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Exploring how AI can support institutional content workflows

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At a Glance:

  • Global regulators are converging on new digital asset standards.  
  • Family offices are increasing allocation to tokenized funds.  
  • Interoperability remains the critical bottleneck for adoption.  

Digital assets are entering a new phase where regulation, institutional capital, and technology design must align. Across markets, standard-setting bodies are accelerating discussions around interoperability, custody, and cross-border frameworks. At the same time, family offices and long-term allocators are quietly expanding allocations to tokenized funds and programmable capital vehicles. This signals a shift away from speculative hype toward structured adoption.

Yet one critical challenge remains: interoperability. Without shared standards for APIs, custody flows, and regulatory alignment, digital asset markets risk fragmentation — limiting efficiency and trust. For UNDAO, the opportunity lies in convening high-trust actors to accelerate convergence. By combining insights, governance frameworks, and technical architecture, institutions can reduce friction and build toward a sustainable infrastructure layer.

Sources

  • IMF (2025). Global Financial Stability Report.
  • Atlantic Council (2025). CBDC Tracker.
  • Bloomberg (2025). Family Offices Increase Digital Asset Allocations.