Tokenized Equity Market Reaches $1.2 Billion as Nasdaq Moves to Integrate Blockchain
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Market Growth: The tokenized equity market has reached a combined market capitalization of $1.2 billion, with significant expansion in September and December indicating rapid growth potential, which may foreshadow a future market explosion.
- Institutional Partnership Shift: Backed Finance's launch of approximately 60 tokenized equities through its xStocks suite on Ethereum, in collaboration with Kraken and Bybit, marks a transition from experimental pilots to production-scale deployment, enhancing market confidence.
- Compliance Trading Initiatives: Securitize announced plans in December to enable compliant on-chain trading of public equities with direct share ownership, further promoting the legitimacy and acceptance of tokenized stocks, which is expected to attract more investors.
- Nasdaq's Strategic Priority: Nasdaq has filed with the SEC to offer tokenized stocks on its platform, with Matt Savarese stating that tokenization is a top organizational priority, aiming to integrate blockchain technology gradually without disrupting existing market infrastructure.
About the author
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.
