During the session, Kraken’s presentation outlined the architecture of such a system, explained the lifecycle of various transaction types, and examined the legal obligations tied to securities regulations.
The crypto exchange also pressed for clearer regulatory guidance, stressing that constructive oversight could encourage innovation while safeguarding investors.
The assets have been launched on Solana and the Binance-backed BSC blockchain, but are currently limited to offshore clients.
Advocates argue that moving traditional instruments such as bonds or equities on-chain could expand access to investment opportunities and lower costs for market participants.
“The speed and cost of wholesale payments, especially internationally, is a longstanding problem that tokenization could help to address. Banks of all sizes, including community banks, can benefit from efficiency gains that flow from asset tokenization.”
Considering this level of growth, industry experts expect the sector to scale significantly. The 2025 Skynet RWA Security Report estimates that tokenized RWAs could represent as much as $16 trillion in value by 2030.
