Asset Tokenization

Asset tokenization converts rights to real-world assets such as stocks, bonds, deposits and funds into on-chain tokens, enabling fractional ownership, round-the-clock trading and faster settlement. Recent developments include Coinbase’s launch of tokenized U.S. stocks, India’s push for real-time corporate bond settlement, and accelerated investment in real-world assets by South Korean financial institutions and banks, as well as BNB Chain. As the market expands, questions are also emerging over legal ownership, on-chain records, privacy, security and cross-border compliance. How these frameworks are implemented will determine whether tokenization can become part of mainstream financial infrastructure.