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Tokinvest, the leading real-world asset tokenization marketplace, and HKVAX, a virtual asset trading platform, have entered a game-changing deal to transform digital asset markets globally. Aiming to strategically link Hong Kong’s established financial infrastructure with Dubai’s burgeoning virtual asset ecosystem, the partnership sets the stage for a paradigm shift in global investments in tokenization.
This partnership joins the world’s two fastest-growing financial centres in developing a more digital asset innovation. For a long time, Hong Kong has been Asia’s global finance centre for many years and at the forefront of regulatory advances in respect to virtual assets. Dubai has become the Middle East’s capital for digital assets, owing to its favourable regulation and commitment to blockchain technology.
This collaboration creates a cross-region tokenisation corridor by linking HKVAX’s Securities and Futures Commission-regulated platform in Hong Kong with Tokinvest’s VARA-licensed broker-dealer operations in Dubai. For institutional investors, this partnership will ensure the right mix of seamless token offerings, asset structuring, and secondary market trading, with enhanced accessibility to the market without compromise on jurisdictional regulatory compliance.
The collaboration is expected to enhance cross-border liquidity, leading to a higher demand for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) such as real estate, private equity, and alternative investments. By facilitating smoother transactions across different markets, the partnership will contribute to improved market efficiency and create new investment opportunities for institutional and retail investors alike. Since the industry is still in its early stages, this development marks a significant milestone in the journey toward establishing a standardized and well-regulated marketplace for digital assets. The move not only reinforces investor confidence but also paves the way for greater adoption of tokenized assets within the broader financial ecosystem.
“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: “Tokenization 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.”
