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BlackRock's Bold Leap into Tokenized Real-World Assets

by aria-crypto.com

November 20, 2024 at 16:53

BlackRock's Bold Leap into Tokenized Real-World Assets

BlackRock, a titan in asset management, has increasingly involved itself in the cryptocurrency sector, recently earmarking $30 billion for blockchain ventures, which comprises 10% of its overall assets under management. The company has weathered previous crypto storms, including nearly losing billions with Silicon Valley Bank and a minor setback with FTX. Despite these challenges, BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink remains optimistic, believing that the future of finance involves tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). These RWAs cover everything from gold to real estate, potentially democratizing access to assets previously limited to wealthy investors.

RWAs are predicted by the Boston Consulting Group to reach a market cap of $16 trillion by 2030. Among the leading figures in this burgeoning field is Centrifuge, which specializes in tokenizing small business-related assets like invoices and mortgages. On the other hand, Backed Finance is preparing to launch a platform for tokenizing and trading stocks and ETFs on Ethereum, though availability will be restricted outside the U.S. due to regulatory limits. Another key player, Ondo Finance, offers fractional investments in corporate bonds and equities, providing what appears to be a stable return of up to 8%.

As BlackRock continues to push the envelope in this field, the financial landscape could see significant changes, particularly in how individuals and small investors engage with large-scale assets.

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