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Tokenization could unleash tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital, Nasdaq CEO says

Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman stated that tokenization could release tens of billions of dollars in capital tied up as collateral across the global financial system. Financial institutions are exploring blockchain-based infrastructure to improve liquidity, accelerate settlement, and support trading beyond traditional market hours. According to reporting, this tokenization wave spans US Treasurys, equities, and money market funds. Major financial entities such as Fidelity and UBS view the institutional shift toward tokenized assets as unstoppable, driving a broader redefinition of finance across Wall Street.

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  • ✓ Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman stated that tokenization could free up tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital.
  • ✓ Financial institutions are exploring blockchain-based infrastructure to improve liquidity, accelerate settlement, and support trading beyond traditional market hours.
  • ✓ Tokenizing assets targets items such as US Treasurys, equities, and money market funds.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman publicly stated that tokenization could free up tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital.

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  1. Nasdaq CEO: Tokenization to Unleash Billions in Capital

    Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman stated that tokenization could release tens of billions of dollars in capital tied up as collateral across the global financial system. Financial institutions are exploring blockchain-based infrastructure to improve liquidity, accelerate settlement, and support trading beyond traditional market hours. According to reporting, this tokenization wave spans US Treasurys, equities, and money market funds. Major financial entities such as Fidelity and UBS view the institutional shift toward tokenized assets as unstoppable, driving a broader redefinition of finance across Wall Street.

    Why it matters

    Traditional financial infrastructure often relies on slow and siloed systems that tie up financial collateral. Tokenization introduces blockchain-based settlement to improve collateral mobility and enable round-the-clock trading, potentially supported by artificial intelligence. This development reflects a wider movement among major institutions to modernize asset handling and open up fresh market opportunities.

    What is confirmed

    • Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman stated that tokenization could free up tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital.
    • Financial institutions are exploring blockchain-based infrastructure to improve liquidity, accelerate settlement, and support trading beyond traditional market hours.
    • Tokenizing assets targets items such as US Treasurys, equities, and money market funds.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Tokenization could achieve a 2000x multiplier.

    What to watch next

    • Adoption rates of blockchain-based settlement infrastructure among major financial institutions.
    • Regulatory developments affecting the tokenization of equities, US Treasurys, and money market funds.
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. CNBC — Tokenization could unleash tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital, Nasdaq CEO says
    2. Milk Road — 🥛 Tokenization could 2000x 🐎
    3. OneSafe — How Tokenizing Real-World Assets is Redefining Finance
    4. BigGo Finance — Fidelity and UBS See Institutional Shift to Tokenized Assets as Unstoppable
    5. Finextra Research — Tokenisation and Digital Assets: What is the Real End Goal?
    6. Barron's — Why Wall Street Is Tokenizing Stocks and Everything Else
    7. CEOWORLD magazine — Tokenization Has Arrived. What It Means for the Financial System
    8. www.cnbc.com — Nasdaq CEO: Tokenization could unleash billions in trapped ...
    9. www.tekedia.com — Nasdaq CEO Says Tokenization Could Unlock Tens of Billions in ...
    10. www.analyticsinsight.net — NASDAQ CEO Says Tokenization Could Unlock Billions in Trapped ...
    11. finance.yahoo.com — Nasdaq CEO Flags Tens of Billions in New Wall Street Opportunity
    12. www.kucoin.com — Nasdaq CEO Says Tokenization Could Unlock Tens of Billions in ...
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