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Hong Kong-based virtual asset exchange HKVAX and Dubai’s Tokinvest, a real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation marketplace, have announced a strategic alliance to enhance global digital asset markets.
By linking Hong Kong’s established financial infrastructure with Dubai’s rapidly expanding virtual asset ecosystem, the partnership aims to create a seamless corridor for tokenised investments, according to an announcement on Tuesday.
The collaboration brings together HKVAX’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)-regulated trading platform in Hong Kong and Tokinvest’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)-licensed broker-dealer operations in Dubai. This regulatory bridge is designed to facilitate compliant token offerings, asset structuring, and secondary market trading, providing institutional investors with greater access to tokenised assets while ensuring adherence to jurisdictional regulations.
"We're creating new pathways for institutional investors while upholding the highest regulatory standards in both markets," Sam Fok, co-founder and COO of HKVAX, said.
Tokenisation – the process of representing real-world assets on blockchain networks – has been gaining traction as a transformative force in finance. By enabling fractional ownership, increased liquidity, and 24/7 market access, tokenised assets have the potential to reshape traditional investment models. However, widespread adoption has been hindered by regulatory fragmentation and limited interoperability between global markets.
The HKVAX-Tokinvest partnership addresses these challenges by establishing a structured framework for tokenised assets to flow securely and efficiently between Asia and the Middle East. Investors will gain access to a diversified range of regulated digital securities, including tokenised real estate, private equity, and alternative assets.
"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," Scott Thiel, CEO of Tokinvest, said.
By bridging two financial hubs with complementary regulatory strengths, the partnership represents a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenised assets. With Hong Kong and Dubai positioning themselves as leaders in the digital finance revolution, this strategic alliance could serve as a model for other financial centers looking to integrate blockchain technology into their regulated markets.
