The 30B USD RWA tokenization boom is largely bypassing DeFi protocols, according to analysis from Messari and Goldsky. While asset tokenization has surged to 30B USD, only 600M USD has flowed into decentralised finance. The structural gap stems from compliance barriers that prevent tokenised assets crossing chain boundaries as collateral. https://cryptoslate.com/rwa-tokenization-defi-composability-gap/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Major banks and payment firms are quietly moving billions onto Solana as the network sheds its memecoin reputation. According to Messari, Wall Street and payment giants are deploying capital on Solana for tokenised funds and global payments. The blockchain now routinely generates more weekly fees than Ethereum or Bitcoin. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/18/solana-is-shedding-its-memecoin-reputation-as-big-banks-move-billions-into-its-ecosystem #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

VanEck says Bitcoin could hit 1 million USD in five years, likening adoption to different demographics embracing video games. The firm head of digital assets research expects institutional uptake to drive the price milestone. https://www.theblock.co/post/400299/vaneck-bitcoin-1-million-five-years-adoption-video-games #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

State Street says institutions want improved blockchain security following recent DeFi attacks, warning the young crypto industry must find solutions before trillions in real-world assets come onchain. https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/05/state-street-says-institutions-want-improved-blockchain-security-in-wake-of-recent-defi-attacks #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

State Street and Galaxy have launched a tokenised fund on Solana that lets investors earn yield on stablecoins while moving cash onchain 24/7. The partnership targets institutional adoption of onchain finance. https://www.theblock.co/post/400086/state-street-and-galaxy-launch-fund-on-solana-designed-to-sweep-stablecoins-into-productive-vehicle #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

Andreessen Horowitz has raised 2.2 billion USD to fund the next wave of crypto startups, signals institutional confidence in the sector as the investment landscape shows signs of recovery. https://decrypt.co/366788/andreessen-horowitz-raises-2-2-billion-fund-crypto-startups #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

US spot bitcoin ETFs drew 532 million USD on Monday, marking a third straight day of inflows, led by BlackRock and Fidelity. https://www.theblock.co/post/399990/us-spot-bitcoin-etfs-draw-532-million-as-inflows-extend-to-a-third-day-led-by-blackrock-and-fidelity #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

GameStop has made an unsolicited 55.5 billion USD bid for eBay. If successful, the deal could test whether Bitcoin moves from corporate treasuries to consumer payments across eBay's 135 million active buyers. https://cryptoslate.com/if-gamestop-buys-ebay-bitcoin-payments-could-suddenly-have-a-135m-buyer-marketplace-test-case/ #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

DTCC, the infrastructure giant managing 114 trillion USD in securities, will begin tokenising Russell 1000 stocks and Treasuries in July with full launch in October. The service has backing from BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Citadel Securities, Circle, Coinbase and Kraken. https://decrypt.co/366646/dtcc-reveals-launch-tokenization-service-wall-street-giants-onboard #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption

BitMine, the largest Ethereum treasury firm, bought 101,745 ETH worth 238M USD last week as Chairman Tom Lee declared a crypto spring is underway. The purchase brings the firm's holdings to 5.18 million ETH, roughly 4.29% of Ethereum's supply. Lee cited progress on the CLARITY Act as a key catalyst for markets. https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/04/tom-lee-says-crypto-spring-started-as-largest-ethereum-treasury-buys-usd238-million-in-ether #Web3 #Blockchain #InstitutionalAdoption