OCBC, DigiFT launch tokenised gold fund with GOLDX token

Tue Apr 21 2026

OCBC, Lion Global Investors, and DigiFT have launched a tokenised gold investment product called the GOLDX token, expanding access to physical gold through blockchain technology.

The new digital asset represents the OCBC-LionGlobal Physical Gold Fund, enabling institutional and accredited investors to gain exposure to gold through tokens issued on public blockchains, including Ethereum and Solana.

Investors can subscribe to the token using either stablecoins or fiat currency through the DigiFT platform, with tokens delivered directly to their blockchain wallets. The tokens can later be redeemed for stablecoins or fiat currencies.

The GOLDX token provides on-chain access to the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund, which is backed by physical gold stored in Singapore. Since its launch in November 2025, the underlying fund has grown rapidly, reaching around S$669 million (about US$525 million) in assets under management as of April 2026.

OCBC played a central role in structuring the token’s issuance and product architecture, while DigiFT enabled the tokenisation and digital distribution of the asset. Lion Global Investors manages the underlying gold fund and provides the investment governance framework.

The initiative marks Southeast Asia’s first tokenised physical gold fund available on a public blockchain, reflecting a broader push to integrate traditional assets with digital financial infrastructure. The product is issued within a regulated framework overseen by entities regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

The partners expect strong demand from Web3-focused investors such as family offices and high-net-worth individuals that hold large amounts of stablecoins. Bringing gold exposure on-chain could allow these investors to deploy idle capital while benefiting from the transparency and efficiency of blockchain-based assets.

Interest in tokenised real-world assets has been rising sharply. Industry data suggests the market for tokenised assets exceeded US$18 billion by early 2026, reflecting growing adoption of blockchain infrastructure across financial markets.

By combining traditional gold investment vehicles with blockchain technology, the GOLDX token aims to bridge conventional finance with the emerging digital asset ecosystem.

Source: https://news.todayq.com/