Tokenization

Mercado Bitcoin is evolving from a traditional cryptocurrency exchange into a comprehensive financial hub by leveraging an invisible blockchain strategy. This approach uses blockchain technology behind the scenes, focusing on tokenized credit and real-world assets to serve underserved markets in Brazil and beyond.

Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev predicts that tokenization will revolutionize the entire financial system, potentially setting the framework for major markets by 2030. Speaking at an event in Singapore, he emphasized the transformative power of tokenized assets.

Recent developments in US cryptocurrency regulation include FinCEN's proposal to label crypto mixer transactions as primary money laundering concerns, CFTC's initiatives to regulate digital asset markets and tackle fraud, and the Federal Reserve's research on tokenization and its financial impacts.

SharpLink Gaming partners with Superstate to tokenize its SEC-registered common stock on the Ethereum blockchain, becoming the first public company to issue equity natively on Ethereum. This move aims to modernize capital markets and enhance shareholder value through blockchain technology.

Zerohash raised $104 million led by Interactive Brokers, achieving a $1 billion valuation. This funding boost comes as U.S. crypto regulations become more favorable, supporting the company's blockchain solutions for banks and fintechs.

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov met with SEC Chair Paul Atkins to discuss important topics like tokenization, smart contracts, and regulatory compliance, highlighting the growing emphasis on secure blockchain integration.

On September 5, 2025, Chainlink CEO Sergey Nazarov met with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to discuss the future of asset tokenization in finance. They highlighted regulatory adaptation and collaborative efforts to boost efficiency and safety in blockchain tokenization. This marks a positive outlook for crypto regulations and market growth.

June 2025 saw significant movements in the crypto space with over $1 billion invested in spot Bitcoin ETFs as the dollar weakens. Ripple hit legal challenges with a federal judge denying their appeal over a $125 million penalty, while Kraken expanded globally by launching 'Krak,' their peer-to-peer money app across 110 countries. Galaxy Digital raised $175 million focusing on DeFi and stablecoins, and the real-world asset tokenization market surged 380% to $24 billion. Despite legal setbacks and market volatility, cautious optimism remains.

Citigroup teams up with SDX Group to offer tokenized private market assets, providing global investors access to late-stage pre-IPO equities through a secure digital platform launching by Q3 2025. This collaboration enhances liquidity management, cap table control, and supports the Swiss digital asset ecosystem with regulatory compliance.

Galaxy Digital Inc. has made history by becoming the first Nasdaq-listed company to tokenize SEC-registered public equity shares. Their GLXY Class A Common Stock is now tokenized on the Solana blockchain, enabling approved investors to hold and transfer shares securely and efficiently with real-time ownership updates.