BlackRock Inc. BLK, the world’s leading investment firm, is reportedly considering the tokenization of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move signifies a growing trend on Wall Street to integrate tangible assets into blockchain technology.
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According to a Bloomberg report, which cited sources familiar with the matter, this initiative is contingent upon regulatory approval.
Essentially, this process would transform ETF shares, traditionally traded on exchanges during regular business hours, into digital tokens residing on a blockchain.
BlackRock manages a diverse portfolio of ETFs under the iShares banner, featuring popular investments such as the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF EEM, the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF IBIT, and the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF IVV.
BlackRock has not yet provided a comment in response to inquiries.
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Tokenization Gains Momentum
However, this isn’t BlackRock’s initial involvement with tokenization. In the previous year, the company introduced the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), offering accredited investors opportunities to earn yields in U.S. dollars.
Initially launched on the Ethereum ETH/USD blockchain, the fund is currently accessible across seven different blockchains. Data from Rwa.xyz indicates that the fund’s market value exceeded $2 billion at the time of this report.
Earlier in the week, Nasdaq Inc. NDAQ filed a request with the SEC to enable the trading of tokenized equities on its trading platform. The company emphasized that the tokenized versions would grant holders equivalent rights and advantages to conventional shares.
Prior to this, Robinhood Markets Inc. HOOD introduced tokenized stocks in Europe, including shares of prominent private organizations like OpenAI and SpaceX.
Stock Performance: According to Benzinga Pro data, BlackRock’s stock closed Thursday at $1,134.18, a 2.84% increase. The stock has risen more than 10% year-to-date.
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