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The International Monetary Fund has warned that tokenized financial markets may experience heightened volatility as automation accelerates settlement processes. The institution highlighted potential flash-crash scenarios driven by instant execution mechanisms. Early modeling suggests asset-management costs could decline by up to 20%, though speed-driven efficiency may amplify systemic shocks during periods of market stress.

Amundi has transformed its €5 billion CASH EUR money market fund into blockchain-compatible units on Ethereum. The tokenized format allows investors to buy and redeem shares around the clock, bypassing traditional settlement windows. CACEIS handles the technical infrastructure, enabling 24/7 processing and stablecoin payments.

Animoca Brands will prioritize stablecoin issuance and real-world asset tokenization as core initiatives in 2026, Chief Strategy Officer Keyvan Peymani said. The Hong Kong-based Web3 investor announced plans for an RWA marketplace and stablecoin venture while pursuing a Nasdaq listing via reverse merger with Singapore fintech firm Currenc Group Inc.

The Philippines could develop a $60 billion tokenized asset market by 2030, according to a study by PDAX, Saison Capital, and Onigiri Capital. Equities and government bonds are expected to drive growth, with the analysis showing 14% of Filipinos hold cryptocurrencies compared to less than 5% participating in traditional investments. Tokenized government bonds via PDAX and GCash have lowered minimum investment thresholds to P500, expanding access for smaller savers.

Amundi, Europe's largest asset manager, has launched a tokenized version of its AMUNDI FUNDS CASH EUR money market fund on Ethereum, with €5 billion in assets under management. CACEIS will provide the digital infrastructure, enabling continuous subscriptions and redemptions through stablecoins or digital currencies. The fund offers investors an alternative channel for accessing money market instruments alongside conventional distribution methods.

Europe's largest asset manager Amundi has launched a tokenized share of its money market fund, AMUNDI FUNDS CASH EUR, on the Ethereum blockchain. The first transaction was recorded on November 4. CACEIS is providing the tokenization infrastructure and digital platform for subscriptions and redemptions.

Visa has deployed USDC-based settlement infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, partnering with crypto infrastructure provider Aquanow. The system enables approved financial institutions to execute 24/7 cross-border settlements outside traditional banking hours, bypassing correspondent banking networks.

The Bank for International Settlements has warned that tokenized money-market funds pose potential systemic risks after expanding from $770 million to nearly $9 billion in under a year. The organization cited concerns that instant on-chain settlement could outpace traditional asset liquidation during redemption surges, potentially creating liquidity mismatches. BIS also noted that some tokenized funds now serve as collateral for leveraged positions, which could enable rapid contagion across crypto sectors during periods of stress.

The Royal Government of Bhutan has staked 320 ETH valued at approximately $970,000 through Figment's staking infrastructure, data show. The move follows the kingdom's October 2025 launch of a national digital identity system anchored on the Ethereum blockchain. Bhutan became the first nation to deploy state credentials on Ethereum.

Coinbase Ventures has outlined its 2026 investment priorities, focusing on teams building asset tokenization solutions, specialized trading infrastructure, next-generation DeFi protocols, and AI-powered robotics. The venture arm highlighted RWA perpetuals as providing faster and more flexible exposure to real-world assets than traditional tokenization approaches. Investment targets also include proprietary automated market makers on Solana, prediction market aggregators, and expanded perpetual futures functionality.