BlackRock CEO: "Tokenization is inevitable... The global financial landscape will change"

2026-01-23 01:25:17

Source: DigitalToday Original Title: BlackRock CEO: “Tokenization is Inevitable… It Will Change the Global Financial Landscape” Original Link:

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock(CEO), emphasized the inevitability of tokenization in the global financial market, citing Brazil and India as leading examples.

According to blockchain media reports, CEO Larry Fink highlighted at the World Economic Forum(WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, that blockchain-based tokenization is becoming the foundation of global finance.

He described tokenization as an unavoidable change in the financial system, pointing out Brazil and India as pioneer countries that have early adopted tokenized digital currency frameworks. He also argued that other nations should quickly embrace this trend.

CEO Larry Fink stressed that tokenization will offer economic benefits such as reducing transaction costs, expanding market access, and democratizing investments. In particular, he added that through integrated digital infrastructure, investors can smoothly transfer capital between money market funds(MMF), stocks, and bonds, and that blockchain-based record systems will help reduce corruption.

Fink’s recent remarks demonstrate that blockchain technology is establishing itself as an essential infrastructure in institutional finance beyond speculative elements. He confirmed the trend of connecting tokenized stocks, bonds, and MMFs on the blockchain, combining core infrastructures of traditional finance and cryptocurrencies—distributed ledgers, programmable assets, and real-time settlement.

Notably, according to BlackRock’s 2026 thematic outlook report, tokenization has been selected as a major investment theme for this year. The report predicts that Ethereum will dominate with a 65.46% share of the tokenized asset market. BNB Chain(9.73%) and Solana(4.52%) followed.

Earlier, the former Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) also emphasized that tokenization will reshape the U.S. financial system in the future. Additionally, a co-founder of a major exchange revealed that during this WEF, discussions are underway with about 12 governments regarding the tokenization of national assets. The individual explained that they are exploring ways to develop fragmented financial models for public assets such as infrastructure, real estate, and raw materials using blockchain technology.

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