Bitwise launches self-custodied tokenized stock portfolios with Coinbase

Bitwise’s new portfolios automatically rebalance Coinbase tokenized stocks while allowing eligible non-US investors to keep the assets in their own wallets.

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  1. First Major Real-World Asset Tokenizations: Early initiatives included Digix tokenizing physical gold on Ethereum in 2015 and a Manhattan condominium being tokenized in 2018, demonstrating the potential for fractional ownership and increased accessibility. Maecenas also tokenized an Andy Warhol painting in 2018, selling fractional ownership on Ethereum.
  2. Top Categories of Tokenized Assets by Market Cap: US Treasuries lead with $15 billion on-chain value, notably BlackRock's BUIDL fund, while stablecoins represent the largest overall value at $316.98 billion (79.96% of total tokenized assets). Tokenized gold and commodities, like Tether Gold and Paxos Gold, hold around $7.37 billion.
  3. Key Milestones in Regulatory Acceptance: The SEC's January 2026 "Statement on Tokenized Securities" clarified that tokenized securities are subject to existing federal securities laws, with Nasdaq and NYSE receiving approval in March 2026 to trade tokenized securities. The UK's FCA and Singapore's Project Guardian also contribute to global regulatory frameworks.

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