UBS and Swiss Banks Launch Stablecoin Sandbox for Franc-Based Payments
UBS and five major Swiss banks are testing a Swiss franc stablecoin in a 2026 sandbox to explore blockchain-based payment systems.
UBS and five major Swiss banks are testing a Swiss franc stablecoin in a 2026 sandbox to explore blockchain-based payment systems.
Real-world assets (RWAs) involve bringing traditional financial and physical assets onto the blockchain. This process bridges decentralized finance with the legacy financial system by creating digital tokens that represent tangible value.
Tokenization is the process of converting the ownership rights of an asset into a digital token on a blockchain. This mechanism makes traditional assets more accessible, liquid, and secure within the digital economy.
The IMF highlights tokenization’s potential to improve finance while warning of risks to stability, capital flows, and monetary sovereignty.
BitGo adds trading and onchain settlement for Canton Coin, expanding beyond custody services.
Tokenization is the process of representing real-world or digital assets as blockchain-based tokens that can be transferred or traded.
NYSE teams up with Securitize to build infrastructure for tokenized securities and blockchain-based settlement.
Coinbase and Apex Group have launched a tokenized share class of a Bitcoin Yield Fund on Base, targeting institutional investors outside the US.
Flow Traders has entered the tokenized assets market, offering round-the-clock OTC trading for institutional clients amid rising demand for blockchain-based financial products.
Nasdaq has received SEC approval to pilot tokenized trading of stocks and ETFs, marking a controlled step toward blockchain integration in traditional markets.
Moody’s has introduced a Token Integration Engine designed to bring its credit analysis into blockchain-based financial workflows, starting with the Canton Network.
An Australian Senate committee has recommended passing a bill that would require crypto exchanges and tokenization platforms to obtain financial services licenses.
KuCoin has introduced perpetual futures tied to Tesla and Strategy shares, allowing traders to speculate on equity price movements through crypto-settled derivatives.
Tokenized real-world assets have grown to $23.6 billion in 2026, led by funds, commodities, and equities as investors seek blockchain-based markets with continuous trading access.
Nasdaq is linking its European trading venues to Börse Stuttgart’s tokenized settlement platform Seturion to support blockchain-based settlement of securities.