The tokenized U.S. Treasury bond market has seen an astonishing growth of 1,872%, with its total value reaching approximately $2.07 billion by the end of August 2024, according to a report by Wu.
Since January 1, 2023, the market has skyrocketed from $104.93 million, highlighting the rapidly increasing adoption of tokenized financial products. Dominating this market are tokenized funds from financial giants Blackrock and Franklin Templeton, which together account for 44.95% of the total market share.
The report also notes that over $1.5 billion worth of these tokenized assets have been minted on the Ethereum blockchain, further emphasizing Ethereum's pivotal role in the expanding decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
This surge in tokenized U.S. Treasuries, bonds, and cash equivalents underscores the growing interest and confidence in digital asset-backed securities, reflecting a broader shift toward blockchain-based financial instruments in the global market.
