From Wall Street to DeFi: S&P 500 Set for Tokenization

S&P Dow Jones Eyes Tokenization of S&P 500 and Dow Jones Indexes in Push Toward Blockchain Finance

S&P Dow Jones Indices announced on the 16th that it is in talks with crypto exchanges, custodians, and DeFi protocols to advance the tokenization of the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Stephanie Lawton, the firm’s U.S. equities director, said the selection of platforms will follow a “strategic approach”, ensuring transparency, security, and strict regulatory compliance.

Tokenization Market Booming

The tokenized asset market has grown at an explosive pace. From just $370 million in October 2024, it surged to an estimated $25 billion by July 2025. Forecasts suggest it could expand to between $1 trillion and $4 trillion by 2030.

Behind this growth are the core advantages of tokenization: greater liquidity, efficiency, and accessibility. Both financial institutions and DeFi players are seeking new ways to provide access to traditional financial products, fueling market expansion.

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S&P Dow Jones’ Strategy and Next Steps

In July 2025, S&P Dow Jones partnered with Centrifuge, a decentralized infrastructure provider, to launch tokenized products based on official market data.

This partnership enabled the S&P 500 index to be brought on-chain via smart contracts, sparking strong interest from both traditional finance (TradFi) and DeFi communities.

The firm views tokenization as the dawn of a new era for traditional assets. Indexes that were once only accessible via stock exchanges are now being made available to a broader pool of investors through blockchain technology.

Some of these tokenized indexes are expected to trade on crypto exchanges and decentralized platforms (DEXs), signaling deeper integration between the crypto economy and traditional markets.

Going forward, S&P Dow Jones plans to deepen partnerships with platforms that meet strict transparency and compliance standards, moving closer to commercial rollout.