Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said on Aug. 21 that tokenizing assets could help governments and companies raise capital and attract foreign direct investment from global investors. Tokenization converts ownership rights or economic claims into blockchain‑based units that can be traded on digital platforms. According to data from RWA.xyz, the number of addresses holding tokenized real‑world assets rose to 776,428 as of Aug. 19, 2026, up about 370% in the previous 30 days, while BNB Chain reported roughly 776,000 holders, representing an increase of about 370% over the past 30 days. Zhao said issuing tokenized assets across multiple blockchains could speed development and broaden distribution, but it may also create fragmented liquidity with wider spreads and shallower order books. He argued that greater interchangeability between issuers could reduce some of that fragmentation, requiring consistent redemption rights, backing arrangements, settlement processes and legal claims, though no specific technical standard was proposed. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission noted in a January statement that securities retain their legal status when represented on crypto networks. Zhao did not announce a product, regulatory filing or launch timeline, and his comments reflect an industry view rather than a formal Binance initiative. The next steps will depend on issuers, governments and regulators establishing the structures needed for ownership, transfers, disclosures and cross‑border investor access.