Digital Asset

An asset represented and managed in electronic form on a digital platform, such as a blockchain or centralized ledger. Examples include cryptocurrencies, tokenized deposits, and stablecoins. Digital assets broaden how value can be stored, transferred, and integrated across traditional and emerging financial systems.

Why it Matters

Digital assets matter because they enable programmable, near-instant value transfer without traditional intermediaries, reducing friction in payments and settlement. They create new possibilities for cross-border transactions, and automated compliance. As regulatory frameworks like MiCA and the GENIUS Act take shape, digital assets are becoming recognized infrastructure for the future of money movement by bridging legacy finance with blockchain-native assets.