DigiFT has received a custodial license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
This new approval expands its existing Capital Markets Services (CMS) license, enabling DigiFT to offer custody services for capital market products.
With this new license, The Singapore-based blockchain platform operates within a fully regulated framework that integrates security token issuance, trading, settlement, and custody. This eliminates the need for third-party custodians, reducing operational inefficiencies and accelerating time-to-market for institutional-grade digital securities. The move enhances security and regulatory compliance, reinforcing institutional confidence in blockchain-based financial instruments.
DigiFT had previously secured MAS approval as a Recognised Market Operator (RMO) and CMS provider. This allowed it to facilitate trading blockchain-based security tokens using an automated market maker (AMM) for liquidity.
Henry Zhang, Founder & CEO of DigiFT, emphasized the strategic importance of the custodial license:
“Obtaining the custodial license under our CMS framework is a key step in DigiFT’s mission to build a robust and fully compliant digital asset ecosystem. By integrating custody services into our existing regulated framework, we are enhancing both security and efficiency for issuers and investors while paving the way for broader institutional adoption of tokenized assets.”
The platform has specialized in tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) and is actively establishing partnerships to integrate these assets into the blockchain. In February 2025, it collaborated with Invesco to tokenize a $6.3 billion private credit fund, offering accredited investors seamless blockchain-based access to private credit strategies.
DigiFT’s expansion aligned with broader regulatory efforts in Singapore to support the growing demand for asset tokenization. On November 4, 2024, MAS announced plans to enhance initiatives in fixed-income, foreign exchange, and asset management markets. The strategies include developing market infrastructure, increasing liquidity, and facilitating cross-border transactions. Leong Sing Chiong from MAS noted significant interest in asset tokenization, especially in these key financial sectors.
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