Tokenization
Europe's first blockchain IPO is here: France’s new exchange is taking aerospace firm public onchain
The move positions Lise and ST Group as an early test case for going public directly on blockchain rails within EU rules.
Beyond T-bills: OpenEden introduces tokenized high-yield corporate bond
The product further expands the tokenized real-world asset market beyond cash-equivalent and treasury strategies, which currently dominate the sector.
Grayscale’s research head says tokenization will happen in waves and explains how to play it
Investors looking to bet on tokenization should think in phases, with institution-friendly networks like Canton likely winning first and Avalanche, Ethereum capturing more upside later, Grayscale's Zach Pandl said.
Midas raises $50 million to tackle pain point for tokenized asset investors
The funding will support the introduction of an instant redemption system for onchain funds, a key hurdle for broader institutional adoption.
Why big banks are snubbing open ledgers to build their own private blockchains
DRW founder Don Wilson says public blockchains conflict with how institutions trade and manage risk, limiting adoption.
The NYSE wants to bring blockchain to Wall Street without breaking the existing system
The exchange's chief of product development, Jon Herrick, said blockchain technology will be layered into current systems rather than replace them.
SBI, Sony back Startale’s $63 million push to expand Japan’s tokenized finance stack
The Singapore-based company builds blockchain tools for financial firms and retail users, including a blockchain for tokenized securities, stablecoins, and a consumer app.
Sky-backed Obex spreads $1 billion across credit, energy and AI assets to expand stablecoin yield
The stablecoin incubator is targeting tokenized assets tied to AI hardware, energy and housing to move Sky’s ecosystem beyond "circular" crypto yields.
Monument Bank taps privacy-focused Midnight to tokenize £250M in retail deposits
Monument Bank Founder Mintoo Bhandari and Midnight Foundation President Fahmi Syed join CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to announce their partnership that will bring billions of retail customer assets on-chain. And, the role of tokenization as the key to democratizing private banking and the launch of "Web 2.5" financial services.
Franklin Templeton puts its $1.7 trillion weight behind Ondo to bring 24/7 stock trading to the blockchain
The move expands access to U.S. markets as tokenized securities gain traction among digital investors.
