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Latin America's leading cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin has unveiled plans to tokenize $200 million worth of real-world assets (RWAs) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), marking a significant expansion of blockchain-based financial instruments in emerging markets.
The initiative, announced on July 5, 2025, involves converting traditional financial assets including fixed-income securities and equities into digital tokens. Ripple's technical infrastructure will support the project, which aims to 【democratize access】 to investment vehicles typically reserved for institutional players.
——This move comes as the tokenized RWA sector shows explosive growth potential—— with Boston Consulting Group projecting the market could reach 【$19 trillion】 by 2033. The partnership represents XRPL's largest RWA deployment to date in Latin America.
While the crypto industry pushes for clearer frameworks, tokenized securities remain in a legal grey area across many jurisdictions. John Murillo of B2BROKER cautions investors about potential pitfalls:
"Tokenized equities often lack traditional shareholder rights like voting privileges or dividend claims. Each offering requires careful examination of its underlying smart contracts and cash flow mechanisms."
The announcement follows similar RWA initiatives from major players: • Ondo Finance's acquisition of regulated trading platform Oasis Pro • Centrifuge's plans to tokenize the S&P 500 index • BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's public call for faster SEC approval of tokenized bonds
Ripple's involvement signals the XRP Ledger's growing role in institutional blockchain adoption. The technology provider recently applied for a U.S. banking license, joining the race to bridge traditional finance with digital asset infrastructure.
Market analysts note the Mercado Bitcoin deal could accelerate RWA adoption across Latin America, where 【67%】 of institutional investors have expressed interest in tokenized assets according to recent surveys. The exchange plans to phase in the tokenized assets throughout Q3 2025.
As regulatory frameworks evolve, the project may serve as a test case for large-scale RWA implementation in emerging markets. Industry observers will monitor how the initiative addresses compliance challenges while maintaining blockchain's efficiency advantages.