tokenization

Tokenization, when applied to data security, is the process of substituting a sensitive data element with a non-sensitive equivalent, referred to as a token, that has no extrinsic or exploitable meaning or value. The token is a reference that maps back to the sensitive data through a tokenization system.

Tokenized Deposits Are No Longer Just for Big Banks
Tokenized Deposits Are No Longer Just for Big Banks
March 20, 2026  |  Blockchain

The Texas Bankers Association announced this month that it will give member banks structured access to tokenized deposit technology through its Innovation Magnet program, partnering...

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Tokenization Powers Invisible Checkout in Agentic Commerce
Tokenization Powers Invisible Checkout in Agentic Commerce
March 20, 2026  |  Blockchain

Tokenization is evolving into a structural layer that allows commerce to proceed without a visible checkout. The shift anchored “The Prompt Economy™ Tracker® Series: Tokens,...

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Payments Shift From Who You Are to What You’re Trying to Do
Payments Shift From Who You Are to What You’re Trying to Do
March 17, 2026  |  Authentication

Watch more: What’s Next in Payments With FIS’ Christine Hurtubise Artificial intelligence is altering the mechanics of digital identity, forcing financial institutions to reconsider long-standing...

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From Tokenized Oil to Treasuries: CFOs Map the Real-World Asset Boom
From Tokenized Oil to Treasuries: CFOs Map the Real-World Asset Boom
March 16, 2026  |  Blockchain

Blockchains don’t take bank holidays. It is a core promise of blockchain finance that has persisted for years despite 24/7 crypto trading not finding much...

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Fake Normal Is Becoming the New Fraud Threat
Fake Normal Is Becoming the New Fraud Threat
March 16, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Watch more: What’s Next in Payments With Paymentology’s Tim Joslyn The “I” in “AI” doesn’t always just stand for intelligence. Increasingly, across the security sector,...

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AI Wants the Checkout but Spreedly Says Merchants Keep the Keys
AI Wants the Checkout but Spreedly Says Merchants Keep the Keys
March 10, 2026  |  Artificial Intelligence

Every day seems to bring another announcement about artificial intelligence agents that can search, compare and buy on a consumer’s behalf. The momentum is real....

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Kraken Owner Payward and Nasdaq Form Tokenization Pact
Kraken Owner Payward and Nasdaq Form Tokenization Pact
March 09, 2026  |  Partnerships

Kraken parent Payward launched a tokenization-focused partnership with Nasdaq, according to a Monday (March 9) news release. The collaboration will see the two companies develop...

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Tokenized Real-World Asset Value Jumps Fourfold to $26 Billion
Tokenized Real-World Asset Value Jumps Fourfold to $26 Billion
March 08, 2026  |  Blockchain

The value of tokenized real-world assets has reportedly increased nearly fourfold in the last year. These assets have surpassed $26.4 billion in on-chain value, up...

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Tokenized Securities Move Closer to Mainstream Finance After New Guidance
Tokenized Securities Move Closer to Mainstream Finance After New Guidance
March 06, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Innovation versus regulation is no longer the defining framework of the blockchain finance space. Instead, as a Thursday (March 5) technical clarification issued jointly by...

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