March 17, 2025 – DigiFT, a leading smart contract-enabled platform for on-chain real-world assets (RWAs), has received Approval in Principle (AIP) for Type 1 and Type 4 licenses from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
This milestone highlights DigiFT’s commitment to regulatory compliance and innovation in digital finance, reinforcing its role in expanding regulated digital asset offerings across key Asian financial markets.
As one of the first platforms in Asia to integrate smart contract-enabled distribution, DigiFT enhances cost efficiency, transparency, and scalability in tokenized finance. By bridging traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi), it is shaping a more efficient and institutional-grade digital asset marketplace..
“Receiving Approval in Principle from the Hong Kong SFC is a key step toward full licensing, reinforcing our mission to build a compliant and scalable digital asset marketplace,” said Henry Zhang, Founder & CEO of DigiFT. “This milestone strengthens investor confidence in tokenized finance and advances institutional adoption in one of the world’s most sophisticated financial markets.”
Once full approval is obtained, DigiFT will further expand its regulated presence across Asia, providing institutional investors with secure access to on-chain RWAs, enhanced investor protection, and seamless integration with the existing financial ecosystem.
About DigiFT
DigiFT is the first regulatory-compliant exchange for on-chain real-world assets (RWAs) licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The platform leverages smart contract technology to enable asset owners to issue blockchain-based security tokens, allowing investors to trade with continuous liquidity through an Automated Market Maker (AMM). For more details, visit www.digift.sg.
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