Quick Breakdown:
- Chainlink, UBS, and DigiFT launch a regulated onchain fund automation under Hong Kong’s Cyberport program.
- Smart contracts streamline tokenized fund issuance, redemption, and lifecycle management, reducing manual errors and costs.
- The project positions Hong Kong as a global hub for tokenized finance and accelerates the adoption of blockchain-based asset management.
Chainlink, UBS, and regulated RWA exchange DigiFT have formed a strategic partnership to automate tokenized fund operations onchain, under the Hong Kong government’s Cyberport Blockchain & Digital Asset Pilot Subsidy Scheme. The collaboration introduces a regulated blockchain-based solution designed to streamline fund lifecycle management and unlock cost efficiencies in the $132 trillion global asset management industry.
We’re excited to announce that Chainlink, @UBS (global wealth manager with $5.9 trillion AUM), and @DigiFTTech (regulated RWA exchange) have partnered to automate tokenized fund operations onchain under the Hong Kong government’s Cyberport program. https://t.co/vUei3jWXkW
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— Chainlink (@chainlink) September 11, 2025
Tokenization Meets Institutional Scale
The initiative integrates Chainlink’s Digital Transfer Agent (DTA) smart contracts with DigiFT’s regulated distributor contracts to process investor orders and redemptions for UBS’s tokenized products. Once recorded onchain, these transactions automatically trigger issuance, redemption, and lifecycle events on UBS’s tokenized fund smart contracts.
By removing manual processes, the solution reduces errors, accelerates settlement, and cuts operational costs while enabling greater transparency. Industry analysts say this type of onchain automation has the potential to redefine fund distribution by replacing fragmented workflows with a unified, programmable framework.
Strengthening Hong Kong’s Role in Tokenized Finance
Kevin Loo, Hong Kong CEO of DigiFT, noted the project’s selection under the Cyberport scheme underscores both government support and the city’s ambition to become a global hub for regulated digital assets.
“By working alongside UBS and Chainlink, we are creating solutions that not only meet institutional standards but also strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a global hub for tokenized finance,”
he said.
With Chainlink’s DTA framework adaptable across multiple blockchains, the collaboration lays the groundwork for future cross-market deployments. For investors and institutions, this signals a shift toward programmable, compliant tokenized products that merge traditional finance structures with blockchain efficiencies.
As tokenization gains traction, the partnership between Chainlink, UBS, and DigiFT demonstrates how crypto infrastructure is advancing beyond pilots into practical, regulated use cases, positioning tokenized funds as a cornerstone of next-generation asset management.
Meanwhile, AI-native DeFi protocol Demether has joined the Chainlink Build program to accelerate adoption of AI-driven vault strategies while strengthening security and reliability through Chainlink’s oracle infrastructure. The partnership provides Demether with access to Chainlink services, including Price Feeds, Automation, and the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP).
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