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RWA market tops $33.8 billion; top 10 cryptocurrencies drawing institutional money

The market for real-world assets (RWA) has surpassed $33.8 billion, reviving interest in related cryptocurrency projects as a key 2026 investment theme. Attention is focusing on projects tied to tokenised assets, institutional payment infrastructure and blockchain-based financial rails, amid growing efforts to handle bonds, commodities and payment systems on-chain. Chainlink drew the most attention among top RWA projects by market value, followed by Stellar, Avalanche, Hedera and Ondo.

Crypto

Stablecoins gain momentum as battle for digital payments ecosystem intensifies

A global contest over digital currencies is gathering pace as stablecoins expand beyond crypto markets into payments and remittances. The United States is moving to fold stablecoins into federal regulation, while the European Union and Japan are taking more restrictive approaches aimed at financial stability. South Korea has begun debating rules for won-linked stablecoins, while the Bank of Korea is pushing ahead with its CBDC and deposit-token pilot, Project Hangang, amid concerns over monetary policy and user protection.

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KB Financial says it created 828.6 billion won in social value in Q1 through inclusive finance

KB Financial Group said on Wednesday it created 828.6 billion won in social value in the first quarter of 2026 through inclusive finance and social contribution activities. It said its “social value performance” converts the social impact of ESG management activities in financial and non-financial areas into monetary value. The group reported 348.1 billion won from youth, SMEs and regional balance initiatives, and 349.0 billion won from public living safety efforts.