The tokenization of real-world assets is moving beyond the question of how much capital can be brought on-chain, with Binance Research pointing to the growing importance of what holders can do with those assets after issuance.

According to Binance Research, total real-world asset (RWA) assets under management reached $34.18 billion, up 85.2% year-to-date through September 15, 2026. Bond and money-market funds remained the largest category at $18.29 billion, while equities recorded the fastest growth, rising 390.4% YTD.

Together, bond and money-market funds and equities accounted for more than three-quarters of the market’s additional value this year. Bond and money-market funds contributed 54.7% of the increase in on-chain AUM, while equities contributed another 22.4%.Other asset classes also recorded growth, with gold and commodities rising 46.6% YTD, private credit increasing 43.6% and real estate gaining 17.9%, according to the report.

Binance Research describes the shift as the “RWA Activation Era”, where a growing range of tokenized assets become usable across lending, exchanges and collateral markets.

The report uses two measures to track this development: the Programmable Asset Ratio (PAR), which measures tokenized assets against their underlying markets, and the Capital Activation Rate (CAR), which measures how much of the tokenized asset base is deployed in verified on-chain financial applications.
Tokenization remains a small part of underlying marketsDespite the growth in RWA AUM, tokenization remains a very small share of the underlying markets.

The principal asset categories addressable by tokenization exceed $300 trillion globally, while more than $34 billion is currently on-chain. This translates into an overall PAR of approximately 0.01%, according to Binance Research.

Equities highlight the gap between growth and penetration. Tokenized equities grew 390.4% YTD, reaching $4.43 billion, but that represents only 0.0029% of the $151.9 trillion listed-equity reference market.

At the same time, equities’ share of tracked RWA AUM increased from 4.9% to 13.0%.

Bond and money-market funds, meanwhile, had $18.29 billion on-chain and an indicative PAR of 0.0171%. Binance Research said their larger existing asset base provides a pool of interest-bearing assets for on-chain applications, while equities are expanding faster through broader distribution and access.

Utilization becomes the next measure

The report argues that the growth of tokenized supply needs to be considered alongside how much of that supply is actually being used.

CAR measures the share of qualifying tokenized assets deployed in applications such as liquidity pools, lending and collateral markets. The overall CAR stands at approximately 12%, meaning around US12ofeveryUS100 in tracked tokenized asset value is currently deployed.

Binance Research said this leaves scope for utilization to grow “without requiring additional issuance.”

CAR varies significantly by asset class. Private credit has the highest CAR at 49.67%, while equities recorded one of the largest increases, with their CAR rising from 1.95% to 7.54% YTD.

For tokenized equities, utilization is currently concentrated in market infrastructure. Liquidity pools account for 65.4% of equity DeFi TVL, while lending accounts for another 28.1%. Together, the two categories represent 93.5% of deployed equity value.

Binance Research said current adoption therefore points primarily to “trading liquidity and collateral use” rather than broad utilization across every potential tokenization application.

Equity tokenization shows the gap between adoption and activation

Binance Research uses tokenized equities as a case study because adoption remains low relative to the underlying market, while utilization is increasing.

The report’s 2030 scenarios, based on forecasts from its earlier Tokenization’s Trillion-Dollar Runway report, put tokenized equities at approximately US61billion,US349 billion and $987 billion under its Conservative, Base and Bull cases respectively. From the current $4.43 billion market, those scenarios would correspond to roughly 0.04%, 0.23% and 0.65% PAR by 2030.

The report notes that higher AUM should generally translate into higher PAR, while CAR can develop independently depending on whether liquidity, lending and collateral applications scale alongside issuance.

Under the Base PAR case of 0.23%, approximately $349 billion of equities would be programmable. If CAR increased from 10% to 20%, deployed capital would rise from US34.94billiontoUS69.87 billion, without any additional tokenized supply.

“This shows how asset growth and utilization can compound,” Binance Research said, adding that “activation can become as important as issuance.”

What comes next for RWA markets?

According to Binance Research, distribution can increase PAR by bringing more assets and users on-chain, while liquidity, lending and collateral integrations can increase CAR by providing holders with additional ways to use tokenized assets after purchase.

The report said platforms with integrated distribution and trading infrastructure can connect the two.

Earlier research cited by Binance Research found that 58.5% of early bStocks users also used perpetuals or direct equities, suggesting that distribution can build on existing user relationships. The next opportunity, according to the report, is to translate that access into recurring liquidity and financing activity.

Binance Research also said PAR and CAR can reinforce each other, with higher PAR creating a larger asset base for financial applications and higher CAR increasing the utility of tokenized ownership.

“The stronger signal for the industry is therefore not AUM growth alone, but PAR and CAR rising together,” the report said. “That would indicate tokenization is progressing from asset issuance toward repeat financial use.”

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Apple customers may be able to collect up to $95 from a class action settlement that stems from a lawsuit alleging the tech giant put out false advertisements about the AI capabilities on devices which didn’t have the tech fully integrated.

This spring, Apple reached a $250 million agreement to settle the class action lawsuit related to delays in the integration of AI and Siri capabilities in new devices.

The September 2024 release of the iPhone 16 created a “clear and reasonable consumer expectation” that AI features would be added to the devices. While the company did release Apple Intelligence features that year, the integration of ChatGPT with Siri and an emoji tool fell short of those expectations, according to the lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, members of the class who submit valid claims would receive a cash payment of $25 per device, which may be adjusted up or down to a maximum payment of $95 per device depending on the total number of valid claims submitted.

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To be eligible to receive compensation from the class action settlement, a customer must be a resident of the U.S. and have purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between June 10, 2024, and March 29, 2025.

Eligible customers must also acknowledge that they “expected at the time of purchase to receive certain Siri Apple Intelligence features on your device, which you did not.”

To receive a payment, eligible customers must complete and submit a valid claim form by Dec. 21, 2026. They may submit a claim for each eligible device.

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The claimant must be the original purchaser of the device covered by the class action settlement, and may not have purchased it on a resale basis. Businesses are also eligible to submit claims for devices they bought.

Claims will be rejected if the submission is incomplete, contains false information, or isn’t submitted by deadline, according to the settlement website.

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Claim forms must include current contact information and confirm that the class member purchased an eligible device that they expected to have Siri Apple Intelligence features within the timeframe of June 10, 2024, to March 29, 2025. They must also include information to confirm the purchase and ownership of an eligible device.

Eligible claims will be paid via physical or digital check after the final approval of the settlement. Payment may be delayed by any appeals to the settlement, though payments would be processed promptly if there aren’t any subsequent appeals, according to the settlement website, which will provide further updates.

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A final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2027, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California in San Jose.

The hearing will give the court the opportunity to determine if the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate, while also considering any objections.

Hard Mountain Dew is offering a $1 million prize to anyone who can provide proof that Bigfoot exists, as the alcoholic beverage brand launches a fall marketing campaign built around the legendary creature.

The “Bigfoot Bounty” promotion opened Wednesday and runs through Nov. 30, giving adults 21 and older the chance to submit what the company describes as “verified evidence” of Bigfoot’s existence.

“Hard Mountain Dew has always been about chasing bold experiences, and Bigfoot Bounty takes that mindset to the next level,” Erica Taylor, senior brand director for Hard Mountain Dew, said in a statement. 

According to Hard Mountain Dew, entries will be evaluated using standards developed with Bigfoot researcher Bryce Johnson, who has appeared in and produced a docuseries exploring reports of the creature.

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In order to be considered for the $1 million grand prize, participants must submit compelling evidence that meets the contest’s verification requirements, including at least four types of supporting material.

Examples listed by the company include alleged Bigfoot footprints, handprints, thermal imaging, hair samples, audio recordings, environmental evidence and photographs purportedly showing the creature.

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Even if no one claims the grand prize, the company said 100 entrants will receive the equivalent of a free 12-pack of Hard Mountain Dew in the form of cash.

“Every fall, someone’s got a story of a shape in the trees or a sound they can’t explain. Whether you catch Bigfoot or just catch a good story trying, there’s nothing better than an ice-cold Hard Mountain Dew at the end of the hunt,” Taylor added.

Legends of Bigfoot have circulated for centuries, particularly across the Pacific Northwest, where stories describe a large, hairy, human-like creature roaming forests, according to the Washington State Military Department.

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The creature has long been the subject of reported sightings, footprint discoveries and blurry photos and videos.

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Link-building marketplaces cut out many of these steps by giving buyers access to publishers in one place, along with information they can check before ordering a placement.

Some marketplaces are mainly built around guest posts, while others also offer niche edits, sponsored content and other SEO services. The choice of publishers, available data, countries covered and level of control can also vary considerably from one platform to another.

This review looks at ten link-building marketplaces and what each one offers. We compare how easy it is to find relevant websites, what buyers can check before placing an order, the types of links available and the tools provided for managing campaigns.

Quick Comparison of Link-Building Marketplaces

Marketplace	Publisher Choice	Main Placement Types	International Options	Best For
PressWhizz	72,000+ websites	Guest posts, niche edits	90+ countries	Agencies and regular link buyers
Linkatomic	Buyer selects publishers	Sponsored articles	Multiple countries and languages	Straightforward sponsored posts
PRPosting	Buyer selects publishers	Guest posts	International	Buyers who want detailed site data
Accessily	10,000+ publisher sites	Guest posts	International	Simple guest-post buying
Adsy	Large searchable inventory	Guest posts, link insertions	150+ countries	Buyers who want plenty of filters
GUESTPOSTLINKS	65,000+ publishers	Guest posts, niche edits	International	Agencies and bulk campaigns
iCopify	Large publisher inventory	Guest posts	150+ countries	Lower-cost and international placements
Linkhouse	65,000+ global websites	Guest posts, link insertions	Local and international	European and Polish campaigns
Backlinked	100,000+ opportunities	Guest posts and editorial links	International, strong DACH focus	German-speaking markets
Getfluence	Large publisher community	Sponsored and branded content	International	Sponsored content and media campaigns

Marketplace figures and features are based on information published by the companies and were checked in September 2026. Inventory can change as publishers join or leave.

1. PressWhizz

PressWhizz is an AI-powered link-building marketplace with more than 72,000 curated websites across 90+ countries. The network covers a wide range of niches and languages, with guest posts and more than 31,000 niche-edit opportunities available. Buyers can filter publishers and check Moz and Ahrefs metrics, traffic data, referring domains and prices before ordering. They choose the publisher, target page and anchor text themselves, which gives them control over where each link is placed.

Search goes beyond publisher profiles. Content Search covers more than 30 million indexed pages and can find existing articles related to a keyword or subject. This is useful for niche edits because buyers can search for a relevant article directly rather than checking suitable websites one by one. Ranking Keywords offers another option by finding publishers already ranking for terms related to the target page.

For teams managing several websites or clients, Projects keeps campaigns separate, while Match Domains shows whether a publisher has already linked to a particular domain. Marketplace placements also come with a 12-month guarantee. If a link disappears during that period, PressWhizz says it will contact the publisher to restore it. If that is not possible, the buyer receives a full refund.

Where PressWhizz Stands Out

The main advantage is the amount of work that can be done from one account. Standard publisher filters are supported by Content Search and Ranking Keywords, while Projects and Match Domains help with ongoing campaigns. This gives regular link buyers useful tools for both finding new placements and keeping track of existing work. A managed link-building service is also available for businesses that want more support. For those who prefer to manage their own campaigns, the combination of a large publisher network, detailed website data, clear pricing, buyer control and dedicated research tools makes PressWhizz the strongest overall marketplace in this review.

Best for: SEO agencies, affiliate teams, in-house SEO teams and businesses that buy links regularly.

2. Linkatomic

Smaller teams may only need an easy way to find a suitable website and arrange a sponsored article. Linkatomic keeps the process fairly simple, with newspapers, blogs and other websites available through its marketplace. Buyers can filter the available sites by topic, country, language, price and website metrics. Once they find a suitable option, they choose the publisher themselves rather than having a placement selected for them.

Buyers can provide their own article or have the content prepared through the service. Publishers from different countries and languages are available, so Linkatomic can also be used for campaigns targeting more than one market. There are fewer tools to work through than on some larger marketplaces, which may suit teams that mainly want to find a publisher, place an order and move on.

Best for: Smaller SEO teams, occasional sponsored articles and campaigns targeting different languages or countries.

3. PRPosting

Buyers who like to check website data before ordering will find plenty of it on PRPosting. Publisher listings can include Ahrefs figures for DR, traffic, backlinks, referring domains and organic keywords, along with Moz and Similarweb data. The marketplace covers publishers from different countries, with separate sections for local markets. Buyers can compare the available websites themselves and choose individual placements rather than buying a package of preselected links.

With more data shown in the listings than on some simpler marketplaces, PRPosting is better suited to buyers who already know which SEO metrics they want to check. Those looking for a very basic way to order a guest post may find that level of detail less important.

Best for: SEO professionals who want to compare publisher data before ordering and teams working across different countries.

4. Accessily

Guest-post buyers can use Accessily to browse websites that are open to paid content and arrange placements without contacting publishers individually. Publishers list their own websites, set their prices and approve the content submitted for publication. Accessily says its marketplace includes more than 10,000 publisher sites, with a wider community of more than 3,000 publishers. The platform also has tools for publishers, including hosting, monetisation and payouts, although these are less relevant to someone using it mainly to buy backlinks.

For buyers, the marketplace offers a fairly direct way to find websites accepting guest posts and order a placement. It does not have the same range of research and campaign tools found on some larger platforms, but not every buyer will need them.

Best for: Buyers looking for a straightforward guest-post marketplace with direct access to publisher listings.

5. Adsy

Buyers can use Adsy to search for websites, apply filters and choose where their content will be published. The marketplace currently advertises more than 150,000 websites across 150+ countries, 100 languages and 50 categories. More than 20 filters are available, including Ahrefs traffic and DR, Moz DA, country and other website data. This helps buyers narrow down a large inventory before checking individual sites more closely.

For teams placing links regularly, websites can be saved in custom lists and orders tracked through the buyer account. Agencies can also create projects and download reports for completed work. Adsy monitors published content as well, so buyers can keep track of placements after they go live. With so many websites available, some research is still needed before ordering. The filters make that process easier, particularly for buyers searching across several countries or niches.

Best for: Buyers who want a large international selection and plenty of filters for finding guest-post opportunities.

6. GUESTPOSTLINKS

Buyers who want to choose their own publishers can browse more than 65,000 verified options on GUESTPOSTLINKS. Websites can be filtered by niche, country, language, organic traffic, price and authority metrics, with data from Ahrefs, Moz and Semrush also available. Both guest posts and niche edits can be ordered through the platform. Buyers provide their target URL and anchor details, then either supply their own content or have it written through the service. Larger orders and white-label reporting are also available for agencies. Link duration is worth checking before placing an order. The terms can vary between publishers, and replacements are not guaranteed in every case, so buyers should review the conditions for the website they choose.

Best for: Agencies looking for guest posts and niche edits, with the option to place larger orders and choose publishers themselves.

7. iCopify

Smaller sites and SEO teams working with limited budgets can use iCopify to search for guest-post opportunities at different price levels. Buyers can compare websites by niche, country, DR, DA, organic traffic and price before placing an order. The marketplace advertises a large international selection covering more than 150 countries. Its published inventory figures vary across different parts of the site, so the exact number of available websites may change over time.

Orders are handled through the platform. Buyers provide the article, target URL, anchor text and any other instructions, then receive the live URL once the placement is complete. Content can also be ordered for campaigns where the buyer does not already have an article prepared. With a broad range of prices and international websites, iCopify is mainly suited to buyers who want plenty of options without starting with a large budget.

Best for: Smaller budgets, international guest posting and buyers who want to compare websites at different price points.

8. Linkhouse

Teams working across Poland and other European markets can use Linkhouse to find both guest posts and links in existing articles. The platform currently advertises more than 65,000 websites worldwide, including more than 26,000 Polish portals. Buyers can check prices and SEO data before ordering, then use filters to narrow down the available websites. Linkhouse also includes tools such as Backlink Gap, along with features for planning, ordering and tracking campaigns. The large selection of Polish websites makes Linkhouse particularly useful for campaigns in Poland, while its international inventory provides options for teams working across other European markets as well.

Best for: Polish and European campaigns, especially teams looking for both guest posts and links in existing content.

9. Backlinked

Teams looking for backlinks in Germany, Austria or Switzerland may prefer a marketplace with a stronger selection of German-language websites. Backlinked is based in Germany and offers both self-service link buying and managed link-building services. The marketplace advertises more than 100,000 publishing opportunities. Buyers can search websites by industry, language and common SEO metrics, then choose where they want their links placed.

Guest-post content can be provided by the buyer or written by Backlinked’s editorial team. Orders and projects are managed through the platform, while businesses that do not want to choose placements themselves can use the managed service instead. Its focus on the DACH region makes Backlinked especially relevant for teams that regularly need German-language placements, although international websites are available as well.

Best for: German-language campaigns and teams that want the choice between self-service and managed link building.

10. Getfluence

Some campaigns need more than a standard guest post. Getfluence gives brands access to sponsored articles, branded content and other forms of paid media coverage, alongside the SEO value these placements may provide. Its publisher community currently includes more than 70,000 publishers, which advertisers can browse after creating an account. Buyers can provide their own article or have content prepared through the platform.

Getfluence also labels selected media outlets as Trusted Publishers, using factors including completed collaborations, response rates and publication rates. This gives buyers some extra information when comparing publishers. The platform is a better match for campaigns that combine backlinks with wider brand exposure than for buyers who simply want an occasional SEO placement.

Best for: Brands looking for sponsored content, media coverage and backlinks as part of the same campaign.

Choosing a Marketplace Based on the Way You Build Links

The number of websites in a marketplace does not tell the whole story. A platform with 100,000 sites is not necessarily more useful than one with 50,000 if buyers have to spend too much time finding publishers that actually fit their campaign. What matters more is how easily buyers can search the available websites, compare suitable options and find the right placements.

Priority	Marketplace to Consider	Reason
Strongest overall marketplace	PressWhizz	Combines publisher choice, detailed research and campaign tools
Managing several client campaigns	PressWhizz	Projects and other tools are built for repeated use
Finding relevant existing content	PressWhizz	Content-level search helps with niche-edit research
Simple sponsored articles	Linkatomic	Straightforward publisher selection and ordering
Detailed publisher data	PRPosting	Several SEO and traffic data points are shown in listings
Traditional guest-post marketplace	Accessily	Simple connection between buyers and publishers
Large searchable inventory	Adsy	Broad international database with many filters
Agency and bulk orders	GUESTPOSTLINKS	DIY publisher choice plus agency-oriented options
Lower-cost guest-post search	iCopify	Wide price range and low advertised starting prices
Polish and European campaigns	Linkhouse	Strong Polish inventory with international options
DACH campaigns	Backlinked	Germany-based marketplace with international inventory
Sponsored media campaigns	Getfluence	Broader mix of sponsored and branded content

Which Marketplace Offers the Most Complete Setup?

The ten marketplaces in this review suit different types of link-building campaigns. Linkatomic keeps sponsored-post buying simple, while PRPosting provides plenty of publisher data. Accessily focuses mainly on guest posts, and Adsy has a large international selection with many filters. GUESTPOSTLINKS and iCopify cover different budgets and campaign sizes, while Linkhouse and Backlinked are useful for European markets. Getfluence is more focused on sponsored content and media coverage.

PressWhizz takes the top position because it gives buyers a large choice of publishers along with the tools needed to research and manage their placements. Teams can compare publisher data, search for relevant existing content, order guest posts or niche edits and manage different campaigns from the same platform.

These tools become especially useful for agencies and SEO teams working on several campaigns at once. They can keep track of their work and find new publishers without giving up control over where their links are placed. For teams that buy links regularly, PressWhizz offers the most complete marketplace in this review. It cuts down the time spent finding and arranging placements while leaving the final choice of publisher with the buyer.