Tokenization Used to Feel Far Off but Now Stocks, Gold, and Treasuries Are Moving Into Practice
Tokenization of traditional assets like stocks, gold, and Treasuries is moving from theory to practice, offering 24/7 access and faster settlement.Summary
Tokenization, once seen as a distant crypto concept, is now materializing with real products tokenizing familiar assets such as U.S. Treasuries, gold, and stocks. This shift is driven by a greater focus on regulation and infrastructure connecting crypto to traditional finance. Tokenized Treasuries offer digital exposure to government yield with faster settlement, while tokenized gold provides a trusted asset on blockchain rails. The integration of tokenized stocks, exemplified by Kraken's xStocks offering major U.S. equities and ETFs, allows these assets to trade on a 24/7 schedule, unlike traditional markets. This flexibility enables real-time responses to news, appealing to investors seeking greater utility and accessibility for assets they already understand, moving the crypto market toward tangible connections with the real financial world.
(Source：BeInCrypto)