The Wolf Of All Streets Wall Street’s Big Crypto Bet – The Truth About Tokenized Securities | Michael Sonnenshein
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May 18, 2025 
Michael Sonnenshein, COO of Securitize, dives into the revolutionary world of tokenized securities, as major firms like BlackRock embrace this trend. They discuss how tokenization can transform finance with daily yields and 24/7 liquidity. Sonnenshein explains the challenges of bridging crypto and traditional markets, the merging of brokerage accounts with crypto wallets, and the potential future of public equities on the blockchain. His insights highlight the growing momentum behind institutional DeFi and the innovative future of investments.
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Tokenization Enables Daily Yield
- Tokenization enables daily dividends and 24/7 liquidity unlike traditional treasuries or money markets.
- Real-time ownership tracking on blockchain allows immediate, frequent capital access for investors.
Benefits of Tokenizing Public Equities
- Tokenizing public equities offers issuers direct ownership insights and enhanced investor communication.
- On-chain shares empower investors with direct control and potential DeFi integration.
Sonnenshein’s Career Pivot
- Michael Sonnenshein moved from Grayscale to Securitize, shifting focus from wrapping crypto assets conventionally to bringing traditional assets onto blockchains.
- This role brought him closer to underlying blockchain technology, which he finds rewarding.