UAE regulated, Tokinvest, real-world asset tokenization marketplace, and HKVAX, a crypto asset trading platform, have partnered to transform the global digital asset markets by linking Hong Kong’s established financial infrastructure with Dubai’s rapidly expanding virtual asset ecosystem. The alliance seeks to pave the way for a new era of tokenized investments.

By bringing together HKVAX’s SFC-regulated platform in Hong Kong and Tokinvest’s VARA-licensed broker-dealer operations in Dubai, this collaboration establishes a cross-regional tokenization corridor. The alliance will enable seamless token offerings, asset structuring, and secondary market trading, providing institutional investors with greater market accessibility while ensuring regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

The partnership is set to drive cross-border liquidity, enhance market efficiency, and unlock new investment opportunities in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), such as real estate, private equity, and alternative assets. In an industry that is still in its early stages, this strategic collaboration marks a significant step towards mainstream adoption of regulated digital asset markets.

“This strategic bridge between Hong Kong and Dubai represents more than just a partnership – it’s a gateway to seamless digital asset flows between two of Asia’s most dynamic financial centers.” said Sam Fok, Co-founder and COO of HKVAX. “Through our collaboration with Tokinvest, we’re creating new pathways for institutional investors while upholding the highest regulatory standards in both markets.”

Scott Thiel, CEO of Tokinvest, added, “Tokenisation is the future of finance, but to reach its full potential, we need strong regulatory frameworks and seamless market connectivity. This partnership with HKVAX creates a vital link between two global financial powerhouses, enabling investors to access previously untapped opportunities with greater security, liquidity, and efficiency. The future of real-world asset tokenisation is borderless, and this is just the beginning.”

Tokinvest, a market-leading real-world asset investment platform based in Dubai, and InvestaX, a leading tokenization platform based in Singapore, have partnered to enhance global accessibility to asset-backed and rights-linked virtual assets. The two entities will deliver an end-to-end solution for token offerings and secondary market trading across two markets that are global leaders in supporting the adoption of real-world asset tokenization.

The collaboration between Tokinvest and InvestaX will provide a seamless dual-market solution for real-world tokenized assets.  This includes structuring and creating virtual assets, issuing tokens in the primary market, raising capital, and facilitating liquidity and secondary market trading. The partnership leverages both companies’ complementary regulatory licenses and market reach: Tokinvest as a leader in the Middle East and InvestaX as a pioneering platform in Asia.

“Through this partnership, we are uniting two strong forces in the virtual assets world to bring greater access, efficiency, and liquidity to investors and asset owners,” said Scott Thiel, CEO of Tokinvest. “Our shared vision is to enhance the global ecosystem of tokenized assets and provide robust solutions for those looking to invest in the digital future.”

Julian Kwan, Co-Founder & CEO of InvestaX, added: “We’re excited to collaborate and bring Singapore and the UAE closer together through this partnership. We already have several projects in the pipeline, and we’re eager to launch them and contribute to the growth of this industry.”

Tokinvest has been increasing its partners over the past few months

Just last week, Tokinvest, and German based StegX, a platform for tokenized real assets based in Germany, have partnered to bridge tokenization between UAE and Germany. StegX has been collaborating with entities to bridge tokenization solutions with Singapore, and Latin America.

Additionally Tokinvest expanded its collaboration with Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN) to launch a Tokenized Deposit and Stablecoin Management System.

Tokinvest, a UAE regulated marketplace for real-world asset investing, and German based StegX, a platform for tokenized real assets based in Germany, have partnered to bridge tokenization between UAE and Germany. StegX has been collaborating with entities to bridge tokenization solutions with Singapore, and Latin America.

The collaboration aims to advance the global ecosystem of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) by combining the regulatory strengths and technological capabilities of both entities. As per the press release, the partnership will provide investors with seamless access to tokenized assets across multiple markets, enhancing transparency, liquidity, and financial inclusion.

This partnership represents a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized assets. By connecting Dubai, a global hub for virtual asset innovation, with Frankfurt, one of Europe’s premier financial centers, Tokinvest and StegX are creating a robust cross-border infrastructure that benefits both issuers and investors.

“This collaboration underscores our commitment to democratizing access to the world’s most exclusive assets,” said Scott Thiel, CEO and Co-Founder of Tokinvest. “StegX’s expertise in tokenization and their strong presence in Europe complement our vision to make high-quality investments more accessible. Together, we’re building a bridge for global investors to explore the future of tokenized real-world assets in a secure, regulated environment.”

Daniel Radwansky, CEO and Co-Founder of StegX, commented, “This partnership represents a significant milestone in advancing the adoption of tokenised real-world assets. By connecting Europe and the Middle East, we are creating new opportunities for investors and issuers alike, fostering a global ecosystem of innovation, transparency, and efficiency.”

Finally, the collaboration will support issuers in creating, listing, and trading tokenized assets, ranging from real estate and commodities to funds, with unparalleled security and compliance.

Germany is already far along when it comes to opening up to tokenization of real world assets. In December 2024, German fintech 21X, one of the four applicants for a blockchain trading infrastructure permit under the European Union’s DLT Pilot Regime, secured regulatory approval to launch a tokenization platform.

Granted by German financial supervisory authority, Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), the license enabled 21X to launch its exchange for tokenized financial instruments from its Frankfurt headquarters.

Additionally German based Cashlink Technologies also received a crypto custodian license from the German regulator. “With the combination of our license as a crypto securities registrar and the new crypto custody license, we offer a unique, comprehensive service offering around tokenized securities,” said Michael Duttlinger, CEO of Cashlink. “This strong regulatory foundation not only strengthens our market leadership as a neutral infrastructure provider for tokenized assets but also consistently drives forward the development of Capital Markets 2.0.”

SNC Insider’s recent market research has noted that the Tokenization Market was valued at USD 2.9 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 16.6 Billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.5% from 2024 to 2032.

Tokinvest DMCC, a marketplace for real-world asset tokenization and provisional Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) licensed brokerage, has expanded its collaboration with Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN) to launch a Tokenized Deposit and Stablecoin Management System.

The market cap of stablecoins and tokenized deposits grew to $197.5bn, up from $171.6bn at the start of November, according to rwa.xyz1, and is forecast to experience rapid expansion and diversification in the coming years. These “digital dollars” can be collateralized by a diverse range of assets including fiat currency, gold, treasuries and other tangible or financial assets. For regulated digital currency issuers, they represent a transformative opportunity to enhance liquidity, streamline cross-border transactions and dramatically speed up and reduce costs for business processes such as clearing and settlement.

Scott Thiel, CEO of Tokinvest, said, “The UAE now benefits from regulatory clarity around the launch of stablecoins under the VARA and Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE frameworks). The Tokinvest Tokenized Deposit and Stablecoin Management System provides a turnkey full-service solution to the growing list of banks, government entities, and corporates with ambitions to launch and manage their own tokenized deposit or stablecoin using what we have assessed to be the best tokenized deposit and stablecoin management platform in the world today. It also enables us to support retail businesses looking to migrate their loyalty programs from the traditional loyalty point debt model to a tokenized consumer engagement model that sits on their balance sheet as a credit.”

The solution is a bank-grade product licensed to Tokinvest under a white-label reseller and support agreement recently concluded between the parties. The Tokinvest solution provides high-availability, open APIs for core banking system integration and third-party access to all tokenised deposit / stablecoin / loyalty programs via one single management portal. It also offers leading-edge security features such as air gap minting, role-based management, private-key approval mechanisms, 2FA login, Illicit activity screening, wallet/fund freeze/unfreeze and multi-signature controls. The solution supports multiple systems and different blockchain protocols under one unified management portal.

Tim Bailey, Vice President of Global Business & Operations of UDPN co-developer Red Date Technology, added, “Having collaborated for several years with the Tokinvest leadership, we are excited to appoint them as a partner and reseller of the tokenised deposit and stablecoin platform and to support the growth and adoption of fiat referenced virtual assets and payment tokens in MENA and Africa.”

Tokinvest is committed to the responsible development of the regulated virtual assets ecosystem in the UAE. The partnership with UDPN and the launch of the Tokenised Deposit and Stablecoin Management System represents a significant milestone in that journey.

Tokinvest, a marketplace for real-world asset tokenization, has raised half a million dollars ($500,000) in pre-seed funding from several strategic investors. This comes weeks after it received preliminary approval for a crypto broker license in Dubai UAE.

Tokinvest is a marketplace that connects real-world asset issuers with investors globally. The advanced platform is noted to simplify the investment process by creating virtual tokens representing rights to assets and providing comprehensive lifecycle services from ideation to trading to asset servicing.

“We believe in Tokinvest’s vision of setting standards in the real-world tokenisation industry. Their approach not only meets the highest legal and compliance levels but also aligns with current demand by providing accessibility to the most desirable assets for all investors. We are thrilled to be part of this exciting growth period for the company,” said Michael Ourabah, CEO at BSO and one of Tokinvest’s strategic investors.

As per the press release, the funds will be used to enhance the platform’s technological infrastructure, expand the team, and accelerate market penetration.

Scott Thiel, CEO of Tokinvest, stated, “We are immensely grateful for the trust and support from our early investors. This funding fuels our technological and operational development and solidifies our strategy to lead in the real-world asset tokenization space. We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and are keenly focused on launching our marketplace later this year.”

Tokinvest is seeking to commence other fund raising rounds to scale their operations.

Tokinvest marketplace for real-world asset tokenization, has been granted a provisional broker-dealer license by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).

As per the press release this license underscores Tokinvest’s commitment to compliance and innovation in the real-world asset tokenization industry.

The company will continue to build its scalable and regulated platform that simplifies buying, selling, and managing real-world asset investments. It offers comprehensive services that cover every aspect of the digital token lifecycle, from ideation to trading to asset servicing.

Scott Thiel, CEO of Tokinvest, says, “Obtaining regulated status in the region is crucial for us. It shows our dedication to complying with international standards and establishing robust, transparent processes prioritizing investor protection. Receiving the provisional broker-dealer license from VARA is a significant validation of our mission to create the leading regulated marketplace that connects real-world asset issuers with investors on a global scale. This provisional license sets us on the path to serving our clients with the highest standards of regulatory assurance.”

Tokinvest advisory board includes Ralf Glabischnig Founder of Inacta Ventures, and founder of UAE based Crypto Oasis and Swiss based Crypto Valley. 

He says: “Tokinvest is leading the charge in real-world asset tokenization with a first focus on Middle East. I’m excited to offer my expertise to support their ambitious goals and connect it with our other securitization and tokenization portfolio companies in Europe and beyond.”