At ETHConf 2026, Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo argued that tokenized equities and ETFs, not just Treasuries, could drive the real-world asset (RWA) market from its current $30 billion to $5 trillion. He noted that a mere 2-3% of the $150 trillion global equities market moving on-chain would achieve this, highlighting public blockchains like Ethereum as the preferred infrastructure. Domingo criticized many existing tokenized stock offerings as synthetic products lacking direct ownership, voting rights, and dividends. Securitize, which is preparing to go public and partners with BlackRock, the NYSE, and Computershare, aims to enable on-chain equity trading and settlement. Domingo envisions blockchain-based markets operating in parallel with traditional finance, offering efficiency and 24/7 transferability.

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• Carlos Domingo predicts tokenized equities and ETFs could grow RWA market from $30B to $5T
• A 2-3% shift of the $150T global equities market on-chain would achieve the $5T target
• Domingo criticizes existing tokenized stocks as synthetic, lacking direct ownership
• Securitize partners with NYSE and Computershare for on-chain equity settlement
• Public blockchains like Ethereum are preferred for institutional tokenization despite concerns

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