[Galaxy Digital tokenizes violin worth about $9 million] Golden Finance reported that Galaxy Digital, a company owned by Michael Novogratz, announced that it has tokenized a more than 300-year-old Stradivarius violin owned by Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu. According to a statement, the violin was made in 1708 and is worth about $9 million. It once belonged to Catherine the Great of Russia. Galaxy Digital said: "This tokenized instrument is known for its unparalleled craftsmanship and long provenance. Its tokenization marks a significant advancement in the application of blockchain technology in unlocking the value of unique real-world assets." The statement also stated that Siu is using the tokenized violin "as collateral for financing Galaxy's global market business."