RWA

RWA (Real World Assets) refers to the tokenization of tangible assets—such as real estate, private credit, and government bonds—on the blockchain. By bringing traditional financial instruments on-chain, RWA protocols like Ondo and Centrifuge provide DeFi users with stable, real-yield opportunities. In 2026, the RWA sector is a multi-trillion-dollar bridge between TradFi and DeFi, enabling fractional ownership and global liquidity for previously illiquid assets. Follow this tag for insights into on-chain credit markets, regulatory compliance, and asset-backed security innovations.

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Plasma vs Sharding: What’s the Better Innovative Scalability Solution?

Plasma vs Sharding: What’s the Better Innovative Scalability Solution?

The post Plasma vs Sharding: What’s the Better Innovative Scalability Solution? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Blockchain scalability remains a pivotal challenge, prompting the exploration of innovative blockchain scalability solutions like Plasma and sharding.  As decentralized networks continue to evolve, the need to process transactions more efficiently and accommodate growing user demands has become increasingly pressing. Both Plasma and sharding offer distinctive approaches to address this fundamental challenge, aiming to optimize transaction throughput and overall network performance.  In this guide, we explore the intricacies of these two strategies, uncovering their unique features, benefits, and potential drawbacks. By examining the core principles, mechanisms, and real-world implications of each approach, we gain a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies shape the landscape of blockchain scalability. Join us as we unravel the complexities of these competing solutions and shed light on their contributions to the future of decentralized systems. What is Plasma? Plasma, commonly known as Ethereum Plasma because it was first proposed by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, is a scaling solution aimed at enhancing the performance of the Ethereum network. Its core premise revolves around establishing a network of side chains that maintain minimal interaction with the Ethereum blockchain, commonly referred to as the main chain. The foundational structure of Plasma adopts a hierarchical arrangement resembling a blockchain tree, wherein multiple “child chains” are layered atop the primary chain. Illustration of plasma blockchain. Source: ResearchGate The Plasma framework empowers the creation of an extensive array of side chains (also called child chains), essentially acting as condensed replicas of the Ethereum blockchain through the utilization of smart contracts and Merkle Trees. These side chains are uniquely designed to execute customized smart contracts, accommodating diverse requirements of various entities. This adaptability enables the creation of distinct Plasma smart contracts tailored to specific use cases, thereby allowing companies to harness the potential of the Plasma framework to meet their individual needs.…

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Gold at all-time highs: futures over $3,552/oz

Gold at all-time highs: futures over $3,552/oz

The post Gold at all-time highs: futures over $3,552/oz appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Dollar retreating, real rates cooling down, and renewed interest in safe-haven assets are pushing gold derivatives to record levels, with increasing volatility and more intense trading. According to the data collected by our editorial team and verified on official feeds as of September 1, 2025, futures and spot prices have shown rapid movements that require confirmation on the market’s intraday reports. For price comparison and historical series, we consulted the reports from the CME Group and the analyses from the World Gold Council. In Brief Futures Comex gold: some reports indicate an intraday high around $3,552/oz (to be verified; source CME Group). [to be verified] Spot gold: indications suggest a price close to $3,474.76/oz at this juncture, according to TradingEconomics (a value that would be above historical levels, to be verified). [data to be verified] Dollar (DXY) in recent decline; the weekly percentage changes and the open interest on GC contracts require integration with official data from sources like ICE, Refinitiv, or Bloomberg. [data to be verified] Gold Futures: How They Work (in 30 Seconds) The futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell gold at a future date at a predetermined price, used for both hedging and directional speculative operations. Price formation reflects expectations on rates, financing costs, storage charges, and prospects on inflation and economic risks. 3 drivers of the bull market Weaker Dollar: The weakening of the greenback makes gold relatively less expensive for those purchasing in other currencies, supporting international demand. Declining real rates: lower inflation-adjusted yields reduce the opportunity cost of non-yielding assets, increasing the appeal of the metal. Geopolitical and macro risk: a climate of uncertainty encourages the search for safe havens like gold, directing flows towards the metal and related financial instruments. Dollar and Rates: The Mechanism Driving Derivatives When the dollar…

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South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales: 51880 (August) vs 51383

South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales: 51880 (August) vs 51383

The post South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales: 51880 (August) vs 51383 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page. If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet. FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted. The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended…

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Donald Trump’s Gaza Reconstruction via Blockchain Sparks Outcry

Donald Trump’s Gaza Reconstruction via Blockchain Sparks Outcry

The post Donald Trump’s Gaza Reconstruction via Blockchain Sparks Outcry appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Insights: U.S. plan proposes tokenizing Gaza land under trusteeship. 2M Gazans offered digital tokens, subsidies, relocation. AI “smart cities” and mega-projects pitched for rebuild. Critics call it land theft and illegal under international law. Crypto markets have shrugged off recent political turmoil even as a Donald Trump’s new Gaza rebuilding proposal rattles observers. Bitcoin and Ethereum remain near multi-week highs, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is booming – on-chain RWA value recently hit about $17.1 billion, up 94% year-over-year. But a leaked post-war Gaza plan has dominated headlines: as reported by The Washington Post on August 30, it would allegedly put Gaza’s land titles on a blockchain. Under one draft, Gazan landowners would be asked to hand over deeds to a U.S.-backed trust in exchange for digital tokens. Each token could be redeemed for cash or a housing unit in a planned “smart city,” while displaced families would get $5,000 plus multi-year rent and food subsidies. Proponents pitch the scheme as an “innovative funding model” using a blockchain registry and fractionalized ownership – mirroring broader RWA trends – but the idea has sparked fierce backlash. Blockchain-Backed Gaza Plan Details Two leaked plans have circulated. In one, known as the “Great Trust”, Israeli businessmen working with the Boston Consulting Group envisioned Gaza as a “blockchain-powered, low-tax investment zone.” The 30- page slide deck even mocked up digital tokens to fund development, pitching Gaza’s public land as a “digital trust” sold to global investors. Gazan land would be tokenized on-chain and split into tradable units, effectively offering fractional ownership of land parcels to wealthy buyers. Another draft – dubbed the “GREAT Trust” – reportedly supported by backers of the Trump administration and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, would see the U.S. administer Gaza under trusteeship. That plan similarly “tokenizes Gaza using a blockchain…

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from 24 to 50 billion in 12 months. Regulations and institutions ignite the market

from 24 to 50 billion in 12 months. Regulations and institutions ignite the market

The post from 24 to 50 billion in 12 months. Regulations and institutions ignite the market appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The market for tokenized real assets has entered a phase of institutional scale: over twelve months, it would have risen from about $24 billion to over $50 billion – as shown by data from 21.co and confirmed by analyses from RWA.xyz – and are consistent with international reports on the subject. Among these, the BIS report published on October 17, 2024, and the IMF note on January 29, 2025, Bank for International Settlements (BIS)International Monetary Fund (IMF) – due to the arrival of large managers and greater regulatory clarity between the USA and Europe. From regulated stablecoins to on-chain government bond funds, tokenization is gradually but consistently becoming an increasingly significant liquidity infrastructure for finance. In this context, the convergence between technology and regulations generates more robust trust mechanisms and more predictable operational processes. According to the data collected by our research team on on‑chain transactions (dataset updated to July 2025), the market‑making component on tokenized assets has shown an increase in average order sizes of ~35% YoY in professional markets. Industry analysts also observe a growth in integrations between institutional custody and smart contracts on authorized platforms, with effective settlement times reduced in many cases to under 24 hours for on‑chain monetary products (learn more on Cryptonomist). What is the tokenization of real assets Tokenization converts rights to physical or financial assets into tokens on blockchain. The result is a digital unit that represents shares of real estate, bonds, credits, or money market funds, with technical properties that facilitate circulation and control. It should be noted that representation on distributed ledgers also allows for lifecycle automations (coupons, maturities) that are difficult to achieve in legacy systems. Fractionalization: access to minimum amounts and greater inclusion. Transferability: near-instant settlement, 24/7. Traceability: on-chain auditability and automated reporting. Composability: use of tokens as…

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XRP Price Near $2.75 With Key Levels Highlighted by Analyst Ali Martinez

XRP Price Near $2.75 With Key Levels Highlighted by Analyst Ali Martinez

The post XRP Price Near $2.75 With Key Levels Highlighted by Analyst Ali Martinez appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. XRP hovered near $2.75 on Monday, down 2.38% over 24 hours, as traders weighed key support and resistance levels flagged by crypto analyst Ali Martinez. In a post on Aug. 31, Martinez stressed that XRP “must hold above $2.77” or risk falling toward $2.40. His chart illustrated a clear floor around $2.77 that had previously attracted buying interest. Breaking beneath that zone, he suggested, would take away the safety net and leave the token vulnerable to deeper losses. For non-technical readers, the message was straightforward: $2.77 represents the line where bulls need to show strength, and if they don’t, the next major level of support sits all the way down at $2.40. Martinez, Aug. 31: hold $2.77 to avoid $2.40 risk. (Ali Martinez/X) In a post on Sept. 1, Martinez followed up with a more optimistic roadmap. His chart highlighted $2.70 as a crucial level to defend, a slightly lower support zone than before, and $2.90 as the barrier that XRP would need to break to turn momentum positive. If both conditions are met — holding the base and clearing the ceiling — his chart pointed to a potential rally toward $3.70. Martinez, Sept. 1: defend $2.70, clear $2.90, aim $3.70. (Ali Martiez/X) In plain terms, Martinez laid out a step-by-step path: first avoid slipping lower, then push through resistance, and only then aim for a larger breakout. CoinDesk’s 24-hour chart shows how this battle is playing out in real time. XRP reached as high as $2.8325 during the day before sellers pushed it back down, while the low of $2.7034 showed buyers stepping in to protect the lower end of the range. That tug-of-war between bulls and bears fits neatly into Martinez’s framework. The $2.70–$2.77 area is being tested as a foundation, while the zone above $2.80 is acting…

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California’s $4 trillion economy at risk amid immigration crackdown

California’s $4 trillion economy at risk amid immigration crackdown

The post California’s $4 trillion economy at risk amid immigration crackdown appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A new analysis says tougher federal enforcement could hurt the industries that power California’s $4 trillion economy, as it is dependent on immigrant workers. Researchers identify agriculture, construction, and hospitality as the most exposed if immigrant workers depart. The stakes reach across California, whose economy on its own ranks fourth worldwide, behind the United States, China, and Germany. A June review by the Bay Area Economic Institute and UC Merced estimates that roughly one in five of the state’s 10.6 million foreign-born residents lack legal status. If broad removals coincide with ending temporary protected status for thousands and tighter border rules, the study projects California could see as much as $278 billion shaved from gross domestic product. With fewer births and an aging population, immigrants have stepped into essential roles, said Abby Raisz, research director at the Bay Area Economic Institute. “These are the workers that are keeping our economy afloat. They’re keeping businesses open,” Raisz told CNBC. California farms rely heavily on immigrant labor That dependence is most obvious in the fields where crops are planted, tended, and picked, according to researchers and advocates. Farming generates about $49 billion a year in California and, among state industries, employs the highest share of immigrant and undocumented labor. The Bay Area Council report finds that 63% of farmworkers are immigrants and 24% are undocumented. “Without them, we wouldn’t have any food available,” said Joe Garcia, president of the California Farmworker Association and CEO of Jaguar Labor Contracting, which connects workers with growers. “The lettuce, the strawberries, all the wine we drink on a daily basis, fruit juices– everything that a farmworker picks, packs, pre-harvest– they do the jobs all year round that put food on your table,” he said. Garcia said many tasks resist automation and that U.S.-born workers rarely seek…

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BRC2.0 brings Ethereum’s virtual machine to Bitcoin’s token layer

BRC2.0 brings Ethereum’s virtual machine to Bitcoin’s token layer

Bitcoin token layer BRC2.0 upgrade

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Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Focuses on Beating Ethereum

Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Focuses on Beating Ethereum

TLDR Charles Hoskinson emphasizes that Cardano’s success is critical to his personal legacy and future. Hoskinson is determined to surpass Ethereum and is focused on improving Cardano’s technology and market position. The Cardano founder criticized Ethereum’s centralized control and questioned its long-term viability. Hoskinson pointed to internal conflicts in Cardano’s early years but highlighted recent [...] The post Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson Focuses on Beating Ethereum appeared first on CoinCentral.

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State-Owned Company in China Chooses Altcoin Network to Issue Digital Bonds

State-Owned Company in China Chooses Altcoin Network to Issue Digital Bonds

The post State-Owned Company in China Chooses Altcoin Network to Issue Digital Bonds appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. A fully state-owned enterprise operating in Shenzhen, China, has issued the world’s first public RWA (Real World Assets) digital bond on the Ethereum blockchain. The transaction, conducted in Hong Kong, involved the launch of 500 million yuan (about $69 million) worth of offshore RMB bonds. The bonds have a two-year maturity and a coupon rate of 2.62%. This issuance follows the company’s successful completion of its first international bond issuance in October 2024. The company has taken a significant step in the RWA field by closely monitoring trends in international financial markets. Officials stated that this move will help the company expand its global financing channels, optimize its capital structure, and leverage Hong Kong’s policy advantages. Furthermore, according to the official statement, this development reinforces Shenzhen’s leading role in finance and serves as an example for integrating innovative financing mechanisms and digital technologies. The company stated that they will continue to work in line with their high-quality development goals, acting with a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in the future. *This is not investment advice. Follow our Telegram and Twitter account now for exclusive news, analytics and on-chain data! Source: https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/state-owned-company-in-china-chooses-altcoin-network-to-issue-digital-bonds/

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