Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest just put $10 million into Securitize, a big player in the tokenization market. This move shows Wall Street’s growing interest in digital assets, bringing traditional investments onto the blockchain.
The ARK Venture Fund, managed by Wood’s firm, now has 3.25% of its total assets tied up in Securitize. This makes it the fund’s eighth largest holding. Only artificial intelligence companies like X.AI and Anthropic rank higher in the fund’s portfolio.
A Clear Signal for Digital Assets
The ARK Venture Fund is actively managed and holds about $325.3 million in net assets. Based on this, the $10 million investment in Securitize is a significant chunk. This estimate comes from calculations by CoinDesk.
Ark Invest’s decision highlights Cathie Wood’s belief in the future of finance. She sees a blend of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Tokenization is key to this, promising faster transactions, more openness, and markets that are open 24 hours a day.
Data from RWA.xyz shows that the market for tokenized assets has soared. It grew 112% this year, reaching $33 billion. Experts from Ripple and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) even predict this market could hit $18.9 trillion by 2033.
Securitize: A Leader in Institutional Tokenization
Securitize, founded in 2017 and led by Carlos Domingo, has become a top name in this space. The company has already helped issue over $4.6 billion in tokenized assets. They work with major investment firms such as BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, and Apollo Global Management.
One of their most well-known projects is the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL). This tokenized money market fund leads the way in digital Treasury bonds, holding $2.8 billion in assets.
Securitize has also tokenized company shares. In 2022, they put shares of the crypto wallet provider Exodus onto a blockchain. Later, they teamed up with FG Nexus (FGNX) to issue common and preferred shares on the Ethereum network.
🚀 Strategic investment by Ark Invest in the future of tokenization
Cathie Wood directs a $10 million investment in Securitize
This move represents 3.25% of ARK Venture Fund’s assets
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Wall Street’s Growing Embrace of Tokenization
Ark Invest’s backing comes after Securitize raised $47 million in a funding round in 2024. That round saw strong support from BlackRock and Hamilton Lane, with ParaFi Capital and Tradeweb Markets also joining in.
Cathie Wood and Ark Invest getting involved sends a clear message. It shows major financial institutions trust asset tokenization. The partnership between Securitize and Ark’s funds could bridge traditional markets with decentralized finance. This means combining smart AI tools with tokenized assets.
Tokenization is no longer just an experiment. It’s becoming a key part of the world’s new financial system. Big names from Wall Street are now pushing this change forward.