BIS is worried. Real-world asset tokenization is one of the main trends in the crypto ecosystem and its rise to power is alarming at the highest level of the world economy. In a report published on November 26, the Bank for international payments (BIS) expresses concern about possible systemic risks, and the authors believe that regulatory vigilance is necessary. Let’s look at it together.
- The Bank for International Settlements has expressed concern over the rise of asset tokenization due to potential systemic risks.
- BIS has seen a dramatic growth in tokenized assets, from $770 million to nearly $9 billion, raising concerns about market stability.
Asset tokenization boom
From 2023, BIS observed a significant increase from tokenized assetspassing from 770 million from dollars almost 9 billion dollars Today. This growth quick indicates a growing interest in money market funds tokenizedwhich allow investors to access short-term assets such as US Treasuries directly on the blockchain.
These assets tokenized they offer flexibility comparable to stablecoins while being supported by wallets traditional. However, they are not without risks.
Still according to the latest news Bank for International Settlements (BIS)tokenization of assets could bring new operational and liquidity risks. Although these tokens go on blockchains public, underlying transactions remain dependent on markets traditional. This gap between the speed of token transfers and the settlement of the underlying assets can create voltageespecially in periods high volatility.
Linking to stablecoins
In addition, BIS emphasizes that dependence on wallets authorized and market infrastructure off chain can increase stress in case massive buyouts or a drop in liquidity in the chain.
BIS also warns against it growing interconnectedness among money market funds tokenized and stablecoins. Some of these funds allow quick conversions to stablecoins or are used for leveraged transactions, increasing the risk of contagion in the event stress on the market.
Although asset tokenization offers opportunities interesting for investors, it is not without risks. BIS ultimately requires a increased alertness prevent this innovation from becoming a source of systemic vulnerability.
By highlighting the risks and calling for increased vigilance, the Basel institution did its part perfectly, and we expected nothing less from it! But on the financial industry side, we are taking less measures and everything is accelerating with more and more projects around this famous tokenization that the head of BlackRock qualifies as “The Next Wave of Opportunity in the Global Economy”. Just that.
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