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Credit & on-chain markets

On-chain lending, credit funds, collateral and perp venues: how the yield is produced and where it can break.

Bybit accepts Franklin Templeton tokenized funds as trading collateral

Eligible institutions can pledge Benji-issued fund shares for stablecoin credit lines while keeping the underlying assets in off-exchange custody.

Sep 28, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team

Crypto-friendly institution Franklin Templeton brings its tokenized collateral service to Bybit

Franklin Templeton’s tokenized money market shares can be used as collateral for USDT or USDC trading credit lines on Bybit while earning yield on the underlying assets.

Sep 28, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team

RWA perpetual DEX trading volume hits $365B in Q3, up 32% from Q2

The surge in RWA perpetual DEX trading highlights the growing shift towards decentralized finance, potentially inviting increased regulatory scrutiny. The post RWA perpetual DEX trading volume hits $365B in Q3, up 32% fr

Sep 24, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team

Hong Kong jails former banker over $1.6B false credit, cryptocurrency bribes: Report

Former banking official gets four years in prison over false letters of credit and accepting $470,000 in cryptocurrency bribes.

Sep 19, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team

Solana lender Kamino taps fintech veteran Michael Weisz as CEO for massive U.S. expansion

Michael Weisz will lead Kamino from a new New York headquarters as the DeFi lender is expanding into tokenized assets.

Sep 15, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team

How to Separate RWA Yield Sources From Marketing Claims

A neutral framework for locating documented cash-flow sources, fees and conditions.

Aug 17, 2026 · RWA Crypto Watch Editorial Team