106 stories about Tokenization from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Jul 25, 2026.
Anchorage Digital has introduced a new platform allowing banks to offer 24/7 payments and settlements using tokenized deposits. This lets financial institutions leverage blockchain without overhauling their existing systems.
Securitize and tZERO are locked in a legal battle over tokenization patents as companies rush to bring traditional financial assets onchain. This fight highlights the growing competition to digitize Wall Street securities.
The New York Stock Exchange's parent company, ICE, is teaming up with crypto exchange OKX to advance tokenized securities. This joint venture, co-chaired by a former New York governor, aims to bring blockchain-based financial products to mainstream investors.
The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has grown 40% to $51 billion, with equity tokenization leading the charge at a 130% increase. Industry players are now racing to define the best business model for this rapidly expanding sector.
Philippine SEC Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo told Cointelegraph that tokenized assets could give Filipinos more legitimate investment options while helping steer them away from scams.
South Korea's finance ministry has declared tokenized stocks as securities, not crypto assets, which could lead to taxation as early as the second half of 2026. This move may impact investors and the broader crypto market in the region.
Ethena Labs is allocating $250 million to Securitize’s tokenized AAA-rated collateralized loan obligation (CLO) fund, which is deploying on the Solana blockchain. This move brings institutional-grade structured credit to the blockchain, offering floating-rate returns.
Exodus and Ondo have launched a platform allowing users to trade tokenized versions of over 200 stocks and ETFs directly on the Solana blockchain. This move bridges traditional finance with blockchain technology, offering fractional ownership and 24/7 trading.
Tokenization is setting the stage for smarter, automated investing, according to John Hoffman, Ondo's new head of portfolio products. This trend could replicate the massive growth seen in ETFs, which now hold over $20 trillion in assets.
Tokenized treasury markets have hit $14.6 billion, showing growing crossover between traditional finance and crypto. Centralized exchange trading volumes dropped over 11% to $4.61 trillion, the lowest since late 2024.
Crypto platforms promised early access to the blockbuster SpaceX IPO through tokenized shares, but many investors couldn't get the actual stock. The problem wasn't technology, but securing the underlying shares.
Crypto platforms have withdrawn plans to offer tokenized shares of SpaceX following its record-breaking IPO. Investors who participated were refunded instead of receiving shares. The company's stock, SPCX, has surged since its debut.
Visa said stablecoins are reshaping the back end of commerce as it unveiled new AI tools, tokenization features, and a partnership with OpenAI.
Citi is using blockchain to offer tokenized digital depositary receipts representing equity in private companies, making it easier for investors to access these markets. This move could democratize private equity investments, which have traditionally been limited to wealthy individuals and institutions.
Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, believes bringing stocks and ETFs onto blockchain could unlock a massive $5 trillion market. Currently, tokenized assets are only around $30 billion.
A key architect of the EU's MiCA framework argues that regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) should not be a priority. Instead, the focus should be on tokenization, which is transforming traditional finance. The European Commission is currently gathering feedback on the future of MiCA, which governs crypto markets in the EU.
The value of active tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) like stocks, gold, and real estate has surged almost 600%, according to Binance, driven by institutional adoption. This growth highlights increasing interest in blockchain-based assets even as the broader crypto market pulls back.
Bybit is now offering tokenized shares of SpaceX's upcoming IPO through the xStocks platform. This follows Kraken's similar offering, which was introduced after its acquisition of Backed Finance in late 2025.
Crypto exchange Bybit is offering tokenized shares of U.S. IPOs, starting with SpaceX. This move gives retail investors direct access to IPOs at official prices, cutting out traditional underwriters. Bybit is leveraging blockchain technology to democratize access to high-profile initial public offerings.
Abra’s CEO Bill Barhydt believes tokenized yield products and onchain lending will be the next big thing in crypto wealth management. This comes as Abra prepares for its Nasdaq debut, signaling growing institutional interest in the space.
America's largest banks are creating a new digital currency network to prevent customers from moving deposits to stablecoins. This move aims to integrate traditional banking with blockchain technology, offering tokenized deposits as an alternative to crypto-based stablecoins.
Securitize, a tokenization firm backed by BlackRock, has received SEC approval for its merger registration, moving closer to listing on the NYSE. This could bring more institutional investment into the tokenization market.
Three of America's biggest banks are building a shared blockchain network to tokenize assets and compete with stablecoins. The project, set to launch next year, aims to reduce reliance on traditional deposits.
Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, says traditional finance resists public blockchains because they cut into fee-based revenue. The firm is expanding into tokenization, bitcoin products, and on-chain finance.