Amplify ETFs Launches Crypto Funds Focused on Stablecoins and Tokenization

Highlights:

• Amplify ETFs has introduced two new crypto funds named STBQ and TKNQ.
• STBQ will focus on stablecoins, while TKNQ will target tokenization, expanding investors’ access to digital assets.
• Amplify ETFs CEO stated that the company is capitalizing on blockchain technology, having recognized its significance earlier. 

Amplify ETFs, sponsored by Amplify Investments, has launched two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to stablecoins and tokenization. The ETF firm announced the rollout in Chicago via a press release on December 23. The new funds include the Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) and the Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF (TKNQ).  

These funds arrive at a time when stablecoins and tokenization are taking centre stage in finance. For context, stablecoins and tokenization are no longer just experimental projects. Banks and major financial companies are already adopting them to ease transaction burdens. With these launches, Amplify is expanding its crypto-related offerings to focus on the technologies driving the digital finance space.

Introducing first-of-their-kind ETFs: $STBQ, Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF, and $TKNQ, Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF.

Full press release: https://t.co/W9w7aeQmHk
STBQ: https://t.co/pSib0LOadW
TKNQ: https://t.co/lJl4HgpmBA pic.twitter.com/gBmQjEfohP

— Amplify ETFs (@AmplifyETFs) December 23, 2025

STBQ Focuses on Stablecoin as TKNQ Targets Tokenization

The Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) is built to track companies and crypto assets that support the stablecoin market. Designed to maintain a steady value, stablecoins are usually linked to traditional money like the US dollar. People use them for payments, trading, and cross-border transactions.

Stablecoins now handle over $9 trillion in transactions yearly. Analysts estimate the market could grow from about $300 billion to over $3.7 trillion by 2030. Growing interest from institutions and clearer regulations are driving this expansion. Some of these favourable laws include the GENIUS Act in the US and Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations in Europe.

STBQ focuses on firms generating significant income from payment systems, crypto trading platforms, and digital asset infrastructure. The fund will track the performance of the MarketVector Stablecoin Technology Index. During rebalances, the fund can allocate 25% to 50% to crypto assets tied to stablecoins and Decentralized Finance (DeFi). 

TKNQ focuses on tokenization, another fast-growing crypto sector. Tokenization is the process of converting real-world assets like real estate, stocks, or bonds into digital tokens on a blockchain. This expands market access by simplifying ownership tracking, asset fractionation, and trade settlements. Currently, tokenized assets are valued at approximately $176 billion. Analysts believe this could rise above $3.6 trillion by 2030 as more financial firms adopt the asset class and rules become clearer. 

TKNQ invests in companies and crypto assets involved in building tokenized markets. These include token platforms, blockchain infrastructure firms, exchanges, custodians, brokerages, and financial institutions working on digital versions of real-world assets. Like STBQ, TKNQ aims to match the performance of the MarketVector Tokenization Technology Index. It can also hold 25% to 50% in crypto assets that meet size and liquidity standards during rebalances.

JUST IN: Amplify ETFs ($16.6B AUM) has launched two first-of-their-kind ETFs for the 2026 expansion. 🏦🚀

🔹 Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ): Focuses on Stablecoin Tech (Exposure to XRP, SOL, ETH, LINK).
🔹 Amplify Tokenized Technology ETF (TKNQ): Focuses on… pic.twitter.com/EiSyRG40wq

— The Moon Show (@TheMoonShow) December 23, 2025

CEO Reacts as Amplify ETFs Introduces New Crypto Funds

Christian Magoon, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Amplify ETFs, said the company has been in the digital finance space for over eight years. The early involvement helped the firm recognize the value of blockchain technology earlier. He added that stablecoins and tokenization are gradually becoming key areas of modern financial systems. 

The CEO stated:

“Stablecoins and tokenization are becoming important components of modern financial infrastructure, and with STBQ and TKNQ, we’re continuing our work to deliver ETF solutions that help investors access these advancing areas of the market.”  

Tokenization and Stablecoin Adoption Continue to Grow

Crypto2Community reported on December 23 that South Korea-based BC Card completed a pilot to test stablecoin payments between foreigners and local merchants. The trial, which started in October this year, aimed to facilitate QR-based payments, eliminating the need for money exchange or the use of physical cards. 

On December 11, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) disclosed that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) permitted its subsidiary, the Depository Trust Company (DTC), to offer tokenization services for DTC-custodied assets. DTC will roll out its tokenization service around mid-2026.