
NYLIM Executive: Tokenization to Revolutionize Personalized Portfolios
NYLIM's Thomas Sy states tokenization's next big use is personalized portfolios, enabled by blockchain for complex constructions.

NYLIM's Thomas Sy states tokenization's next big use is personalized portfolios, enabled by blockchain for complex constructions.

Cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has stated its interest in the OpenStandard ecosystem and OUSD initiative is limited to potential future participation.

The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly pushing lawmakers to shield banks from crypto and private stablecoins while allowing regulated tokenization.

The IMF warns that while tokenization can make finance faster and cheaper, it also renders the system more vulnerable to sudden shocks.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged tokenization's potential to revolutionize financial settlement, but warns of new systemic risks from fragmented regulations.

Ondo Finance has launched an SEC-aligned tokenized stock model using a BlackRock ETF and Micron shares, underpinned by Broadridge and Oasis Pro.

UK regulators have updated their national retail payments blueprint, advocating for infrastructure to support tokenization and interoperability with new forms of digital money.

Standard Chartered has initiated coverage on the DeFi protocol Morpho, setting an ambitious price target of $60 by the end of 2030.

The European Union is reviewing its landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation to address market changes driven by stablecoins and tokenization.

Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded significant $345 million in outflows, overshadowing miner buys and contributing to price pressure on the asset.

Asset manager New York Life, with $807 billion under management, has made its tokenization debut by launching an onchain high-yield corporate bond fund with Centrifuge.

Tokenization firm Securitize is poised for its NYSE debut on Thursday after investors approved its SPAC merger, becoming one of the first publicly traded pure-play tokenization companies.

Blockchain-native transfer agent Securitize expects to raise $400 million for its public debut, with less than 30% shareholder redemptions.

BlackRock-backed Securitize aims to raise $400 million as it nears its public debut on the NYSE next week via a SPAC merger.

Economist Nouriel Roubini, known as "Dr. Doom," is now backing a tokenized security called "Technodollar" for wealth protection.

BNY Mellon observes that asset managers are actively exploring blockchain-based ETFs, driven by "FOMO" to secure an early position in tokenized finance.

The SEC has delayed tokenizing U.S. equities, citing the need for advanced compliance systems that understand context, not just checkboxes.

A new nonprofit, Ethlabs, backed by Bitmine, Sharplink, and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin, aims to prepare the Ethereum network for institutional demand.

Securitize and tZERO are engaged in a patent dispute over tokenization technologies, signaling Wall Street's increasing focus on on-chain finance.

Financial advisor Ric Edelman states that despite current market pressures, institutional adoption and tokenization are rapidly accelerating behind the scenes.

21Shares co-founder Ophelia Snyder cautions that tokenization hype is outpacing Wall Street's unprepared financial infrastructure for institutional adoption.

Global asset manager Franklin Templeton has launched a dedicated cryptocurrency division following its acquisition of 250 Digital, with its onchain products surging past $2.5 billion.

Traditional finance giant Baillie Gifford has launched the tokenized Baillie Gifford Enhanced Yield Fund (BAGEY) on Solana and Ethereum with BNY.

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is prepared to integrate real-world asset tokenization, aiming to provide safer investment opportunities and combat crypto scams.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan suggests the next crypto bull market will be less volatile, driven by growing institutional appetite for stablecoins and tokenized assets.

Inveniam plans to acquire the blockchain project Mantra, offering a new path forward after its OM token suffered a significant collapse and market difficulties.

The market for tokenized financial assets has soared to over $43 billion, driven by increasing institutional interest and broader blockchain adoption.

SpaceX's high-profile debut underscored the ongoing challenge for cryptocurrency to deliver truly democratized investment access to major market events.

Standard Chartered forecasts a massive surge in decentralized finance assets, projecting a value of $2.7 trillion by 2030, primarily fueled by tokenization.

Global banking giant Standard Chartered forecasts the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector will command $2.7 trillion in assets by 2030, driven by tokenization.

The SEC's strategy of granting exemptions for tokenization initiatives, rather than establishing full rules, may lack long-term regulatory resilience.

Centralized crypto exchange trading volumes have dropped to their lowest since late 2024, contrasting sharply with a significant rise in tokenized treasury markets to $14.6 billion.

Tokenization is paving the way for autonomous investing and real-time portfolio management by converging blockchain and AI, potentially mirroring the $20 trillion ETF boom.

The crypto world sees a surge in tokenized real-world assets and prediction markets, even as Sam Bankman-Fried seeks a presidential pardon following his conviction.

Citi, a major US banking institution, is set to launch a blockchain-powered marketplace for tokenized shares of private companies, signaling Wall Street's growing embrace of digital assets.

Digital Asset secured $355 million in funding from Wall Street giants and a sovereign wealth fund to advance its institutional Canton Network.