BusinessJuly 10, 2026

tokenization

/ˌtoʊkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definition

The process of converting ownership rights of physical or real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain to enable easier trading, fractional ownership, and liquidity.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'tacen' (sign or evidence) and the suffix '-ize' (to make or treat as). It evolved in modern finance to describe the digital representation of assets.

In the news

In this article, tokenization is proposed as a method to modernize the gemstone and mining markets by converting private, hard-to-access physical assets into digital, institutionally governed investment formats.

MBS Global Investments and WS Intimorato Capital Ltd Announce MBS Capital Strategic Joint Venture

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