In his 2026 chairman’s letter Larry Fink framed digital wallets as the next major distribution channel after a $150 billion milestone, saying BlackRock will “lead the charge” to put traditional investment products into wallets. The firm says there is currently very little access to stocks and ETFs in wallet environments.
Invesco has taken over Superstate’s $900 million on‑chain U.S. Treasury fund, signaling the $2.2 trillion asset manager’s formal entry into the tokenized treasuries market alongside BlackRock and Franklin Templeton. The move accelerates institutional adoption of blockchain-based government bond products.
Amundi has launched a $100 million tokenized cash fund that issues digital cash-equivalent tokens on Ethereum and Stellar, aiming to combine blockchain speed with traditional cash stability. The product keeps conventional custody and compliance while enabling faster settlement and programmable transfers.
U.K. asset manager Aviva Investors has partnered with Ripple to migrate traditional fund structures on-chain, launching its first tokenization initiative on the XRP Ledger.
Bitwise has launched an actively managed Bitcoin–Gold ETF that combines BTC exposure with precious metals and mining stocks, targeting capital preservation and macro-aware allocations. The product underscores growing institutional strategies that blend crypto with traditional safe-haven assets.
Japanese exchange operator Coincheck agreed to acquire Canadian asset manager 3iQ in a $112 million all-stock transaction, gaining control of a leading manager of regulated crypto investment products. The move broadens Coincheck’s reach into institutional and fund-based crypto offerings across Japan and Canada.
Jeff Park, Morgan Stanley's ProCap investment chief, says the bank can realize an “intangible benefit” from its spot Bitcoin ETF even if it doesn't attract massive inflows. The comment frames the product as strategic rather than purely revenue-driven.
BlackRock’s CEO framed bitcoin as a long-term hedge amid rising fiscal pressures and called for accelerated asset tokenization, arguing both moves could reshape global markets. The message signals growing institutional interest in BTC and digital securities infrastructure.
Goldman Sachs will buy active ETF provider Innovator Capital Management in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $2 billion, the firm announced Monday. The move bolsters Goldman’s push into the fast-growing ETF sector and expands its product and distribution capabilities.
Amundi has launched the first on-chain tokenized euro money market fund, offering investors a choice between a traditional fund structure and an Ethereum-recorded tokenized version. The hybrid rollout aims to bridge conventional asset management with blockchain settlement rails.