Gate News, March 24 — BlackRock CEO Larry Fink reiterated in the 2026 Annual Shareholder Letter that tokenized financial assets could help address low investor participation and the potential threats to wealth concentration posed by artificial intelligence. Fink pointed out that nearly half of Americans do not participate in public market investments, and tokenization can convert stocks and bonds into blockchain tokens, making long-term investing as convenient as daily payments, lowering barriers, and reducing wealth gaps.
Fink predicts that by 2030, the global tokenization market will reach $20 trillion, covering stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, and other traditional assets. Analysts believe that tokenization, through blockchain, enhances trading speed and reduces operational costs, providing individual investors with 24/7 investment channels. Grayscale forecasts that by the end of this decade, the market could grow to $35 trillion. Platforms like Robinhood and Superstate are already promoting tokenized stock trading, transitioning from pilot phases to infrastructure development.
Regulation remains a key factor in the development of tokenization. Fink emphasized the need for clear protections for buyers, strict standards for counterparty risk, and digital identity verification. The U.S. Senate recently reached a principled agreement with the White House on the stablecoin legislation, providing regulatory clarity for tokenized assets and opening the door to markets like Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange. Johann Kerbrat, Senior Vice President of Robinhood Crypto, stated that once a clear regulatory framework is established, the industry will accelerate adoption and innovation.
Overall, Fink believes that tokenization can not only increase investment participation but also counteract the wealth concentration effects of artificial intelligence, offering new digital investment opportunities for both institutions and retail investors. With the continued rise of digital wallet adoption, this innovation is expected to reshape global financial asset management.
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