Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has passed its proof-of-concept phase. With over $20 billion in tokenized assets and institutional momentum from top-tier asset issuers such as Apollo, BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, KKR and VanEck, among others, on-chain finance is no longer hypothetical. But the road ahead powered by rapid infrastructure improvements and shifting market conditions is where the real transformation begins.Here are the five key technological and five key market drivers shaping the next three years of tokenization:Technological drivers1. Blockchain infrastructure maturityLayer 1s and layer 2s are scaling quickly, reducing fees and improving UX. Seamless wallet usage, account abstraction and lower gas costs will make holding tokenized assets frictionless for institutions and individuals alike.2. Smart contract evolutionContracts are becoming safer, more composable and increasingly automated. Expect AI to assist in designing and auditing contracts that power yield, compliance and asset servicing all with less manual oversight.3. On-chain identity integrationWallet-linked KYC and decentralized identity protocols will streamline onboarding without sacrificing privacy, a critical breakthrough for institutional adoption and retail accessibility.4. Institutional-grade custodyMPC wallets, recovery protocols and regulated custody options will resolve long-standing custody concerns making tokenized assets truly investable at scale.5. Regulated marketplaces & exchange integrationMore tokenized assets will trade on SEC-regulated ATS platforms and become available on-chain via compliant DEXs, driving liquidity and transparency across asset classes.Market drivers1. Regulatory clarityRegulators in the U.S., EU, and APAC are advancing frameworks for tokenized securities, stablecoins and DeFi. As clarity grows, so will institutional confidence.2. Tokenized treasuries > stablecoinsTokenized T-bills (e.g. BUIDL, VBILL) are emerging as superior collateral and yield-bearing instruments offering institutional-grade safety with better capital efficiency.3. Stablecoins as global settlement layerWith $150B+ in circulation, stablecoins are evolving into programmable cash enabling instant settlement, treasury funding and FX trades across blockchains.4. Full asset class coveragePublic equities, private equity, bonds, credit, real estate and commodities are all heading on-chain. Tokenization is expanding from yield products to the full capital stack.5. Institutional & emerging market accelerationWall Street is actively piloting tokenization infrastructure, while emerging markets are leapfrogging legacy systems by going directly to blockchain rails.ConclusionThe next phase of RWA tokenization will be driven by scalability, composability and credibility. Institutions are no longer asking if they should tokenize but how fast they can do it. The result will be a 24/7, globally accessible financial system built on trustless rails, powered by programmable assets.

The world's most valuable startups aren't traded on public markets. They're tucked away in private portfolios locked behind high capital requirements, long lockups and limited access to deal flow. Historically, private markets have belonged to the elite few: endowments, family offices and a small club of well-connected institutional players.Today's private markets remain largely gated. Traditional private equity requires minimum investments of $250,000 - $25 million, venture capital funds often demand more than $1 million minimums and accredited investor requirements shut out the majority of Americans who don't meet these wealth thresholds.But that exclusivity is beginning to crack.Thanks to blockchain technology, we're witnessing the early formation of a parallel financial system one that brings transparency, liquidity and accessibility to a space thats been notoriously opaque and illiquid. Tokenization is re-architecting private markets from the ground up, and the implications are enormous.At its core, tokenization transforms real-world assets, such as shares in growth-stage startups or private funds, into programmable, digital tokens. These arent just digital wrappers. They carry embedded compliance and can be structured to provide fractional exposure to a broad range of investors without price distortions.Imagine accessing a basket of high-growth, venture-backed companies through a single, liquid and blockchain-native asset. Investors no longer have to wait 710 years for a potential exit. Secondary markets and liquidity protocols now make it possible to trade positions or rebalance portfolios more dynamically and at fairer prices than ever before in private markets.Some of these tokenized vehicles go further. They embed governance rights or performance-linked incentives. Others offer exposure to hard-to-access assets: pre-IPO unicorns, private credit or even private equity and VC funds. In many ways, this resembles the opportunities that ETFs introduced in the 1990s except this time, it's powered by open networks and smart contracts.And this shift isn't just about efficiency. It's about equal access. Tokenization opens the door for smaller investors, global participants and underserved geographies to allocate capital into previously gated markets. Venture capital, long the engine of modern innovation, is no longer the sole domain of Silicon Valley insiders or sovereign wealth funds.As the infrastructure matures from compliant issuance platforms to regulated secondary markets, we're inching closer to a financial world where access to private market upside is no longer a privilege, but a programmable right. This isn't a theoretical future. It's already happening, with tokenized funds, startup equity and yield-bearing private debt instruments actively trading across decentralized and centralized platforms alike. The total secondary market transaction volume surged to record highs of over $150 billion in 2024, nearly triple the amount from just seven years ago; yet, these markets still represent only about 1% of total private market value, signaling massive room for growth.Considering the current tokenized private real-world assets (RWA) value of ~$14 billion, compared to a total addressable market size of ~$12 trillion, there still exists a massive opportunity in bringing these assets on-chain.Source: RWA.xyzSource: S&P GlobalOf course, this evolution brings challenges: regulatory clarity, investor protection frameworks and investor education, to name a few. But the momentum is undeniable. Private markets are too big, and the demand for access too strong, to stay siloed much longer.The financial system of the future wont draw sharp lines between public and private, analog and digital and developed and developing. Instead, it will be interoperable, composable and open by design.Tokenized private assets arent just a new asset class. Theyre a signal that the next trillion-dollar opportunity wont be walled off from the world, but woven into a more inclusive, liquid and transparent financial web.The gate is open. The future of private markets is on-chain.

The cryptocurrency market turned green over the past 24 hours from 24 June 15:00 to 25 June 14:00, with the global market cap increasing by 2.2% to $3.37 trillion. NEAR Protocol showed resilience during this period despite experiencing sharp price swings, establishing support at $2.14-$2.16 with high-volume buying emerging at critical points. In a significant development for NEAR's economic model, a proposal has been put forward to cut the protocol's inflation rate from 5% to 2.5%. This strategic move aims to enhance long-term blockchain sustainability, potentially boost token value, and better align ecosystem incentives. The proposal is currently subject to validator voting through the end of July 2025, demonstrating NEAR's commitment to decentralized governance.Technical AnalysisNEAR-USD exhibited significant volatility during the 24-hour period from 24 June 15:00 to 25 June 14:00, with an overall range of $0.088 (4.0%).A sharp decline to $2.141 at 09:00 before recovering formed a key support zone around $2.14-$2.16.High-volume buying emerged at the 08:00-09:00 candles (volumes of 2.99M and 2.53M respectively, well above the 24-hour average).Resistance established near $2.22-$2.23 throughout the trading session.The 13:00 candle showed renewed bullish momentum with above-average volume (2.80M), suggesting potential continuation of the recovery trend.During the last 60 minutes from 25 June 13:06 to 14:05, NEAR-USD exhibited a bullish surge followed by a sharp correction.The price rallied from $2.17 to peak at $2.19 around 13:48-13:49, gaining approximately 1.2%.Notable volume spikes occurred during the uptrend (131,699 at 13:44) and during the correction (130,287 at 13:51).The price action formed a clear channel pattern with higher lows until the correction, suggesting continued consolidation.

The ATOM token experienced notable volatility from June 24 15:00 to June 25 14:00, establishing key resistance at $4.14 and finding support around $3.99, with substantial trading volumes suggesting strong market interest at these price points. This price action comes as major institutional players like Nano Labs begin diversifying beyond Bitcoin, potentially unlocking fresh liquidity for previously overlooked altcoins in the ecosystem.Technical Analysis HighlightsATOM-USD exhibited a trading range of $0.145 (3.6%) over the 24-hour period from 24 June 15:00 to 25 June 14:00, moving from a high of $4.140 to a low of $3.994. Significant volatility occurred during the 16:00 hour on June 24th, with price surging to session highs on above-average volume (1.36M), establishing resistance at $4.14.Support emerged around the $3.994-$4.005 zone during the 09:00 hour on June 25th with substantial volume (1.02M), suggesting strong buyer interest.Price recovered to $4.060, forming a potential higher low pattern that could signal a short-term bullish reversal if volume supports upward movement.In the last 60 minutes from 25 June 13:06 to 14:05, ATOM-USD displayed 1.3% volatility with a price range of $0.054.A key resistance zone formed around $4.060-$4.061 between 13:45-13:47, with significant volume spikes (80.2K) during the 13:37 period.A brief selloff at 13:50 pushed prices to $4.049, but buyers quickly established support at $4.045. The subsequent recovery formed a higher low pattern indicating potential bullish momentum heading into the next session.

Moca Network, the identity ecosystem of Web3 investment giant Animoca Brands, is planning to introduce a layer-1 blockchain that will allow Web3 projects to identify and verify users without needing to rely on centralized platforms.Moca Chain will enable user data to be verified by applications across any blockchain, similar to the way single sign-in platforms such as Okta and Google Sign-In operate in the Web2 environment. The testnet is expected to start operating in the third quarter with the mainnet following by year-end, the Moca Foundation said in a Wednesday email. The project's native token, MOCA, will be used for validator staking, storage, data generation and verification fees. MOCA rose over 6% to about $0.077 in the two hours following the announcement.Moca Network is a flagship project of Animoca Brands, fully staffed by Animoca employees, a spokesperson told CoinDesk in a Telegram message. That reflects its central role in Animoca Brands' investment strategy of advancing digital property rights through Web3 projects using non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and memecoins. Ownership of one's personal data is integral to that, according to founder Yat Siu. "Moca Chain is creating a digital ecosystem where users can finally own their data, reputations and contributions," he said. "This aligns strongly with the mission of Animoca Brands to advance digital property rights and empower individuals to control and benefit from their online activities and their personal data."

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