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IMF: Tokenized Securities Market Quadruples
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The IMF report reveals that the global market for tokenized securities linked to real-world assets has quadrupled from $15.7 billion to $65.1 billion within a year, highlighting rapid growth in blockchain-tradable bonds and stocks. South Korea is advancing regulatory frameworks with tokenized securities trading expected to begin in February next year, alongside plans for government bond tokenization pilot projects.
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South Korea’s approaching launch of tokenized securities trading opens a direct path to market access, making regulatory clarity your immediate priority if you handle digital assets or blockchain finance.
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