State Street Calls for Blockchain Security Solutions Ahead of RWA Growth

2026-05-05 22:12:51

Angus Fletcher, State Street's head of digital assets, has emphasized that the crypto industry must develop robust security solutions before large-scale real-world assets (RWAs) migrate on-chain, according to the statement. Fletcher's remarks follow recent decentralized finance (DeFi) attacks, highlighting institutional concerns about blockchain infrastructure readiness.

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Fletcher stressed that the young crypto industry needs to address security vulnerabilities now, rather than after significant capital deployment. His comments reflect broader institutional apprehension about the maturity of blockchain systems as traditional financial assets begin transitioning to distributed ledgers.

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OrigamiVolcano

· 05-07 01:41

Angus is right, but who sets the standard for "robust"? The SEC or industry self-regulation? This power struggle is much more complex than code.

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HodlBystander

· 05-06 01:48

Frequent DeFi attacks indeed make institutions hesitant, but if they wait until security is perfect before going on the chain, when will that be? Gradual compromise is the realistic approach.

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SpiralCandlestickCollecting

· 05-06 01:25

RWA is the next narrative high ground, but narrative is narrative. If pension funds are truly to come in, auditing, insurance, and compliance are all indispensable.

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Pandaxchange

· 05-05 23:34

To The Moon 🌕

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HaiyanColdWallet

· 05-05 22:36

People in traditional finance always ask "how to compensate," while those in crypto ask "how to make money." This gap is harder to bridge than technology.

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RugProofMood

· 05-05 22:36

Fletcher's words sound like they are pouring cold water on the industry, but actually they are stepping on the brakes of the RWA narrative to prevent the bubble from inflating too much.

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ColdWalletLeftInTheAir

· 05-05 22:27

First, solve the issues of private key custody and cross-chain bridges; otherwise, when trillions in assets come in, it will become a hacker's ATM.

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ASolitaryRockBeforeTheVolcano

· 05-05 22:26

State Street, this traditional giant, talking about security indicates that institutions are really paying attention, but after DeFi has been hammered so badly recently, restoring confidence will take time.

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GateUser-deff9ed8

· 05-05 22:20

Poorly built security infrastructure means RWA on the chain is like running naked.

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