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.

Kraken Brings Tokenized Equities to Ethereum Blockchain

Kraken Brings Tokenized Equities to Ethereum Blockchain
Kraken Brings Tokenized Equities to Ethereum Blockchain
September 02, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Kraken and Backed are expanding their tokenized equities project, xStocks, to the Ethereum blockchain. The effort is designed to offer new opportunities to integrate tokenized...

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Chainlink Partners Commerce Department to Bring Data to Blockchain
Chainlink Partners Commerce Department to Bring Data to Blockchain
August 28, 2025  |  Blockchain

Chainlink has teamed with the U.S. Department of Commerce to bring government macroeconomic data on-chain. The new Chainlink Data Feeds, announced Wednesday (Aug. 28), aim...

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VersaBank Launches Test of US-Dollar Version of Bank-Issued Tokenized Deposits
VersaBank Launches Test of US-Dollar Version of Bank-Issued Tokenized Deposits
August 26, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

VersaBank’s wholly owned subsidiary, VersaBank USA, launched an internal pilot program in the United States for the U.S.-dollar version of its bank-issued tokenized deposits. The...

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Stock Exchange Group Calls for Tokenized Stocks Crackdown
Stock Exchange Group Calls for Tokenized Stocks Crackdown
August 25, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

An organization representing the world’s largest stock exchanges is calling for a regulatory crackdown on tokenized stocks. The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), a United...

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SEC Commissioner Says Regulator ‘Willing to Work With’ Tokenized Real-World Assets
SEC Commissioner Says Regulator ‘Willing to Work With’ Tokenized Real-World Assets
August 12, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce reportedly said Tuesday (Aug. 12) that the market will determine the winners among different forms of tokenized securities...

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EToro to Add Tokenization and AI Tools to Trading and Investing Platform
EToro to Add Tokenization and AI Tools to Trading and Investing Platform
August 12, 2025  |  Earnings

Trading and investing platform eToro is adding tokenization and artificial intelligence tools for retail investors as it continues expanding its product lineup and geographic footprint....

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Payoneer Adopts Citi Token Services to Facilitate Global Intracompany Transfers
Payoneer Adopts Citi Token Services to Facilitate Global Intracompany Transfers
August 12, 2025  |  Global Payments

Payoneer now enables real-time, 24/7 global intracompany transfers via Citi’s tokenized liquidity and payment platform, Citi Token Services. With this capability, Payoneer can transfer funds...

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BofA Bets on Fractional Ownership for Asset Growth
BofA Bets on Fractional Ownership for Asset Growth
August 01, 2025  |  Blockchain

Bank of America is reportedly seeing growing interest from investors in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs). These RWAs include stocks, bonds, bank deposits and...

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