Gate News message, April 23 — Hong Kong plans to introduce a crypto OTC compliance license by the end of 2026, according to Wu Jiezhuang, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and chairman of the Legislative Council's Commerce and

Abstract: The article surveys XRPL ecosystem expansion, highlighting wallet integrations (LOBSTR with XRPL Commons; Exodus custody tools) and rising institutional interest from Mastercard, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton as XRPL real-world asset activity grows toward a multi-billion-dollar valuation, underpinned by fast settlement and low fees. Summary: LOBSTR adds XRP Ledger support via XRPL Commons; Exodus expands XRP/RLUSD custody tools. Mastercard, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton monitor XRPL as RWA activity climbs toward $2.5B, enabling fast, low-cost settlements.

U.S.-Iran tensions push Wall Street toward tokenized real-world assets and on-chain futures, expanding tokenized Treasuries and DeFi hedges to manage off-hours volatility and energy-supply risks. Abstract: The article assesses how the U.S.-Iran conflict is accelerating Wall Street’s adoption of tokenized real-world assets and on-chain futures to manage geopolitical volatility. It notes a surge in tokenized U.S. Treasuries, broader institutional integration, and the use of blockchain pricing during market closures. IMF projections of higher oil prices and slower growth frame the case for tokenized oil and DeFi hedges as prudent responses to energy shocks and supply disruptions.

Peirce admits the SEC mishandled crypto regulation under Gensler, urging earlier framework and more stakeholder engagement, cautioning against overreach, and outlining future focus on stablecoins, RWA tokenization, and custody. Abstract: In an interview, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce—often dubbed 'Crypto Mom'—said the agency's crypto regulation during Gary Gensler's tenure was flawed. She called for an earlier, clearer regulatory framework and greater engagement with industry stakeholders before policy actions, cautioned against overreach given Congress's limits, and highlighted future priorities such as stablecoins, tokenization of money market funds and real-world assets, and improved custody frameworks.

MEET48 is holding a Hong Kong Web3 Carnival Side Event focusing on Real World Assets in entertainment. The COO will speak at the main venue on April 21.

Topnod has partnered with Layer1 blockchain Pharos, providing a user-friendly self-custody wallet that simplifies access to real-world assets. It will support Pharos's airdrop activities and facilitate the distribution of RWA assets on the Pharos chain.

Recent activity in real-world assets on the XRP Ledger has surged by 875%, reaching a tokenized value of $2.3–$2.5 billion. Over 100 tokenized assets are supported, driven by institutional interest in blockchain for finance. However, regulatory fragmentation poses challenges for global scaling.

Pharos launched an RWA stablecoin pre-deposit campaign ahead of its mainnet debut, offering a 100-day staking period with 14-16% yield. The campaign quickly reached its staking cap, attracting $50 million in total value locked.

Gate News, according to the Gate official announcement on April 14, 2026. Gate launches the GUSD minting newcomer limited-time reward, Episode 11. New users mint GUSD using USDT/USDC, and the current maximum annualized yield can reach 100%. The activity runs from April 14, 2026, 16:00 to April 20, 2026, 16:00 (UTC+8). GUSD is Gate’s launched ongoing principal-protected wealth management product. Its yield is sourced from income generated by the Gate ecosystem, Treasury RWA, and high-quality yield assets supported by stablecoins. After users mint GUSD, they can receive daily annualized yield. Upon redemption, they are exchanged for USDT/USDC at a 1:1 ratio (after deducting redemption fees). While users participate in other wealth management products such as Launchpool and Launchpad, the GUSD they hold can simultaneously earn the corresponding product wealth management yield, GUSD minting rewards, and campaign rewards. Only eligible new users can enjoy the annualized rewards of this campaign, including users who have never held GUSD spot, have never participated in GUSD minting distributions, and have never earned coins on-chain. The annualized yield rate will be dynamically adjusted based on the yield performance of Gate ecosystem income, Treasury RWA, and stablecoin-related assets.

Gate News message, on April 14, Lighter officially announced the launch of a Liquidity Partner Program, which will reward users who provide liquidity for RWA assets on the platform. The RWA asset categories covered by the program include crude oil, precious metals, U.S. stocks, and more.