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Binance: Tokenized RWA market surpasses $12b, led by U.S. treasuries

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Binance: Tokenized RWA market surpasses $12b, led by U.S. treasuries

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Binance: Tokenized RWA market surpasses $12b, led by U.S. treasuries

U.S interest rates
Other forms of RWAs
Risks of RWAs

The market for tokenized real-world assets, excluding stablecoins, has surged past $12 billion, according to Binance.

This growth is largely driven by tokenized U.S. Treasuries, with significant participation from major financial institutions such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton, according to a Binance Research report released on Sept. 13.

This total excludes the $175 billion stablecoin market, which remains separate from RWAs.

Tokenization is the division of traditionally illiquid assets, such as real estate, government bonds, and commodities, into fractions, making them more accessible to a wider range of investors. It also streamlines processes like record-keeping and settlement, potentially transforming the trade and management of assets in traditional finance.

The market value of tokenized U.S. Treasury funds alone has exceeded $2.2 billion, according to the report.

BlackRock’s BUILD Treasury product leads the category with nearly $520 million in assets, followed closely by Franklin Templeton’s FBOXX with $434 million. This milestone was achieved in less than five months after the market reached $1 billion in late March, according to the report.

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U.S interest rates

The report noted that elevated U.S. interest rates have been a key factor in the expansion of tokenized Treasuries, offering yields that attract investors seeking stable returns.

However, the Binance Research report noted that impending rate cuts from the Federal Reserve could reduce the appeal of yield-bearing instruments like tokenized Treasuries. Even so, the firm indicated that significant reductions in rates would be necessary to materially impact demand.

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Other forms of RWAs

In addition to Treasuries, the Binance Research report explored other segments of the on-chain RWA market, including private credit, tokenized commodities, and real estate.

The tokenized private credit market is valued at approximately $9 billion, but it still represents only 0.4% of the $2.1 trillion global private credit market in 2023.

“Although the on-chain private credit market is only worth around 0.4% of this, at ~US$9B (2) , it has been growing and active loans are up by ~56% over the past year.”

Binance Research

Risks of RWAs

Despite this growth, Binance Research highlighted several risks associated with RWAs.

First, RWA protocols often lean toward centralization due to regulatory requirements, raising concerns about control and transparency. They also rely heavily on off-chain intermediaries for asset custody, which adds layers of third-party dependence.