Odaily Planet Daily reports that the IMF noted that the daily trading volume of tokenized repurchase agreements is approximately $300 billion to $350 billion, while the total value of other tokenized assets is around $65 billion. In comparison, the daily size of the U.S. repurchase market is approximately $13 trillion, and global capital market assets amount to $3 quadrillion. The IMF stated that although the tokenized market is growing rapidly, it remains small and highly fragmented; to achieve secure growth, legal certainty, a clear regulatory framework, and interoperability must be established. The IMF also warned that expanding market size could amplify traditional financial risks such as fire sales, liquidity runs, and contagion, and urged policymakers to clarify the legal rights associated with tokenized assets, ensure consistent regulation for similar activities, and continuously monitor interconnectedness, leverage, and liquidity risks.
IMF Urges Clear Regulatory Framework and Interoperability for Tokenized Markets
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The IMF called for a compliance framework to support tokenized markets, noting daily repo trades of $30–35 billion and total assets nearing $65 billion. These markets, though growing rapidly, remain small and fragmented compared to their traditional counterparts. The IMF emphasized the need for legal clarity and interoperability to address risks such as liquidity issues common in crypto markets—fire sales, liquidity runs, and contagion. It urged regulators to define asset rights and apply consistent rules to ensure safe growth.
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