Catenaa, Thursday, October 23, 2025-BlackRock is developing proprietary technology to tokenize traditional assets, including ETFs, real estate, and other securities, CEO Larry Fink said on Tuesday, as the firm leverages the success of its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Speaking during BlackRock’s third-quarter earnings call, Fink said tokenization could broaden access to capital markets, reduce fees, and allow investors, especially younger participants, to prepare for retirement more efficiently.
The firm is exploring digital wallets and partnerships with major financial platforms to support its tokenization strategy.
BlackRock currently oversees $13.46 trillion in assets, with its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs managing $93 billion and $17 billion respectively. The firm’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), a $2.8 billion tokenized asset issued via Securitize, exemplifies BlackRock’s early adoption of digital asset innovation.
Fink highlighted that tokenizing assets with multiple intermediaries could reduce costs and improve accessibility, citing real estate as a key example.
The firm also led a $47 million funding round for Securitize, reinforcing its commitment to digital asset infrastructure.
While tokenized ETFs are still nascent, Fink promised that BlackRock will make “exciting announcements” in the coming years about the technology, signaling a long-term strategy to expand the digital representation of traditional financial products.
