# Stellar's Tokenized RWA Market Surpasses $4 Billion Institutional adoption drives 360% growth in tokenized real-world assets on Stellar network since January. - **Source:** [Cointelegraph.com News](https://brifing.si/source/2e81e982-0137-4db0-8ac2-351f37085775) - **Published:** 2026-08-29 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/0e029f67-af38-43aa-8f26-b3363432bf08 ## Explosive Growth in Tokenized Assets The value of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) on Stellar has surged 360% in 2026, growing from $868.8 million to nearly $4 billion. This expansion stems from the tokenization of US Treasuries, private and public credit, and other asset classes. As of late August, the market cap reached $3.996 billion, reflecting increasing institutional interest in blockchain-based asset representation. ## Major Issuers and Market Share A few key players dominate Stellar's tokenized asset market. As of August 27, Spiko leads with $1.55 billion in tokenized value, followed by Realiz ($559M), Tradable ($548M), Franklin Templeton ($546M), and Ondo ($535M). This concentration illustrates the early-stage dynamics of an emerging market where institutional participants are establishing their positions. ## Non-US Government Debt Expansion According to Stellar Development Foundation data, tokenized versions of non-US government debt are gaining traction. By August 20, this asset class totaled $490 million, including Mexican CETES and Brazilian government bonds issued through Etherfuse. This development demonstrates the accelerating adoption of blockchain infrastructure in global capital markets. ## Accelerating Institutional Integration The Depository Trust Clearing Corporation's (DTCC) May announcement to connect its tokenization service to Stellar signals that tokenized US Treasuries, major index ETFs, and Russell 1000 stocks could trade on the network by mid-2027. This move represents a significant step in bridging traditional finance with blockchain ecosystems. ## $1 Billion Private Credit Initiative In July, tokenization platform Tradable announced plans to bring up to $1 billion in private credit assets to Stellar. Having already tokenized $1.7 billion across nearly 30 positions, the new integration will optimize for compliance, investor onboarding, and asset lifecycle management - critical requirements for institutional adoption. ## Digital Payments Expansion MoneyGram's June launch of its MGUSD dollar stablecoin on Stellar strengthened the network's role in digital payments. Users can now hold dollar-denominated balances and transfer funds through its global network. Currently, $438 million in reserve-backed stablecoins are circulating on Stellar. ## XLM Token Performance Despite RWA market growth, Stellar's native XLM token has declined about 11% year-to-date, trading near $0.18 according to CoinGecko data. This disconnect between network utility and token valuation suggests investors may need to reassess traditional valuation models in blockchain ecosystems. ## The Future of Asset Tokenization Stellar's developments showcase tokenization's potential to transform global capital markets. Increasing institutional participation, regulatory progress, and technological improvements signal that tokenized assets are moving toward the center of the financial system. The network's $4 billion RWA milestone marks just the beginning of this structural shift. ## Sources covering this story - https://cointelegraph.com/markets/stellar-tokenized-rwa-market-nears-4b-after-fourfold-2026-growth?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._