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Asset tokenization can unlock financial inclusion for LATAM's unbanked
- Asset tokenization may transform Latin America's financial systems and the broader economy, according to a report published by Mastercard and Ava Labs. On Jan. 21, payment services giant Mastercard issued a white paper co-authored by Ava Labs,
The article from MSN discusses how asset tokenization could significantly enhance financial inclusion in Latin America, where a large portion of the population remains unbanked. Tokenization involves converting rights to an asset into a digital token on a blockchain, which can represent ownership in various assets like real estate, art, or commodities. This process could democratize access to investment opportunities, allowing even those with limited financial resources to invest in high-value assets through fractional ownership. The article highlights that in regions like Latin America, where traditional banking infrastructure is underdeveloped, tokenization could bypass these limitations by providing a secure, transparent, and accessible platform for financial transactions. It also mentions the potential for reducing costs, increasing liquidity, and enabling 24/7 trading, which could stimulate economic growth and provide new avenues for wealth creation among the unbanked and underbanked populations. However, it notes that regulatory frameworks need to evolve to support this innovation while ensuring investor protection.
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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/asset-tokenization-can-unlock-financial-inclusion-for-latam-s-unbanked/ar-AA1xEw51 ]
Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/asset-tokenization-can-unlock-financial-inclusion-for-latam-s-unbanked/ar-AA1xEw51 ]
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