Cryptocurrency exchange Woo X has introduced a groundbreaking product that enables retail investors to invest in tokenized U.S. Treasury bills, a first in the industry. The new offering, RWA (Real-World Assets) Earn Vaults, was developed in partnership with OpenTrade in London to merge the stability of traditional financial instruments with the innovative features of the cryptocurrency market.
Willy Chuang, Chief Operating Officer of Woo X, stated that retail users on a centralized exchange can now instantly access an interest-bearing account backed by U.S. Treasury Bills. This move aligns with the increasing popularity of tokenizing high-quality assets like U.S. Treasuries, driven by rising interest rates and the current crypto bull run.
Chuang highlighted that this initiative fills a crucial gap between traditional financial securities and the dynamic realm of cryptocurrency, providing users with a unique opportunity to engage with low-risk, high-quality financial assets securely and efficiently.
Furthermore, Woo X is broadening its offerings by introducing index-linked perpetuals that monitor crypto meme coins and layer 2 tokens in collaboration with market maker Wintermute. Last year, Finblox, another crypto platform, revealed plans to introduce similar tokenized Treasury products for retail investors.
The WOO token on the Ethereum network, affiliated with Woo X, has seen a 7.5% increase for the week, a 3.6% rise for the day, and is currently valued at $0.32 according to CoinMarketCap.