The Plumeberg News – RWA Tokenization Growth, SEC Cross-Border Sandbox, and Plume’s Legal Strategy

The global push toward real world asset (RWA) tokenization continues to gain steam, with both institutional players and regulators making strategic moves to support blockchain-based finance. This week, the SEC's Crypto Task Force explores cross-border regulation with El Salvador, while BlackRock’s Larry Fink doubles down on his $19 trillion tokenization market vision. Meanwhile, Plume Network strengthens its legal leadership, and Midas RWA platform reports significant TVL growth, reflecting steady capital inflow into tokenized asset platforms.

These developments highlight the growing convergence between regulatory clarity, institutional confidence, and the expansion of tokenization infrastructure across global markets.

1）Weekly RWA Highlights

Plume Appoints Salman Banaei as General Counsel to Drive RWA Compliance Strategy

Plume has announced Salman Banaei as its new Chief Legal Officer, marking a significant step in its effort to lead the real-world asset tokenization space. Banaei, previously a Senior Special Advisor at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), will oversee legal, compliance, and policy initiatives as Plume scales its tokenized finance ecosystem.

SEC Crypto Task Force and El Salvador Explore Cross-Border Crypto Regulation

The U.S. SEC's Crypto Task Force has engaged with El Salvador’s National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD) to explore a cross-border regulatory sandbox for crypto and tokenization. The pilot program would involve U.S. brokers and Salvadoran tokenization firms, providing data on regulatory priorities and testing frameworks for cross-border asset tokenization compliance.
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BlackRock’s Larry Fink Highlights $19 Trillion RWA Tokenization Opportunity by 2033

In his latest remarks, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink reiterated his belief in RWA tokenization as the future of global finance. Citing projections from Ripple and BCG that the market could reach $18.9 trillion by 2033, Fink emphasized the need for practical use cases and clear regulatory pathways to unlock this growth. Onchain Treasury products have already surpassed $4 billion, showing early momentum.

Midas RWA Platform TVL Surpasses $60 Million

The Midas RWA platform has exceeded $63 million in total value locked (TVL), reflecting strong growth in the onchain capital market sector. Midas focuses on user-friendly tokenized asset solutions, offering streamlined access to RWA investment products.

2）RWA Market Commentary

The past week’s developments signal a growing regulatory alignment with the rise of RWA tokenization. With the SEC exploring cross-border regulatory frameworks alongside El Salvador, and Larry Fink reaffirming tokenization as the future of asset markets, the groundwork for institutional adoption is being laid.

Plume Network’s appointment of a veteran legal strategist also highlights how serious RWA-focused platforms are about compliance and scalability. The rise of Midas’ TVL reflects increasing investor appetite for stable, tokenized real-world assets—especially as traditional DeFi yield products remain under pressure.

Collectively, these moves suggest a broader maturing of the RWA sector, where infrastructure, regulation, and capital flows are beginning to align.

3）Narrative Overview

RWA Index Ranking (29.89%)

4）Tokenized Assets Analytics

Global Market Overview:

Total RWA Onchain: $19.89B (-5.67% from 30d ago)
Total Asset Holders: 98,274 (+7.07% from 30d ago)
Total Stablecoin Value: $230.02B (+0.74% from 30d ago)

Conclusion

The race to scale real-world asset tokenization continues to accelerate, backed by regulatory experimentation, leadership hires, and expanding investment platforms. With projections nearing $19 trillion by the next decade, the sector is entering its growth phase with clear signals of institutional validation.