Top Trends in Tokenization and Blockchain for 2025

BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK), the world’s largest asset manager, is reportedly exploring ways to tokenize its exchange-traded funds, the latest in a broader Wall Street effort to bring real-world assets onto blockchains.

https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/nasdaq-makes-push-launch-trading-tokenized-securities-2025-09-08/

The Real-World Asset (RWA) sector is heating up again, with tokens linked to asset tokenization jumping 11% in the past week. The market cap is now close to $76 billion, while the value of tokenized assets on-chain has hit a record $29 billion, nearly double since the start of 2025.

https://coinpedia.org/news/real-world-assets-rwa-market-surges-to-76b-as-institutions-embrace-tokenization/

Nasdaq is working with U.S. regulators to introduce trading of tokenized securities, becoming the latest major financial player on Wall Street to double down on a boom in tokenization amid an easing of crypto regulations under the Trump administration.

https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/nasdaq-makes-push-launch-trading-tokenized-securities-2025-09-08/

The financial world is on the cusp of a revolutionary transformation, as Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, leveraging blockchain technology, moves from a niche concept to a mainstream financial force.

https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/marketminute-2025-9-9-beyond-crypto-real-world-asset-tokenization-poised-for-trillions-in-growth

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday unveiled its rulemaking agenda for the upcoming months, which could see broad proposals to revamp cryptocurrency regulations and reduce rules Wall Street has decried as being overly burdensome.

https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/nasdaq-makes-push-launch-trading-tokenized-securities-2025-09-08/

Asset tokenization converts real-world assets, such as real estate, bonds, or commodities, into digital tokens that trade on blockchain networks. This innovation boosts liquidity and allows partial ownership, so investors can access high-value assets without intimidating costs.

https://coinlaw.io/asset-tokenization-statistics/

The asset tokenization market is projected to reach $2.08 trillion in 2025, with forecasts of $13.55 trillion by 2030. Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has already surpassed $50 billion in on-chain assets and is expected to hit $500 billion by the end of 2025. Major financial institutions are accelerating their entry, validating tokenization as a mainstream financial practice.

https://www.debutinfotech.com/blog/asset-tokenization-trends

By 2030, tokenized real estate could represent up to $3 trillion globally, or 15% of all real estate assets under management. Tokenization enables fractional ownership, greater liquidity, and lower entry barriers for investors, while automating transactions and reducing costs. However, regulatory uncertainty—especially in the U.S., where real estate tokens are treated as securities—remains a key challenge.

https://www.scnsoft.com/finance/tokenization-to-redefine-investing-in-real-estate

The RWA token market grew over 260% in the first half of 2025, surpassing $23 billion in value. Tokenized private credit and U.S. Treasury debt lead the sector. Regulatory clarity is fueling adoption, with new SEC guidance and pending legislation (GENIUS Act) shaping the landscape.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/rwa-token-market-bitcoin-adoption-2025

Tokenization is revolutionizing property investment but also brings significant legal and compliance challenges. Investors and developers must navigate evolving regulations to ensure compliance and protect their interests.

https://www.thebulldog.law/the-rise-of-real-estate-tokenization-legal-considerations-for-investors-and-developers

In 2025, tokenization is moving beyond NFTs for art—financial institutions and real estate platforms are converting assets into blockchain-based units for fractional ownership and enhanced liquidity. NFTs are now used for property tokenization and intellectual property rights, expanding their utility and market reach.

https://10fold.com/four-blockchain-trends-dominating-headlines-in-2025/

https://www.trigyn.com/insights/top-trends-blockchain-technology-2025

This article explains how blockchain is streamlining real estate transactions and enabling fractional ownership. It highlights the importance of SEC compliance, as experts predict tokenization could account for 20% of real estate deals by 2025.

https://primior.com/real-estate-tokenization-in-2025-what-blockchain-companies-must-know-about-sec-rules/

This article explains how blockchain is streamlining real estate transactions and enabling fractional ownership. It highlights the importance of SEC compliance, as experts predict tokenization could account for 20% of real estate deals by 2025.

https://primior.com/real-estate-tokenization-in-2025-what-blockchain-companies-must-know-about-sec-rules/

This article explains how blockchain is streamlining real estate transactions and enabling fractional ownership. It highlights the importance of SEC compliance, as experts predict tokenization could account for 20% of real estate deals by 2025.

httphttps://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/finacial-services/financial-services-industry-predictions/2025/tokenized-real-estate.html