Fragmentation Drains Up to $1.3B a Year From Tokenized Assets: Report
Tokenization is often sold as the future of finance, but a new report highlights a costly problem holding it back: fragmentation. According to the findings, disjointed infrastructure, incompatible blockchains, and siloed platforms are draining up to $1.3 billion every year from the tokenized asset market.
At the core of the issue is the lack of standardization. Tokenized bonds, funds, and real-world assets are being issued across multiple blockchains and private ledgers that don’t easily talk to each other. That means liquidity gets split, trading becomes inefficient, and participants face higher operational and compliance costs. Instead of one deep market, tokenized assets often end up spread across many shallow ones.
For institutions, this fragmentation translates into duplicated processes, higher custody costs, and limited secondary market activity. For investors, it means wider spreads, lower liquidity, and fewer opportunities to exit positions smoothly. In short, the benefits of tokenization efficiency, transparency, and accessibility are being partially lost.
The report suggests that interoperability, shared standards, and common settlement layers are critical to unlocking the next phase of growth. Without them, tokenization risks becoming a collection of disconnected experiments rather than a unified financial upgrade.
The takeaway is clear: tokenization’s promise is real, but until fragmentation is fixed, a significant chunk of its value will continue to leak away.
Federal Reserve Chair Race: Waller Gains Momentum
According to CNBC via Jinshi, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller reportedly had a “strong interview” with President Trump for the position of Federal Reserve Chair.
The development has drawn market attention as Waller is known for his data-driven approach and comparatively clear communication style on inflation and monetary policy. While no official nomination has been announced, the report adds a new layer of speculation around the future direction of Fed leadership and potential policy tone in the coming cycle.
Markets will be closely watching for further signals, as any shift in Fed leadership expectations can influence rate outlooks, USD positioning, and risk asset sentiment.
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#Ethereum is also holding its key support zone after a strong move....
despite recent pullbacks, buyers are stepping in and not letting price break down easily.
A lot of shorts are likely trapped near these levels. As long as ETH stays above this support, upside pressure remains strong.
Key level to watch is $3,000.
A clean break and hold above it can open the door toward $3,300–$3,600 in the next leg.
🚀 Bitcoin is King: Altcoin Season Index Hits 14/100
The latest CMC Altcoin Season Index is showing a clear trend: we are firmly in Bitcoin Season. With a score of just 14/100, Bitcoin continues to dominate the market while altcoins take a backseat for now.
📊 Key Takeaways:
The Trend: Since September, the index has steadily declined from the 75 "Altcoin Season" zone down to the current lows.
Market Sentiment: Capital is flowing heavily into $BTC, showing that investors are prioritizing the "digital gold" over higher-risk assets.
Opportunity? Historically, a very low index score often precedes an eventual rotation back into Alts.
Are you stacking more $BTC right now, or are you using this dip to accumulate your favorite Altcoins? 👇
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