Securitize Drives U.S. Treasury Tokenization Market Over $8.87 Billion
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 12 2026- Market Value Surge: Data from rwa.xyz reveals that the tokenized real-world asset market has surpassed $20 billion, with the tokenization of U.S. Treasuries exceeding $8.87 billion, indicating strong investor interest in blockchain-based asset management that could shift traditional investment strategies.
- Accelerated Blockchain Adoption: Securitize's announcement underscores the growing trend of tokenizing real-world assets using blockchain technology, particularly U.S. Treasuries, which signifies significant institutional allocations towards stable investments and alters market dynamics.
- Liquidity Enhancement: BlackRock's BUIDL fund, with approximately $1.73 billion in assets under management, is expanding to the BNB Chain and becoming collateral on the Binance exchange, further enhancing accessibility and highlighting blockchain's pivotal role in reshaping financial products.
- Increased Market Activity: Ethereum's trading volume surged by 116%, currently priced at $3,157.28 with a market cap of $381.07 billion, reflecting heightened market interest in tokenized assets and signaling potential for future financial innovation.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
