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Global regulator warns tokenisation of assets could expose new investor risks
IOSCO flags emerging risks in asset tokenisation, cautioning investors on ownership and counterparty clarity.
On 11 November 2025, IOSCO warned that asset tokenisation - creating crypto-tokens linked to real-world assets such as stocks or bonds - introduces new structural risks, particularly ownership clarity and counterparty exposure.
While many risks remain covered by traditional frameworks, the regulator said the technology layer could bring vulnerabilities.
Growing issuance of token-linked financial products has reignited debate over whether current regulation is fit for purpose.