{"id":850226,"date":"2025-05-22T09:11:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/22\/wef-report-how-tokenization-is-reshaping-finance-part-1\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T09:11:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T14:11:55","slug":"wef-report-how-tokenization-is-reshaping-finance-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/22\/wef-report-how-tokenization-is-reshaping-finance-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"WEF Report: How Tokenization Is Reshaping Finance \u2013 Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/web_WEF-Report-_How-Tokenization-Is_Transforming-Financial-Markets.jpg\" data-caption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/web_WEF-Report-_How-Tokenization-Is_Transforming-Financial-Markets-696x365.jpg\"   alt=\"WEF Report: How Tokenization Is Transforming Financial Markets - Part 1\" title=\"web_WEF-Report-_How-Tokenization-Is_Transforming-Financial-Markets\" data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20696%20365'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/web_WEF-Report-_How-Tokenization-Is_Transforming-Financial-Markets-696x365.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/web_WEF-Report-_How-Tokenization-Is_Transforming-Financial-Markets-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/web_WEF-Report-_How-Tokenization-Is_Transforming-Financial-Markets-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/web_WEF-Report-_How-Tokenization-Is_Transforming-Financial-Markets-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/web_WEF-Report-_How-Tokenization-Is_Transforming-Financial-Markets-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/web_WEF-Report-_How-Tokenization-Is_Transforming-Financial-Markets-1068x561.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/web_WEF-Report-_How-Tokenization-Is_Transforming-Financial-Markets.jpg 1200w\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/web_WEF-Report-_How-Tokenization-Is_Transforming-Financial-Markets-696x365.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>The World Economic Forum believes tokenization is a more intelligent means of investing. The use of blockchain is changing the process of buying and managing assets like stocks, real estate, and bonds.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/publications\/asset-tokenization-in-financial-markets-the-next-generation-of-value-exchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">latest report<\/a>, the WEF breaks down how tokenization is streamlining financial markets and making them more accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>What Is Tokenization (And Why Should You Care)?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tokenization means exchanging real assets for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/?s=Tokenization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital tokens<\/a> on a programmable ledger. Tokens prove who owns something. They hold real value, and you can make transfers without involving intermediaries. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With tokenization, you can make international investments or participate in a private equity fund by putting in little cash. It is becoming something people can rely on.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Tokenization isn\u2019t a theory anymore, it\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n<p>RWAs are live, capital is flowing, and infrastructure is maturing. But for all this momentum, participation remains fragmented, and adoption uneven.<\/p>\n<p>So what really needs to happen for the tokenized economy to become open,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U7MBXjFFpj\">pic.twitter.com\/U7MBXjFFpj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Defactor (@defactor_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/defactor_\/status\/1920886490730520846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5><strong>How Did We Get Here?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WEF<\/a> highlights three phases in the evolution of financial assets:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pre-1980s: They wrote everything on paper. Moving settlements took ample time, and taking notes was chaotic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While electronic tools improved in the 1980s\u20132010s, the financial sector depended greatly on intermediaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the years following 2010, tokenization appeared, making an immediate, open, and cheaper transaction process possible.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The World Economic Forum (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wef?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@wef<\/a>) released a new report on tokenization in financial markets.<\/p>\n<p>The report concludes that tokenization can enhance the efficiency and transparency of financial markets, while giving investors increased access and control over their assets.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/X3z9qHKwVP\">pic.twitter.com\/X3z9qHKwVP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chainlink (@chainlink) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chainlink\/status\/1925179168783733222?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>Why Tokenization Matters<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tokenization is bringing real benefits across financial markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1.<strong> Faster, Smarter Trading<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Smart contracts send tokens immediately, automatically process transactions, enforce rules, and handle dividend payments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. <strong>Fractional Ownership:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Don\u2019t have enough money for a whole property or painting? Tokenization means you can buy some of your valuable assets, so more people can get involved in investing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. <strong>Better Collateral Management<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gold and bonds are now better securities in repurchase agreements or real-time lending, making the process faster and cheaper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. <strong>More Transpa<\/strong><\/span><strong>rency: <\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With everything recorded on a shared digital ledger, there\u2019s less risk of fraud, fewer errors, and clearer ownership trails.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">????JUST-IN: Must-read report by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wef?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@wef<\/a> &#038; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Accenture?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Accenture<\/a> on Tokenization in 2025 ????<\/p>\n<p>TL;DR: Tokenization isn\u2019t a crypto experiment. It\u2019s how global finance is about to run.<\/p>\n<p>$13B in onchain credit.<br \/>\n$100B+ in idle collateral about to be unlocked.<br \/>\nT+0 is the new normal.<\/p>\n<p>link below <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/o5D3CJqLYu\">pic.twitter.com\/o5D3CJqLYu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Marc Baumann ???? (@marcb_xyz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/marcb_xyz\/status\/1925209434273337568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5><strong>Real-World Examples<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bonds: Governments and corporations are issuing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/?s=tokenized+bonds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tokenized bonds<\/a> to cut costs and improve access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Private Equity: ADDX and Aurum are lowering investment thresholds for private equity, making it more acce<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ssible. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Money Market Funds:<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Franklin Templeton and Fidelity are launching tokenized funds for faster, cheaper investing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Real Estate and Commodities: Tokenization helps digitize land records, offers fractional ownership, and even tokenizes gold and carbon credits.<br \/>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">TradFi is not here to fight DeFi. It\u2019s here to use it.<\/p>\n<p>The same institutions DeFi was meant to disrupt?<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re now using blockchain to move faster, cut costs, and access new markets.<\/p>\n<p>Franklin Templeton is a prime example.\u2070<br \/>\nThey manage $1.6T and moved their tokenized fund\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HteU11Q04X\">pic.twitter.com\/HteU11Q04X<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 nelson (@nelsonikenworie) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nelsonikenworie\/status\/1923259100575436990?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tokenization is promising, but not without <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">hurdles. Legal recognition of digital ownership, cross-border regulations, and system interoperability needs more work. Plus, not every asset is easy to tokenize\u2014real estate and commodities, for example, still face tech and legal barriers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The WEF\u2019s report clarifies that tokenization isn\u2019t only a trend. It\u2019s making investing faster, more innovative, and more i<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">nclusive. From programmable bonds to fractional real estate, tokenized finance is opening up opportunities that were once out of reach for most people. Here is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/bitcoin-and-crypto-guide\/wef-report-how-tokenization-is-reshaping-finance-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">second part<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1197\" height=\"148\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Alpha_website_leaderboard-banner.jpg\" data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201197%20148'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Alpha_website_leaderboard-banner.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>The information discussed by Altcoin Buzz is not financial advice. This is for educational, entertainment, and informational purposes only. Any information or strategies are thoughts and opinions relevant to the accepted risk tolerance levels of the writer\/reviewers, and their risk tolerance may differ from yours. We are not responsible for any losses you may incur due to any investments directly or indirectly related to the information provided. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are high-risk investments, so please do your due diligence. Copyright Altcoin Buzz Pte Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/bitcoin-and-crypto-guide\/wef-report-how-tokenization-is-reshaping-finance-part-1\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Yuri Mcnaught<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The World Economic Forum believes tokenization is a more intelligent means of investing. The use of blockchain is changing the process of buying and managing assets like stocks, real estate, and bonds. In its latest report, the WEF breaks down how tokenization is streamlining financial markets and making them more accessible. 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