The results indicate a clear shift: institutional investors are no longer just testing blockchain: they are developing strategies around it.
According to the report, based on a global survey of senior asset management and ownership executives, digital assets and tokenization have moved from the “what if” stage to the “what’s next?” “Institutional investors are going beyond experimentation,” said Joerg Ambrosius, president of investment services at State Street. “Digital assets now constitute a strategic lever for growth, efficiency and innovation. »
Tokenization takes center stage
One of the key takeaways from the report is the rapid rise of tokenization, the process of converting real-world assets like private equity or bonds into digital tokens on a blockchain. Nearly 60% of institutional investors plan to increase their allocation to digital assets within a year, with the average exposure expected to double over the next three years.
Private equity and private fixed income are leading the way. These traditionally difficult to trade markets could soon see a wave of tokenized products improving liquidity and transparency. By 2030, most respondents expect up to a quarter of institutional investments to be made via tokenized instruments.
Our 2025 global research on #digitalassets and emerging technologies reveal a decisive shift in the adoption and strategic engagement of institutional investors towards #tokenization and blockchain-based transformation. Learn more: pic.twitter.com/tULwI2Ke88
– State Street (@StateStreet) October 9, 2025
The benefits are tangible: 52% of respondents cite greater transparency, 39% faster trading and 32% lower compliance costs as key factors. Some even predict savings of more than 40% thanks to the automation and data clarity made possible by blockchain. Concrete examples already prove this trend. In 2024, JPMorgan executed a tokenized money market fund transaction on its Onyx blockchain platform, showing how large financial institutions are bringing real assets onto digital rails.
AI and quantum computing are pushing the boundaries
The study also highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing are accelerating digital transformation. More than half of respondents believe these technologies will have an even greater impact on investment operations than blockchain itself, although many see them working in concert.
From blockchain infrastructure to tokenization #ETFThe asset management and investment landscape is experiencing a transformative change. In our last #DigitalDigestState Street buy-side leaders explore how #Digital Assets redefine liquidity, guarantees and portfolio… pic.twitter.com/4Ho3skLmaW
– State Street (@StateStreet) September 29, 2025
According to State Street Chief Product Officer Donna Milrod, “We’re seeing clients rethink their operating models around digital assets. Many are creating dedicated teams, and nearly one in five plan to follow suit.” Around 40% of institutions now have a digital assets business unit, reflecting how this technology is reshaping financial infrastructure.
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