EX.IO Partners with PrimeX and DigiFT to Complete Asia’s First Fully Compliant SpaceX Private Equity RWA Issuance and Distribution
Hong Kong & Singapore, 8 May 2026 — EX.IO, a Hong Kong licensed virtual asset trading platform (“VATP”), today announced that it has collaborated with DigiFT, a regulated digital asset platform for institutional-grade tokenized real-world assets (“RWA”) licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”), and also PrimeX, a regulated fintech company focused on high-quality RWAs, to complete the first compliant tokenized issuance and distribution of a SpaceX equity-linked Depository Receipt (“DR”) Token in Asia.
The transaction marks Asia’s first compliant tokenized issuance and distribution of private equity exposure linked to a leading technology unicorn, executed through licensed platforms in both Hong Kong and Singapore. It also represents Hong Kong’s first compliant private equity-linked token distribution completed on a licensed VATP. Together, these milestones reflect a meaningful step for real-world asset tokenization as it moves from concept to practical implementation across Asia’s core financial hubs.
Connecting Licensed Distribution Channels Across Singapore and Hong Kong
PrimeX acted as the asset manager and led the selection and structuring of the underlying asset linked to SpaceX equity. DigiFT served as the tokenization provider and issuer of the DR Token under Singapore’s regulatory framework. EX.IO, one of the fully-licensed VATPs under Hong Kong’s deemed-licensed regime, served as the exclusive Hong Kong licensed distributor and completed the first distribution of the product to institutional and professional investors.
Together, the collaboration establishes an end-to-end framework for both fiat and stablecoin capital to access global private equity exposure through blockchain infrastructure in an efficient and compliant manner.
Bringing Private Equity Exposure On-Chain Through Regulated Infrastructure
The transaction demonstrates how private equity-linked exposure can be brought on-chain through an institutional-grade and regulated market structure. By combining PrimeX’s private market arrangement capabilities, DigiFT’s tokenization and issuance infrastructure, and EX.IO’s licensed distribution platform in Hong Kong, the parties provide a practical example of how traditionally less accessible private market assets can be distributed through compliant digital asset channels.
The product is designed for eligible institutional, accredited, and professional investors, with a focus on clear asset structuring, regulated issuance, and compliant distribution. This reflects a more mature phase of RWA development, where tokenization is used not only to digitize assets, but also to support the legal, operational, and market infrastructure required for institutional participation.
The transaction reflects two converging trends. Global private markets AUM is projected to reach US$200 trillion by 2030, with tokenised funds growing at a 41% CAGR over the same period (PwC, 2025). At the same time, leading technology companies are remaining private for longer—the unicorn universe now spans more than 1,500 companies valued at approximately US$5.2 trillion (Mnaara, 2025)—concentrating value creation in a market that has historically been difficult to access. Regulated tokenization offers a path to bridge this gap through compliant infrastructure suited to institutional participation.
Ms. Chen Wu, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of EX.IO, said: “This is not only a victory for blockchain technology, but also a major breakthrough in the compliant distribution of premium assets. We are honored to partner with DigiFT & PrimeX to deliver Hong Kong’s first genuine compliant private equity tokenization offering and distribution case. This collaboration fully demonstrates the enormous potential of blockchain technology and regulatory frameworks to enhance the circulation efficiency of private-grade assets.”
Henry Zhang, Founder and Group CEO of DigiFT, said: “This collaboration demonstrates how private market exposure can be structured and distributed through regulated digital asset infrastructure. At DigiFT, our focus has been on building the full lifecycle rails for tokenized assets, from issuance and distribution to secondary market liquidity. We see this as an important step in expanding the range of institutional-grade real-world assets that can be accessed on-chain, while maintaining the eligibility, compliance, and market structure standards required by professional investors.”
Ms. Zhang Jia, Chief Executive Officer of PrimeX, said: “The successful launch of the SpaceX private equity RWA marks a key milestone in PrimeX’s development and a starting point for establishing an institutional-grade benchmark for safety and transparency in the industry. Through close collaboration with licensed institutions such as DigiFT and EX.IO, we have shown that compliance and innovation can move forward together. SpaceX is only the beginning. PrimeX has already built a pipeline of leading unicorn assets, including Anduril, ByteDance, and OpenAI, ranging from tens of millions to over one hundred million US dollars. We will continue to serve as a core connector between TradFi and Web3, providing global investors with high-quality on-chain assets supported by clear structures, security, and compliance.”
About DigiFT
DigiFT is a next-generation platform for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for Type 1 and Type 4 regulated activities. The platform offers end-to-end digital asset services—including tokenization, issuance, distribution, trading, and instant liquidity provision—purpose-built for institutional RWAs. Trusted by global financial institutions, DigiFT is the on-chain tokenization and distribution partner for leading asset managers such as BNY, CMB International, DBS Bank, Hines, Invesco, OCBC, UBS Asset Management, and Wellington Management. Learn more at www.digift.io
About EX.IO
EXIO Limited (“EX.IO”) is a Virtual Asset Trading Platform (VATP) licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) since December 2024. It is among the first batch of fully licensed VATPs under the “deemed licensed” regime and the only VATP in Hong Kong accepted into the Hong Kong Government’s Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES) scheme. EX.IO is committed to bridging traditional finance (Web2) and the Web3 ecosystem, offering users compliant, secure, and diversified digital asset trading and financial services. Learn more at www.ex.io
About PrimeX
PrimeX is a compliant fintech company dedicated to bringing high-quality real-world financial assets on-chain. Its core business focuses on the issuance and management of Real World Assets (RWA) in top-tier private equity, unicorn assets, and institutional-grade alternative investments. By leveraging compliant architectures, PrimeX bridges Traditional Finance (TradFi) and Decentralized Finance (DeFi), serving as a core connector between premium real assets, traditional institutional capital, and the on-chain economy. Learn more at www.primexintl.finance
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