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CONNECT Singapore Panel Highlights Liquidity Challenges for Tokenized Real-World Assets and Stablecoin Adoption

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During the CONNECT Singapore event, Alex Taaffe addressed the growing liquidity gap in tokenized real‑world assets (RWAs). While the supply of tokenized assets has risen, investor demand has not kept pace, leaving many tokens illiquid. Taaffe also noted that stablecoins, though increasingly used for cross‑border transactions, remain limited in everyday payments. This limitation stems from local fiat demand and varying regulatory frameworks that constrain stablecoin usage in everyday commerce. Industry insiders emphasize that without improved liquidity mechanisms and clearer regulatory guidance, the broader adoption of tokenized assets and stablecoins will likely remain constrained, despite the expanding supply of digital asset offerings.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/16/2026

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GSR notes liquidity imbalance as RWA supply outpaces investor demand in tokenization
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 9, 00:00recorded Oct 16, 18:59single sourcerevised

    CONNECT Singapore panel discusses tokenization liquidity and

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    Alex Taaffe
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    spoke on panel about liquidity and market fragmentation
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    tokenized real-world assets and stablecoin adoption
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    Oct 9, 00:00
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    Oct 16, 18:27
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    GSR notes liquidity imbalance as RWA supply outpaces investor demand in tokenization

    Report first recorded Oct 16, 18:59

    Alex Taaffe, chief revenue officer at crypto trading firm GSR, said that while liquidity is improving for pre-IPO stocks, commodities, and global equities, the demand for fully tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs) has not kept pace with the growing supply. This supply-demand imbalance is compounded by the fragmentation of liquidity across various tokenized markets due to numerous asset issuers and blockchains. Separately, Mike Silagadze, founder and CEO of ether.fi, noted that wider stablecoin adoption depends on consumer usability for everyday expenses, as consumers may hold USDC but still require local currency for daily payments, according to Yvonne Chia of USDD.

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