Tokenized Assets Surge as Memecoin Mania Wanes

Centralized exchange listings have undergone significant changes in the first half of 2026. According to an analysis by Cryptopolitan, blockchain infrastructure tokens, decentralized finance (DeFi) tokens, and tokenized assets now dominate new listings on exchanges such as Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Gate, MEXC, KuCoin, HTX, Kraken, and Crypto.com.

The shift away from memecoins and GameFi tokens is evident. Memecoin listings have fallen for six consecutive quarters, with new listings dropping to 41 in the second quarter of 2026 from 196 in the fourth quarter of 2024, a decline of 79 percent from the peak.

GameFi tokens also saw their share dwindle, with new listings totaling 15 in the second quarter of 2026, down 84 percent from the peak in the second quarter of 2024. The report notes that this marks the lowest level of interest since the third quarter of 2023.

The increased focus on tokenized assets is a significant change. In the first half of 2026, nearly one out of every five listed tokens was a tokenized asset, marking a sharp rise from less than 7 percent in 2025.