Emerging markets are poised to become the epicenter of RWA tokenization in 2026. Rather than waiting for legacy financial infrastructure to adapt, these regions are charting a direct path to tokenized real-world assets. By bypassing traditional intermediaries and friction points, emerging economies can leapfrog outdated systems and tap into more efficient, accessible digital asset markets. This shift represents a fundamental reimagining of how real-world assets move and settle across borders.