Crypto markets are making waves as Jump Crypto secures a significant stake in Securitize, signaling a major bet on real-world asset tokenization. The strategic investment, though undisclosed in terms, highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain-powered solutions that bridge traditional finance with digital assets.
Securitize, a leader in turning assets like private equity, Treasurys, and private credit into blockchain tokens, attracts heavy support at a time when over $22 billion in real-world assets now exist on public blockchains. This partnership is set to boost institutional access to tokenized investment products—a sector experiencing remarkable growth. For example, in just over one year, investment in tokenized Treasury products surged by 800% to nearly $7 billion as investors look for stronger returns in decentralized finance (DeFi).
Industry leaders suggest this move reflects deepening confidence among well-established trading desks in the potential of tokenization to reshape capital markets, access, and on-chain investment. “This marks not only our confidence in tokenization, but also its lasting impact on capital formation and blockchain-based investment accessibility,” noted Securitize’s COO in a recent interview.
This deal is Securitize’s first external funding since last year’s $47 million round backed by a global asset manager. The latter’s BUIDL fund, managing nearly $3 billion, highlights the institutional momentum around blockchain-based money market solutions.
In a sign of what’s next for the sector, Securitize plans to introduce Converge, a new blockchain network built with Ethena Labs, in the coming quarter. Designed for compliance and interoperability in DeFi, Converge aims to open the door for institutional capital to flow securely into tokenized asset markets.
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As demand for tokenized real-world assets accelerates, experts see these strategic moves consolidating the role of blockchain and DeFi as the future cornerstones of global capital markets.