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How Regulated Tokenization Is Moving from Wall Street to Main Street Assets

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: Experimentation is giving way to commitment as Wall Street’s biggest firms embrace blockchain. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink expects “every stock, every bond” to eventually settle on a shared, tokenized ledger and Forbes reports that institutions are moving toward a tokenized market that could reach […]

Austin, Texas - The era of regulated tokenization is rapidly transitioning from Wall Street to assets held outside the financial sector, according to a recent report. Major firms such as BlackRock are embracing blockchain technology, with CEO Larry Fink envisioning a future where every stock and bond is settled on a shared, tokenized ledger.

This shift is already underway, with on-chain movements for Treasuries and securities already taking place. However, the next frontier is real-economy assets, including equipment, franchises, real estate, and private credit.

TruGolf Holdings Inc., a prominent player in the golf industry, is at the forefront of this trend. After acquiring Polymath Research Inc., including its Layer-1 blockchain, Polymesh, TruGolf has integrated a layer of compliance into its tokenized infrastructure. Polymath's regulatory controls and identity verification mechanisms are now in place for any asset carrying securities obligations.

This milestone was achieved just a week after the acquisition, which also saw TruGolf's franchise subsidiary, TruGolf Links Franchising, sign an intercompany agreement with Polymath to provide professional services and digitize its capitalization table.

Looking ahead, TruGolf is exploring new horizons by venturing into the entertainment finance sector through a potential tokenized film investment platform alongside CineCity Studios. This expansion demonstrates the versatility of TruGolf's regulated digital securities infrastructure, allowing it to seamlessly transition from its core golf business to other asset classes.

Key industry players such as Robinhood Markets Inc., Circle Internet Group Inc., Acushnet Holdings Corp., and Callaway Golf Company are already working alongside TruGolf, further solidifying the growing influence of regulated tokenization across various sectors.

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