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BlackRock has named cryptocurrency and tokenization among the top investment themes for 2026. At the same time, Binance founder CZ revealed he is talking with around a dozen governments about tokenizing their assets.
The world’s largest asset manager and crypto’s most influential figure are now pointing in the same direction.
BlackRock’s 2026 Thematic Outlook, led by Jay Jacobs, head of U.S. equity ETFs, highlights blockchain as an emerging tool for modernizing access to traditional asset classes. The report shows Ethereum holding over 65% of all tokenized assets, ahead of Solana and other chains.
“As tokenization continues to rise, so will the opportunity to access assets beyond cash and U.S. Treasuries via the blockchain,” the report states.
Stablecoins Hit $8 Trillion in Volume
The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, now holds more than $70 billion in net assets. The firm called it the fastest-growing exchange-traded product in history.
Stablecoin volumes also reached $8 trillion last year, topping spot crypto trading. BlackRock pointed to this as proof of real-world blockchain use beyond speculation.
CZ Advises Governments on Tokenization
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, CZ said he is working with multiple governments on asset tokenization strategies.
“I’m talking with probably a dozen governments about tokenizing some of their assets,” he said. “This way the government can actually realize the financial gains first and use that to develop those industries.”
CZ also named three crypto sectors he expects to grow: tokenization, crypto-backed payments, and AI agents. He added that AI systems will likely use crypto as their native currency because “they’re not going to swipe credit cards.”
What This Signals for Ethereum
BlackRock specifically named Ethereum as a potential beneficiary of tokenization growth, citing its use in building decentralized applications and token infrastructure.
With institutional backing and government-level conversations now aligning around the same thesis, Ethereum’s position in the tokenization race looks stronger heading into 2026.