DeFi Set to Challenge TradFi With $2T in Tokenized Assets by 2028: Standard Chartered

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DEFI STABLECOIN TOKEN

Why it matters

Standard Chartered predicts that decentralized finance (DeFi) will challenge traditional finance (TradFi) with an expected $2 trillion in tokenized assets by 2028, driven by a boom in stablecoins. This growth indicates a significant shift towards DeFi, suggesting increased adoption and investment in the sector.

Expected market reaction

Bullish Confidence 85% How confidence is read Impact: Moderate

Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 85% confidence.

Evidence trail

Evidence
Source CoinDesk
Claim DeFi Set to Challenge TradFi With $2T in Tokenized Assets by 2028: Standard Chartered
AI inference Bullish · 85%
Generated 2025-10-30 11:12

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Analysed by GPT 4o Mini (OpenAI) Methodology v1.0 Generated
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Original source

The bank said the 2025 stablecoin boom is fueling a self-sustaining wave of DeFi growth, and it forecasted $2 trillion in tokenized real-world assets by 2028.

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Original article published by CoinDesk on October 30, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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