Crypto-Tuesday February 7, 2023 – Tokenizing assets like stocks, bonds and real estate has been an idea bandied about within the financial services industry for years. Blockchain-based platforms such as Ethereum are now leading the way to do just that.
Tokenized blockchains are used to expedite financial transactions and create new opportunities for smart contracts, asset tokenization and decentralized financing.
It’s now up to big banks and financial institutions to show consumers that tokenization is secure, cost-efficient, and compliant with existing regulations. With their deep pockets and government-mandated external oversight, they’re the ones best positioned to do it.
As Ronald Reagan said, “Trust, but verify.” It’s time for big banks to put their money where their mouth is—literally—and prove that tokenization is the way of the future. Through this process, they have an opportunity to gain back the trust of consumers and investors who are skeptical about digital assets in general. With tokenization, America’s biggest banks can lead a revolution that not only changes how we transact with each other, but also rebuilds confidence in our financial system—one block at a time. When done correctly, it can open up new opportunities for all of us.
Attorney Steven A. Leahy examines tokenizing assets and blockchain technology on Today’s Tax Talk.
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