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Robinhood's founder and CEO Vlad Tenev just dropped an op-ed pushing tokenization as the next great financial innovation. But let’s be real—this isn’t about empowering retail investors. It’s a distraction from the real issues of market inequality and financial security. Tenev’s argument? That the SEC’s accredited investor rules are locking everyday investors out of billion-dollar opportunities like OpenAI and SpaceX. What he conveniently ignores is that these protections exist for a reason—to stop retail investors from being wiped out by bad bets they’re not equipped to assess. And let’s talk about crypto. Tenev wants you to believe tokenization will revolutionize investing, but it’s just another failed use case for a broken technology. Blockchains are slow, inefficient, and riddled with security vulnerabilities—hackers stole over $1B in crypto in 2024 alone. The reality? Tokenization doesn’t solve liquidity issues and does nothing to make private market investing safer or fairer. If anything, it adds more complexity and risk while doing nothing to address the fundamental flaws in market access. Don’t fall for the hype. Read Willie C. and I's full breakdown on why Tenev’s vision is deeply flawed and why tokenization is a red herring, not a revolution.

Blackrock's News #Tokenization Play, Explained By A New York Taxi Driver: Alright, here's the scoop, folks. We're smack in the middle of a big digital makeover here. The old school finance and investment game is getting a major upgrade for better speed and getting everyone in on the action. So, leading the pack is BlackRock, the big kahuna of asset managers. Just this year, they started messing around with a Bitcoin ETF, and now they're planning to turn $10 trillion of their assets into digital tokens with this outfit called Securitize. Carlos Domingo, the big boss over at Securitize, said, "Today’s news shows we’re making the old finance stuff way easier to grab through digitization." BlackRock ain’t just throwing spaghetti at the wall here; they're really gunning for the future with what they call Real World Assets, or RWA, tokenization. Now, what’s this RWA tokenization thing? It's about turning everything, bonds, stocks, real estate, even the stuff in museums, into digital tokens on the blockchain. This is big news 'cause it means more cash flow, clear proof you own something, and everyone can see what’s what, aiming to open up investment chances that were pretty much locked up tight before. Just this March, BlackRock rolled out its first tokenized fund right on the Ethereum blockchain, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund. Robert Mitchnick, who’s in charge of digital assets there, said, "This is the next step in our digital assets game. We’re all about cooking up new ways to tackle our clients' big headaches with digital solutions, and we’re pumped to team up with Securitize." This move is right in line with BlackRock’s heavy bet on tech and their monstrous $10 trillion in assets. They're even diving into real estate tokenization. With about $39 billion in real estate under their belt, tokenization is set to shake up property investing big time. It’s all about using security and utility tokens to boost market flow and make owning a piece of the pie possible for more folks, adding a whole new layer of flexibility to the real estate market. And then there's the whole spiel with Security Tokens and Utility Tokens. Security tokens are like having a stake in real stuff and they gotta play by the rules. On the flip side, utility tokens are more about having your name on part of an asset. It’s not mixed up with securities, so no fuss with the SEC. These can be broken down even more, which then makes them securities. Both flavors of RWA tokenization need some legit checks on who’s buying, to stay on the right side of the law. Recently, I kicked off a chat about all this tokenization business, and let me tell ya, it’s stirring up quite the buzz. We're right on the edge of a major shift here, and it’s gonna reshape how investors, businesses, and the big economic machine operate. By knocking down walls to investment and adding new levels of flexibility, tokenization’s set to blow the investment landscape wide open. #Blockchain

Today we announced that TKN has been renamed Ninepoint Crypto and AI Leaders ETF.   The Fund’s investment objectives and strategies will remain the same and the ETF Units of the Fund will continue to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols “TKN” (Canadian dollars) and “TKN.U" (U.S. dollars).   Since May 2023, when we first launched the new strategy, the Fund has been focused on the crypto and AI sectors, which in our view are two of the leading technologies ushering in a new digital age in business, entrepreneurship, culture and society.    As with past periods of change, such as the rise of the internet, we believe this next era will be transformational for markets. There will be winners and losers and the next crop of industry leaders will likely emerge from it. We also believe the incoming U.S. administration will further enhance the investment opportunities in these areas.   This timely name change better captures what has always been our investment objectives, and strategies for the fund.   We are excited to continue managing the Fund’s strategy under its new name. - Alex Tapscott https://lnkd.in/gFbsD3an

📈 Gen Z: Redefining the Future of Investing 🌍 As the youngest generation to enter the financial markets, Gen Z is already making waves and setting new trends that are reshaping the landscape of investing. Here are some key insights into how Gen Z is changing the game: 1. Values-Driven Investing 🌱 Gen Z is passionate about aligning their investments with their values. They prioritize Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors, seeking to invest in companies that are making a positive impact on the world. This generation wants their portfolios to reflect their commitment to sustainability, equality, and social responsibility. 2. Embracing Technology 📱 Digital natives at heart, Gen Z is leveraging technology to make informed investment decisions. From using robo-advisors to participating in fintech platforms, they are harnessing the power of digital tools to manage and grow their wealth. Their comfort with technology also drives a preference for seamless, user-friendly platforms. 3. Cryptocurrency Enthusiasm 🚀 Unlike previous generations, Gen Z has shown a strong interest in cryptocurrencies. Many see digital currencies as a way to diversify their portfolios and capitalize on emerging financial trends. This generation’s curiosity and willingness to explore new asset classes are pushing the boundaries of traditional investing. 4. Short-Term Focus, Long-Term Goals 🎯 While Gen Z is known for favoring short-term gains, they are also keenly aware of the importance of long-term financial planning. They seek a balance between taking calculated risks for immediate returns and building a solid foundation for future financial security. 5. Financial Education and Transparency 📚 Gen Z values education and transparency in the financial industry. They actively seek out resources to enhance their financial literacy and prefer platforms that offer clear, accessible information. This generation demands transparency from financial institutions and values authentic communication. Gen Z is not just participating in the financial markets; they’re actively shaping its future. Their unique approach to investing—blending technology, values, and a keen eye for innovation—is a trend to watch as they continue to influence the global financial ecosystem. Are you seeing these trends in action? How do you think Gen Z will continue to influence the world of investing? #GenZ #Investing #Finance #ESG #Crypto #Fintech #FinancialLiteracy

Breaking Down Wall Street's Walls: Dive into the transformative power of tokenization as it revolutionizes finance and puts investing within everyone's reach. Ready to discover how this game-changer is flipping the script on Wall Street's old rules? #TokenizationRevolution #FinanceForAll #InvestingEmpowerment #FinanceDisruption #WallStreet #InvestmentOpportunities #CryptoNews Enzo Villani Andy Raisen Cloris Chen, CFA https://lnkd.in/ejCX3phd

Happy Monday everyone! Start your week with a few interesting reads. Visit http://mltech.ai and sign up to receive the latest market insights and updates. Cointelegraph covers the latest news in crypto today. https://lnkd.in/ejmgCpNu Coindesk breaks down institutional investment trends, and how they have evolved over recent years. https://lnkd.in/e-YDzyGb #mltech #trading #quantitativeanalysis #quant #algotrading #btcusd #ethusd #digitalassets #crypto #rias #smas #fund #managedfutures #investments #institutional #investors #familyoffices #fofs

Exciting times here at WisdomTree. Check out this article by our President & COO Jarrett Lilien. WisdomTree Connect is now live!!

Investing has never been so accessible. Anyone with a smartphone and an online bank account can buy shares on the S&P 500 in an instant. At the recent Investment Horizons Conference hosted by the Investment Association, speakers saw this both as an obstacle and an opportunity to reach a younger audience that has radically different preferences than previous generations. #investment #technology #AI #crypto

Excited to share why we're leading SignalPlus 's Series B alongside OKX Ventures, HashKey Capital, and Avenir Group. Crypto option market volume keeps hitting ATHs in 2024 but still faces major structural challenges - many exchanges lack expertise to build proper trading & risk tools, leading to inefficient pricing and fragmented liquidity. Adding to this, crypto's 24/7 nature puts intense demands on trading teams globally. SignalPlus, founded by GS/MS veteran Chris Yu and tech entrepreneur James Shan, is solving these with their automated platform. They've built Wall Street-grade tools including sophisticated risk analytics, 24/7 automated market making, and exotic product management. Their technology together with the close partnership with Binance, Bybit, Deribit and OKX have grown the options market 3-4x over the past 2 years. SignalPlus isn't just reshaping crypto trading - they're pioneering how all financial markets will operate through AI and automation. That's why we're excited to lead their Series B. Please see our full Why We Invested article:

I met Chris Y. when I was at still Kronos. They were raising their Series A, and I distinctly remember asking Chris why crypto options trading volume wasn't taking off. His answer was simple: "The infrastructure isn't good enough." I was skeptical then. As a market maker ourselves at Kronos, we weren't convinced about the crypto options market and weren't planning to use their product, so we passed on the Series A investment as well. Fast forward to after I left Kronos, I learned they had started using SignalPlus. Curious, I reached out to Vincent L., Kronos's CIO. His insight was enlightening - finding qualified options traders in Taiwan was already challenging, let alone crypto options traders. The best options traders weren't interested in crypto's relatively small market size. This gap created the perfect opportunity for SignalPlus to develop their automated market-making bot. During our formal DD this time around, I was impressed by how much they'd accomplished since our pass. They've onboarded crucial clients like Binance, OKX, and Deribit, helping expand the options market significantly. Our reference calls with traders from GS and Galaxy confirmed SignalPlus's value proposition matched exactly what they'd promised. But their vision extends far beyond just dominating crypto options. Chris and James aim to revolutionize trading infrastructure by democratizing investment bank trading desks. They're already preparing to expand into other assets - we're seeing early success with their Hong Kong family office partnership exploring cross-asset strategies combining crypto, FX, and commodities. Their ultimate goal is to make sophisticated trading and risk management technology accessible to everyone, not just the biggest players. What impresses me most about Chris and James is their consistent delivery on promises. When we first met, Chris explained that infrastructure was the main bottleneck for options trading, and that by serving both takers and makers, they could grow the market. They've proven this thesis correct through remarkable execution. Looking forward to partnering with Chris, James, and the entire SignalPlus team on this journey to reshape the future of trading infrastructure!