The financial world is buzzing about tokenization, a process using blockchain to turn real-world assets like stocks or real estate into digital tokens. Advocates say this could revolutionize investing, making it cheaper, more transparent, and accessible to everyone. Robinhood recently launched tokenized stock trading in Europe, offering tokens tied to private companies like OpenAI, sparking controversy. Critics warn tokenization could undermine investor protections and securities laws, likening it to risky practices of the 1920s. The SEC has urged caution, emphasizing legal disclosure requirements. Despite concerns, tokenization is gaining momentum, with projections suggesting it could reshape global finance by 2030.
