Standard Chartered has issued a prediction that tokenized real-world assets will surge from $35 billion to reach an astounding $2 trillion by the end of 2028. This rise, fueled by the booming stablecoin market and DeFi adoption, reflects a significant shift in how digital currencies are reshaping traditional finance, according to bank analysts. Geoff Kendrick, Head of Foreign Exchange and Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, explains that stablecoins have created a critical infrastructure for institutions to invest in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. This growth is driven by three key factors: increased awareness among developed markets, adequate on-chain liquidity for DeFi platforms, and expansion of lending and borrowing infrastructure within the space.