BlackRock looking to tokenize ETF shares to expand its digital asset infrastructure

A digital illustration shows BlackRock’s name above a network of glowing blockchain cubes, symbolizing its move to tokenize ETF shares - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. BlackRock explores tokenizing exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares as part of its push to expand its digital asset infrastructure beyond traditional market boundaries. As Bloomberg News reported on Sept. 11, the firm weighs creating blockchain-based versions of ETFs tied to real-world assets (RWA), including stocks, according to sourc ...