The RWA market grew by more than 2025% in the first half of 260, surpassing the overall valuation of $23 billion. At the beginning of the year, this amount was $8,6 billion, according to a report by analysts. Binance Research.
The RWA market boom was driven by tokenized private credit, which accounted for about 58% of the sector, followed by tokenized US Treasury debt (34%).
As the regulatory framework becomes clearer, the sector will be poised for further growth and increased participation by key industry players, the report says. Binance Research.
RWA assets do not have a specific regulatory framework and are considered securities by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, the sector still benefits from regulatory developments in the broader crypto space.
On May 29, the SEC released new guidance on cryptocurrency staking, which was hailed by experts as a step toward “smarter regulation that represents a significant win for the industry.” Market participants are now awaiting a Senate vote on the Guiding and Establishing National Stablecoin Innovation Act of the United States (GENIUS), which would establish clear rules for collateralizing stablecoins.
RWA (Real World Assets) is the tokenization of real assets, i.e. the transformation of physical objects into digital tokens. Such tokens can be easily transferred, traded, and used in decentralized finance (DeFi).
