- BTC Markets plans to apply for a license to offer tokenized real world assets within Australia regulated financial markets.
- Global firms expand tokenized asset trading as the tokenized real world asset market reaches about $26.5 billion.
- Research shows tokenized markets could add $24 billion yearly to Australia’s economy if regulated trading infrastructure develops.
Australian crypto exchange BTC Markets has informed regulators about plans to seek a license for tokenized real-world assets trading. The company notified the Australian Securities and Investments Commission about its intention to operate regulated tokenized markets. The move signals growing interest in tokenized finance within Australia’s digital asset sector.
BTC Markets aims to secure market licensing that would allow public access to selected tokenized assets. Consequently, investors could trade digital representations of equities, bonds, and other real-world assets. The company expects tokenized markets to operate continuously with faster settlement processes. Additionally, blockchain infrastructure may allow faster ownership transfers and improved transparency in asset trading.
Global Institutions Expand Tokenization Efforts
Tokenization continues to gain traction across both crypto companies and traditional financial institutions. Several global platforms have already introduced tokenized stock trading products. As a result, the market for blockchain-based financial assets has expanded during the past year.
American crypto exchange Kraken introduced tokenized stock trading in June 2025 through a platform called xStocks. Later, the exchange launched an onchain trading engine known as xChange. The engine supports tokenized stock trading across the Ethereum and Solana networks. Consequently, traders can interact with tokenized equities on blockchain infrastructure.
Robinhood also introduced a tokenized stock trading platform targeting European investors during 2025. The move reflected broader interest in blockchain-based securities trading within global markets. Additionally, traditional financial institutions have started exploring tokenized securities infrastructure.
Intercontinental Exchange, which owns the New York Stock Exchange, announced plans to build a platform for tokenized securities trading. The project includes tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds. Similarly, Nasdaq proposed integrating tokenized versions of stocks and exchange-traded products within its existing trading systems.
Meanwhile, Coinbase revealed plans for a new institutional platform called Coinbase Tokenize. The platform will support the issuance and management of tokenized real-world assets. These developments indicate increasing collaboration between blockchain firms and traditional financial institutions.
Australia Sees Economic Opportunity in Tokenized Assets
Australia may also benefit from tokenized asset markets if infrastructure develops under regulatory oversight. Research from the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre highlights potential economic gains from tokenization. According to the research, tokenized markets could generate about 24 billion Australian dollars annually. That value equals roughly 1 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.
However, projections suggest the country may capture only around $1 billion by 2030 without stronger market infrastructure. Therefore, licensed platforms could help expand participation and encourage institutional activity. Moreover, regulatory clarity may support broader adoption across financial institutions and investors.
Australia already holds several advantages that could support tokenization growth. The country maintains established financial regulations and strong capital markets. In addition, it operates one of the world’s largest pension systems. These factors could encourage institutions to explore blockchain-based financial products.
Tokenized Asset Market Continues Expanding
Despite the broader market volatility, tokenized asset activity is growing on blockchain networks. Data from RWA.xyz shows the total value of tokenized real-world assets onchain reached about $26.5 billion. Furthermore, Ethereum holds the largest share of the tokenized asset market.
Ethereum accounts for roughly 57.4% of tokenized real-world assets. The figure excludes layer-two networks and other EVM-compatible platforms. Meanwhile, tokenized markets continue attracting attention from both institutional investors and crypto platforms.
Even conservative estimates suggest tokenized markets could reach $2 trillion by 2030. Some industry forecasts project a much larger opportunity. Boston Consulting Group estimates tokenized asset markets could reach as much as $16 trillion.
