Former Grayscale Boss Joins Asset Tokenization Firm Securitize

Michael Sonnenshein former CEO of digital asset manager Grayscale Investments, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Securitize. Grayscale Executive Michael Sonnenshein Pivots to Asset Tokenization Ten-year Grayscale veteran Michael Sonnenshein who led the digital investment giant from 2021 to 2024 has now joined asset tokenization leader Securitize as its chief operating officer (COO), … Read more

Securitize Unveils Vault System to Revolutionize Institutional Defi Liquidity

Securitize has rolled out its S-Token Vault, utilizing ERC4626 technology to elevate liquidity and streamline portfolio management for institutions holding tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Bridging Finance and Defi: Securitize Launches Next-Gen S-Token Vault The project, revealed in a statement shared with Bitcoin.com News, was developed by Securitize Credit, a subsidiary of Securitize. It links up … Read more

Blackrock Targets $3 Trillion Crypto Derivatives Market, Quietly Pushing Game-Changing Token

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is reportedly seeking to disrupt the $3 trillion crypto derivatives market by pushing to have its BUIDL token accepted as collateral. Discussions are ongoing with major exchanges like Binance and Deribit. The token’s interest-paying structure could appeal to institutional investors seeking alternative collateral options in the growing derivatives sector. … Read more

Securitize Selects Wormhole as Official Blockchain Interoperability Provider

Real-world-asset (RWA) tokenization infrastructure provider Securitize has chosen Wormhole as its official interoperability provider to facilitate cross-chain transfers for all tokenized assets on its platform. The partnership aims to enhance liquidity and accessibility for tokenized assets while bridging traditional and decentralized finance systems. Securitize Enhances Tokenized Asset Liquidity Through Wormhole Integration According to the announcement … Read more

Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund Reaches $500M Milestone; Tokenized Treasuries Tap $1.8B

According to the latest data, Blackrock’s BUIDL fund on Securitize has surpassed $500 million, becoming the first tokenized money market fund to reach this milestone. This achievement coincides with the value of tokenized U.S. Treasuries reaching $1.81 billion. Half Billion Milestone for Blackrock’s BUIDL Fund This week, Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, also known … Read more

62 Crypto Projects Raise $474M in 20 Days, Led by Sophon and Securitize

According to the latest data, 62 blockchain or cryptocurrency projects have collectively raised $474 million over the past 20 days of May. Leading the charge, the entertainment-focused blockchain project Sophon garnered $60 million in a node sale, with Securitize following closely, raising $47 million. May Sees $474M Invested in Blockchain Startups Since the start of … Read more