(HedgeCo.Net) Tokenization is moving from concept to infrastructure—and large asset managers are positioning to control the rails. Recent coverage highlights the growth of tokenized assets (including private-market exposures) and notes BlackRock’s expanding involvement in the space, alongside broader industry momentum. Yahoo Finance+1
The trend: tokenization as distribution, not just technology
The case for tokenization in private markets is straightforward: improve settlement, broaden distribution, enable more flexible ownership records, and potentially create new liquidity pathways. Industry discussion has increasingly centered on when tokenization scales and what it takes—regulatory clarity, institutional-grade custody, standardized fund structures, and distribution partnerships. Wealth Management
BlackRock’s posture: hiring and platform buildout
BlackRock has also been reported to be ramping senior hiring tied to digital assets initiatives—covering crypto, stablecoins, and tokenization—suggesting this is being treated as a firmwide strategic platform, not a side project. Nasdaq
Why this is “alternative investment news”
Because tokenization is increasingly being framed as a packaging and distribution upgrade for alternatives:
- private credit,
- private equity,
- real assets,
- and even fund structures that could be offered through wealth channels.
If 2025 was the year wealth channels accelerated into private-market “evergreen” products, 2026 may be the year the industry experiments with new rails to support them.