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What’s Next for Real-World Asset Tokenization

On-chain finance is no longer hypothetical, but the road ahead — powered by rapid infrastructure improvements and shifting market conditions — is where the real transformation begins, says Carlos Domingo of Securitize.

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How the Next Wave of RWAs is Becoming Crypto’s Real Edge

The introduction of tokenized reinsurance signals how far RWAs have progressed, says OnRe's Dan Roberts, allowing capital allocators broader access, greater transparency and potentially more resilient returns.

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Why the CoinDesk-Proof of Talk Top 50 Women in AI and Web3 List Points to a Unified Future

The choice of leading women in AI and blockchain demonstrates the need for technologies and genders to work together, says Julia Bonafede, a judge for this year’s list of amazing women.

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Why the Market Needs a Rules-Based Benchmark for Centralised Exchanges

Joshua de Vos of CoinDesk Data shares the April 2025 edition of the Exchange Benchmark report which sheds light on which exchanges operate at institutional standards and those still falling short.

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The Case for Digital Asset Treasury Companies

Digital asset treasury companies, at least those underpinned by end game-winning assets and the right strategy, create tremendous shareholder value and may be the best way to invest in digital assets for many investors, says Upexi’s Brian Rudick.

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Branded and Established Stablecoins Are Not Competitors; They’re a Power Combo

Branded and established stablecoins win when they work together, writes Bastion CEO Nassim Eddequiouaq.

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The Convergence of TradFi and Digital Asset Markets – A Maturing Ecosystem

The institutionalization of digital assets and its convergence with traditional financial systems is not a passing trend, but a structural realignment of markets, says Hunting Hill Global Capital’s Adam Guren.

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From Steam Engines to Ethereum Staking: How Insurance Enables Innovation

Insuring validator yields opens doors to financial products once deemed too risky, writes CoinFund’s Christopher Perkins and market infrastructure expert Finbarr Hutcheson.

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From Hype to Reality: 2025’s Emerging Innovations in DePIN and AI

The journey from hype to reality in DePIN and AI shows that genuine innovation lies in solving real-world problems with practical and efficient solutions, says Bullish Capital Management’s Sylvia To.

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Crypto’s Market Penetration Tipping Point

Crypto is expected to cross the 10% threshold of adoption in 2025, marking the transition from niche to mainstream, says Psalion's Alec Beckman.

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