JPMorgan’s new blockchain chief once warned that tokenization does not equal liquidity
JPMorgan appoints Oliver Harris as blockchain chief. Harris previously warned tokenization alone won't solve liquidity issues, arguing real transformation requires a unified global on-chain settlement layer merging money, assets, and data. He believes technology and regulation are now mature enough for blockchain to reshape financial markets. Harris will lead JPMorgan's Kinexys division, focusing on digital settlement infrastructure and tokenization capabilities across blockchain networks.
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