BlackRock executives told investors tokenization is the key to integrating crypto with mainstream finance, pointing to the firm's scale and its $2.8 billion tokenized cash market fund as proof of commitment. They see tokenized assets easing settlement and expanding access for institutional clients.
Kraken announced it will acquire Switzerland-based Backed Finance, the tokenization firm it has already partnered with on its xStocks tokenized equity product. The deal aims to deepen Kraken’s real-world asset capabilities and expand its tokenized equity offering.
Uzbekistan will recognize stablecoins as an official means of payment starting Jan. 1, 2026, under a regulatory sandbox that also permits trading in tokenized securities. The framework is intended to bring legal clarity for crypto payments and tokenized asset markets.
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.
Doma Protocol launched its mainnet on Nov 25, claiming the first DNS-compliant blockchain infrastructure to convert traditional Web2 domains into programmable DeFi assets, targeting a $360 billion market.
Grayscale said Chainlink will underpin the next wave of blockchain adoption, positioning LINK as core infrastructure for asset tokenization. The firm argues secure oracle services are essential for bringing real-world assets on-chain.
Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Registry has rolled out a nationwide blockchain platform to register property, enable fractional ownership, and link assets to digital marketplaces under REGA supervision. The initiative aims to modernize registries and unlock liquidity through tokenization.
Deutsche Boerse said on Tuesday it will integrate Societe Generale’s stablecoins into its settlement operations to help drive mainstream adoption of tokenised cash. The step signals closer ties between regulated banks and traditional market infrastructure.
UBS and Ant International will pilot tokenized bank deposits in Singapore to enable instant cross-border payments and sharper liquidity management as part of one of the city‑state’s largest blockchain projects. The trial targets longstanding treasury bottlenecks by testing tokenized cash for corporate and institutional use.
Securitize announced that BlackRock's $2.5 billion Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) is expanding to Binance and the BNB Chain. The move signals growing institutional interest in tokenized liquidity on major exchanges.