Nasdaq Advances Tokenized Securities Trading, Aiming for Multi-Asset Integration by 2026
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 05 2026- Tokenized Securities Rule Change: Nasdaq's proposed rule changes in September will enable trading of tokenized securities through the traditional DTC settlement system, accelerating the digital transformation of financial markets and enhancing liquidity.
- New Institutional Activity Model: Binance's approval of BlackRock's tokenized Treasury fund as collateral for off-exchange trading signifies a new trend in institutional investors' use of tokenized assets, which is expected to drive faster asset mobility.
- Market Size Expectations: The tokenized real-world asset market currently sits at $18.6 billion, with projections exceeding $4 trillion by 2030, indicating a transformative shift in the financial system and improved capital utilization.
- Multi-Asset Collateral System Development: Institutions like JPMorgan and BlackRock are building collateral systems for tokenized assets that can settle and move automatically in seconds, thereby reducing trading friction and enhancing capital efficiency.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
