To counter these risks, the note emphasizes the importance of international coordination, clear policy frameworks, public trust and safe settlement assets. In the opinion of the IMF, however, safe ...

In 2026, Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization has evolved from experimental blockchain innovation into core institutional financial infrastructure. With the on-chain RWA market excluding stablecoins ...

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook in 2024. Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook said Friday that tokenization is unlikely to replace traditional finance, but instead could add efficiency across the financial ...

The $30 trillion U.S. Treasury market is one of the most important pillars of global finance, and some of Wall Street’s biggest firms have been testing out whether these assets would be at home on a ...

Just-in-time account funding may be right around the corner as tokenization provides real-time capabilities. Banks, broker-dealers, and clearing agencies could soon reduce capital buffers as ...

Asset Tokenization in the US: A Practical Guide An explanation of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization use cases and guidance on the tokenization process, including asset identification, legal ...

Industry speakers at Paris Blockchain Week said tokenization can broaden access and issuance, but it does not by itself create active secondary markets for illiquid assets. Tokenization does not ...

Last month, Nasdaq Executive Vice President and Global Chief Legal, Risk and Regulatory Officer John Zecca testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the modernization of U.S. capital ...

Tokenization could reshape finance by enabling instant settlement and cutting out intermediaries, and introduces new risks that regulators are not yet equipped to manage, the IMF said. Tokenization ...

The IMF said tokenization could improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion in emerging economies but cited concerns over volatility and the “erosion of monetary sovereignty.” The ...

The regulatory scaffolding being built around tokenized securities will determine whether this market opens new doors for retail investors or simply upgrades the back office for institutions that were ...

Global capital markets stand at a pivotal moment defined by rapid technological change, rising expectations for access and efficiency, and the need to modernize market infrastructure without ...