Matrixport has partnered with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Institute for Finance Research to advance blockchain-based real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
The collaboration will explore how tokenized assets can bridge DeFi and traditional finance, while enhancing transparency, liquidity, and market accessibility.
At the centre of the partnership is XAUm, Matrixport’s physical gold-backed token issued via its RWA platform, Matrixdock. Researchers from HKUST and Matrixport will examine global adoption of tokenized gold, including user behaviour, distribution channels, and on-chain portfolio integration. The study also aims to explore XAUm’s role in risk management, macro hedging, and digital asset portfolio construction.
Matrixport has signed an MoU with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology’s Institute for Financial Research! ✨
This partnership will drive research on RWA tokenization, leveraging @matrixdock XAUm gold token to provide academic support on integrating digital assets… pic.twitter.com/ofFRm8IWEw
— Matrixport Official (@Matrixport_EN) August 14, 2025
Beyond gold tokens, the collaboration will investigate on-chain RWA data analytics and visualization. The teams will analyse blockchain asset flows, transaction structures, and decentralized lending patterns to understand structural links between crypto networks and traditional finance. HKUST will support the development of intelligent monitoring systems, optimized market-tracking models, and risk assessment frameworks, helping institutional investors leverage blockchain data for informed decisions.
John Ge, CEO of Matrixport, said,
“RWA tokenisation is a key blockchain innovation that enhances transparency and liquidity. Our partnership with HKUST combines industry expertise and academic rigor to set new standards for tokenised finance.”
Bo Tang, Head of HKUST Institute for Financial Research, added,
“Blockchain technology is reshaping financial markets. This collaboration will produce research that blends academic insight with practical applications, improving the accessibility and reliability of tokenised assets.”
Matrixport is a pioneer in blockchain-based RWA solutions in Asia. Following the launch of its tokenized US Treasury product, STBT, it introduced XAUm in 2024, which now ranks among the top three gold-backed tokens globally by on-chain adoption. The partnership with HKUST positions XAUm as a benchmark for tokenized precious metals and broader blockchain-based financial integration.
Institutional investors are also increasingly influencing crypto markets. According to Matrixport, Bitcoin’s price movements are now closely tracking BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, highlighting Wall Street’s growing footprint in digital assets, even as Bitcoin maintains a 60% market dominance.
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