Asset Tokenization Takes Off: BlackRock Reveals Its Ambition to Digitize Trillions in the Global Market

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, has stated in an interview with CNBC that the financial industry is at a tipping point: the massive transition toward the tokenization of all assets is already underway, not a future promise.

The numbers speak for themselves. The firm’s iBIT Bitcoin ETF has reached an impressive figure of over $100 billion in assets under management. This milestone reflects the growing confidence of the traditional market in digital instruments. BlackRock’s total holdings in digital assets already amount to around $107.4 billion, demonstrating that the commitment to this ecosystem is structural and not just temporary.

A Platform to Govern Them All

BlackRock is not stopping at cryptocurrencies. Its vision is more ambitious: to digitize $4.1 trillion in global assets through tokenized ETFs and specialized platforms. To realize this, the company has strengthened its operational capabilities by partnering with Coinbase Prime, ensuring robust custody services that reassure institutional investors concerned about security.

The Real-World Asset Ecosystem (RWA) Gains Traction

Outside of BlackRock, the movement toward RWA (tokenized real-world assets) is gaining momentum. Platforms like Plume and Securitize are leading this expansion. The numbers are telling: 280,000 users are already managing $200 million in on-chain assets, indicating that the concept has moved from theoretical to practical and scalable application.

Larry Fink has also been explicit in his demands: clearer regulations in the United States are essential for this transition to accelerate smoothly. Without a solid regulatory framework, the transformative potential of tokenization will remain partially dormant.

What we are witnessing is not just a technological innovation but a reimagining of how capital flows in global markets.