What Is Needed for Tokenization to Deliver
An IMF analysis examining the conditions, infrastructure and policy frameworks required for tokenization to fulfil its transformative potential in global financial markets.
Tokenization & RWARESEARCH LIBRARY
Independent perspectives and institutional research on tokenization, real-world assets and the future of finance.
An IMF analysis examining the conditions, infrastructure and policy frameworks required for tokenization to fulfil its transformative potential in global financial markets.
Tokenization & RWABIS Annual Economic Report chapter examining how tokenisation and unified ledgers could reshape the architecture of the global monetary and financial system.
A World Economic Forum publication exploring how tokenization is redefining value exchange, liquidity and access across global financial markets.
17 publications in library
IMF research on the implications of tokenized finance for monetary policy, financial stability and cross-border capital flows.
Institutional FinanceAn IMF working paper tracing the emergence of tokenization across payments infrastructure and asset markets, with analysis of adoption trends.
Tokenization & RWAIMF research examining optimal regulatory and policy responses to the tokenization of financial markets, including systemic risk considerations.
Regulation & PolicyA CPMI report providing a conceptual framework for tokenisation and assessing its implications for central bank operations, monetary policy and financial stability.
Market InfrastructureAn ongoing BIS Innovation Hub initiative exploring how tokenised commercial bank deposits and wholesale central bank money can improve cross-border payments.
Stablecoins & Digital MoneyThe BIS Annual Economic Report 2025, covering global financial stability, monetary policy and the evolving role of digital assets and tokenization in financial infrastructure.
Market InfrastructureWEF research series on institutional digital assets, tokenization frameworks and the governance of on-chain financial markets.
Institutional FinanceAn OECD policy paper reviewing regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions for the tokenisation of financial and real assets.
Regulation & PolicyOECD analysis of how asset tokenisation functions within existing financial market structures and its implications for investors and intermediaries.
Tokenization & RWAAn early OECD study assessing the potential market implications of widespread asset tokenisation, including liquidity, access and systemic considerations.
On-Chain MarketsMcKinsey analysis projecting the market size and growth trajectory of tokenized assets, with sector-by-sector adoption forecasts through 2030.
Tokenization & RWAA live market intelligence platform tracking the total value, growth and composition of tokenized real-world assets across protocols and asset classes.
On-Chain MarketsInstitutional-grade research from Galaxy covering digital asset markets, tokenization trends and on-chain finance developments.
On-Chain MarketsResearch and insights from Fidelity Digital Assets on institutional adoption of digital assets, tokenization and on-chain investment strategies.
Institutional FinanceCiti's research on financial innovation, tokenization of securities and the transformation of capital markets infrastructure.
Institutional FinanceBCG analysis of the asset tokenization market, including size estimates, growth drivers and the competitive landscape for financial institutions.
Tokenization & RWADeloitte insights on digital asset adoption, tokenization of financial instruments and the regulatory and operational implications for enterprises.
Institutional FinanceEditorial note: Tokenization Journal curates and links to research published by independent institutions and organisations. We do not claim authorship of, or official partnership with, any of the institutions whose research is listed here. All publications link to their original sources.