Tokenized RWAs Gain Institutional Momentum, Retail Onboarding Looms

Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) are seeing rapid institutional adoption, with major players like BlackRock, Robinhood, and Bitstamp launching tokenized money market funds, U.S. Treasuries, and collateral optimization products. The shift toward fractional, 24/7 access is evident in private credit, real estate, art, and private equity. Retail adoption remains limited, though panelists see Europe’s evolving regulations as a potential catalyst for tokenized listed equities. As barriers to entry fall, the next wave of retail onboarding could unlock trillions in previously illiquid markets.