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Towards a Tokenized Economy

The Convergence of Finance, Technology and Media in the Digital Economy
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Discover how blockchain, stablecoins, and Web3 are revolutionizing global finance and creating unprecedented investment opportunities. In Towards a Tokenized Economy, leading financial executive Yoshitaka Kitao provides essential insights into the transformation of global finance through technological innovation. Drawing on his extensive experience in financial services and... Read More
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Discover how blockchain, stablecoins, and Web3 are revolutionizing global finance and creating unprecedented investment opportunities.

In Towards a Tokenized Economy, leading financial executive Yoshitaka Kitao provides essential insights into the transformation of global finance through technological innovation. Drawing on his extensive experience in financial services and strategic technology investments, Kitao explains how blockchain, cryptocurrency, and tokenization are fundamentally reshaping monetary systems, investment strategies, and the structure of the world economy.

This comprehensive guide takes readers through the emerging landscape of modern finance, from the strategic importance of dollar-pegged stablecoins and Bitcoin's role as a reserve asset to the revolutionary potential of Web3, decentralized finance, and security tokens. Kitao explains complex technological concepts in accessible terms while revealing the geopolitical implications of these developments, including strategies to maintain monetary dominance through cryptographic assets. The book combines technological depth, financial expertise, and strategic foresight, giving you:

  • In-depth analysis of stablecoins processing over 500 trillion yen monthly and their impact on global payment systems.
  • Clear explanations of Bitcoin's blockchain infrastructure, mining operations, and its emergence as institutional reserve holdings.
  • Comprehensive coverage of Web3 fundamentals, including smart contracts, decentralized finance protocols, NFTs, and autonomous organizations.
  • Strategic insights into RWA tokens, including security tokens, tokenized equities, and the transformation of capital markets and exchanges.
  • Exclusive perspective on how major financial institutions are entering content and advertising businesses through integrated platforms.

Towards a Tokenized Economy is a must-read for investors, financial professionals, executives, and business leaders who need to understand and capitalize on the transformation of modern finance. Whether you're hoping to enhance your investment strategy, evaluate emerging innovations, or position your organization for the tokenized world, Kitao delivers the knowledge you need to navigate a financial world that is changing at its foundations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781394424948

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

YOSHITAKA KITAO, Representative Director, Chairman, President & CEO of the SBI Holdings, is one of Japan’s most influential financiers. A pioneer of internet-based financial services, he has led SBI Group’s expansion across banking, securities, insurance, asset management, investment, and next-generation businesses worldwide.

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