UAE The Block and AuCan Gold partner for Canadian tokenized gold reserves

UAE The Block and AuCan Gold partner for Canadian tokenized gold reserves

UAE based The Block, the chamber of virtual assets in Dubai, has partnered with AuCan Gold Inc. (“AuCan Gold”) with its subsidiary AuCan Dubai to launch tokenized Canadian gold reserves as security token offering.

As per the press release, AuCan Gold believes that blockchain-supported RWA tokens democratizes opportunities for global investors and gold enthusiasts to participate in the AuCan Gold ecosystem. As such the company will tokenize up to 1.5 million ounces of gold reserves, based on supporting NI 43-101 documentation.

The initial 6 resource properties along with a regional processing mill are located on over 8,700 hectares throughout the Timmins, Ontario, Canada region, known as the Abitibi. AuCan Gold also has future properties and reserves currently under consideration.

In conjunction with AuCan Gold’s exploration, production, and milling efforts, are plans to operate its management, product development and HODLing programs with its wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai. AuCan Dubai will manage, purchase and store gold reserves on behalf of the organization, and its token holders, creating a diversified portfolio of internally produced and third-party sources of gold.

“Real World Asset tokenisation of Canadian gold assets and physical gold provides global investors, both small and large, with a new and innovative way to participate in the long-term growth of one of the largest gold producing and geo-politically stable regions in the world,” said Leon Dadoun, President of AuCan Gold Inc. “The AuCan team is well experienced in all facets of securities, resource management and blockchain to support the merging of physical and RWA securitized assets.”

The tokenisation process will be managed by TheBlock, supporting the efforts of AuCan Gold to create two distinct regulatory-approved RWA security tokens. The AuCan Gold token is backed by AuCan Gold’s growing list of assets, and secondly, the AuCan Pro Token will entitle full token holders to 1 ounce of redeemable physical gold at a defined future delivery date, priced, at offering, below current gold spot market prices.

“This is exactly the kind of project we built TheBlock for. Real assets, real innovation, and a clear path to tokenisation done right. We’re excited to support the AuCan Gold ecosystem in bringing one of the largest tokenised gold ecosystems to market, and proud to be the partner helping make it happen,” said Farbod Sadeghian, CEO and Founder of TheBlock.

AuCan Gold and AuCan Pro RWA Tokens are expected to launch in Q4 2025, and the initial offering is now open to accredited investors, subject to qualification and jurisdictional securities laws.

PRYPCO Mint latest tokenized property reaps highest number of investors

PRYPCO Mint latest tokenized property reaps highest number of investors

PRYPCO Mint, MENA’s first real estate tokenization platform, in the funding of its latest Park Ridge Tower C, located in Dubai Hills valued at $653,000 has not only attracted the highest number of investors totally 326, for a single property with an average investment of $2000.

The Park Ridge Tower C offered investors an estimated 14.39% instant appreciation, funded by 326 investors from 51 nationalities. Almost 50% of those investors were returning ones.

“Achieving the highest number of investors in a single property to date is a powerful validation of what we’re building at PRYPCO Mint. We’re seeing growing confidence in fractional ownership, and this momentum only fuels our drive to innovate and scale further”, said Amira Sajwani, Founder and CEO of PRYPCO.

While PRYPCO MINT, the first licensed real estate tokenization platform, in partnership with Dubai Land Department, Dubai’s Regulatory Authority, and powered by Ctrl Alt blockchain, has tokenized 6 properties for investment, Dr. Mahmoud Al Burai, Senior Director of real estate policies and Innovation at Dubai Land Department also announced that soon it will all include crypto payments in October 2025.

In a recent LinkedIn post Dr. Mahmoud Al Burai noted that Crypto is coming as well as more opportunities in the real estate industry. He stated, “We are disrupting the industry big time. Hopefully we see soon investors and tenants paying in Crypto. Crypto traders buying real estate tokens, brokers getting commission in crypto and service charges paid in crypto.”

DIFC Innovation hub launches Proptech hub with Dubai Land Department

DIFC Innovation hub launches Proptech hub with Dubai Land Department

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the DIFC Innovation Hub, home to the first and largest financial technology accelerator in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and the Dubai Land Department (DLD), have have launched Dubai PropTech Hub in the DIFC Innovation Hub, offering investors, residents, and global stakeholders a more accessible, transparent, and tech-enabled property market.

As per the press release, this is the region’s first PropTech innovation hub which will bring together the entire real estate value chain, offering a new model for collaboration, experimentation, and scalable innovation in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

The hub will support more than 200 PropTech start-ups and scale-ups, generate more than 3,000 jobs, attract over $300 million in investment by 2030, and foster innovation and collaboration within the industry. It will provide customised licensing options, purpose-built physical workspaces, and a full suite of support programmes designed to fast-track innovation from concept to commercialisation.

It will provide access to advanced incubators, hands-on venture building, joint pilots, and a world-class regulatory and financial environment. Its offerings include bespoke initiatives such as early-stage start-up incubators and thought leadership programs aimed at helping participants stay ahead of global PropTech trends.

His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, stated, “This landmark initiative fast-tracks the expansion of the PropTech market in Dubai and positions the emirate as a global leader in real estate innovation. Furthermore, this initiative will build renewed momentum for investment, aligning with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033.”

His Excellency Omar Hamad BuShehab, Director General of the Dubai Land Department, affirmed that this represents a pivotal step in achieving the objectives of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 and further strengthening real estate excellence in the emirate. He added, “This hub is a natural extension of the Real Estate Evolution Space Initiative – ‘REES’ launched by DLD to support the innovation ecosystem and anticipate the future of the sector by harnessing technology and artificial intelligence. By encouraging start-ups and providing advanced infrastructure and incubators, we are enhancing Dubai’s global competitiveness and offering a smarter, more connected approach to real estate investment and development.”

One of the key differentiators of the Dubai PropTech Hub is its multi-stakeholder collaboration model, bringing together regulators, developers, technology companies, investors, and service providers under one roof. Founding partners include world-class developers such as Binghatti, Majid Al Futtaim, Sobha Realty, Union Properties, and critical infrastructure providers like Transguard, who are already exploring AI-powered smart building and security applications via DIFC Innovation Hub-led pilots.

Already DLD has launched its real estate tokenization project under PRYPCO.

FINEXITY to launch market investment fund in UAE

FINEXITY to launch market investment fund in UAE

FINEXITY , a leading digital assets company based in Hamburg, providing investors with access to tokenized private markets investments under FINEXITY is set to launch its private market investment fund in UAE and has started with the appointment of Marc Dahlke as Strategic Board Advisor and Member of the Investment Committee.

As per the press release, the appointment underscores FINEXITY’s ambition to drive opportunities in private markets by further expanding its leading digital investment and distribution infrastructure across borders and enabling investors to access tokenized structured private market investments – such as real estate, private equity, infrastructure, and collectibles – through a fully digital, regulated investment platform.

Marc Dahlke brings a distinguished background in legal, strategic, and financial advisory roles. He started his career at Magic Circle law firm Freshfields LLP, before working for The Boston Consulting Group in Vienna and Dubai for eleven years, where he led, among others, the Family Office Practice Area in the Middle East. Today, he holds senior positions, such as at Sidra Capital, a Saudi-based Multi Family Office and global Asset Management & Investment firm, as well as at the venture builder Bridgemaker Gulf, where he is an active supporter of business model innovation and AI-driven ventures in the region.

“Marc’s deep roots in the Middle East and his comprehensive understanding of regional market dynamics make him an invaluable partner as we expand our footprint in the Gulf,” said Paul Huelsmann, Founder and CEO Global of FINEXITY. “His experience across family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and private equity – combined with his strong advisory acumen – brings a strategic edge to our investment activities and partnerships in the region.”

As part of the agreement, Dahlke will provide strategic guidance to FINEXITY on financial, investment, and governance matters. He will also play a pivotal role in forging relationships with key regional stakeholders – including issuers, regulatory bodies, ministries, and distributors – as well as in assessing market expansion opportunities for the German frontrunner in tokenization, structuring, and investing of global private markets assets.

“FINEXITY’s mission to transform access to private market opportunities is perfectly aligned with the evolving investor appetite in the UAE and the Gulf region,” said Marc Dahlke. “I’m excited to support the development of innovative financial products, structured around private market investment funds, and tailored to the needs of local and international investors.”

Dahlke will join FINEXITY CEO Global Paul Huelsmann amongst others as a permanent member of the Investment Committee for both the private market funds as well as deal-by-deal listings. Additional experts will be appointed on a project-specific basis to contribute asset-class or regional expertise with FINEXITY continuing to exploring strategic relationships with select individuals on a case-by-case basis.

From real estate to gold, Dubai’s VARA is piloting the tokenization of everything

From real estate to gold, Dubai’s VARA is piloting the tokenization of everything

Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) CEO has revealed in an interview with the UAE Emirates News Agency (WAM) that it is working on new pilot projects after the success of the real estate tokenization pilot project with Dubai Land Department. The new pilot involves tokenization of Gold using DeFi.


Mathew White also noted that The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has so far issued 36 full licences to entities operating in the virtual assets sector, with several hundred at various stages of the licensing process.


He noted that the ecosystem now includes over 400 registered entities involved in activities ranging from proprietary trading to blockchain technology services and other supporting operations.


Speaking on the DLD real estate tokenization project he added that these will soon be available on trading platforms allowing more accessibility and liquidity in the real estate market.

In June White on LinkedIn announced that VARA was piloting a decentralized exchange project, (DEX), the first of its kind in the MENA region. DEX is a peer to peer marketplace where users can trade cryptocurrencies directly with each other without the need for a central intermediary, differing from centralized crypto exchanges.

According to Mathew White CEO of VARA in a LinkedIn post, ” The conversation around decentralised finance (DeFi) has evolved. Not long ago, the question was “Will it survive?”. Now it’s “How fast can we integrate it? At the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority [VARA], we don’t see DeFi as a threat to traditional finance (TradFi), but a high-efficiency tool for accelerating its evolution.”

White has stated out 2025 noting that it was the year of tokenization. In early January on Linked he had stated, ” Tokenized RWAs are on-chain representations of ownership in, or rights and obligations related to, assets like real estate, debt, equity, and other traditionally more illiquid financial assets. Tokenization can make them globally accessible and tradable, while also opening investment opportunities to individuals previously excluded from these asset markets.”

Dubai Land Department, crypto real estate payments in October 2025

Dubai Land Department, crypto real estate payments in October 2025

While PRYPCO MINT, the first licensed real estate tokenization platform, in partnership with Dubai Land Department, Dubai’s Regulatory Authority, and powered by Ctrl Alt blockchain, announced two new tokenized properties for investment, Dr. Mahmoud Al Burai, Senior Director of real estate policies and Innovation at Dubai Land Department also announced that soon it will all include crypto payments in October 2025.

In a recent LinkedIn post Dr. Mahmoud Al Burai noted that Crypto is coming as well as more opportunities in the real estate industry. He stated, “We are disrupting the industry big time. Hopefully we see soon investors and tenants paying in Crypto. Crypto traders buying real estate tokens, brokers getting commission in crypto and service charges paid in crypto.”

He also announced that due to the great success of Real estate tokenization project, They would be extending phase 1 of tokenizing ready properties till September 2025. He explained, “More properties will be tokenized soon by VARA licensed entities.” Finally he noted that in phase two cryptocurrency will be added in October. He explained, ” In phase two, we will add crypto currency to the model, expected October this year.”

Crypto.com and DLD sign agreement for including crypto in real estate sector

Just this week, Dubai Land Department and Crypto.com global crypto exchange recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to explore the use of Blockchain and digital currencies or crypto in the real estate sector. As per the announcement, the initiative is part of Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 that aims to build a smart, sustainable, real estate ecosystem using advanced technologies such as blockchain, and digital assets as well as tokenization.

PRYPCO announces two new tokenized properties

As for now PRYPCO Mint has announced that they are bringing a stunning apartment in Dubai Marina, and a beautiful viall in Dubai Land. In their X post they noted, “Get ready before launch. Stay tuned and keep your wallets ready!”

PRYPCO Mint already sold two tokenized properties. The first fully funded property attracted 224 investors from over 40 nationalities, with an average investment amount of $2,900. On the heels of the success of the first tokenized property listing in UAE and MENA, which brought in investments of over $700K, PRYPCO then did their second tokenized property worth $650K which was also a success.

QNB launches First regulated tokenized fund for UAE and MENA

QNB launches First regulated tokenized fund for UAE and MENA

During the Qatar Economic Forum, there was alot of discussions about cooperation between Financial zones collaborating on joint initiatives especially between Qatar and the UAE. Today this news on Qatar National Bank ( Singapore Branch) and DMZ Finance, a blockchain financial technology company also headquartered in Singapore have received the first MENA regulated tokenized money market fund from Dubai Financial Services Authority, the regulatory body at DIFC in Dubai UAE.

For those unfamiliar with the term money market fund, it is a type of mutual fund that invests in low-risk, short-term debt securities like Treasury bills, commercial paper, and certificates of deposit.

As per the press release, QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, will serve as the fund’s lead originator and investment manager. DMZ Finance, acting as co-originator, providing the exclusive tokenization infrastructure powering the fund.

RWAs are increasingly recognized as a critical bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). According to a recent report by Ripple and BCG, the market for tokenized RWAs is projected to grow to USD18.9 trillion by 2033 under a midpoint scenario.

Mr. Silas Lee, CEO of QNB Singapore, highly praised the successful launch of QCDT. He stated, “QCDT is not only the first DFSA-approved tokenized money market fund in Dubai but also a pivotal step in QNB’s digital asset journey. It marks a new phase in our strategic roadmap and lays a strong foundation for the future of multi-asset tokenization. As the Middle East rapidly emerges as a global hub for financial innovation, the successful deployment of QCDT further consolidates QNB’s leadership in the regional financial ecosystem and reflects our long-term vision to shape the next generation of financial infrastructure.”

Mr. Nathan Ma, Co-Founder and Chairman of DMZ Finance, emphasized: The tokenization of real-world assets is becoming a fundamental bridge between traditional capital markets and the digital asset economy. DMZ Finance is working closely with regulatory and financial institutions across the Middle East and other emerging markets to promote the compliant development of RWA infrastructure. Our commitment is to build a secure, efficient and transparent financial buffer between on-chain and off-chain markets.

QCDT strengths will be in its offering of stable yield, institutional-grade custody, on-chain transparency and regulatory endorsement, QCDT sets a benchmark for compliant tokenized financial products in the Middle East.

QCDT is designed to serve a wide range of institutional use cases: as eligible collateral for banks, mapped collateral for centralized exchanges, reserves for stablecoins and a foundational layer for Web3 payment infrastructure.

Saudi Fundraizerly for tokenizing fundraising signs up alternative investment manager

Saudi Fundraizerly for tokenizing fundraising signs up alternative investment manager

Fundraizerly, the end-to-end platform for investment management, digital fundraising and asset tokenization, has been selected by an alternative-investment manager with AUM in the low nine-figure range to power its next generation of closed-end funds.

As per the press release, the client’s identity remains confidential under a mutual non-disclosure agreement, but the firm has granted written consent to share aggregate details of the engagement. Fundraizerly and the client may release a named case study once regulatory filings and internal policies permit.

Using Fundraizerly’s tokenization engine on the Base Layer-2 network, the manager will issue fund units as compliant on-chain tokens—unlocking real-time cap-table visibility, automated distributions and programmable transfer rules. Base network, incubated by Coinbase, provides low fees and fast settlement while inheriting Ethereum’s security.

To enhance investor servicing, the mandate also activates Fundraizerly’s AI Assistants—domain-specific large-language-model agents trained on the fund’s portfolio data. Industry research shows that more than two-thirds of enterprises are already training staff or hiring talent to deploy Gen-AI solutions.

“Tokenization has become the operating system of modern funds,” said Haiyan Alsaiyed, CEO of Fundraizerly. “By combining our secure issuance stack with Base’s scalability and AI-driven investor support, this partnership sets a new benchmark for mid-market managers.”

The announcement comes as the on-chain value of tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) has surpassed US $24 billion across public blockchains—highlighting accelerating institutional adoption. (forbes.com)

UAE Web3 Fund Aqua 1 invests in World Liberty Financial tokens

UAE Web3 Fund Aqua 1 invests in World Liberty Financial tokens

Aqua 1, Web3-native fund which seems to have been created recently, and on its website does not state who its team is announced it invested $100 million into Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token, as a means to participate in the governance of the DeFi platform. The partnership will seek to synergize USD1 infrastructure to ignite adoption across commercial payment gateways and treasury management systems.

As per the announcement, the commitment will help accelerate the creation of a blockchain powered financial ecosystem centered on blockchain, Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, and stablecoin integration.

The authors go on to noted, together, WLFI and Aqua 1 are building the definitive bridge between legacy systems and blockchain innovation, an institutional-grade marketplace delivering unparalleled access to traditional assets.

“We’re excited to work hand-in-hand with the team at Aqua 1,” said Zak Folkman, Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial. “Aligning with Aqua 1 validates our blueprint for global financial innovation, as we have a joint mission to bring digital assets to the masses and strengthen our nation’s standing as a champion and leader of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.”

“WLFI and Aqua 1 will jointly identify and nurture high-potential blockchain projects together,” stated Dave Lee, Founding Partner of Aqua 1. ( no LinkedIn profile available)“WLFI’s USD1 ecosystem and RWA pipeline embody the trillion-dollar structural pivot opportunity we seek to catalyze, where architects merge traditional capital markets with decentralized primitives to redefine global financial infrastructure.”

Beyond the U.S. market, Aqua 1’s global investment and compliance teams will assist WLFI in expanding across South America, Europe, Asia, and emerging markets to accelerate digital asset ecosystem development.

Strategically, WLFI also plans to support the launch of Aqua 1’s Aqua Fund, a UAE-domiciled investment fund developed in partnership with leading regional stakeholders. The fund will be dedicated to accelerating the Middle East’s digital economy transformation through advanced blockchain infrastructure, artificial intelligence integration, and global Web3 adoption.

Aqua Fund aims to serve as a gateway for capital, talent, and technology to converge, positioning the region at the forefront of the next digital wave. Aqua Fund intends to partner with a secondary trading venue within ADGM to list the fund and facilitate secondary market liquidity for investors.

Furthermore, both parties plan to jointly develop and incubate BlockRock (https://x.com/BlockRock_rwa), an institutional RWA tokenization platform, focused on digitizing and integrating premium traditional assets into the Web3 ecosystem.

This is not the first time a UAE entity engaged with World Liberty Financial when it was announced that MGX, an Abu Dhabi tech company invested $2 billion in Binance crypto exchange, using the USD1 stablecoin. Binance listed World Liberty Financial USD (USD1) and opened trading for the following spot trading pair USD1/USDT.

Aqua-Index water backed digital asset token to be launched in UAE

Aqua-Index water backed digital asset token to be launched in UAE

UAE based DMCC, the Dubai commodities free zone, signed an MOU with AQUA-INDEX, a global pioneer in water commodities trading to launch the world’s first digital asset token backed by freshwater resources.

As per the press release, this will revolutionize how water is traded, valued and managed globally.

The token – the first of its kind globally – is backed by verified, drinking-quality water stored in global reservoirs and will enable investors, hedgers, traders and the general public to trade, hold and take delivery of fresh water as a commodity. By combining financial innovation with water market expertise, the partnership offers a practical mechanism for unlocking new liquidity and transparency in global water supply chains.

Under the partnership, AQUA-INDEX will benefit from DMCC’s extensive global network, world-class services, advanced infrastructure, and leading commodity marketplace, facilitating the effective trading and investment in water assets. AQUA-INDEX will enhance the availability and exchange of knowledge around global water usage and pricing and provide access to essential trading and hedging products for DMCC and its member companies.

DMCC will not directly own or manage the token itself.

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, said, “Nearly half the global population experiences water scarcity for at least part of the year, yet water remains the only critical resource without a mature, regulated market. We are proud to partner with AQUA-INDEX to drive a transparent, neutral, and legally coherent structure and marketplace for water to secure the future of a resource that has long been undervalued.

This is the next clear milestone in the formation of DMCC Water Centre, where we will not only bring the conversation of water to the forefront, but also attract the sector’s leading companies to create a global centre in Dubai for water innovation, security, sustainable best practice, knowledge and education, while ensuring that the world’s most transported commodity has the ability to reach water distressed areas.”

Yaacov Shirazi, Chairman and Founder of AQUA INDEX, added, “Pricing water by the value of its usage, standardization of water by its mineral content and quality, and turning water to a new asset class for a financial trading, is a gamechanger in the world economy. It will establish new levels of water management which prevents scarcity, contamination, and lack of access.”

The Water Centre brings together WaterTech innovators, logistics providers and commodity traders under one platform.