The global lender says blockchain-based finance could streamline markets but warns that fragmented standards and regulations may create new systemic risks. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says ...

Tokenization is often described as a technological upgrade enabling faster settlement, cheaper payments, and programmable assets. But it is a lot more. When financial assets and liabilities move onto ...

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 ...

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 ...

Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Claude Cowork and GitHub Copilot have revolutionised the way individuals and organizations interact with artificial intelligence for content generation, ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization is rapidly transforming how traditional assets are issued, owned, and traded in the digital economy. By converting traditional assets such as real estate, bonds, ...

Stablecoins are a more common form of tokenization. These tokenized versions of currencies like the U.S. dollar surged in 2025 after the U.S. passed legislation that sets out rules for stablecoin ...

Bernstein expects a tokenization 'supercycle' in 2026 spanning stablecoins, capital markets and prediction markets. The broker reiterated its $150,000 bitcoin forecast for 2026 and $200,000 as its ...