BlackRock’s Digital Wallet Push Could Reshape XRP ETF Infrastructure
BlackRock is preparing to tokenize parts of its iShares ETF lineup, according to remarks from Chief Financial Officer Martin Small. A crypto analyst describes the move as a major step toward on-chain finance. Small said tokenization could begin within three to 12 months, though he set no firm deadline. The discussion centers on enabling ETFs to trade and settle through digital wallets.
Crypto Sensei framed the comments as evidence that tokenization at the world’s largest asset manager has shifted from theory to execution. Still, Small clarified that timing remains uncertain. He noted the process could take 90 days or up to a year. He did not promise that all ETFs would move on-chain at once.
BlackRock already launched , a tokenized money market fund that surpassed $1 billion in assets. The fund serves as a proof of concept for real-world assets issued on blockchain infrastructure. Public materials and statements from CEO Larry Fink outline plans to integrate tokenized iShares products with digital wallets and on-chain collateral systems.
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