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Tokenization of RWA: the IMF Warns Against "Risks" of This Financial Revolution

A risk for finance, or for the IMF? Major financiers and central bankers primarily see risks in cryptocurrencies, even though they are forced to acknowledge their obvious advantages. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published a report on tokenization, a technology that improves and modernizes finance, but which also presents "risks" according to supranational financiers. Because while tokenization can reduce friction and increase transparency, it could also impact financial stability.

Key points of this article:
The IMF has published a report on tokenization, a revolutionary technology for finance, but which presents "risks" according to major financiers.
Tokenization could improve the efficiency of financial transactions, but it is perceived as a threat to financial stability and monetary sovereignty by the IMF.

The obvious advantages of tokenized assets on blockchains: speed, low cost, availability…
In its report "Tokenized Finance" (tokenized finance) published on April 2, 2026, the International Monetary Fund subtly mentions the benefits but mainly emphasizes the risks it sees in this revolution of financial systems.

RWA tokenization of real-world assets (Real World Asset) allows for issuing, trading, settling, and managing traditional assets and financial products much more efficiently through their digitization on blockchain networks. It also offers opportunities for emerging markets, such as faster cross-border payments and better financial inclusion.

Wall Street leaders, like BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, support tokenization. Because tokenized assets can be exchanged on blockchains almost instantly, at lower cost, and 24/7. Overall, this greatly improves their liquidity.