Wall Street accelerates tokenization, with institutional capital continuously entering to drive market development

Source: CritpoTendencia Original Title: Financial tokenization accelerates with Wall Street leadership and institutional capital entry Original Link: https://criptotendencia.com/2026/01/19/la-tokenizacion-financiera-se-acelera-con-el-liderazgo-de-wall-street-y-la-entrada-de-capital-institucional-2/

NYSE develops blockchain-based tokenized securities platform

The New York Stock Exchange(NYSE) announced the development of a new blockchain-based platform for trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized securities. This move could enable 24/7 trading of US stocks and ETFs, pending regulatory approval.

The system includes features such as continuous operation, fractional stock purchases, USD-denominated orders, and near-instant settlement through tokenized capital. It also integrates stablecoin-based financing solutions.

This infrastructure will combine NYSE’s Pillar matching engine with blockchain technology for post-trade processing and is designed to operate across multiple networks.

If approved by regulators, the platform will allow traditional stocks represented in tokenized format and securities issued natively on the blockchain, while maintaining the same economic and governance rights for investors.

This initiative is part of the parent company of Intercontinental Exchange(NYSE)’s digital strategy, aiming to adapt its clearing infrastructure to a global, continuous, digital market model.

Institutional investment in cryptocurrencies sees largest weekly net inflow since 2025

Global cryptocurrency investment products managed by major asset managers like BlackRock, Grayscale, and Fidelity recorded a net inflow of $2.17 billion last week. This is the largest weekly flow since October 2025, according to CoinShares.

Although most inflows concentrated early in the week, market sentiment worsened on Friday due to macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. However, CoinShares states this does not indicate a loss of structural interest in digital assets.

Following escalated diplomatic tensions, tariff threats, and ongoing political uncertainty in the US, only $378 million flowed out of these products.

BTC led the allocation, with $1.55 billion in inflows, mainly driven by US spot ETFs, while Ethereum-related products added $496 million. Funds related to Solana also recorded positive inflows, reflecting strong institutional demand despite a more adverse global backdrop.

Kazakhstan establishes legal framework for digital assets to strengthen crypto market regulation

Kazakhstan has taken a decisive step in crypto market regulation. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed new legislation creating a comprehensive legal framework for digital assets and establishing clear regulations for licensed crypto exchanges operating in the country.

The law grants the National Bank of Kazakhstan a central regulatory role, with authority to license trading platforms, approve tradable cryptocurrencies, and impose restrictions on business activities within the regulatory environment.

It also introduces formal classifications for digital assets, including stablecoins, assets backed by financial instruments or assets, and securities issued in digital format.

A key pillar of the regulation is the creation of a new category called “digital financial assets,” divided into three types, subject to requirements similar to traditional financial instruments, such as risk management, transparency, and investor protection. Through this framework, Kazakhstan aims to regulate the digital ecosystem’s development and strengthen oversight of its emerging financial markets.

Hong Kong calls for flexible application of OECD standards on crypto asset taxation

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association(HKSFPA) urges the Hong Kong government to relax certain aspects of the OECD(OECD)’s implementation of the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework(CARF), warning local institutions of operational and liability risks.

While Hong Kong commits to implementing the CARF(, a global standard for automatic exchange of crypto asset tax information), and will participate in the first data exchange in 2028, industry lobbying groups believe some requirements may be overly strict. Specifically, they warn of the potential for unlimited penalties and personal liability for directors.

HKSFPA supports the overall goal of enhancing tax transparency but calls for more limited penalties, stronger data protection guarantees, and greater flexibility for unrecorded activities or companies ceasing operations to reduce compliance risks and maintain competitiveness of the local financial sector.