Background

MANTRA

MANTRA is a regulated DEX on MANTRA Chain, a security first RWA Layer 1 Blockchain, capable of adherence and enforcement of real world regulatory requirements. The MANTRA DEX will offer 24/7 trading of a wide selection of digital assets from alt coins to tokenized RWAs on a self-custodial exchange. There are several yield-bearing DeFi products featuring a Central Limit Order Book (CLOB) that will offer swap functionalities and tokenized trading of traditional financial products such as debt, commodities, and other real world assets (RWAs).

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Tokenized Assets Surge to $21B, Led by Private Credit

Thu 12th Jun 2025
According to Coinbase's Q2 2025 State of Crypto report, tokenized assets have grown 245x from $85M in 2020 to $21B in 2025. The breakdown shows: - Private credit: 61% ($12B) - Treasuries: 30% ($6B) - Commodities: 7% - Institutional funds: 2% Key benefits of tokenization: - Faster settlement and programmability for treasuries - Improved liquidity through fractionalization - Automated payment tracking via smart contracts - Broader market access through reduced minimums - Secondary market trading opportunities U.S. Treasury tokenization has grown from $500M in 2022 to $6B by 2025, offering yield opportunities for Web3 companies without moving funds off-chain.
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MANTRA Announces Seven Projects Selected for RWAccelerator Program

Mon 9th Jun 2025
MANTRA and Google Cloud have selected seven innovative projects for their RWAccelerator program: - **Brickken**: Institutional-grade platform for RWA tokenization - **Liquidstar**: Solar-powered micro data centers for off-grid communities - **NestiFi**: Family-focused digital asset management tools - **Elevexai**: Real estate tokenization exchange - **Juic3Labs**: Decentralized energy network for grid stabilization - **Loop RWA**: AI-powered enterprise workflow automation - **Lympid**: Platform for tokenized investment products Each project demonstrates unique approaches to real-world asset tokenization and blockchain utility. [Learn more](http://www.mantrachain.io/resources/announcements/check-in-real-world-asset-accelerator-supported-by-google-cloud)
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Circle Makes History with First Stablecoin IPO on NYSE

Mon 9th Jun 2025
**Circle's landmark IPO** raises $1.05B by selling 34M shares at $31 each, valuing the USDC issuer at $8B. Key developments in institutional crypto adoption: - Societe Generale FORGE partners with BCB Markets to distribute EURCV stablecoin - Santander explores retail crypto services and stablecoin launch under MiCA - Real World Assets market surges 260% to $23B in H1 2025 - Tokenized short-term funds reach $5.7B - BIS report: Stablecoins become 3rd largest US Treasury bills buyer *Want to learn more about the institutional adoption of digital assets?* [Read the full report](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/edition-1-31-may-6-june-2025-mantrachain-tfihc)
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MANTRA and Dimitra Tech Partner on Agricultural RWAs

Mon 2nd Jun 2025
MANTRA announces a strategic collaboration with Dimitra Tech and KuCoin to bring agricultural real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain. - Focus on green and sustainable agricultural assets - Emphasis on compliance and transparency in tokenization - Upcoming Twitter Space discussion featuring Profoneur and Ben Smith Join the detailed discussion on June 6th at 11AM UTC to learn about this innovative approach to agricultural asset tokenization. [Join Twitter Space](x.com/i/spaces/1nAKEgQDyXaJL)
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MANTRA Chain Accelerates Decentralization with Validator Changes

Thu 1st May 2025
MANTRA Chain announced significant governance improvements focusing on decentralization. Key updates include: - Unwinding of MCA6 validator begins immediately - Plan to reduce internal validators by 50% by Q2 2025 - New external partners to be onboarded as validators This follows February's successful integration of seven major validators including **Vault Staking**, **Polkachu**, and **Cointelegraph**, who collectively bring substantial blockchain infrastructure expertise and security capabilities to the network. *View current validator status on [Mintscan](https://www.mintscan.io/mantra/validators/mantravaloper18se5kq0z86pqfym8uuuqp77kyd788npj3wx7fc)*

MANTRA and Google Cloud Launch RWA Accelerator Program

Thu 20th Feb 2025
MANTRA Chain, in partnership with Google Cloud, has announced the RWAccelerator program at Consensus 2025. The initiative targets startups focusing on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization projects. Key offerings: - Investment capital - Mentorship opportunities - Dedicated AI support - Technical infrastructure This launch follows MANTRA's recent exploration of AI integration in RWA tokenization, focusing on asset valuation and risk assessment improvements. Learn more: [Program Details](http://www.mantrachain.io/resources/announcements/mantra-chain-launches-real-world-asset-accelerator-supported-by-google-cloud) [CoinDesk Coverage](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/02/20/mantra-launches-program-for-real-world-asset-startups-with-google-cloud-support)
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MANTRA Chain Expands Exchange Support and Governance

Mon 9th Dec 2024
**Key Updates for MANTRA Chain:** - Coinone Exchange now supports direct deposits & withdrawals of $OM on MANTRA mainnet - New governance proposal focusing on tokenomics coming soon - Voting eligibility extended to all $OM stakers across networks - Staking rewards available for mainnet participants - Existing ERC $OM stakers on MANTRA Finance, MANTRA DAO, and Sherpa Stake platforms remain eligible for voting - Previous integration achieved with AscendEX for native MANTRA Chain support *Note: Claim allocations will remain unchanged for existing stakeholders.*
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MANTRA Leadership to Speak at Two Major Blockchain Events

Thu 12th Dec 2024
MANTRA executives are participating in key blockchain industry panels this week: - General Manager Ekin Gultepe will discuss DeFi and DePIN trends at Global Blockchain Show (Dec 13, 13:10 GST) - CEO JP Mullin to speak about RWA tokenization at Abu Dhabi Finance Week (Dec 11, 10:55 GST) Both sessions focus on **real-world asset tokenization** and its path to mainstream adoption. Panels include representatives from notable firms like Roland Berger, Gate Ventures, JOOB, and Neoclassic Capital. Want to learn more about compliant RWA tokenization? Join these sessions to hear MANTRA's perspective on industry developments.
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MANTRA Partners with SOMA Finance & Tritaurian for RWA Tokenization

Thu 5th Dec 2024
**MANTRA** announces strategic partnership with SOMA Finance and Tritaurian to advance real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and securities on-chain. Key developments: - SOMA Finance to integrate DeFi products on MANTRA Chain - Focus on regulated asset issuance and security - Partnership follows recent successful security audit by Hacken This collaboration strengthens MANTRA's position in the regulated DeFi space, particularly for tokenized real-world assets. The recent Hacken audit validates the platform's security standards.

Leap Wallet Integrates MANTRA Token Swaps

Mon 25th Nov 2024
**Leap Wallet has launched in-wallet swaps for MANTRA ($OM)**, enabling users to exchange any token for $OM directly within their mobile wallet or web extension. Key features: - Access to 4000+ tokens across 60+ IBC chains - One-tap swap functionality - Competitive rates from multiple liquidity sources - Direct MANTRA Chain integration for staking and balance checks This integration expands MANTRA's cross-chain accessibility and simplifies token swaps for users.
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