According to a Broadridge survey, 84% of financial institutions in North America now regard tokenization as a key strategic technology. This marks a significant shift from earlier blockchain experimentation toward broad integration in financial markets.
The survey of 200 executives highlights that 68% expect tokenization to reshape financial markets within three to five years. Nearly one-third of companies plan to increase investment in tokenization initiatives over the next two years. on top of that, 92% of respondents foresee tokenized and traditional assets coexisting permanently.
Tokenization translates ownership of assets like stocks, bonds, funds, or real estate into blockchain-based digital tokens. This can streamline settlements, cut operational costs, and facilitate asset fractionalization. Major financial players have advanced projects recently: BlackRock launched a blockchain Treasury fund, Franklin Templeton offers tokenized money market funds, and JPMorgan is expanding settlement platforms with Kinexys.
In addition, DTCC’s recent first live transactions with tokenized securities demonstrate progress toward mainstream market adoption. Visa and DTCC are building infrastructure to handle tokenized assets, supporting gradual integration.
This growing institutional commitment indicates tokenization is moving beyond pilot phases and becoming foundational. It could significantly alter how markets operate by enabling continuous asset exchanges and optimized infrastructure.
This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.
