Centrifuge TVL Tracking on Dune Analytics

**Nasdaq has filed with the SEC** to enable trading of tokenized securities on its platform, marking a significant step toward blockchain-based traditional finance. **Key challenges ahead:** - Settlement infrastructure needs major upgrades - Complex regulatory hurdles remain unresolved - Market efficiency and accessibility could improve significantly The filing represents a **landmark move** that could revolutionize securities trading by bringing traditional equities onto blockchain networks. General Counsel Eli Cohen analyzed the regulatory complexities for The Defiant, highlighting that while the concept is promising, the **real work lies in building proper infrastructure**. Read the full analysis: [The Defiant](https://thedefiant.io/news/tradfi-and-fintech/nasdaq-s-tokenized-equities-filing-highlights-settlement-and-infrastructure-challenges)

**Tokenization is solving key limitations** that have long constrained traditional ETFs, according to COO Jürgen Blumberg. **Breaking the 9-to-5 barrier:** Unlike traditional assets bound by market hours, tokenized assets offer **"always liquid"** trading capabilities. **Expanding beyond liquid instruments:** While ETFs are restricted to liquid instruments only, tokenization enables **"different liquidity profiles"** - unlocking access to new asset classes. **The result?** More diversified returns and investment opportunities previously unavailable through traditional ETF structures. This represents a fundamental shift in how investors can access and trade various asset classes around the clock.

**RWA Summit returns to Brooklyn** for its third year at The William Vale this September. **Key discussions include:** - Whether RWAs have achieved product-market fit - Rebuilding ETFs onchain - Bridging traditional finance with DeFi **Featured speakers:** - CEO discussing RWA market readiness - COO Jürgen Blumberg on ETF innovation - Nick Cherney from JHI Advisors The summit brings together leading minds from crypto and capital markets to address critical questions about real-world asset tokenization. **Networking opportunities** available at the Centrifuge Lounge across both event days. [Request invite](https://www.rwasummit.io/brooklyn-2025)

**Centrifuge executives appeared on the Rebank podcast** to discuss the company's evolution and real-world asset (RWA) adoption. **Key discussion points included:** - The drivers behind RWA adoption in institutional markets - How DeFi and traditional finance are converging into unified finance - Centrifuge's role in scaling tokenized assets CEO and COO Jürgen Blumberg provided insights into how **tokenized assets are gaining traction** and the infrastructure needed to support institutional adoption. The conversation builds on Centrifuge's recent momentum, including their **$1.2B TVL milestone** and partnerships with major financial institutions for tokenized credit strategies. *Listen to the full episode to learn how traditional and decentralized finance are merging.*

Seven teams have been selected for the **Ascend RWA accelerator program**, designed to build next-generation real-world asset solutions. The 9-week program offers comprehensive support including: - Product and token strategy development - Go-to-market planning - Distribution guidance - Fundraising preparation **Hands-on mentorship** comes from industry leaders across product development, technology, and marketing roles. The accelerator focuses on early-stage teams with live products and proven traction in the RWA space.