Ethereum News – On July 11, 2025, Deutsche Bank announced it is developing a tokenization platform on Ethereum’s zkSync Layer-2 network, aimed at helping asset managers issue and manage tokenized funds and real-world assets.
The platform leverages zkSync’s high-speed, low-cost transactions to enhance Ethereum’s scalability, addressing the network’s high gas fees, which averaged $5 per transaction in 2024.
This move underscores Ethereum’s growing role in institutional finance, with its $315 billion market cap and dominance in DeFi.
The initiative targets tokenized assets like real estate and securities, enabling fractional ownership and real-time settlements.
Deutsche Bank’s adoption of zkSync, a zero-knowledge rollup, ensures regulatory compliance and data protection, aligning with the EU’s MiCA framework.
The bank joins firms like BlackRock, whose BUIDL fund operates on Ethereum, highlighting the blockchain’s infrastructure for tokenized finance.
Ethereum’s price rose to $2,900, reflecting optimism from institutional adoption and ETF inflows.
However, risks include cybersecurity, with Europol noting Ethereum’s use in dark pool transactions, and competition from blockchains like Solana. Deutsche Bank’s platform could drive mainstream adoption, but scalability and regulatory hurdles must be addressed to fully realize Ethereum’s potential in global markets.
