Tokenization Boom: Real-World Assets Go Blockchain

Tokenization of real-world assets is the process of converting traditional financial instruments into digital tokens on a blockchain, enabling near-instant settlement and lower costs compared to legacy market infrastructure.

The U.S. SEC has clarified that issuer-sponsored and custodial tokenized securities are subject to federal securities regulation and investor protections.

Tokenized stocks, such as those launched by Binance bStocks in June 2026, allow users to trade and own traditional equities on-chain, with prices tracking the underlying via oracle feeds.

The tokenized stock market surpassed $1 billion in on-chain value in early 2026 and is projected to reach $4-5 trillion by 2030, according to Citigroup.