The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has surpassed $43 billion in total market capitalization, with Ethereum dominating 57.8% of the sector. Key institutional players like BlackRock and Circle are driving growth by tokenizing assets such as US Treasuries and gold-backed commodities on Ethereum's blockchain. While Ethereum's share slightly declined from 57.8% to about 51% between March and June 2026, the overall market continues to expand rapidly, indicating significant growth potential as only a fraction of underlying assets are currently tokenized. Investors should watch for emerging competitors offering lower fees and specialized infrastructure that could challenge Ethereum's dominance.
Circle won a court-backed arbitration ruling confirming it lawfully suspended Heka Funds' USDC minting and redemption services due to undisclosed ties to Tether and suspected market manipulation. Heka failed to disclose Tether as its main investor, w...
Tether is shifting stablecoin use from crypto trading to everyday financial services by leading a $7 million investment in Pact Labs. The company aims to integrate its stablecoin USA₮ into payroll systems and real-time payments, addressing the $11 tr...
Pact Labs secured $7 million in a Series A funding round led by Tether to enhance its on-chain lending platform on the Aptos blockchain. The company operates the PACT Protocol, which has facilitated nearly $2 billion in loans and serves around 500,00...
Tether led a $7 million Series A funding round in Pact Labs to expand the use of its USA₮ stablecoin in payroll, payments, and lending through fintech partnerships. Pact Labs connects traditional fintech with blockchain liquidity, enabling over 500,0...
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit began trading the Derive (DRV) token on July 14, offering trading pairs with Korean won (KRW), Bitcoin (BTC), and Tether (USDT). This listing enhances DRV's exposure in one of Asia's largest crypto markets a...
