Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, has expressed confidence in blockchain technology’s potential to transform asset management. He said on X that the advantages of blockchain as a ledger will lead to widespread tokenization of assets within five to ten years.
“If you want to explain to someone who does not understand crypto why all the assets in the world will be tokenized, the simple answer is that a blockchain is a better ledger,” said Domingo. “There’s $400 trillion out there of assets that could potentially be tokenized. It’s an upgrade … within the next five to 10 years, you will see everything will be on-chain, because it’s just a better ledger.”
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization saw significant growth between 2024 and 2025, driven by regulatory pilots and institutional interest. The World Economic Forum reports that global tokenization initiatives now encompass bonds, funds, and commodities. These efforts are supported by the European Union’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Pilot Regime and U.S. examples such as BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized fund. These frameworks demonstrate how regulators are incorporating blockchain into traditional finance systems to facilitate real-time settlement and transparent ownership.
According to RWA.xyz, by late 2025, the total value of tokenized real-world assets surpassed $35 billion, up from $3 billion two years prior. Tokenized U.S. Treasuries represented over $8 billion of this total, with BlackRock’s BUIDL fund alone exceeding $1 billion, as reported by CoinDesk. While private credit, funds, and real estate remain smaller segments within this market, they continue to grow alongside fixed-income products.
Industry pilots have shown tangible efficiency improvements. The Global Financial Markets Association notes that J.P. Morgan’s Tokenized Collateral Network enabled repo transactions to settle within minutes rather than overnight, thereby reducing operational errors and settlement risk. In contrast, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) traditional T+1 model still requires manual reconciliation, highlighting blockchain’s advantages in speed and automation.
Domingo is also recognized for his previous roles at Telefónica R&D and Telefónica Digital and holds a PhD in computer science. His contributions have been pivotal in advancing institutional tokenization standards by bridging traditional financial regulation with blockchain innovation.
Securitize Inc., established in 2017 and based in Miami, operates a regulated digital-asset infrastructure for tokenized securities. PR Newswire reports that its subsidiaries are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a broker-dealer, transfer agent, and Alternative Trading System (ATS). The company collaborates with firms such as BlackRock, KKR & Co., and Hamilton Lane while managing over $4 billion in tokenized assets with the aim of integrating traditional investments onto the blockchain.
