Exchange compliance race: How can the RWA track connect traditional finance with on-chain assets?

【CryptoWorld】At a wealth management summit in late December, the B2B head of a leading exchange shared a perspective — compliance has shifted from “optional” to “mandatory.”

In simple terms, the importance that exchanges now place on compliance is no longer just about meeting regulatory requirements. It has become the foundation supporting the long-term operation of the entire platform. The executive mentioned that they are tailoring regulatory adaptation plans for different countries and regions, creating a safer trading environment for institutional clients and professional investors.

Apart from compliance, the track of real-world assets (RWA) has also been brought to the forefront. A top exchange has already made substantial progress in this area — not just making slogans, but actively exploring on-chain tokenization and large-scale application.

Even more interesting is their effort to break down the wall between traditional finance and digital assets. Through collaborations with banks and financial institutions, the issuance, trading, and circulation of RWA are gradually being integrated within a compliant framework. What does this mean? Traditional assets can operate more efficiently on the blockchain and reach global investors, rather than being limited to a specific region.

From this perspective, the development of RWA is not an isolated innovation but a microcosm of the accelerated integration between traditional finance and the Web3 world.