Blockchain Infrastructure Takes Center Stage in Global Finance

The convergence of traditional finance and crypto is gaining momentum, with major asset managers and fintech companies integrating blockchain technology into their operations.

Tokenized assets are at the forefront of this trend, allowing for the issuance, trading, and financing of financial instruments such as government securities and commodities directly on blockchain.

The growth of tokenization is driven by the need for liquidity and yield in traditional finance, which blockchain-native systems can provide. Major players like BlackRock have launched tokenized funds, with the BUIDL fund reaching $2.2 billion in assets. This represents a significant shift towards decentralized trading infrastructure and away from traditional custodial settings.

The trend is not limited to a single network, with multi-chain deployment expanding access to real-world assets. Ondo Finance has launched its tokenized Treasury product on the XRP Ledger and Stellar networks, highlighting the emergence of cross-network financial primitives.