2026-01-07 13:49:29

Recently, there has been a noteworthy development—several financial associations jointly issued a risk warning, directly listing RWA-related activities on the high-risk behavior list.

The focus of this document is not on technical aspects but rather from a regulatory perspective, categorizing many RWA practical application scenarios as financing and trading activities. The conclusion is straightforward: it may involve risks of illegal fundraising and unapproved securities issuance.

From another perspective, this indicates that regulatory authorities have a clear stance on the definition of RWA. Many projects claiming "real asset on-chain" solutions will face strict interpretative challenges within the compliance framework. This is definitely a signal that Web3 projects active in related regions should take seriously.

Everyone involved in related investments or projects should indeed stay vigilant.

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ForkTongue

· 01-10 11:21

Here we go again. Once regulation steps in, RWA will have to reshuffle. It's clear this approach won't last long. Now, the dream of "real assets on the chain" should wake up; under the compliance framework, it doesn't hold water. Basically, the disguise of fundraising has been exposed, and the set of securities issuance that was supposed to come still has to come. But on the other hand, this move is a devastating blow to project teams, and they need to find a way out quickly. Regulators have clarified their stance, so retail investors like us should be more cautious and avoid getting caught off guard.

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Ser_Liquidated

· 01-09 22:17

Here we go again, regulators are starting to draw the red line. RWA has long been known to be problematic, with too many projects raising funds under the guise of "on-chain" activities—it's laughable.

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RugPullSurvivor

· 01-07 14:17

Hmm... RWA is definitely done for now. I’ve long felt that this thing’s regulation would come sooner or later. Regulatory crackdown is really no joke; it’s just one strike to definitively shut down RWA. It’s another peak period of harvesting profits, and this time, fewer people will get坑的。 The so-called “real assets on the chain” rhetoric now sounds like a joke, directly illegal fundraising. I'm a bit worried about my previous investments; this time, I really need to be more cautious. It seems that the RWA path is no longer viable, and I need to look for the next hot trend.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-07 14:16

I've seen it all along, RWA stuff is just not playable at all. Once regulation steps in, everything is doomed. Oh, another good opportunity for a pump and dump has been shut down. Honestly, these project teams just want to scam money. Compliance? Haha, that word is just a joke in the crypto circle. Listing real assets sounds fancy, but it's just illegal fundraising with a different name. Let those still dreaming see clearly. This risk warning is a blatant alert. I've always said that the RWA sector is too deep, and now the official confirmation has finally come. Now, it's good. The retail investors who went all-in on RWA should wake up. Another concept has been killed off. What's the next wheel? Trust me, stay away from this area. Too many troubles. Serves them right. Too many projects just want to skirt around regulations.

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UncleWhale

· 01-07 14:14

Why is there another wave of risk warnings, RWA has really become a hot commodity Basically, it’s the regulators not wanting you to play like this, kind of interesting Is there room for explanation under the compliance framework? That means no room at all The narrative about bringing real assets on-chain now sounds a bit painful But on the other hand, these warnings came out quite timely When several associations speak out together, it’s no small matter, better to take it seriously this time Who’s still dreaming of finding loopholes? Wake up The regulatory stance is so clear, projects moving forward might need to rethink their strategies Being more cautious is not wrong, just afraid some people haven’t heard clearly Is the RWA story coming to an end? Now those projects bragging about compliance will be in an awkward position Ultimately, it’s a policy trend issue, Web3 will always have to follow along

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MetaverseMigrant

· 01-07 14:03

Haha, regulation has really arrived. This wave of RWA has been nailed shut. --- Another signal of a new round of pump-and-dump; project teams need to shift strategies. --- Compliance, to put it simply, means not letting you play. Don't expect any gray areas. --- It's been obvious for a long time that on-chain doesn't equal legality. This time, it's officially stamped. --- Domestic projects should be panicking now. This move is ruthless. --- Let's see who still dares to touch RWA. Do they really think regulators are sleeping? --- In plain terms, the financial attributes can't be bypassed. No matter how fancy the technology, it’s useless. --- Now it's all over. Projects claiming to have real assets have all become high-risk.

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