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Securitize stock surges as Benchmark initiates coverage with buy rating and $16 target

Securitize has gained significant institutional validation after investment firm Benchmark initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $16 price target. As a leading infrastructure provider, Securitize currently commands approximately 70% of the United States tokenization market. The company serves as the primary technical partner for BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, which holds roughly $1.7 billion in assets. This market position is further bolstered by a partnership with the New York Stock Exchange to develop infrastructure for trading tokenized stocks and ETFs. Securitize is currently pursuing a public listing on the Nasdaq via a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II under the ticker SECZ. Analysts view the firm as a critical 'picks and shovels' play in a sector projected to attract over $30 trillion in assets over the next decade. This development highlights the growing integration of blockchain technology into traditional financial clearing and settlement processes. The firm's progress remains a bellwether for the broader RWA industry as it navigates evolving regulatory requirements from the SEC.

#BUIDL #Tokenization #Securitize

cryptobriefing.com·Sep 21, 20268.5

Stocks

Johann Kerbrat: Robinhood's Tokenized Stocks Hit $1.2 Billion Daily Volume, 70% Outside Market Hours

The SEC recently introduced an innovation exemption allowing tokenized U.S. equities to trade on blockchain platforms, provided they meet strict requirements for shareholder rights and auditability. Johann Kerbrat, representing Robinhood, highlighted that this regulatory shift marks a transition for tokenization from an offshore curiosity to a viable U.S. market product. Currently, Robinhood's stock tokens function as debt instruments backed by underlying shares rather than direct equity, creating a strategic fork as the firm evaluates building compliant, high-fidelity tokenized securities. Data from the first two months of Robinhood Chain shows that 70% of trading volume occurs outside traditional market hours, signaling significant demand for 24/7 financial infrastructure. While Robinhood leverages Ethereum for security and decentralization, the company faces challenges regarding price divergence and the need for a unified federal regulatory framework. Kerbrat emphasized that the long-term goal is a singular, blockchain-based market that renders the distinction between traditional and new systems obsolete. Looking ahead, Robinhood plans to expand its tokenization efforts beyond equities into private equity, real estate, and additional commodities.

#Ethereum #RWA #SEC

finance.biggo.com·Sep 21, 20268.5

Infrastructure

The ECB Will Buy Tokenized Bonds With Its Own Funds When Pontes Goes Live in 2026

The European Central Bank has officially launched Pontes, a new settlement system designed to facilitate wholesale transactions in tokenized assets using central bank money. Alongside this launch, the ECB announced plans to invest a portion of its own non-monetary policy funds into tokenized euro-denominated securities issued by central and regional governments, agencies, and supranational institutions. Thirteen major financial institutions, including Deutsche Bank, Santander, and Société Générale, have already onboarded to the system, alongside the Bundesbank and four DLT operators. This initiative follows two years of development and successful 2024 trials, aiming to provide a risk-free settlement asset for the European tokenized finance ecosystem. By participating directly in these markets, the ECB intends to gain practical experience in the full lifecycle of tokenized trade execution and portfolio management. Pontes serves as a critical bridge between DLT-based platforms and the Eurosystem’s existing TARGET Services infrastructure. This move marks a significant institutional endorsement of blockchain-based financial markets, signaling a shift toward integrating DLT into core European financial infrastructure by 2028.

#TokenizedBonds #DLT #ECB

cryptotimes.io·Sep 21, 202610.0

Infrastructure

ECB Launches Pontes to Drive Tokenization

The European Central Bank has officially launched the Pontes initiative to provide a dedicated settlement infrastructure for tokenized real-world assets within the Eurosystem. This platform enables credit institutions to settle tokenized trades using central bank money, addressing critical liquidity and efficiency challenges in digital financial markets. Initially operating during standard European business hours, the system is designed to eventually support 24/7 settlement capabilities. By providing an official, secure settlement layer, the ECB aims to foster a more integrated and safe environment for wholesale tokenized assets across the European Union. The initiative underscores a strategic divergence from the United States, where tokenization efforts are primarily led by private Wall Street entities rather than federal institutions. While Pontes represents a significant step forward, market participants must still navigate complex regulatory frameworks like the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This development highlights the growing importance of central bank involvement in establishing the foundational plumbing required for the future of global tokenized finance.

#Tokenization #MiCA #ECB

tradingview.com·Sep 21, 20269.0

Infrastructure

Bitcoin climbs toward $82k as tokenized-stock move boosts crypto sentiment

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has granted a temporary five-year exemption permitting qualifying venues to facilitate the trading of tokenized U.S. stocks on blockchain-based platforms. This regulatory milestone aims to foster financial innovation while ensuring robust investor protections remain in place. The announcement has significantly bolstered market sentiment, contributing to a broader rally in digital assets and crypto-related equities like Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and Robinhood. By bridging traditional equity markets with blockchain infrastructure, the move signals a potential shift toward deeper integration of legacy financial assets within decentralized ecosystems. While Bitcoin climbed toward $82,000, the positive momentum was further supported by easing inflation concerns linked to falling oil prices. This development is viewed as a critical step in legitimizing onchain trading for institutional-grade assets. The market reaction underscores the high sensitivity of digital asset valuations to regulatory clarity regarding the tokenization of real-world securities.

#Blockchain #SEC #TokenizedStocks

investing.com·Sep 21, 20269.0

Infrastructure

Bank of Korea launches 24

The Bank of Korea has launched a pilot program for a 24-hour won settlement network designed to facilitate international transactions outside of South Korea's standard banking hours. By partnering with four major domestic lenders—KB Kookmin Bank, Woori Bank, Hana Bank, and Shinhan Bank—the central bank aims to streamline access for foreign investors through Registered Foreign Institutions for KRW Business. This infrastructure allows investors to settle won transactions during their local business hours without requiring direct accounts at South Korean financial institutions. Full operational status is targeted for January 2027, with plans to expand participation to additional domestic and foreign banks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the international standing of the South Korean won. Furthermore, the Bank of Korea is actively exploring tokenized settlement through the Bank for International Settlements' Project Agorá and its own Project Hangang. These efforts utilize wholesale central bank digital currency and tokenized commercial bank deposits to modernize cross-border payment systems. The development represents a significant shift toward blockchain-integrated financial infrastructure for sovereign currency settlement.

#Tokenization #CrossBorderPayments #ProjectAgora

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Sep 21, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Injective Powers First Onchain Trade Finance Pilot for POSCO International and LG CNS

Injective has successfully executed its first onchain trade finance pilot in collaboration with South Korean giants POSCO International and LG CNS. The project utilized trade receivables generated from real commercial activity, which were issued as programmable, permissioned onchain assets with integrated compliance controls. AI agents were employed to automate the review of Letters of Credit and supporting trade documentation, demonstrating the potential for increased efficiency in the $5 trillion global trade finance market. Beyond this pilot, Injective has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by becoming an SEC-registered transfer agent, enabling it to perform regulated recordkeeping for U.S. capital markets. This infrastructure currently supports over $1 billion in real estate mortgages and a diverse range of assets including institutional funds and pre-IPO equities. By combining purpose-built RWA infrastructure with AI-powered financial workflows, Injective aims to modernize traditional capital markets through a unified, compliant layer 1 blockchain. This development marks a strategic expansion of the network's RWA ecosystem, positioning it as a comprehensive stack for institutional-grade asset issuance and settlement.

#RWA #Tokenization #SEC

Blockonomi·Sep 20, 20268.5

Stocks

Coinbase, Robinhood, Circle could be early winners of SEC's tokenized

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has introduced a five-year innovation exemption allowing for the trading of tokenized U.S. stocks on public blockchains via automated market makers. This regulatory framework mandates that tokens must preserve essential shareholder rights, including voting and dividends, while imposing strict caps on trading volume and the number of eligible securities. Analysts from Goldman Sachs and Citizens identify Coinbase, Robinhood, and Circle as primary beneficiaries of this shift toward onchain securities. Coinbase is positioned to leverage its institutional custody services and the Base blockchain, though it may need to adapt its central limit order book infrastructure to align with the SEC's AMM-focused requirements. Robinhood is expected to evolve its existing offshore derivative-based stock tokens to meet these new compliance standards, potentially utilizing its Arbitrum-based Robinhood Chain. Circle stands to benefit as USDC becomes a preferred asset for settlement and collateral within these emerging onchain markets. While traditional exchanges like Nasdaq and ICE face limited immediate impact due to current volume caps, this development marks a significant step toward integrating regulated equity markets with blockchain technology. The ability for issuers to opt-out of third-party tokenization adds a layer of corporate control that addresses previous industry criticisms.

#SEC #TokenizedStocks #Circle

CoinDesk·Sep 20, 20268.5

Infrastructure

Vlad Tenev Says Tokenized Stocks Are a Freight Train — But Even His Own Panel Isn't Sure He Needs a Blockchain

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev is aggressively expanding the company's tokenization strategy, utilizing a proprietary layer-1 blockchain to offer roughly 200 tokenized US stocks to international users. The platform currently reports over $1 billion in daily decentralized exchange volume, aiming to provide 24/7 trading, fractionalization, and self-custody for assets like Nvidia and SpaceX tokens. While these tokens currently function as synthetic debt instruments without voting rights, Robinhood is actively developing in-kind redemption and voting capabilities to address regulatory and reputational challenges, including public criticism from AMC Entertainment. Tenev argues that blockchain infrastructure is essential for achieving true 24/7 market efficiency, contrasting it with the limitations of traditional clearing houses. Beyond equities, Robinhood is integrating private market access and the government-backed Trump Accounts program, which aims to provide Treasury-funded index funds to millions of American children. This multi-pronged approach positions Robinhood as a central player in the institutional push to modernize financial infrastructure through on-chain rails. The ongoing debate over whether these assets require blockchain technology highlights a critical tension between traditional financial incumbents and crypto-native efficiency models.

#RWA #Blockchain #TokenizedStocks

finance.biggo.com·Sep 20, 20268.5

U.S. Treasuries

BlackRock Adds Tokenised Share Classes to European UCITS MMFs

BlackRock has expanded its digital asset strategy by launching twelve tokenized share classes across six of its existing UCITS-regulated money market funds. These share classes, available in EUR, GBP, and USD, utilize the Ethereum blockchain to provide 24/7 peer-to-peer transferability and real-time settlement visibility. The initiative leverages Kinexys by J.P. Morgan as the tokenization layer, which acts as a bridge between on-chain activity and the fund's traditional transfer agent infrastructure. By utilizing established UCITS structures, BlackRock aims to lower adoption barriers for institutional investors while maintaining regulatory continuity. This move represents the most significant institutional tokenized fund launch in Europe to date, targeting use cases such as corporate treasury optimization and digital collateral management. The integration of these funds into tokenized ecosystems addresses inefficiencies in traditional T+1 settlement cycles. Ultimately, the success of this deployment will depend on the speed at which custodians and treasury platforms integrate with the Kinexys infrastructure.

#Ethereum #Kinexys #BlackRock

thefintechtimes.com·Sep 20, 20269.5

Infrastructure

SEC Issues Innovation Exemption For Tokenized Stock Trading

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law360.com·Sep 20, 20269.0

Infrastructure

Avalanche (AVAX) Surges 11% on Tokenization Momentum

Avalanche has experienced an 11% price increase following reports that Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has spent a year testing the network for potential use in a regulated tokenized-securities platform. This development aligns with the SEC’s new 'Innovation Exemption,' which permits qualifying venues to trade tokenized U.S. equities on public blockchains for a five-year period. Ava Labs president Charley Cooper and ICE VP Michael Blaugrund confirmed ongoing engagement regarding the use of Avalanche as a settlement layer for an alternative trading system. Beyond the NYSE connection, Avalanche is gaining traction through institutional mandates, including a tokenized fund from New York Life Investment Management and infrastructure migrations by platforms like Japan's Progmat and Korea's Hanwha Investment & Securities. Additional ecosystem catalysts, such as Janus Henderson becoming a validator and the launch of Aave V4, have further bolstered the network's institutional profile. These events collectively position Avalanche as a primary candidate for regulated on-chain asset settlement. The convergence of favorable regulatory frameworks and high-profile institutional testing marks a significant milestone for the broader RWA market.

#RWA #InstitutionalDeFi #TokenizedEquities

coinmarketcap.com·Sep 19, 20268.5

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