11-8-2025 – Ripple announced on August 8, 2025, that tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) could reach a $19 trillion market by 2033, driven by institutional adoption and secure custody solutions, according to a report first published by Bitcoin News. The company highlights tokenization’s potential to transform assets like treasuries, equities, and real estate by enhancing liquidity and transparency on blockchains.
The report outlines a surge in institutional-grade custody as a foundation for tokenizing assets, with projections estimating $3.7 trillion in tokenized real estate and $2 trillion in equities by 2033. Ripple’s partnership with Ctrl Alt for Dubai’s Real Estate Tokenization Project, utilizing Ripple Custody on the XRP Ledger, exemplifies this trend. Regional adoption varies, with North America and Europe focusing on tokenized treasuries, Latin America advancing agricultural receivables, and Southeast Asia enhancing supply chain finance.
Ripple emphasizes that robust custody, regulatory compliance, and scalable infrastructure are critical to this growth. Despite challenges like market fragmentation, early adopters such as BlackRock and JPMorgan are already operational, signaling mainstream momentum. Ripple’s report underscores that tokenization is no longer speculative but a present reality, with projects like Hong Kong’s property-backed lending and Colombia’s land registry modernization showcasing real-world applications.
