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Cryptocurrency hackers are targeting real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocols, posing a security threat to the increasing institutional demand for this emerging blockchain sector.
Real-world asset tokenization refers to financial and other tangible assets minted on the immutable blockchain ledger, increasing investor accessibility and trading opportunities for these assets.
Hackers have started targeting RWA protocols, as losses from RWA-specific exploits reached $14.6 million during the first half of 2025, according to a report by blockchain…
