Tokenized assets need reliable settlement and ownership rights to win over institutions, says Brickken CEO

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Tokenized assets need reliable settlement and ownership rights to win over institutions, says Brickken CEO Regulators worldwide are scrutinizing tokenized (representing an asset as a tradable entry on a blockchain) market dynamics to avert risks in high-stress situations. Tokenized assets need reliable settlement, enforceable ownership rights and practical collateral use before institutions can adopt them at scale, according to Edwin Mata, CEO and co-founder of Brickken.

Institutional adoption of tokenized assets hinges on robust legal frameworks, reliable settlement systems, and liquidity management. 12, 2026 The next test for tokenization may not be whether assets can be issued on a blockchain, but whether they can be relied on when markets turn volatile.

“The latest developments in tokenization point to a more demanding phase for financial infrastructure. Regulators are examining whether tokenized assets can function as collateral, settle reliably and retain their legal protections when markets come under pressure,” Mata said in remarks shared with Crypto Briefing. As tokenization gains traction, regulators are turning their attention to what happens after an asset is issued on-chain (recorded on the blockchain itself rather than beside it).