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The Plumeberg News – Tokenized Funds Expansion, RWA Demand Grows, and Market Stability Drives Tokenization Shift

April 5, 2025

The tokenization of real world assets (RWAs) continues to gain momentum as institutional adoption accelerates and macroeconomic volatility pushes investors toward stable, blockchain-based alternatives. This week, major developments across regulatory, financial, and technical fronts signal a deepening convergence between traditional finance and the Web3 ecosystem.

From WisdomTree’s expansion of tokenized funds across multiple blockchains to Cathie Wood and Fidelity’s push into tokenized U.S. Treasuries, and now with the SEC’s formal clarification on stablecoins like USDC and USDT, it’s clear that both the infrastructure and legal frameworks supporting RWA tokenization are rapidly maturing.

1)Weekly RWA Highlights

Binance Launches Second Phase of Token Listing Voting Event

Binance has launched the second phase of its token listing voting program, empowering its user base to determine which tokens get listed on its spot market. This initiative aligns with Binance’s commitment to decentralized governance and community-driven asset selection, and reinforces the exchange’s reputation as a leader in supporting user influence in token curation.
Read More: Binance News

SEC declares 'covered' stablecoins like USDT and USDC are not securities, no registration needed for minting or redeeming

In a pivotal regulatory update, the U.S. SEC announced that "covered" stablecoins like USDC and USDT are not classified as securities. Furthermore, the minting and redeeming of these stablecoins will not require registration, removing a major regulatory grey area and clearing a path for stablecoin adoption in real world asset tokenization and DeFi ecosystems.

Read More: The Block

WisdomTree Expands Tokenized Fund Platform with Multi-Blockchain Support

WisdomTree Connect now supports 13 tokenized funds across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, and Optimism, marking a significant leap in multi-chain tokenization. Institutional investors can now invest using USD or USDC, and manage their assets with both custodial and non-custodial wallets. This move bridges traditional finance (TradFi) with the flexibility and speed of blockchain-based asset management.

Read More: CryptoDNES

Stablecoins, tokenized assets gain as Trump tariffs loom

Ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s anticipated tariff announcement, investors are reallocating into stablecoins and tokenized RWAs to shield capital from expected market turbulence. The shift underscores the growing role of RWAs as a safe haven during macroeconomic volatility.

Read More: Cointelegraph

Cathie Wood Discusses Tokenization Plans Amid Regulatory Challenges

While Fidelity formalizes its filing to tokenize its U.S. Treasury Digital Fund, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood joins the conversation, highlighting the potential of asset tokenization despite ongoing regulatory headwinds. This signals ongoing momentum toward integrating blockchain with traditional investment products.

Read More: Binance News

Tokenized securities expands, as investors turn to predictable passive income

As markets digest Bitcoin’s new all-time highs, tokenized securities are gaining traction, especially among investors seeking predictable, passive income. According to Messari, tokenized bonds have become a reliable foundation for this trend, while tokenized equities lag behind due to regulatory uncertainty.

Read More: Cryptopolitan

2)RWA Market Commentary

This week’s developments show how real-world asset tokenization is entering a new phase of legitimacy and accessibility. The SEC’s confirmation that stablecoins like USDC and USDT are not securities removes a long-standing regulatory overhang, allowing stablecoins to play a more central role in tokenized finance.
WisdomTree’s multi-chain rollout highlights the shift from pilot projects to real infrastructure for asset tokenization, especially in the TradFi space. The use of stablecoins like USDC for fund access and management bridges the gap between blockchain and traditional capital markets.
Meanwhile, the surge of interest in tokenized bonds and the role of stablecoins as safe havens amidst tariff concerns show how onchain assets are being used not just for speculation, but for real-world capital protection and yield generation.
With institutional leaders like Fidelity and Cathie Wood advocating for blockchain integration, and regulators beginning to clarify their stance, RWA adoption is entering a period of rapid acceleration.

3)Narrative Overview

RWA Index Ranking

4)Tokenized Assets Analytics

Global Market Overview: 

  • Total RWA Onchain: $19.70B (+8.44% from 30d ago)
  • Total Asset Holders: 93,561  (+6.16% from 30d ago)
  • Total Stablecoin Value: $228.28B (+2.92% from 30d ago)

Conclusion

The convergence of infrastructure, regulation, and institutional backing is fueling the next wave of growth in real-world asset tokenization. With stablecoins gaining regulatory clarity, tokenized funds going multi-chain, and major asset managers onboarding U.S. Treasuries to Ethereum, the RWA narrative is shifting from potential to reality.

As macro uncertainty persists and demand grows for stable, yield-generating products, expect further innovation and adoption across tokenized securities, stablecoin-backed finance, and multi-chain RWA protocols.