BlackRock names crypto, tokenization as key 2026 investment themes

BlackRock has identified cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets as important investment themes in its 2026 thematic outlook report, according to CoinDesk. The report notes that while artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure are garnering attention, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remain prominent market-driving themes. It also highlights the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) as part of a shift in how investors access markets. BlackRock added that as tokenization grows, it will create more opportunities to access diverse assets via blockchain, specifically naming Ethereum as a potential beneficiary of this trend.