VanEck to launch Avalanche ecosystem fund

VanEck to launch Avalanche ecosystem fund

Idle capital will be deployed onchain into real-world asset (RWA) projects, the asset manager said. VanEck plans to launch a private digital assets fund in June targeting tokenized Web3 projects built on the Avalanche blockchain network, the asset manager said in a statement shared with Cointelegraph. The VanEck PurposeBuilt Fund, available only to accredited investors,…

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Solv brings RWA-backed Bitcoin yield to Avalanche blockchain

Solv brings RWA-backed Bitcoin yield to Avalanche blockchain

The SolvBTC.AVAX token generates yield through a multi-protocol strategy that involves Elixir, Euler and Re7. Solv Protocol has launched a yield-bearing Bitcoin token on the Avalanche blockchain, giving institutional investors more exposure to yield opportunities backed by real-world assets, or RWAs. On May 16, the protocol unveiled SolvBTC.AVAX, a token that connects Bitcoin (BTC) to…

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Tokenization makes investing more accessible — Robinhood exec

Tokenization makes investing more accessible — Robinhood exec

Though pitched as improving financial accessibility, data shows that RWA’s current ownership remains concentrated among high net worth participants. Tokenization could open new opportunities for retail investors to access traditionally restricted asset classes, according to Johann Kerbrat, senior vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, who called it “very important for financial inclusion.” Speaking…

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VanEck to launch its first RWA tokenization fund

VanEck to launch its first RWA tokenization fund

The fund, geared toward institutional investors, will compete with BlackRock’s BUIDL and Franklin Templeton’s BENJI for market share. Investment firm VanEck is launching a tokenized real-world asset (RWA) fund that offers exposure to US Treasury bills, developed in partnership with tokenization platform Securitize. The initiative places VanEck among a growing number of traditional finance firms…

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Cointelegraph and TheBlock announce strategic media partnership to strengthen global Web3 and virtual asset collaboration

Cointelegraph and TheBlock announce strategic media partnership to strengthen global Web3 and virtual asset collaboration

Cointelegraph partners with TheBlock to boost tokenization, compliance and real-world asset adoption in the MENA region through joint events and coverage. Dubai, UAE – May 2025 — TheBlock, the International Chamber of Virtual Assets, has announced a strategic partnership with Cointelegraph, the world’s leading Web3 media platform. The collaboration brings together two major players in…

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US real estate asset manager launches 0M tokenized fund with institutional backing

US real estate asset manager launches $100M tokenized fund with institutional backing

The PREH Multifamily Fund is being tokenized on the RWA-focused Chintai blockchain. Patel Real Estate Holdings (PREH) has launched a $100 million tokenization fund on the Chintai blockchain, aiming to give accredited investors access to institutional-grade real estate opportunities. The new PREH Multifamily Fund is a tokenized investment vehicle focused on vintage Class A multifamily…

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In volatile markets, RWAs like gold are a lifeline

In volatile markets, RWAs like gold are a lifeline

Gold has long been a safe haven in turbulent times, but decentralized finance (DeFi) can unlock its untapped potential. Opinion by: Kevin Rusher, founder of RAAC It’s a volatile world out there. This year, we’ve seen stocks take a wild ride as gold has pumped and crypto has been caught somewhere in the middle. Investors…

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Tether adds Chainalysis tokenization platform for compliance, monitoring

Tether adds Chainalysis tokenization platform for compliance, monitoring

Hadron by Tether platform users will now have access to risk detection and real-time transaction monitoring, helping them become compliant with regulators. Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap USDt (USDT), has announced a partnership with Chainalysis that will integrate the company’s compliance and monitoring tools onto Tether’s tokenization platform. The…

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‘Everything is lining up’ — Tokenization is having its breakout moment

‘Everything is lining up’ — Tokenization is having its breakout moment

Tokenization is gaining real traction as BlackRock, Libre, and MultiBank make billion-dollar moves, signaling the shift from theory to execution. Tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) is evolving from an abstract concept to a practical financial tool as institutional players increasingly test and deploy blockchain-based infrastructure at scale. This past week alone saw a flurry of…

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