Asia's tokenization boom is moving capital far from the West: Expert

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Henskens pointed out the distinct yet complementary approaches taken by Japan and Hong Kong to advance real-world asset (RWA)
Act (PSA) also allows trusted stablecoins to hold up to 50% of their reserves in low-risk government bonds and term deposits, demonstrating
a thoughtful approach to regulation.Hong Kong, by contrast, has moved swiftly, launching the Ensemble Sandbox as a fast-track regulatory
innovation hub
announces its tokenization project
of tokenized bonds and ETFs is playing a key role in bringing traditional investors into crypto markets
In Japan, real estate security tokens are making previously closed markets accessible to retail investors, sometimes more so than
traditional J-REITs.Tokenization streamlines fund administration and increases transparency, allowing asset managers to connect directly
with end-users
infrastructure across countries like Japan and Hong Kong, while globally, regulatory frameworks must reflect the technical realities of
tokenized finance, especially around settlement, compliance, and custody.Related: Dubai launches first licensed tokenized real estate
guidelines to include provisions for RWA tokenization
apartments, with the entire offering selling out within minutes, according to Heaver
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