PANAMA CITY, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of HTX, released its latest research report, 2025 Annual Review: Crypto Assets Move Toward Mainstream Adoption. As long-term participants deeply embedded in the industry, HTX and HTX Ventures remain focused on building foundational capabilities that endure across market cycles. On one hand, HTX Ventures tracks structural trends through rigorous research to identify the market's long-term direction. Through investment and ecosystem collaboration, it supports teams with tangible product strength and sustainable business models, advancing the integration of crypto technology into broader real-world use cases in a more resilient and sustainable manner.
Regulation Becomes Predictable: Clear Rules Drawing Institutional Capital In
HTX Ventures notes that in 2025, regulatory ambiguity across major global jurisdictions narrowed significantly. Moving from a phase of grey-zone tolerance to one of formal rule-setting, regulators focus on stablecoin frameworks, market structure compliance, and stricter requirements for trading, custody, and disclosure. In the United States, the GENIUS Act established a federal-level framework for payment stablecoins, reinforcing requirements such as full 1:1 reserve backing. In Europe, the implementation of MiCA has materially raised compliance thresholds, pushing the industry from growth-at-all-costs toward compliant competition. Hong Kong, meanwhile, has advanced its stablecoin regulatory regime through issuer licensing frameworks and the rollout of new rules.
Everything On-Chain: Stablecoin Payments and RWA Tokenization Entering an Expansion Phase
In 2025, two forces jointly reshaped on-chain infrastructure: the expansion of stablecoins and the institutional adoption of RWA tokens.
Stablecoins accelerated their evolution from crypto-native tools into global financial infrastructure. Total stablecoin market capitalization reached a record high of $308 billion in Oct. 2025 and stabilized around $309.4 billion by mid-Dec. representing a 50.3% increase over the year. Annual on-chain transaction volume exceeded $46 trillion, comparable to the combined annual volumes of Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal.
The RWA tokenization market entered a phase of accelerated growth. As of Dec. 17, 2025, the total value of on-chain distributed RWA assets (excluding stablecoins) reached $18.74 billion, more than tripling since the beginning of the year. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries reached approximately 8.7 billion, accounting for 47.3%, with landmark products such as BlackRock's BUIDL (approximately $2.006 billion). This exemplifies deeper integration between traditional asset management and on-chain tokenization.
Clearer Institutional Entry Paths: From "Whether to Allocate" to "How to Allocate Compliantly"
HTX Ventures characterizes 2025 as the year when institutional adoption pathways became quantifiable. The core shift was not institutions broadly betting on high-volatility assets, but rather entering the crypto space through more auditable, standardized structures aligned with traditional balance sheet frameworks, decomposing on-chain capabilities into deployable financial modules.
Institutional participation is advancing through several well-defined paths: gaining crypto exposure through ETFs and ETPs; incorporating BTC into corporate treasuries; migrating payments and settlement on-chain via stablecoins; and transforming cash equivalents and collateral into composable on-chain assets through RWA tokenization.
Crucially, institutional participation is changing how the market functions. HTX Ventures summarizes these structural effects in three areas:
Rising market concentration as capital gravitates toward major assets.
Emphasis on compliance and risk management, with increased demands for data transparency.
Pricing and yield curves that increasingly resemble traditional finance, incorporating concepts such as term structure and funding costs.
Strategically, institutions favor low-risk, medium-yield strategies—such as arbitrage, market making, and delta-neutral hedging—acting as structure providers rather than short-term price drivers.
HTX Ventures' Focus Areas for 2026
Alec, Head of HTX Ventures, commented: "After the structural shifts of 2025, the industry is entering a critical phase defined by infrastructure competition. Capital is flowing in along pathways that are regulated, auditable, and scalable. As a result, the next phase will be less about short-term price performance and more about which players can continuously accumulate value at the infrastructure layer."
Building upon the trends, HTX Ventures will focus on the following areas in 2026:
AI x Blockchain: AI agent frameworks, machine accounts and payments, on-chain execution automation, and closed-loop data pricing and settlement
Stablecoins and Payment Infrastructure: Compliant issuance and reserve management, on-chain settlement and reconciliation, risk management and AML, enterprise-grade wallet permissions, and payment routing optimization
RWA Tokenization Expansion and Secondary Liquidity: Tokenization of cash equivalents, private credit, and institutional assets; the development of trading and liquidity infrastructure
User Experience and Productization: Applications and protocols that lower barriers to on-chain finance through improved interaction, one-click cross-chain functionality, and mobile security
Multi-chain Application Ecosystem: Identifying strong applications and integrated platforms that can retain users, cash flows, and developers in a multi-chain environment
In 2026, HTX and HTX Ventures will keep pursuing value creation with longtermism, focusing on critical infrastructure and real-world use cases, and advancing crypto technology adoption toward a more open, fair, and transparent global financial system.
About HTX Ventures
HTX Ventures is the global investment arm of HTX, integrating investment, incubation, and research to identify and discover the best and most innovative projects in the market. Visit us here.
PANAMA CITY, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, HTX Ventures, the global investment arm of HTX, released its latest research report, 2025 Annual Review: Crypto Assets Move Toward Mainstream Adoption. As long-term participants deeply embedded in the industry, HTX and HTX Ventures remain focused on building foundational capabilities that endure across market cycles. On one hand, HTX Ventures tracks structural trends through rigorous research to identify the market's long-term direction. Through investment and ecosystem collaboration, it supports teams with tangible product strength and sustainable business models, advancing the integration of crypto technology into broader real-world use cases in a more resilient and sustainable manner.
Regulation Becomes Predictable: Clear Rules Drawing Institutional Capital In
HTX Ventures notes that in 2025, regulatory ambiguity across major global jurisdictions narrowed significantly. Moving from a phase of grey-zone tolerance to one of formal rule-setting, regulators focus on stablecoin frameworks, market structure compliance, and stricter requirements for trading, custody, and disclosure. In the United States, the GENIUS Act established a federal-level framework for payment stablecoins, reinforcing requirements such as full 1:1 reserve backing. In Europe, the implementation of MiCA has materially raised compliance thresholds, pushing the industry from growth-at-all-costs toward compliant competition. Hong Kong, meanwhile, has advanced its stablecoin regulatory regime through issuer licensing frameworks and the rollout of new rules.
Everything On-Chain: Stablecoin Payments and RWA Tokenization Entering an Expansion Phase
In 2025, two forces jointly reshaped on-chain infrastructure: the expansion of stablecoins and the institutional adoption of RWA tokens.
Stablecoins accelerated their evolution from crypto-native tools into global financial infrastructure. Total stablecoin market capitalization reached a record high of $308 billion in Oct. 2025 and stabilized around $309.4 billion by mid-Dec. representing a 50.3% increase over the year. Annual on-chain transaction volume exceeded $46 trillion, comparable to the combined annual volumes of Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal.
The RWA tokenization market entered a phase of accelerated growth. As of Dec. 17, 2025, the total value of on-chain distributed RWA assets (excluding stablecoins) reached $18.74 billion, more than tripling since the beginning of the year. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries reached approximately 8.7 billion, accounting for 47.3%, with landmark products such as BlackRock's BUIDL (approximately $2.006 billion). This exemplifies deeper integration between traditional asset management and on-chain tokenization.
Clearer Institutional Entry Paths: From "Whether to Allocate" to "How to Allocate Compliantly"
HTX Ventures characterizes 2025 as the year when institutional adoption pathways became quantifiable. The core shift was not institutions broadly betting on high-volatility assets, but rather entering the crypto space through more auditable, standardized structures aligned with traditional balance sheet frameworks, decomposing on-chain capabilities into deployable financial modules.
Institutional participation is advancing through several well-defined paths: gaining crypto exposure through ETFs and ETPs; incorporating BTC into corporate treasuries; migrating payments and settlement on-chain via stablecoins; and transforming cash equivalents and collateral into composable on-chain assets through RWA tokenization.
Crucially, institutional participation is changing how the market functions. HTX Ventures summarizes these structural effects in three areas:
Rising market concentration as capital gravitates toward major assets.
Emphasis on compliance and risk management, with increased demands for data transparency.
Pricing and yield curves that increasingly resemble traditional finance, incorporating concepts such as term structure and funding costs.
Strategically, institutions favor low-risk, medium-yield strategies—such as arbitrage, market making, and delta-neutral hedging—acting as structure providers rather than short-term price drivers.
HTX Ventures' Focus Areas for 2026
Alec, Head of HTX Ventures, commented: "After the structural shifts of 2025, the industry is entering a critical phase defined by infrastructure competition. Capital is flowing in along pathways that are regulated, auditable, and scalable. As a result, the next phase will be less about short-term price performance and more about which players can continuously accumulate value at the infrastructure layer."
Building upon the trends, HTX Ventures will focus on the following areas in 2026:
AI x Blockchain: AI agent frameworks, machine accounts and payments, on-chain execution automation, and closed-loop data pricing and settlement
Stablecoins and Payment Infrastructure: Compliant issuance and reserve management, on-chain settlement and reconciliation, risk management and AML, enterprise-grade wallet permissions, and payment routing optimization
RWA Tokenization Expansion and Secondary Liquidity: Tokenization of cash equivalents, private credit, and institutional assets; the development of trading and liquidity infrastructure
User Experience and Productization: Applications and protocols that lower barriers to on-chain finance through improved interaction, one-click cross-chain functionality, and mobile security
Multi-chain Application Ecosystem: Identifying strong applications and integrated platforms that can retain users, cash flows, and developers in a multi-chain environment
In 2026, HTX and HTX Ventures will keep pursuing value creation with longtermism, focusing on critical infrastructure and real-world use cases, and advancing crypto technology adoption toward a more open, fair, and transparent global financial system.
About HTX Ventures
HTX Ventures is the global investment arm of HTX, integrating investment, incubation, and research to identify and discover the best and most innovative projects in the market. Visit us here.
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the global tech spotlight turns to Silicon Valley, Dreame Technology is set to redefine the boundaries of intelligent living at its flagship event, DREAME NEXT, held from April 27 to April 30 at the iconic Palace of Fine Arts.
This milestone event marks a key step in Dreame global strategy—bringing together innovations across smart vehicles, home appliances, personal devices, and premium lifestyle technologies. At the heart of this ecosystem evolution lies a category that defines everyday living more than any other: home access.
Dreame Riponex Smart Lock X10 Ultra (Concept) — A Glimpse into the Future of Intelligent Access
At the forefront of Dreame's smart lock innovation, the Dreame Riponex Smart Lock X10 Ultra Concept represents the brand's most advanced exploration into next-generation home access. As a concept product, the X10 Ultra showcases a forward-looking integration of AI, biometrics, and ecosystem connectivity, with features subject to further development and certification.
It introduces AI Palm Vein Unlocking, recognizing unique internal vein patterns to deliver a level of security beyond traditional fingerprint solutions. Complementing this is Aliro over NFC, enabling a seamless smart ring-based unlock experience—battery-free, always accessible, and designed for effortless cross-platform interaction. Designed toward BHMA Grade 1 standards, the X10 Ultra also features hands-free unlocking for both deadbolt and latch bolt, an AI-powered 3K camera security system, and rear-screen interaction designed to be intuitive for both children and elderly users.
The X10 Ultra Concept further extends into Dreame's evolving wearable ecosystem. When paired with an NFC-enabled ring, the system enables seamless biometric access while synchronizing key health insights—including blood oxygen levels, heart rate, and sleep data—to the lock's interactive rear screen upon arrival.
Dreame Riponex Smart Lock X10 Ultra signals Dreame's vision for a more intelligent, secure, and human-centered future of entry.
A New Standard in Smart Entry: Dreame NAVO Smart Lock A10
Leading the lineup, the Dreame NAVO Smart Lock A10 redefines everyday access by combining seamless connectivity with dependable security. Built on Matter over Thread architecture, it enables effortless cross-platform integration with Apple Home, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa, eliminating ecosystem fragmentation.
With geofencing auto-unlock, the A10 anticipates user arrival for a truly hands-free experience, while built-in Wi-Fi ensures direct remote control without additional hubs. Certified to BHMA Grade 2, it delivers reinforced durability and reliable protection, supported by a gyroscope-based auto-lock system that responds to real door movement. Real-time monitoring, abnormal alerts, and anti-pry structural design further strengthen its multi-layered defense.
Designed to adapt to daily life, the A10 offers versatile smart modes—including Care Mode, Away Mode, Passage Mode, and Do Not Disturb Mode—alongside up to 8 months of battery life, IP65-rated durability, and quick installation. Together, these features position the A10 as a smart lock that is not only intelligent, but seamlessly integrated into modern living.
Dreame Safio Lock Turbo Lite — Smart Security Starts Here
The Dreame Safio Lock Turbo Lite expands access to intelligent security with a focus on simplicity, reliability, and seamless integration. Designed for the Apple ecosystem, it supports Apple Home and Home Key, enabling effortless unlocking via iPhone or Apple Watch.
With up to 12 months of battery life, multiple unlocking methods—including fingerprint, PIN, NFC, and key—as well as customizable auto-lock and real-time alerts, it delivers a convenient and dependable everyday experience. Built with durable materials and easy installation, the Turbo Lite makes smart home access more accessible than ever.
From Product to Ecosystem: A Complete Smart Lock Portfolio
At DREAME NEXT, the Dreame NAVO Smart Lock A10 is joined by a full-spectrum smart lock lineup, showcasing the brand's expanding vision for intelligent entry solutions. The portfolio includes Dreame NAVO Smart Lock A10, Dreame Safio Lock Turbo Lite,Dreame Riponex Smart Lock X10 Ultra, Dreame NAVO Smart Lock E10, and Dreame Riponex Smart Lock Z10 Ultra—covering a wide range of user needs, from essential smart access to premium integrated security experiences.
CONNECT NEXT: Redefining How We Enter Life
By bringing smart locks into the broader narrative of intelligent ecosystems, Dreame makes a clear statement: the future of technology is not just about devices—it is about connection.
From AI-driven terminals to adaptive home infrastructure, DREAME NEXT positions smart access as a foundational layer of intelligent living. And as the doors open in Silicon Valley, one thing becomes certain:
The next generation of intelligent living doesn't start inside the home. It starts at the door.
To learn more about Dreame Technology and the Dreame smart lock, please visit www.dreametech.com.
About Dreame Technology
Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is an innovative consumer product company focused on smart home cleaning appliances with the vision to empower lives through technology. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. For more information, please visit www.dreametech.com.
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