Emre Yumlu 
U.S.-based financial services company Robinhood has submitted a 42-page formal proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), calling for the establishment of a regulatory framework for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). This proposal goes beyond minor regulatory adjustments—it represents a broader push for a structural shift toward digitalization within the American securities system.
A $30 Trillion Opportunity in RWA Markets
The idea of tokenizing real-world assets—turning traditional financial products like real estate, Treasury bills, and investment funds into digital representations on a blockchain—has been circulating in financial circles for years. By 2030, the market potential for RWAs is expected to exceed $30 trillion. Faster settlement, increased transparency, and broader accessibility are driving significant institutional interest.
However, most RWA-related initiatives have remained limited to pilot programs and closed testing environments. There has been no clear roadmap for integrating these innovations with the regulated core of the financial system.
Robinhood Calls for National-Level Regulation of RWAs
Robinhood’s proposal suggests that tokens should be legally recognized as equivalent to the underlying assets they represent. This would prevent tokens from being categorized as derivatives or synthetic financial instruments. If adopted, this shift could enable a tokenized asset infrastructure that is fully compatible with the current regulatory system and ensures clear ownership rights.
In addition, the proposed Real World Asset Exchange (RRE) platform would combine off-chain order matching for speed with on-chain settlement for transparency. Identity verification and anti-money laundering compliance would be handled via integrations with Jumio and Chainalysis, ensuring alignment with global KYC/AML standards.
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