RWA

Bitcoin and the wider crypto market are facing selling pressure as stablecoin supply contracts and investors rotate into precious metals and tokenized commodities. Analysts highlight that shrinking liquidity and renewed US tariff uncertainty are capping digital asset upside until clearer policy and rate-cut signals emerge.

Crypto venture firm Framework Ventures has partnered with mortgage provider Better on a $500 million plan to connect its loans to the Sky decentralized finance protocol. The firm has reportedly agreed to buy 10% of Better's stock for about $45 million and will support the launch of mortgage-linked tokens initially aimed at accredited investors.

Over the past 24 hours, XRP’s activity climbed across major venues while price fell 6.46% from $1.46 to $1.34. The token is holding above $1.34 after losing $1.40, with potential upside if $1.40 turns into support toward $1.66. On-chain transactions rose about 40%, and RWA metrics improved alongside a proposed Arizona reserve list that includes XRP.

By the 23rd of February, Solana’s real-world asset value had climbed to around $1.7 billion, with growth driven mainly by tokenized treasuries and yield-focused products. Institutional demand for 3–4% APYs, cross-chain liquidity moving from Ethereum, and expanding private credit exposure all contributed to Solana’s rising share of the $25.07 billion RWA sector. The resulting capital buildup also deepened on-chain liquidity and supported broader ecosystem activity such as memecoins.

Stablecoin issuers are poised to become major buyers of short‑dated U.S. Treasuries, potentially adding $0.8T–$1T of demand by 2028. Market capitalization is projected to approach $2T, with reserve requirements under the July 2025 GENIUS Act concentrating assets in 0–3 month T‑bills. Emerging‑market adoption is expected to drive most of the expansion.

Digital asset firm New Frontier Labs has selected BitGo Bank & Trust National Association, part of crypto infrastructure company BitGo, to issue and custody the FYUSD dollar-pegged stablecoin for institutional investors in Asia. FYUSD follows the GENIUS Act framework, including 1:1 backing with cash or short-term US Treasurys and AML/KYC controls, and is supported by Fypher tools that enable programmable settlement for AI-driven commerce.

World Liberty Financial, a Trump-linked crypto firm, plans to issue tokens tied to loan-revenue interests for the Trump International Hotel and Resort Maldives, with completion targeted for 2030. The product offers accredited investors exposure to projected interest payments through Securitize’s regulated digital securities infrastructure, emphasizing private-credit style cashflows over real estate ownership.

On February 22, 2026, Tether said its gold token XAUt accounted for more than 60% of the tokenized gold market. According to CEO Paolo Ardoino, 94 tonnes shifted on chain over the past six months with total fees of 0.0016%. XAUt trades near 5,100 dollars per ounce with a 2.66 billion dollar market cap and 172 to 247 million dollars in daily volume.

On 22 February 2026, Brickken's Q4 2025 research found RWA tokenization is chiefly used to raise capital. 53.8% of issuers prioritize fundraising, while only 15.4% cite liquidity as a core driver; nearly half expect secondary-market access within 6–12 months. 69.2% of projects are live, and 84.6% report regulatory friction as the main obstacle.

Changpeng Zhao returned to the United States after a presidential pardon in October 2025 and appeared at a Mar-a-Lago crypto event with high-profile attendees. According to posts on X citing Forbes, roughly 85–87% of USD1’s circulating supply sits on Binance, while WLFI scheduled a 235 million WLFI distribution to USD1 holders from February 20 to March 20.