BlackRock Declares Crypto and Tokenization as Key Market Forces for 2026

BlackRock Declares Crypto and Tokenization as Key Market Forces for 2026

January 24, 2026
BlackRock just made it clear: crypto and tokenization are no longer fringe ideas — they’re market-moving themes for 2026. In its latest Thematic Outlook, the world’s largest asset manager ($10T+ AUM) identified bitcoin, ether, stablecoins, and tokenized assets as forces shaping modern financial markets. What stands out isn’t hype — it’s positioning. BlackRock frames blockchain not as speculation, but as infrastructure: • Modernizing access to traditional assets • Enabling faster, more efficient markets • Expanding participation beyond legacy financial systems Their iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) becoming the fastest-growing ETF in history — now exceeding $70B in assets — signals sustained institutional demand, not a passing trend. Even more telling is the focus on tokenization. Real-world assets like real estate and equities moving on-chain point toward a future where markets are more accessible, liquid, and always on. When institutions of this scale speak, it’s not about trends — it’s about direction. The question isn’t if blockchain reshapes finance… It’s how prepared are we for what’s coming next? 👉 If you want to understand how crypto, tokenization, and blockchain are reshaping global finance — now is the time to upskill. Explore our courses and stay ahead of what institutions are already building. 🔘Blockchain Accounting Course Series 🔘Blockchain Audit Course Series 🔘Blockchain Finance Course Series 🔘Blockchain Law & Digital Assets Course Series https://hubs.li/Q040clry0 #Blockchain#Crypto#Tokenization#DigitalAssets#FinanceInnovation#Web3 #InstitutionalAdoption #CapitalMarkets #FutureOfFinance

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BlackRock Declares Crypto and Tokenization as Key Market Forces for 2026

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Larry Liermann
January 24, 2026
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BlackRock just made it clear: crypto and tokenization are no longer fringe ideas — they’re market-moving themes for 2026. In its latest Thematic Outlook, the world’s largest asset manager ($10T+ AUM) identified bitcoin, ether, stablecoins, and tokenized assets as forces shaping modern financial markets. What stands out isn’t hype — it’s positioning. BlackRock frames blockchain not as speculation, but as infrastructure: • Modernizing access to traditional assets • Enabling faster, more efficient markets • Expanding participation beyond legacy financial systems Their iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) becoming the fastest-growing ETF in history — now exceeding $70B in assets — signals sustained institutional demand, not a passing trend. Even more telling is the focus on tokenization. Real-world assets like real estate and equities moving on-chain point toward a future where markets are more accessible, liquid, and always on. When institutions of this scale speak, it’s not about trends — it’s about direction. The question isn’t if blockchain reshapes finance… It’s how prepared are we for what’s coming next? 👉 If you want to understand how crypto, tokenization, and blockchain are reshaping global finance — now is the time to upskill. Explore our courses and stay ahead of what institutions are already building. 🔘Blockchain Accounting Course Series 🔘Blockchain Audit Course Series 🔘Blockchain Finance Course Series 🔘Blockchain Law & Digital Assets Course Series https://hubs.li/Q040clry0 #Blockchain#Crypto#Tokenization#DigitalAssets#FinanceInnovation#Web3 #InstitutionalAdoption #CapitalMarkets #FutureOfFinance
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Larry Liermann
Larry Liermann is Co-Founder and Head of Sales & Partnerships at MMBA, where he leads the company’s business development efforts and discussions with strategic partners, including Higher Education Institutions, Enterprise clients, and various industry organizations. He has led global sales teams at trading technology companies and is also a former Co-Founder of another Educational Technology startup.

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