In its 2026 Thematic Outlook, the firm notes 65% of tokenized assets are already on the Ethereum network.

He argues tokenized markets can cut fees, democratize investing, reduce corruption, and be more secure than today’s financial systems.

He notes banks are shifting from pilot programs to full-scale implementation, driving the surge.

The deal expands corporate payments and expense management technology capabilities.

The surge reflects growing loss of confidence in fiat currencies.