‘No going back’ for institutions moving toward tokenized onchain future, says Fidelity

UNCLASSIFIED‘No going back’ for institutionsmoving toward tokenizedonchain future, says Fidelity11IMPORTANCECLOSED1NEWS MEDIA1PIECESOct 8, 2026 13:46blockboard.net
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Fidelity said institutions are moving toward tokenized markets and described that shift as one with no reversal. UBS also pointed to Treasurys and equities as areas that could help broaden adoption, while Fidelity framed tokenization as a way for asset managers to reach new markets.

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Fidelity’s head of digital asset strategists said tokenization offers structural advantages for financial institutions.
‘No going back’ for institutions moving toward tokenized onchain future, says Fi
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Fidelity’s Matthew Horne said institutions are moving toward tokenized markets and described that direction as having no reversal.
Fidelity Says Institutions Are Moving Toward Tokenized Markets With No Reversal
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Horne said tokenization helps asset managers reach new markets.
Fidelity Says Institutions Are Moving Toward Tokenized Markets With No Reversal

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Asset managers and financial institutions are the main audience for this shift, because the remarks frame tokenization as something that affects how they reach markets and organize products today. Tomorrow morning, that matters to firms looking at tokenized offerings and to institutions evaluating whether to expand into them.

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