PayPal, BlackRock, Fidelity: How Ethereum Tokenization Surged to $18.6 Billion?
The real asset tokenization market on Ethereum hits a symbolic milestone with $18.6 billion in assets under management. Traditional finance giants like PayPal, BlackRock, and Fidelity are ramping up their efforts on this blockchain, reshaping the global financial landscape. The trend of TradFi and DeFi merging is revolutionizing the financial sector.
Translated on November 10, 2025 at 12:42 by Simon Dumoulin
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BlackRock and Fidelity: Traditional Finance Massively Adopts Ethereum
BlackRock, the asset management giant with over $10 trillion under management, has reached a major milestone by launching BUIDL (BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund). This tokenized fund on Ethereum allows institutional investors to access US Treasury bonds via blockchain, with 24/7 liquidity that’s impossible in traditional markets.
Fidelity is not far behind with its subsidiary Fidelity Digital Assets actively developing custody and trading solutions for tokenized assets. The company recently confirmed its commitment by integrating Ethereum staking services into its products. This strategy responds to growing demand from institutional investors seeking to generate additional yields through native blockchain mechanisms.
The convergence of these giants on Ethereum is no coincidence. The network offers mature infrastructure with its smart contracts, deep liquidity, and developed DeFi ecosystem. Smart contracts allow for complete automation of tokenized asset management, drastically reducing operational costs and settlement times.
The tokenized fund AUM on @ethereum is up by ~2,000% since January '24.
The growth has been driven by major asset managers, like BlackRock & Fidelity, bringing their funds onchain. pic.twitter.com/CFhO3ZL8bw
Ethereum’s dominance in the tokenization market can be explained by several technical and economic factors. The network benefits from a powerful network effect, the largest developer community, and the most extensive ecosystem of decentralized applications. This depth naturally attracts institutions looking for proven standards and maximum interoperability.
Recent protocol updates, particularly the transition to Proof-of-Stake and improvements related to EIP-4844, have reduced transaction costs, making asset tokenization economically viable even for smaller tickets. Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum or Optimism amplify scalability and offer near-zero costs for routine transactions.
The market is also observing standardization around ERC protocols such as ERC-20 for fungible tokens and ERC-3643 for security tokens. This standardization facilitates the integration of tokenization solutions into existing systems of financial institutions. Technical barriers to entry are decreasing, accelerating institutional adoption.
Regulation is evolving in parallel, with jurisdictions like Singapore, Switzerland, and Hong Kong establishing clear frameworks for tokenized assets. This regulatory clarity reassures institutional players and amplifies the growth dynamics already observed on Ethereum.
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