TL;DR
Tokenization is moving beyond the pilot phase and into traditional finance. 2026 is shaping up as a turning point driven by the convergence of regulation, infrastructure, and real volume.
In the U.S., the SEC will launch a sandbox for token issuance in 2026, while the CFTC has already

Amplify ETFs launched two new funds, STBQ and TKNQ, focused on stablecoin infrastructure and tokenization. These ETFs respond to institutional demand and changing regulations, aiming to capture growth in digital finance.

Shift4 launched a stablecoin settlement offering, allowing merchants to receive funds in digital assets for faster access to cash and 24/7 transactions. Merchants can choose from multiple stablecoins and networks, with real-time tracking.

If 2024 was the year of speculation, 2025 feels like a return to discipline. Investors are tired of hype and hungry for reliability. Dividend stocks, the quiet workhorses of long-term portfolios, are back in focus. It’s not about chasing yield anymore; it’s about finding companies that actually