IMF finds demand for tokenized stocks, says the market is still volatile, illiquid
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The IMF reports growing demand for tokenized stocks as investors turn to blockchain‑based shares for smaller and after‑hours trades, yet it warns the market remains volatile and illiquid because liquidity, legal frameworks and settlement systems have not kept pace, suggesting regulatory and infrastructure upgrades are needed to sustain broader adoption and stabilize pricing.
Investors are using blockchain-based shares for smaller and after-hours trades. The IMF says liquidity, legal rules and settlement systems have not caught up.