Amplify launched two ETFs that track stablecoin and tokenization firms as regulated digital finance gains momentum.
The ETFs mix equities and crypto exposure while targeting infrastructure behind payments settlement and digitization.
Clearer rules in the US and Europe are driving institutional interest in stablecoins and real world tokenized assets.
Amplify ETFs has introduced two new NYSE Arca exchange-traded funds that target stablecoins and asset tokenization. The products will focus on monitoring businesses developing blockchain-based financial infrastructure. The launch reflects rising institutional interest in regulated digital finance tools.
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The new funds are the Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF, trading under STBQ, and the Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF, trading under TKNQ. Both funds began trading on Tuesday. Each tracks a diversified index tied to blockchain adoption across traditional and digital markets.
The introduction comes at a time when crypto-linked ETFs are picking off in 2025. United States relaxing regulations has expanded exposure to digital assets. As a result, asset managers continue to introduce sector-specific blockchain products.
Focus on Stablecoin Infrastructure
STBQ tracks companies generating revenue from stablecoin-related payments and infrastructure. The fund includes firms active in digital payments, settlement systems, and trading platforms. It also holds exposure to select crypto-linked exchange-traded products. Portfolio holdings include companies connected to stablecoin development and usage. These include Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Circle. The fund also allocates to crypto ETFs from Grayscale, iShares, and Bitwise.
The index allows partial allocation to crypto assets. At rebalancing, between 25% and 50% of holdings may include crypto-linked instruments. These assets support stablecoin and decentralized finance use cases.
The presence of stablecoins has become a significant portion of digital transactions. The industry estimates the volume of transactions to be in excess of $9 trillion in a year. Growth is very high with adoption being witnessed on both payments and trading.
Tokenization Moves Into Traditional Finance
TKNQ focuses on companies advancing the tokenization of real-world assets. Tokenization converts traditional assets into blockchain-based representations. These tokens allow faster settlement and fractional ownership.
The fund includes exposure to financial institutions and market infrastructure firms. Holdings include BlackRock, JPMorgan, Citigroup, Nasdaq, and Figure Technology Solutions. Each has invested in tokenization platforms or services. TKNQ tracks an index that blends equities with crypto-linked assets. Like STBQ, it allows up to 50 percent allocation to qualifying crypto exposure at rebalancing. The fund targets platforms, exchanges, custodians, and brokerages.
Analysts estimate tokenized assets total about $176 billion today. Forecasts suggest growth could exceed $3.6 trillion by 2030. Institutional participation continues to drive this expansion.
Regulation Shapes Market Direction
Regulatory clarity has supported both fund launches. In the United States, recent legislation has addressed stablecoin oversight. These efforts have improved confidence among financial institutions. In Europe, the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework has introduced common rules. In 2023, the EU formally signed the MiCA regulation, paving the way for sector-specific rules. The framework outlines compliance standards for stablecoins and digital assets. Together, these measures reduce uncertainty for market participants.
As regulation improves, more firms are integrating blockchain tools. Payments, settlement, and capital markets now test token-based systems. Asset managers respond by offering targeted investment exposure.
Broader ETF Expansion Strategy
The two new funds expand Amplify’s digital finance lineup. The firm has focused on blockchain-related ETFs for several years. Earlier in 2024, it launched an options-based ETF tied to XRP. That fund joined Amplify’s YieldSmart series. The lineup balances income strategies with digital asset exposure. The latest launches continue that approach by combining equities and crypto-linked instruments. Moreover, Amplify Investments filed for an XRP Monthly Option Income ETF using a covered call strategy.
With STBQ and TKNQ now trading, investors gain structured access to stablecoin and tokenization themes. The products align with growing demand for regulated digital finance investments.
