Bittime Reveals RWA Developments and Global Asset Investment Interest

Investor interest in tokenized real-world assets (RWA) in Indonesia is showing a significant upward trend, as evidenced by a 2.5-fold increase in tokenized US stock transactions in July 2026 compared to June. Bittime, a digital financial asset trader registered with Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK), reported this surge.

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Investors now increasingly understand where the returns come from and how the assets are managed. The development of stablecoins also opens the way for the tokenization of other assets such as US Treasury and American stocks.

Rania Rahardja, Senior Director for Asia Pacific at Ondo Finance, attributes this development to the growth of the digital asset ecosystem and a shift in investor preferences. Investors are increasingly seeking not only returns but also greater transparency and security in their investments. The global stablecoin supply, now around $300 billion, and the RWA market, valued at approximately $30 billion, provide a strong foundation for tokenized assets like US stocks.

Rahardja highlighted that investors are becoming more discerning, understanding the origin of yields and asset management. The expansion of stablecoins is paving the way for tokenizing other assets, including US Treasuries and stocks. Indonesia, with its progressive regulatory approach compared to some regional peers, is well-positioned to become a key RWA market in Southeast Asia.

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Indonesia has a fairly progressive regulatory approach compared to some other countries in Southeast Asia. The presence of licensed digital asset platforms shows the regulator's commitment to building a healthy ecosystem while providing confidence for the public to access innovations like Tokenized US Stock.

Ryan Lymn, Operational Director at Bittime, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that regulatory certainty and rising investor interest are crucial for RWA's development in Indonesia. He believes a mature ecosystem and robust regulation can elevate Indonesia to a leading RWA market in the region. Currently, the collaboration between Bittime and Ondo Finance offers 20 tokenized US stocks, including those of SpaceX, Coinbase, AMD, Amazon, and Microsoft.

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We agree that regulatory certainty is an important foundation for industry growth. With an increasingly mature ecosystem and stronger regulation and supervision, Indonesia has a great opportunity to become one of the main RWA markets in the region.