A panel of XRP-focused commentators is interpreting high-level appearances at the World Economic Forum in Davos as evidence of growing alignment between financial giant BlackRock and blockchain firm Ripple on the future of tokenized finance. While no direct confirmation of a formal partnership exists, the discussion centers on whether XRP and its underlying XRP Ledger (XRPL) could become the preferred settlement layer for institutional asset tokenization, with speculation that BlackRock’s eventual entry could trigger a significant liquidity event for the cryptocurrency.
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0 posts last weekEthereum Emerges as Top Blockchain for Tokenized Capital Markets
A clarion call from BlackRock CEO Larry Fink for a unified blockchain to power the future of finance is directing unprecedented institutional focus toward Ethereum. With BlackRock’s own $2 billion tokenized fund built on the network and massive, long-term staking commitments from other major players, Ethereum is solidifying its position as the leading settlement layer for tokenized capital markets. This institutional embrace, combined with Ethereum’s resilience at key technical support levels, paints a picture of a maturing asset poised for its next phase of growth.
about Ethereum Emerges as Top Blockchain for Tokenized Capital MarketsBlackRock: Ethereum Poised to Benefit from Tokenization Boom
In its 2026 thematic outlook, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, positions Ethereum as a primary beneficiary of the accelerating tokenization of real-world assets. The report suggests Ethereum could become the foundational ‘toll road’ for blockchain-based markets as traditional finance converges with crypto, with stablecoin adoption signaling real economic utility beyond speculation.
about BlackRock: Ethereum Poised to Benefit from Tokenization BoomBitcoin Rally Faces Resistance at $93K Despite Bullish Sentiment
Bitcoin’s recent ascent toward the $93,000 threshold is encountering a formidable barrier of sell orders and short positions, threatening to halt the current rally. While improving retail sentiment and continued institutional accumulation provide underlying support, the clash at this key resistance level underscores a critical juncture for the market. Analysts are now questioning whether Bitcoin’s historical four-year boom-and-bust cycle is being fundamentally reshaped by persistent institutional demand.
about Bitcoin Rally Faces Resistance at $93K Despite Bullish SentimentCrypto CEOs See 2025 as Year of Regulatory Clarity and Mainstream Adoption
In a landmark discussion at the New York Times DealBook Summit, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong declared that institutional and legislative momentum is decisively pulling digital assets into the financial mainstream. Armstrong framed 2025 as the pivotal year cryptocurrency regulation transitions from a “gray market” to a “well-lit establishment,” citing bipartisan legislative progress. This sentiment was echoed by Fink, who detailed his own significant evolution in thinking about Bitcoin, now viewing it as “digital gold” and a legitimate asset class.
about Crypto CEOs See 2025 as Year of Regulatory Clarity and Mainstream AdoptionBlackRock, Coinbase CEOs Align on Bitcoin’s Future at DealBook Summit
In a significant display of institutional convergence, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong presented a unified, bullish outlook on Bitcoin and digital assets at The New York Times DealBook Summit. Armstrong revealed that major U.S. banks are now running pilots with Coinbase, while Fink, whose firm oversees the largest Bitcoin ETF, publicly acknowledged the asset’s fundamental utility, marking a pivotal shift in traditional finance’s relationship with crypto.
about BlackRock, Coinbase CEOs Align on Bitcoin's Future at DealBook SummitBlackRock CEO: Tokenization Bridges Crypto and Traditional Finance
In a significant strategic pivot, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and COO Rob Goldstein have positioned tokenization as the critical convergence point between the multi-trillion-dollar world of traditional finance and the burgeoning crypto industry. Writing in The Economist, the executives of the world’s largest asset manager—overseeing $13.4 trillion—argue that blockchain-based tokenization will not replace but fundamentally merge the two sectors, a vision underscored by their operation of a $2.8 billion tokenized cash market fund.
about BlackRock CEO: Tokenization Bridges Crypto and Traditional FinanceTom Lee: Ethereum Nearing Cyclical Bottom This Week
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee predicts Ethereum is approaching a cyclical low this week, citing strong on-chain fundamentals and attractive valuation metrics. He argues that despite recent market volatility, Ethereum’s core investment thesis as neutral infrastructure for institutional tokenization remains intact. Lee points to growing asset value locked on Ethereum and its historical price ratio to Bitcoin as key indicators supporting his bullish view.
about Tom Lee: Ethereum Nearing Cyclical Bottom This WeekEthereum Could Hit $12K by January: Tom Lee
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee predicts Ethereum could surge to $12,000 by January, representing more than a doubling from current levels as Wall Street’s tokenization push accelerates. His bullish call combines technical analysis with fundamental demand drivers, positioning smart contract platforms like Ethereum as the primary beneficiaries of shifting capital flows away from traditional assets toward blockchain infrastructure powering stablecoins and tokenized assets.
about Ethereum Could Hit $12K by January: Tom LeeASIC Warns Australia Falling Behind in Tokenization Race
Australia’s top securities regulator has issued a stark warning that the nation risks becoming ‘the land of missed opportunity’ as global competitors accelerate adoption of tokenized financial markets. ASIC Chair Joe Longo revealed that industry engagement remains worryingly low, with half of market participants declining to participate in recent tokenization surveys. The regulator emphasized that Australia faces a critical choice between innovation and stagnation in global capital markets.
about ASIC Warns Australia Falling Behind in Tokenization RaceFink: Crypto & Gold Are ‘Assets of Fear’ Amid Debt Crisis
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has labeled cryptocurrencies and gold as ‘assets of fear’ driven by investor concerns over currency debasement and financial security. The declaration comes as IMF projections show the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio will surpass Italy and Greece by 2030. Institutional adoption faces challenges due to Bitcoin’s 24/7 volatility requiring new infrastructure.
about Fink: Crypto & Gold Are 'Assets of Fear' Amid Debt CrisisFink: Crypto & Gold Are ‘Assets of Fear’ Amid Instability
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has characterized cryptocurrency and gold as ‘assets of fear’ during his appearance at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia, highlighting investor anxiety about global financial stability and currency debasement. His remarks come as central banks worldwide accelerate gold purchasing activities, signaling institutional-level concerns about traditional asset security and value preservation in an uncertain economic landscape.
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