Tokinvest & Zand Bank Partner to Unlock the Future of Tokenised Investing in Dubai
30 April 2025, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tokinvest, a leading VARA-regulated marketplace for real-world asset (RWA) investing, and Zand Bank, the UAE’s first fully licensed, AI-powered bank and a regulated digital asset custodian at the forefront of the virtual assets industry, have joined forces to transform the way investors access high-value assets through tokenisation.
This strategic partnership will provide a fully integrated solution for tokenised real-world assets—covering everything from design and issuance to custody and secondary trading. By combining their regulatory expertise and market-leading infrastructure, Tokinvest and Zand Bank are paving the way for a more accessible, liquid, and transparent investment ecosystem.
Revolutionising Access to High-Value Assets
Traditionally, investing in high-value assets like real estate, funds, and commodities has been capital-intensive, complex, and exclusive. Through this partnership, Tokinvest and Zand Bank will enable investors—both institutional and individual—to gain fractional exposure to premium assets without the high barriers to entry.
Key Benefits of the Partnership:
- Lower Entry Barriers – Investors can now access tokenised RWAs at a fraction of traditional costs.
- Regulated & Secure – Transactions are fully compliant with the UAE’s evolving virtual asset regulations.
- Seamless Capital Raising – Asset owners and issuers can raise funds efficiently from a broader global investor base.
- Liquidity & Transparency – Tokenised RWAs combine the stability of traditional assets with the efficiency of blockchain-based trading.
Scott Thiel, CEO & Co-Founder of Tokinvest, commented: "This isn’t just a partnership—it’s a game-changer. Together with Zand Bank, we’re building the future of tokenised investing, making it easier, safer, and more accessible for everyone. The old barriers—high capital requirements, complex legal structures, limited liquidity—are being broken down. Dubai is at the forefront of this transformation, and this collaboration reinforces our commitment to giving investors access to exclusive opportunities in a way that’s fully regulated, transparent, and seamless.”
Michael Chan, CEO of Zand Bank, added: "Zand Bank is proud to lead the way in the digital economy by offering innovative banking products alongside our institutional-grade custodial solutions. Our collaboration with Tokinvest showcases our commitment to providing secure and transformative financial services that bridge traditional finance with the digital asset world. We are committed to delivering seamless, transparent, and accessible investment opportunities, setting new benchmarks for innovation and security in the tokenized asset market."
Dubai: A Global Hub for Tokenisation
Dubai’s leadership in digital asset regulation has made it a natural hub for tokenised RWAs. The introduction of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and blockchain initiatives such as those by the Dubai Land Department provide a strong regulatory foundation for the sector.
By combining Zand Bank’s regulated custodial services with Tokinvest’s expertise in tokenised investments, this partnership offers a secure, compliant, and scalable model for the next generation of real-world asset investing.
Unlocking New Opportunities
Through this partnership, Tokinvest and Zand Bank aim to accelerate mainstream adoption of tokenised assets by addressing industry challenges such as regulatory clarity, investor trust, and liquidity constraints. The collaboration will support issuers in creating, listing, and trading tokenised assets across multiple asset classes, including real estate, funds, and commodities.