The RWA sector finally took action, but the infrastructure lag is a major weakness. Ariqo's debut in Southeast Asia this time seems to have hit the right rhythm.

CryptoWorld News reported that Ariqo made its first public appearance at Southeast Asia Blockchain Week (SEABW) on May 21, 2026. Ariqo co-founder Emanuel Escobar Duro discussed with the Orca and Viva Republica (Toss) teams at the conference the changing role of DeFi platforms and the institutional adoption trend for real-world assets (RWA). He noted that institutional capital is moving to the on-chain environment, but infrastructure shortfalls still need to be addressed. That evening, Ariqo hosted a private networking event titled “Alpha After Dark,” which was co-hosted by multiple parties including Canton Foundation, Viva Republica (Toss), BitGo, and Bitkub Exchange. The event focused on the structural gaps in the RWA market,