Blockchain tokenization is revolutionizing money, allowing users to save and transfer any asset across platforms, says Kraken executive. With offerings like xStocks, Kraken has attracted 80,000 wallets and $14 billion in trading volume, while $415 billion worth of real-world assets are tokenized on-chain. Tokenization enables faster, flexible asset movement, with instant settlement for equity transactions. Other platforms like Robinhood are also pursuing tokenization, focusing on private stocks and real-world assets.

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1. Bitcoin hits new all-time high of $65,000, fueled by increased institutional adoption and growing interest from retail investors. The cryptocurrency market cap surpasses $2 trillion for the first time.

2. Ethereum price reaches $2,500 as the network continues to see high demand for decentralized applications and decentralized finance. Ether’s market cap exceeds $300 billion.

3. NFT sales surge to $2.5 billion in the first half of 2021, with digital art and collectibles gaining popularity among collectors and investors. Major auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s embrace NFTs.: Tokenization Expands the Definition of Money: Kraken Exec