DigiFT, a Singapore-based regulatory-compliant exchange for on-chain real-world assets (RWAs), has successfully obtained a custodial license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under its Capital Markets Services (CMS) license.
The firm said in a statement on last Thursday that with this latest authorization, it strengthens its position as a fully integrated digital asset marketplace, unlocking operational efficiencies for tokenized asset issuers and investors while reinforcing security and compliance in the growing decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
DigiFT was previously granted a CMS license for dealing in capital market products and recognized as a Recognized Market Operator (RMO) by MAS in 2023.
With this expanded regulatory scope, DigiFT can now provide custodial solutions for capital market products under its own regulatory framework, giving issuers greater flexibility in structuring custody arrangements while ensuring a secure and seamless experience for investors.
This development enhances the security and trustworthiness of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) while complementing the firm’s existing digital payment token custody partnerships.
This authorization allows the firm to streamline asset issuance, settlement, and custody, creating a seamless end-to-end experience for tokenized assets.
The shift to in-house custody also lays the foundation for future efficiencies, reducing time-to-market for institutional-grade digital assets and enhancing the overall economic model for issuers and investors.
MAS approval also reinforces the firm’s commitment to compliant, regulated digital asset markets, providing institutions with a secure and trusted gateway to tokenized RWAs.
“Obtaining the custodial license under our CMS framework is a key step in DigiFT’s mission to build a robust and fully compliant digital asset ecosystem,
“By integrating custody services into our existing regulated framework, we are enhancing both security and efficiency for issuers and investors while paving the way for broader institutional adoption of tokenized assets,” said Henry Zhang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at DigiFT.
DigiFT is the first regulatory-compliant exchange for on-chain real-world assets to be licensed by the MAS as a recognized market operator and capital markets services provider.
The firm enables asset owners, particularly financial institutions, to issue blockchain-based security tokens that investors can trade with continuous liquidity using an automated market maker (AMM).