Chainlink CEO Foresees Tokenization Dominance After SEC Engagement
Chainlink CEO Sergey Nazarov's meeting with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins revealed a regulatory pivot from questioning blockchain's role to optimizing its integration into financial systems. "The shift isn't about permission anymore—it's about precision," Nazarov observed, noting Atkins' focus on compliant on-chain operations for traditional assets.
Tokenization of real-world assets will eclipse cryptocurrencies in market capitalization, Nazarov predicted. His dual meetings with SEC and WHITE House officials signaled accelerating institutional adoption, with broker-dealer rule adaptations potentially enabling full tokenization by mid-2025.