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The Plumeberg News – From JPMorgan's On-Chain Carbon Credits to a New UK-Singapore Policy Pact

July 5, 2025

The convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets accelerated this week, with some of the world's largest financial institutions and leading government bodies making decisive moves in the tokenization space. Banking giant JPMorgan launched a new initiative to bring carbon credits on-chain, while key financial hubs like the UK, Singapore, and Hong Kong advanced policies to create clear, collaborative frameworks for digital assets. These top-down efforts were complemented by crucial ecosystem developments, as RWA-focused blockchains like Plume continue to build out their foundational infrastructure by integrating major stablecoins. This combination of institutional-led innovation and proactive international policy is paving a clearer path for the mainstream adoption of real world assets.

1)Weekly RWA Highlights

Plume Taps Trump-Linked WLFI Stablecoin USD1 as Reserve Asset for its Ecosystem

RWA-focused blockchain Plume has partnered with World Liberty Financial (WLFI) to make its USD1 stablecoin a key reserve asset for Plume's native stablecoin, pUSD. With a market capitalization of $2.2 billion, USD1 is the seventh-largest stablecoin and brings significant liquidity and a new user base to Plume's ecosystem. The token is now live across Plume's protocols, including its flagship staking platform, providing a robust financial backbone for its growing on-chain RWA offerings.

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JPMorgan's Kinexys and S&P Global Test Blockchain Application for Carbon Credit Tokenization

JPMorgan's blockchain division, Kinexys, is collaborating with S&P Global Commodity Insights and leading carbon registries to test a new application for tokenizing carbon credits. The initiative aims to address longstanding issues of fragmentation and transparency in the voluntary carbon market. By creating a unified on-chain ecosystem, the partners hope to improve the tracking, transferability, and overall integrity of carbon credits, a crucial step in scaling climate finance solutions.

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Hong Kong Unveils "LEAP" Framework in New Push for RWA Tokenization and Digital Asset Innovation

Hong Kong has unveiled "Policy Statement 2.0," a comprehensive new plan aimed at expanding real world asset (RWA) tokenization and cementing its status as a global crypto hub. The framework, dubbed "LEAP," focuses on streamlining legal processes, expanding the suite of tokenized products, advancing practical applications, and fostering partnerships. The initiative builds upon the city's 2022 roadmap and signals a clear government commitment to creating a trusted and innovative environment for the digital asset industry.

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UK and Singapore Forge New Pact on AI and Tokenization, Deepening Project Guardian Collaboration

The United Kingdom and Singapore have reinforced their financial partnership following the 10th UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue in London. The two nations agreed to deepen their collaboration on digital finance, with a specific focus on asset tokenization and artificial intelligence. This includes continuing their joint work on Project Guardian, an initiative designed to test the real world applications of tokenized financial assets, and aligning their regulatory approaches to foster innovation and cross-border interoperability.

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2)RWA Market Commentary

This week vividly illustrates a maturing RWA sector driven by two powerful, parallel forces: institutional-led application development and proactive international policy alignment. On one hand, we see a shift from broad theoretical discussions to specific, targeted use cases led by financial titans. JPMorgan's Kinexys division isn't just "exploring" tokenization; it's building a dedicated application with S&P Global to solve a clear problem in the complex carbon credit market. This is a sign that major institutions are moving past general RWA infrastructure and are now creating the specific "apps" that will run on it, lending immense credibility to the space.

On the other hand, the coordinated policy efforts from the world's leading financial centers are creating the fertile ground necessary for these applications to flourish globally. The UK-Singapore pact to align on tokenization standards through Project Guardian, combined with Hong Kong's aggressive "LEAP" framework, shows that regulators understand the need for clear and interoperable rules. This top-down harmonization is crucial for reducing friction and enabling cross-border asset flows. Meanwhile, ecosystem-level integrations, like Plume bringing in the liquid USD1 stablecoin, represent the essential "in-the-weeds" work required to ensure these burgeoning on-chain economies have the foundational tools they need to function and scale. The synergy is clear: as institutions build, regulators clarify, and ecosystems integrate, the path to mainstream RWA adoption becomes wider and more robust.

3)Narrative Overview

RWA Index Ranking (31.90%)

4)Tokenized Assets Analytics

Global Market Overview: 

  • Total RWA Onchain: $24.79B (+6.11% from 30d ago)
  • Total Asset Holders: 272,091 (+138.01% from 30d ago)
  • Total Stablecoin Value: $241.37B (+1.97% from 30d ago)

Conclusion

The tokenization of real world assets is rapidly transitioning from a promising concept to a core strategy for some of the world's most influential financial players and jurisdictions. This week's developments—from JPMorgan's targeted foray into on-chain carbon credits to the coordinated policy advancements in London, Singapore, and Hong Kong—demonstrate a clear and accelerating trend. Institutions are no longer just testing the waters; they are building the specific applications that will define the future of finance. As global regulators work to harmonize their approaches, they are laying the groundwork for a more interconnected and efficient tokenized market. The convergence of targeted institutional innovation and supportive, aligned policy marks a significant step forward, solidifying the foundation for the continued growth and mainstreaming of the RWA ecosystem.