Tokenized real-world assets emerged as one of the strongest growth areas in on-chain finance during the first half of 2026, even as broader crypto market activity showed signs of contraction..

At the end of the first half of 2026, DIFC reached 10,018 active registered companies, after attracting 2,318 new active registered companies over the previous 12 months. The 30% year-on-year.

Sovereign wealth funds have become some of the most powerful investors in the global economy. Built from national reserves, commodity revenues, fiscal surpluses or state-owned assets, these funds are increasingly.