Tagged: tokenization

May 26, 2026 @ 10:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has indicated that tokenized real-world assets, or RWAs, have experienced steady expansion in 2026, merging traditional finance (TradFi) with blockchain tech advancements. The research update also noted that on-chain tokenized U.S. Treasuries have recently reached approximately $12.88 billion, contributing to a broader RWA market… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 10:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has taken a seemingly more proactive step toward modernizing its financial services ecosystem by launching an extensive public consultation on the tokenization of financial instruments as well as so-called real-world assets (RWAs). Announced recently this month, this initiative explores… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 3:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to soon provide details on the pending “Innovation Exemption”. The concept has been pitched by the Chairman of the Commission, Paul Atkins. As previously reported, Atkins, a supporter of digital assets and beneficial innovation, aims to introduce a… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered Bank (LON: STAN) has projected that the total value of tokenized assets on blockchain networks could reach an impressive $4 trillion by the close of 2028. This forecast, shared by Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s Global Head of Digital Assets Research, underscores the accelerating… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 7:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitget Wallet says it has integrated xStocks, thus providing access to self-custodied tokenized equities and ETFs for its users. According to a company release, over 130 tokenized assets are now available via the digital wallet. Bitget reports having over 300 assets, including stocks, crypto, commodities, and… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 10:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Tokenization is quickly becoming commonplace, and it is vital that regulators and policymakers work in concert with both current industry participants and future firms that will eventually incorporate digital assets, including tokenized securities. The Bank of England and the UK Financial Conduct Authority issued a… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 8:48 am By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have issued a joint statement on tokenization and the wholesale market. The comment is described as a “shared vision” that has the potential to streamline markets while benefitting from additional functionality. The discussion is driven… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has released new research illustrating how tokenized versions of conventional assets, paired with near-instant collateral transfers, could deliver substantial gains in capital efficiency and liquidity management for financial institutions. The findings underscore a compelling near-term opportunity for the… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 4:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

Prometheum has announced the launch of Prometheum Capital’s Digital Brokerage Solutions, a service that supports crypto and tokenized securities for broker-dealers.  The company said that the first clients using the platform are Arete Wealth Management, Network 1 Financial Securities, and a clearing broker-dealer. Promethium is… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 3:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Centrifuge, a platform specializing in bringing real-world assets onchain, has taken a major step forward by deploying its decentralized real-world asset (deRWA) infrastructure on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network. This rollout seamlessly merges institutional-grade tokenization with decentralized finance (DeFi) capabilities, enabling tokenized assets to function… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

tZERO (TZROP) aims to boost its tokenization abilities by partnering with the Aptos Foundation. tZERO operates an Alternative Trading System (ATS) so it can enable buyers and sellers of securities, including tokenized assets. tZERO can also handle on-chain custody. The Aptos Foundation is a non-profit… Read More

May 11, 2026 @ 10:19 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital assets, including tokenized assets, are poised to change the entire financial ecosystem. Digitization through blockchain technology can remove intrinsic friction in the movement of value while automating various services and activities.  Ratings firm Moody’s has distributed a report on how tokenization will alter US… Read More

May 10, 2026 @ 8:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the world’s largest global asset management firm overseeing approximately $14 trillion, continues to pioneer the integration of blockchain technology into traditional investment products. On May 8, 2026, the firm submitted two key filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) outlining plans… Read More

May 8, 2026 @ 11:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Solv Protocol has announced a full transition of its cross-chain capabilities for tokenized Bitcoin assets. The Bitcoin-focused DeFi platform is standardizing operations around Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), moving away from its previous LayerZero integration. This change impacts more than $700 million in SolvBTC and… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Animoca Brands has announced several key developments in early May 2026 including a significant initiative with Republic. These recent updates now span tokenized ownership, a key corporate milestone, and support for next-generation AI applications, reinforcing the company’s role in bridging traditional finance with decentralized and… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 2:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has recently indicated that traditional finance is rapidly shifting toward tokenization, turning real-world assets like bonds, money market funds, and private credit into digital tokens on public blockchains. Yet as major institutions move beyond pilot programs to live deployments, a key challenge emerges: no… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 9:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance has carried out the world’s first near-instantaneous cross-border and cross-bank redemption of a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund. The pilot, executed in partnership with Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, Mastercard, and Ripple, showcases how public blockchain technology can integrate seamlessly with traditional banking systems to… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 7:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

CoinList, one of the sister companies of AngelList, will offer tokenized equities in the near future. According to an email, CoinList has partnered with Superstate to bring tokenized shares, including initial public offerings (IPOs), to its global user base, “unlocking a new era of online… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 5:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Dalmore Group, a regulated broker-dealer that specializes in tech-enabled online capital formation, has partnered with digital asset firm Polymath. In a public statement, the two firms explained that Dalmore will support Polymath’s mission to enable tokenized securities in a compliant manner. Polymath will integrate Dalmore’s… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Securitize announced that its subsidiary Securitize Markets has gained expanded approvals from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This marks the first time a standard broker-dealer has been authorized to hold custody of tokenized securities, enabling atomic settlements and on-chain transactions between these assets and… Read More