The Breakdown The Tokenization Era Begins (says Fink)
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Oct 16, 2025 BlackRock CEO Larry Fink announces the dawn of asset tokenization, emphasizing its transformative potential for markets. He argues that tokenized ETFs could draw global investors into traditional finance. Fink also highlights the urgency for clearer regulations in the digital asset space. Meanwhile, the DOJ unveils a historic Bitcoin seizure linked to a crypto scam, raising questions about victim restitution. Additionally, Jerome Powell hints at a possible end to quantitative tightening, shaking up market expectations.
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Tokenization Era Has Begun
- Larry Fink says the tokenization era has begun and targets real estate, equities, and bonds for digitization.
- He believes tokenized ETFs can onboard global crypto-native investors into traditional long-term products.
Regulation Is Central To Market Leadership
- Fink called for the U.S. to accelerate regulatory clarity and invest in digital asset infrastructure.
- He frames regulation as critical for the U.S. to lead global digital market infrastructure.
BlackRock Builds Its Own On-Chain Tech
- BlackRock plans to develop its own tokenization technology and hinted at future announcements.
- The firm already launched an on-chain money market fund on Ethereum to capture crypto-native users.