Digital asset manager Amplify has officially introduced two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to capture the growth of stablecoins and the tokenization of traditional assets. Trading under the tickers STBQ and TKNQ, these funds recently debuted on the NYSE Arca exchange, offering investors a mix of traditional equities and crypto-linked assets.
Investing in the Backbone of Digital Finance
The new funds focus on companies that build the essential infrastructure for digital assets or generate significant revenue from these emerging sectors. According to Amplify, these ETFs arrive at a pivotal moment as tokenization and stablecoins become central to the evolution of global finance.
STBQ: The Stablecoin Technology ETF
The Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) targets the infrastructure behind digital payments. This fund includes shares of major payment processors and platforms, such as:
- Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal
- Circle (a primary stablecoin issuer)
- Crypto-focused ETFs from providers like Bitwise, iShares, and Grayscale.
Amplify notes that regulatory milestones—specifically the GENIUS Act in the United States and MiCA in the European Union—have established stablecoins as a compliant and reliable foundation for the future of the financial industry.
TKNQ: The Tokenization Technology ETF
The Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF (TKNQ) is designed to track the trend of digitizing traditional financial instruments. This fund provides exposure to major institutions that are actively integrating blockchain into their services to improve efficiency and liquidity. Key holdings include:
- BlackRock and JPMorgan
- Citigroup and Nasdaq
- Figure Technology Solution
A Favorable Regulatory Shift
The launch of these specialized funds follows a surge in blockchain-related ETFs throughout 2025. This momentum was largely driven by a shift in policy at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Under the leadership of Chair Paul Atkins, the agency adopted a more flexible approach, making it significantly easier for firms to bring crypto-linked investment products to the public market.
