Regulated digital asset exchange DigiFT has partnered with global real estate giant Hines to tokenize access to a $6 billion institutional real estate portfolio, signalling growing momentum behind crypto-powered real-world asset (RWA) adoption.
The collaboration allows eligible investors to gain regulated, on-chain exposure to a Hines-managed global real estate fund without changing the underlying fund structure or regulatory framework. Access is limited to accredited, professional, and institutional investors, reinforcing the shift toward compliant crypto infrastructure rather than retail speculation.
Real estate meets blockchain infrastructure
The offering represents one of the first regulated on-chain distribution models for indirect investment in large-scale private real estate, an asset class traditionally gated by high minimums, slow settlement, and operational complexity.
Through DigiFT’s licensed platform, ownership records and fund access are digitized on-chain, enabling faster settlement, streamlined administration, and cross-border participation. The tokenized structure does not alter how the assets are managed but modernizes how exposure is issued and distributed, aligning blockchain efficiency with institutional-grade safeguards.
For crypto markets, the deal highlights how tokenization is moving beyond short-term instruments and into long-duration, real-economy assets, a trend increasingly viewed as a core use case for blockchain technology.
Institutional crypto adoption gains ground
Hines said the partnership reflects rising demand from private wealth and institutional investors for more efficient, technology-enabled access to real assets. DigiFT, regulated by authorities in Singapore and Hong Kong, positions itself as a bridge between traditional finance and on-chain capital markets.
Industry observers see collaborations like this as evidence that crypto infrastructure is being adopted not to replace traditional assets, but to enhance distribution, transparency, and liquidity over time.
Meanwhile, DigiFT announced plans to tokenize shares of Tayang Group Holdings Limited marking the first Hong Kong-listed stock to be tokenized under Singapore’s licensed framework. According to DigiFT Founder and CEO Henry Zhang, tokenization is reshaping global capital markets by enhancing accessibility, transparency, and efficiency.
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