Nasdaq CEO: Tokenization Could Unlock Tens of Billions in Trapped Capital
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman stated on October 9, 2026, that tokenization could unlock tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital — signaling accelerated infrastructure investment and potential SEC guidance on digital securities.
51CFO view：Emerging tokenization rules will require CFOs to define on-chain accounting entities, reconcile off-chain assets with on-chain tokens, and build dual-track financial systems. They must also explain smart contract cash flows to auditors — demanding hybrid expertise in blockchain logic, ASC 820 valuation, and SEC disclosure strategy.
Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman stated on October 9, 2026, that tokenization could unlock tens of billions of dollars in trapped capital — signaling accelerated infrastructure investment and potential SEC guidance on digital securities.
Source：CNBC Finance