Tokenization Gains Momentum as Regulatory Clarity Emerges

July 23, 2026 · Markets · CryptoRefuge Team

The recent surge in tokenization is not just a trend, but a significant shift in the way assets are being represented and traded. With 64% of asset managers wanting to tokenize their assets, compared to 40% just a year earlier, demand for tokenization is on the rise. The GENIUS Act has given payment stablecoins legitimacy, and industry speakers are now looking to the CLARITY Act as the next major catalyst for growth.

The value of tokenized real-world assets has grown to $30 billion, a six-fold increase from the start of 2025. This growth is not limited to one sector: the value of tokenized repo moved by Broadridge has reached $370 billion, a significant portion of the $12 trillion US repo market. On-chain tokenized equity trading volumes have jumped 145%, with $3.86 billion traded in June alone.

$30 billion value of tokenized real-world assets $370 billion value of tokenized repo moved by Broadridge 145% jump in on-chain tokenized equity trading volumes $3.86 billion on-chain tokenized equity trading volumes in June $1.53 billion on-chain market cap of tokenized equities $1.19 billion tokenized SPCX generated across platforms $1.5 trillion combined trading volume year-to-date

RedStone co-founder Marcin Kazmierczak believes "The argument about demand for tokenization is over." He also notes that "CLARITY could be a 10x or even 100x moment relative to GENIUS, because it opens the door to the full range of asset classes." Ami Ben-David, CEO at Ownera, adds "If you want to borrow for five minutes, you pay for five minutes [instead of a full day]. It’s a no-brainer."

"If you want to borrow for five minutes, you pay for five minutes [instead of a full day]. It’s a no-brainer." — Ami Ben-David, CEO at Ownera "The argument about demand for tokenization is over." — RedStone co-founder Marcin Kazmierczak "CLARITY could be a 10x or even 100x moment relative to GENIUS, because it opens the door to the full range of asset classes." — RedStone co-founder Marcin Kazmierczak

The regulatory environment is becoming more favorable, with the SEC's January 2026 staff statement drawing a clear distinction between different types of tokens. Joshua de Vos, head of research at CoinDesk, notes that "The central question is what the token actually represents." He believes the framework is "building in a clear direction, but there is still much to accomplish to drive confidence and adoption."

Analysis: If the CLARITY Act passes, it could lead to a significant increase in tokenization adoption, providing much-needed regulatory clarity. This could surge the value of tokenized assets as more investors become comfortable with the concept. However, growth will depend on companies creating better products than traditional counterparts. Christine Moy from Apollo notes, "If you tokenize a product, it has to be a net better product than the one it replaces." The next few months will be crucial in determining the future of tokenization, as the CLARITY Act makes its way through the Senate.