Tokenization has become a strategic priority for 84% of financial firms
A survey of 200 North American financial executives reveals that 84% now prioritize tokenization as a strategic goal. Firms are increasingly integrating blockchain-based asset representation into existing infrastructure rather than building entirely new systems.
Why it matters
The shift toward tokenized assets by major institutions like BlackRock and JPMorgan signals a fundamental change in how traditional financial markets handle settlement and asset ownership.
The survey of 200 North American financial services executives suggested the financial industry is moving beyond experimenting with blockchain technology and beginning to prepare for a future in which tokenized assets become part of everyday market infrastructure.
Tokenization is the process of representing ownership of real-world assets — such as stocks, bonds, funds or real estate — as digital tokens on a blockchain. Proponents say it can streamline settlement, lower operating costs and enable assets to trade around the clock while making them easier to divide into smaller ownership stakes.
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