Morgan Stanley Bets on Tokenization: Who Will Provide Liquidity for Corporate Treasury?

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Morgan Stanley this week became one of the earlier banks to use DTCC’s new tokenization infrastructure, tokenizing popular U.S. stocks. The article points out that assets moving faster on-chain does not mean companies can immediately convert them into bank deposits, pay suppliers, or obtain financing; the real value depends on buyers, redemption mechanisms, liquidity, and bank payment rails. If companies expect 24/7 redemptions, banks will also need to provide funding, credit capacity, and market access, while managing new liquidity needs.