Binance founder CZ says ‘tokenize everything’ to attract investors
Aug 21, 2026
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said on Aug. 21 that countries could use tokenization to raise capital and attract foreign direct investment by offering digital representations of assets to global investors.
CZ also backed issuing tokenized assets across every blockchain rather than selecting a single network. He acknowledged that this approach would create fragmented liquidity but said parallel development would be the fastest way to expand the sector.
Tokenization does not automatically create FDI
Tokenization converts ownership rights or economic claims into blockchain-based units. Governments and companies can apply the model to shares, bonds, funds, commodities, property, or other assets.
CZ supports growth across competing blockchains
CZ said issuing assets on multiple networks would allow more teams to develop tokenization infrastructure simultaneously. This could increase distribution but divide trading activity and capital between separate markets.
BNB Chain reports rapid growth in RWA holders
CZ’s comments followed a BNB Chain statement that the network had reached approximately 776,000 holders of tokenized real-world assets, up about 370% over 30 days.
RWA.xyz data recorded 776,428 RWA holders as of Aug. 19, an increase of 368.51% over the preceding 30 days. The platform listed $5.8 billion in distributed asset value and 1,284 assets.
The figures include categories selected by the data provider and should not be treated as proof of foreign investment or demand for tokenized national assets. A blockchain address also does not necessarily represent one individual investor.
