proposed 24-hour trading venue, subject to regulatory approval.

    Top 100 London-listed companies planned for xStocks

    The partnership would expand xStocks into one of the world’s major equity markets. Since launching just over a year ago, the tokenized stock framework has recorded more than $40 billion in total volume, including over $20 billion in onchain settlement volume.

    xStocks now have more than 200,000 holders. Payward said the framework has demonstrated how tokenized assets can give investors access to companies and markets beyond traditional geographic and market-access limitations.

    The planned UK rollout would make the top 100 London-listed companies available as xStocks to investors in more than 110 countries. The tokens would provide continuous, onchain exposure to some of the UK’s largest listed companies, although they are not currently available to UK investors, Payward stated.

    If regulators approve the arrangement, the LSE would list the xStocks and support their trading through LSE 24. The initiative could enable LSE members to trade tokenized securities representing companies from the US, EU, UK and Hong Kong alongside other asset classes, combining continuous blockchain-based trading with established regulated infrastructure.

    Payward and the LSE also plan to examine native, issuer-sponsored equity tokens. These instruments could allow LSE members to issue and service shares directly onchain while preserving the rights and fungibility associated with conventional securities.

    London Stock Exchange plans longer trading hours

    The London Stock Exchange plans to launch an overnight trading venue in the first half of 2027. The move would extend the exchange’s operating hours as it seeks to attract international retail investors and compete with the continuous accessibility of crypto markets.

    The LSE has already expanded its presence in crypto-linked products. In mid-2024, it began listing physically backed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs after the debut of US spot Bitcoin ETFs. Although those products initially targeted professional investors, changes by the Financial Conduct Authority have since enabled retail participation.

    The overnight venue will initially focus on exchange-traded products, giving the LSE a targeted entry point into extended-hours trading. Longer trading hours could make London-listed investment products more accessible to investors in Asia, the Middle East, North America and other markets outside the exchange’s traditional trading window.

    The exchange also intends to integrate agentic AI capabilities into the venue. The systems could support portfolio evaluation, market research and trade execution.

  • Tokenized Stock Transfer Volume Surges 415% in 30 Days to $29.5 Billion

    Tokenized Stock Transfer Volume Surges 415% in 30 Days to $29.5 Billion

    Tokenized stock activity surged over the past 30 days, with monthly transfer volume rising more than 415% to $29.5 billion, according to data from RWA.xyz.

    Monthly active addresses increased more than 209% to approximately 1.3 million, while the number of tokenized stock holders climbed 167% to 2.36 million. The total value of tokenized stocks distributed onchain also rose 1.45% over the same period to $2.54 billion, representing an increase of roughly 637% from $344 million a year earlier.

    Tokenized stock activity accelerates

    Securitize Corp. was the largest individual tokenized stock tracked by RWA.xyz, with approximately $163 million in distributed value. Strategy PP Variable xStock followed at $136 million, while an Ondo-tokenized version of Circle Internet Group reached $109 million.

    Ondo led tokenized stock platforms with $842.8 million in distributed value, followed by Kraken’s xStocks at $609.3 million and Binance’s bStocks at $599.9 million. Combined, the three platforms accounted for roughly 81% of the market.

    Tokenized equities expand across crypto platforms

    The increase in tokenized stock activity comes as crypto platforms introduce more ways for investors to trade, hold and use tokenized equities onchain.

    On Aug. 24, Coinbase launched its tokenized US stocks on Base, enabling eligible non-US users to trade the assets around the clock and use them across decentralized finance applications. The B20 tokens include companies such as Nvidia, Apple, Meta and Alphabet, and can be held in self-custody wallets.

    A day later, Bitwise launched automated portfolios built from Coinbase’s tokenized stocks. The products allow eligible non-US investors to follow preset strategies while keeping the underlying assets in their own wallets. The initial portfolios focus on the “Magnificent Seven,” robotics and artificial intelligence sectors.

    Other platforms have also broadened the use cases for tokenized stocks. In July, Bybit added tokenized shares of Nvidia, Apple, Tesla and other US companies as collateral for margin loans. Robinhood-backed decentralized exchange Arcus also launched more than 95 stock tokens and perpetual markets on Robinhood Chain.