RWAs buck DeFi slowdown as tokenized assets gain traction: CoinShares

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RWAs buck DeFi slowdown as tokenized assets gain traction: CoinShares

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Tokenized real-world assets are bucking the DeFi slowdown as RWA deposits more than tripled to $7.4 billion, surpassing initial expectations. Lending and trading activity are also expanding, despite a broader industry slowdown. This growth indicates a shift towards mainstream adoption of tokenized assets, potentially paving the way for increased institutional investment in the DeFi space.

Tokenized real-world assets moved beyond issuance as RWA deposits more than tripled to $7.4 billion, while lending and trading activity expanded despite a broader industry slowdown.