Blockchain Bytes #7: Major Platforms Lead Shift to On-Chain Assets

Blockchain Bytes #7: Major Platforms Lead Shift to On-Chain Assets

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We’re halfway through 2025—and the pace of change in finance and technology hasn’t slowed down. This month’s headlines highlight just how quickly blockchain and digital assets are becoming part of the mainstream financial system. But as we look ahead, one issue continues to concern us: the steady decline in students pursuing accounting majors. The 150-hour rule remains a major hurdle, making the path to CPA licensure longer, costlier, and less appealing.

We're continuing the conversation on how blockchain education can help reenergize the profession. Read on to see how.

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Coinbase Bets on Token Future with Liquifi Acquisition

Coinbase just acquired Liquifi, a platform that simplifies how startups launch and manage new tokens—hinting that U.S. regulators may soon ease crypto restrictions. Liquifi automates token distribution, vesting, and public launches, much like Carta does for equity. For finance and accounting students, this signals a growing need to understand how digital assets work. As more tokens launch legally in the U.S., they’ll require proper tracking, reporting, and compliance. This shift could reshape how we think about corporate finance and asset management. MMBA is here to help prepare future professionals for this evolving landscape.

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Mercado Bitcoin Tokenizes $200M in Real-World Assets on XRPL

Latin America’s largest crypto exchange, Mercado Bitcoin, is bringing $200 million worth of real-world assets (RWAs) onchain via the XRP Ledger. These include tokenized fixed-income and equity instruments, showing strong momentum in blockchain-based finance. Ripple and Boston Consulting Group project the RWA market could hit $19 trillion by 2033. This move reflects a broader industry push for regulatory clarity around tokenized assets. For accounting students, understanding how to handle tokenized securities will soon be essential. MMBA is here to help you stay ahead of this financial transformation.

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Aptos Rises as a Tokenization Hotspot for Asset Managers

Aptos is quickly becoming a major player in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, with over $540 million in assets now on-chain. That’s a 57% growth in just 30 days, making Aptos one of the top three blockchains for RWA, behind only Ethereum and ZKsync Era. Prominent entities such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Berkeley Square are spearheading this movement. This shift shows how traditional finance is moving onto blockchain infrastructure. For future accountants, that means learning to track, verify, and audit tokenized assets will soon be essential. MMBA helps students stay ahead of these game-changing developments.

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