Ethereum News Today: Visa Bets Big on Blockchain Data as Tokenized Assets Hit $26.4B Milestone

Visa Inc. has announced the recruitment of a Blockchain Data Analyst, offering a competitive annual salary of up to $166,000. This move underscores the company's growing focus on leveraging blockchain technology to enhance its data capabilities and expand its digital payment ecosystem. The role is expected to contribute to Visa’s ongoing efforts to integrate blockchain into its broader financial services infrastructure, particularly in areas such as B2B transactions and real-world asset tokenization.

The hiring comes amid a period of significant growth in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), with platforms like RWA.xyz tracking a total value of tokenized assets at $26.44 billion as of August 20, 2025. This represents a 4.21% increase from the previous 30-day period, highlighting the rapid expansion of the sector. Ethereum remains the leading blockchain network for RWA, hosting 320 tokenized assets with a total value of $7.4995 billion, accounting for 53.68% of the market. ZKsync Era and Solana follow, with 17.10% and 3.49% of the market share, respectively.

Notably, tokenized U.S. Treasuries continue to dominate the RWA space, with the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) holding the largest market cap at $2.398 billion. Other significant assets include Tether Gold (XAUT), Paxos Gold (PAXG), and several tokenized equity and corporate bond offerings. The demand for tokenized gold and government securities has seen notable growth, driven by increased institutional participation and improved liquidity on blockchain networks.

The role of stablecoins in this ecosystem remains substantial, with a total stablecoin value of $267.46 billion as of the same date. Ethereum and Solana are the leading blockchains for stablecoin issuance, with Ethereum hosting the largest stablecoin volume. The use of stablecoins as collateral in on-chain transactions has gained traction, as demonstrated by a recent collaboration between major financial institutions that executed the first fully on-chain Treasury repo using USDC. This development, facilitated by Tradeweb and the Canton Network, highlights the potential for blockchain to streamline capital markets and enable 24/7 funding access.

In parallel, Visa has also expanded its digital payment infrastructure through a partnership with Bluechain, aimed at simplifying B2B transactions for UK businesses. The collaboration allows businesses to make payments via Visa cards even when suppliers do not accept them directly, enhancing visibility and control over payment workflows. This initiative aligns with Visa’s broader strategy to integrate blockchain technology into its payment solutions, addressing inefficiencies in traditional B2B payment systems.

The appointment of a Blockchain Data Analyst at Visa reflects a broader industry trend of financial institutions adopting blockchain-based tools to improve operational efficiency and expand access to global markets. With the increasing adoption of tokenized assets and stablecoin collateral, firms like Visa are positioning themselves at the intersection of traditional finance and decentralized technologies. This shift not only enhances liquidity and settlement speed but also opens new avenues for institutional investors to access high-quality, programmable assets with real-world backing.

As the tokenization market continues to evolve, the role of data analytics in managing and optimizing blockchain-based financial products will become increasingly critical. Visa’s move to hire a Blockchain Data Analyst signals its commitment to staying at the forefront of this transformation, ensuring that it can effectively leverage data to drive innovation in digital finance and expand its global payment ecosystem.

Source: [1] RWA.xyz (https://app.rwa.xyz/) [2] On-chain Treasury repo executed with USDC collateral (https://ctmfile.com/story/on-chain-treasury-repo-executed-with-usdc-collateral-weekly-roundup-19-august)