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Kraken has engaged in discussions with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its intentions to venture into tokenized markets, underscoring the increasing scrutiny of this rapidly evolving segment of the cryptocurrency landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- Kraken conferred with the SEC to explore regulatory frameworks for its tokenized trading platform.
- Regulators are advocating for enhanced oversight of tokenized stocks, citing insufficient investor protections.
- While tokenized stock markets are currently valued at $360 million, they have the potential to grow to $1.3 trillion with increased adoption.
A memorandum submitted on Monday indicated that SEC personnel met with four representatives from Kraken’s parent company Payward, its subsidiary Kraken Securities, and two attorneys from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP.
The agenda encompassed the framework for a tokenized trading system, regulatory prerequisites for its operation, and the broader advantages of asset tokenization.
Kraken Urges SEC to Enhance Oversight of Tokenized Stocks
This meeting occurs as traditional exchange entities and international regulators urge the SEC to strengthen oversight of tokenized stocks, cautioning that investor protections typical in regulated markets are insufficient.
In contrast to traditional equities, tokenized stocks can be traded continuously and frequently do not adhere to the same disclosure and reporting regulations.
Kraken unveiled its tokenized stock service on May 22, enabling non-U.S. investors to trade U.S. equities around the clock.
Competitor Robinhood introduced a similar offering in the European Union on June 30. Kraken subsequently announced on Wednesday that it had expanded its tokenized stock services to the Tron blockchain.
Kraken met w/ SEC Crypto Task force today to discuss tokenization of traditional assets…
Included the legal & regulatory framework for operating a tokenized trading system in the *US*.
It’s coming. pic.twitter.com/hAbJB7FRa8— Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) August 25, 2025
The market remains modest but is gaining attention.
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As reported by RWA.xyz, the total valuation of tokenized stocks is currently $360 million, reflecting an 11% decline over the past month, yet this still constitutes only 1.35% of the $26.5 billion in tokenized real-world assets presently on-chain.
Binance Research has estimated that the sector could exceed $1.3 trillion if just 1% of the global equities market is tokenized.
Kraken is banking on this growth. A recent survey conducted by the exchange revealed that 65% of U.S. investors engaged in both equities and crypto believe that digital assets will outperform stocks in the next decade.
Tokenized Real-World Assets Could Unlock $400T TradFi Market
In a recent study, Web3 digital property firm Animoca Brands indicated that the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) could unlock a $400 trillion traditional finance market.
Animoca researchers Andrew Ho and Ming Ruan noted that the global market encompassing private credit, treasury debt, commodities, stocks, alternative funds, and bonds presents significant growth potential.
“The estimated $400 trillion addressable TradFi market underscores the potential growth runway for RWA tokenization,” they stated.
Additionally, the 2025 Skynet RWA Security Report suggests that the market for tokenized RWAs could expand to $16 trillion by 2030.
Tokenized U.S. Treasuries alone are anticipated to reach $4.2 billion this year, with short-term government bonds accounting for the majority of the activity.
Institutional interest is on the rise, with major banks, asset managers, and blockchain-native companies investigating tokenization for yield and liquidity management.
Skynet emphasized emerging applications in private credit, trade finance, and money market funds, noting that regulatory frameworks in Hong Kong, Singapore, and the U.S. could further facilitate adoption.
The report also identified significant challenges, including limited secondary market liquidity, inconsistent legal treatment across jurisdictions, and the lack of standardized risk controls.
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