Topic: #real-world-assets
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IMF finds tokenized stocks 1.5 times as volatile as the shares they track
An IMF report found that tokenized U.S. stocks trade mostly outside market hours and in fractional sizes, but they're about 1.5 times as volatile and far less liquid than the equities they track.
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IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify risks as equity trading stays thin
The IMF said in a Thursday analysis that tokenized equities were less liquid and about 1.5 times as volatile as traditional stocks, warning that growth could amplify financial risks.
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NOPAL vault surpasses $100M in AUM, tokenizing Brazilian credit card receivables
The Nest BlackOpal LiquidStone II Vault (nOPAL) reached $100M in assets under management, tokenizing Brazilian credit card receivables and distributing yields across five blockchains. The vault's bankruptcy-remote structure and audited smart contracts offer DeFi investors access to real-world assets with yields in the 8–12% APY range.
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Ondo Finance pivots to private trading network for tokenized assets
Ondo Finance abandoned plans for a conventional blockchain, instead launching Ondo Network—a private, high-speed trading system that separates execution from settlement and powers its newly-launched perpetual futures platform.
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Crypto exchanges surge as Wall Street distribution channel for tokenized stocks
Tokenized assets became the most-listed category on major crypto exchanges in early 2026, jumping from under 7% of listings in 2025 to nearly one in five new tokens. Trading volume in real-world asset derivatives hit record levels as retail equity purchases collapsed.
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Goldman Sachs, Apex, Archax launch tokenized real estate fund
Goldman Sachs partnered with Apex Group, Archax, Ownera, and LRC Group to launch a blockchain-native real estate fund using the bank's GS DAP platform, combining tokenized issuance with traditional fund structures.