The Plumeberg News – Argentina’s Tokenization Sandbox, BlackRock’s Blockchain Vision, and Institutional RWA Momentum

Tokenization of real world assets (RWAs) continues its global surge as governments, asset managers, and protocol builders take tangible steps to bring traditional finance onchain. This week, Argentina announced a regulatory sandbox focused on digital securities, while BlackRock’s CEO called for all assets to be traded on blockchain. These milestones come alongside new ETF approvals in the U.S., the rollout of RWA-backed stablecoins, and increasing momentum across Asia’s liquidity hubs.

Together, these developments point to an inflection point in the evolution of blockchain-based capital markets, where infrastructure, regulation, and institutional capital are beginning to converge.

1）Weekly RWA Highlights

Argentina Unveils Tokenization Sandbox to Boost Digital Securities

Argentina’s national securities regulator, CNV, has launched a 12-month tokenization sandbox to explore blockchain-based securities, including tokenized stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and trust assets. This framework positions Argentina as a regional leader in crypto innovation and reflects growing government support for tokenized capital markets.
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SEC Greenlights New VanEck ‘Onchain Economy ETF’ That Holds Stocks Tied to the Digital Asset Sector

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved VanEck’s new Onchain Economy ETF, which will invest in 30–60 publicly traded companies tied to the blockchain and digital asset industry. This ETF offers investors traditional equity exposure to the growing tokenization economy, signaling regulatory alignment with onchain finance trends.

BlackRock CEO Advocates for Blockchain-Based Asset Trading

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, reinforced his long-standing belief that tokenization will reshape global finance. He envisions a world where stocks, bonds, and real estate are instantly tradable onchain, eliminating paperwork, friction, and intermediaries. His remarks serve as another major endorsement of blockchain-based asset ownership by a leading institutional voice.

Asia holds crypto liquidity, but US Treasurys will unlock institutional funds

While Asia continues to dominate crypto trading and liquidity, analysts argue that the next wave of institutional capital will be unlocked by the U.S. embracing tokenized treasuries and RWAs. This cross-continental shift highlights how tokenized financial instruments are becoming a key bridge between global liquidity hubs and regulated markets.

R2 Launches Testnet Ahead of Mainnet Rollout

R2 Protocol has launched its testnet for a stablecoin backed by real world assets, including U.S. Treasuries, real estate, and money market strategies. Designed to generate passive yield, the R2 stablecoin aims to make institutional-grade investment strategies accessible to retail users through tokenized yield products.

2）RWA Market Commentary

This week’s events showcase a multi-polar acceleration of RWA tokenization, with action spanning North America, South America, and Asia. Argentina’s sandbox shows how emerging markets are embracing blockchain to modernize financial infrastructure, while U.S. ETF approvals and BlackRock’s stance signal increasing institutional legitimacy.

The launch of R2’s yield-bearing RWA stablecoin introduces a new layer of DeFi utility, offering onchain passive income via tokenized public market instruments. Meanwhile, VanEck’s ETF connects traditional investors to tokenization themes, proving that mainstream finance is beginning to mirror the Web3 narrative.

With major voices like Larry Fink pushing the vision and regulators laying the groundwork, the question is no longer “if” tokenization will happen—but how fast and who will lead it.

3）Narrative Overview

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4）Tokenized Assets Analytics

Global Market Overview:

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Total RWA Onchain: $18.50B (-2.45% from 30d ago)
Total Asset Holders: 96,742 (+6.33% from 30d ago)
Total Stablecoin Value: $227.40B (+0.52% from 30d ago)

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Conclusion

The global tokenization wave is no longer speculative—it’s operational. From Argentina’s sandbox to BlackRock’s vision of blockchain-native markets, real world asset tokenization is transitioning from concept to infrastructure.

Institutional capital, regulatory progress, and cross-border liquidity are now aligning to accelerate adoption. As protocols like R2 and regions like Asia build the tools and channels for tokenized finance, expect the RWA sector to define the next phase of financial evolution.

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