At the beginning of 2026, the crypto market reached a critical milestone. If in the past few years people were just discussing RWA (Real World Assets) theoretically, now the situation has completely reversed. The full implementation of the EU MiCA framework has transformed compliant asset onboarding from an optional choice for banks and asset management firms into an essential requirement. This is not only a policy shift but also signifies that the invisible wall between traditional finance and Web3 is being dismantled piece by piece.

In this wave, one project stands out. From quiet accumulation since 2018 to now, it has finally moved out of the infrastructure phase and begun to make a real impact. In January 2026, the most explosive news in this ecosystem was the official launch and operation of DuskTrade. Don’t be fooled by the application name; it is actually the first regulated blockchain-based securities exchange prototype in Europe.

The partner NPEX is even more notable. It is not a startup crypto exchange but a well-established Dutch securities exchange, holding full licenses for MTF (Multilateral Trading Facility), broker-dealer, and ECSP. The partnership between the two means that traditional financial instruments like bonds and equities can finally be traded legally on the blockchain.

What is the most direct result? Over €300 million in real securities assets are now flowing on-chain. This is not virtual assets or a proof of concept; it is the tokenization of real financial assets. Can you imagine? Things that previously required layers of intermediaries to trade can now circulate 24/7 on the blockchain—this is the true value of Web3.

From a certain perspective, 2026 may be the watershed year when RWA shifts from fantasy to reality.