Financial tokenization accelerates with Wall Street's leadership and the entry of institutional capital

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NYSE Develops Blockchain Platform for Tokenized Securities

The New York Stock Exchange announced the development of a new blockchain-based platform for trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized securities, a move that could enable 24/7 trading of U.S. stocks and ETFs, subject to regulatory approval.

The system includes features such as continuous trading, fractional share purchases, dollar-denominated orders, and near-instant settlement via tokenized capital, along with integration of stablecoin-based financing schemes.

The infrastructure will combine NYSE’s Pillar matching engine with blockchain technology for post-trade processes, and will be designed to operate across multiple networks.

Pending regulatory approval, the platform will support both traditional shares represented as tokens and securities issued natively on blockchain, maintaining the same economic and governance rights for investors.

This initiative is part of Intercontinental Exchange’s digital strategy, NYSE’s parent company, aimed at adapting its clearing infrastructure to a global, continuous, and digital market model.

Institutional Investment in Cryptocurrencies Records Its Largest Weekly Inflow Since 2025

Global cryptocurrency investment products managed by major asset managers like BlackRock, Grayscale, and Fidelity attracted $2.170 billion in net inflows during the past week. This is the largest weekly volume since October 2025, according to CoinShares data.

Although most flows occurred at the start of the week, market sentiment deteriorated on Friday due to macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, without, according to CoinShares, indicating a structural loss of interest in digital assets.

Just $378 million exited these products following increased diplomatic tensions, tariff threats, and ongoing political uncertainty in the United States.

Bitcoin led allocations with $1.550 billion in inflows, mainly driven by spot ETFs in the U.S., while Ethereum-linked products added $496 million. Funds related to Solana also experienced positive flows, reflecting that institutional demand for cryptocurrencies remains strong despite a more adverse global environment.

Kazakhstan Establishes Legal Framework for Digital Assets

Kazakhstan took a decisive step in regulating the crypto market. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed new legislation creating a comprehensive legal framework for digital assets and establishing clear rules for licensed cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country.

The law grants the National Bank of Kazakhstan a central supervisory role over the sector, with powers to authorize trading platforms, approve which cryptocurrencies can be traded, and set limits on commercial activity within regulated environments.

Additionally, it introduces a formal classification of digital assets, including stablecoins, assets backed by financial instruments or property, and securities issued in digital format.

One of the pillars of the regulation is the creation of a new category of digital financial assets, divided into three types, which will be subject to requirements similar to those for traditional financial instruments, such as risk management, transparency, and investor protection. With this framework, Kazakhstan aims to organize the development of its digital ecosystem and strengthen oversight of its emerging financial market.

Hong Kong Calls for Flexibility in OECD Crypto-Asset Tax Standards

The Hong Kong Futures and Securities Professionals Association requested the city government to ease certain aspects of the planned implementation of the OECD’s (Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework) (CARF), warning about potential operational and liability risks for local institutions.

Although Hong Kong committed to applying CARF, a global standard for automatic exchange of tax information on crypto-assets, and to participate in initial data exchanges in 2028, industry lobbyists believe some requirements could be disproportionate. In particular, they warned about the possibility of unlimited sanctions and personal liability for directors.

The association supported the overall goal of enhancing tax transparency but requested more limited sanctions, greater data protection guarantees, and increased flexibility for companies that do not register activity or cease operations, to reduce compliance risks and preserve the competitiveness of the local financial sector.