Tokenized Government Bonds Are Booming, But Compliance Risks Remain

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The tokenized US Treasury market has grown more than 50x since 2024, signaling rapid adoption of blockchain-based government debt.

According to Julie Myers Wood, while tokenized bonds reduce settlement times and transaction costs, governments must still navigate major regulatory hurdles — especially AML (anti-money laundering) and sanctions compliance.

Issuers must also implement strict KYC processes to ensure funds reach legitimate recipients.

Meanwhile, Taurus SA co-founder Lamine Brahimi predicts the tokenized bond market could reach $300 billion, driven by faster settlement, lower costs, and asset fractionalization that broadens investor access.

Blockchain may democratize finance — but compliance will determine how fast it scales.

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lol tokenized bonds 50x growth since 2024? blockchain really moving from theory to reality