Japan's Progmat Migrates $3 Billion in RWAs to Avalanche Network

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In a move reflecting the accelerating institutional adoption of public blockchain networks, Japanese firm Progmat has announced the migration of over $3 billion in real-world assets (RWA) to the Avalanche network. According to reports, this transition involved moving all of the firm's active tokenized security projects, valued at approximately 452 billion Yen, under the 'Project Keystone' initiative. The migration aims to leverage Avalanche’s specialized infrastructure for institutional-grade tokenization without disrupting ongoing financial operations.

This massive migration occurs amid intensifying competition between major networks like Ethereum and Polygon to attract traditional tokenized assets, as institutions seek to reduce operational costs and enhance liquidity. Per market data, the RWA sector has seen significant growth, with research from platforms like rwa.xyz indicating that tokenized government treasuries alone surpassed $2 billion in 2024 (per search citations). This collaboration positions Avalanche as a formidable competitor in providing tailored solutions for regulatory compliance and institutional needs.

On the macro front, investors should watch the FOMC Minutes scheduled for July 8, 2026, as U.S. monetary policy signals could influence risk appetite across the digital asset and fintech sectors.