Institutions Accelerate Blockchain Adoption as Tokenized Real-World Assets Near $20 Billion

On 25 February 2026, major financial institutions intensified their push into blockchain-based markets, with tokenized real-world assets approaching $20 billion in value. Products tied to U.S. Treasuries, private credit and other traditional instruments are increasingly issued and traded onchain, while large asset managers and banks expand tokenization, stablecoin and deposit token initiatives. This shift reflects a move beyond pilot projects toward scaled onchain funds and infrastructure within mainstream capital markets.