Tokinvest, a regulated marketplace, recently secured the first full multi-asset issuance licence from Dubai\u2019s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dubai\u2019s regulatory edge lies in its streamlined and unified approach.. Photo: File photo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As digital finance continues to evolve, Dubai is positioning itself at the forefront of a new frontier: the tokenisation of real-world assets (RWAs). With a purpose-built regulatory framework, government-wide support, and a rapidly growing ecosystem of innovators, the emirate is fast becoming a global hub for fractionalised investment opportunities \u2014 from property and commodities to sports and financial instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most prominent players driving this transformation is Tokinvest, a regulated marketplace that recently secured the first full multi-asset issuance licence from Dubai\u2019s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). The company has already made headlines by selling out its debut tokenised racehorse and closing a $3.2 million pre-seed funding round backed by venture capital firms, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tokinvest\u2019s CEO and Co-Founder Scott Thiel sees Dubai as the next global capital for asset formation. \u201cWhat London, New York, and Hong Kong were for IPOs, Dubai will be for regulated tokenised issuances,\u201d he said. \u201cOur first asset, based in New Zealand, attracted investors from three countries, yet was issued from Dubai. It\u2019s a clear signal that Dubai is setting the standard in regulation and cross-border investment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company\u2019s debut project \u2014 a fractionalised racehorse issued in partnership with Evolution Stables \u2014 was launched on Polygon, a blockchain protocol that currently secures over $1.1 billion in RWA value locked. The success of the offering underscores the growing appetite for regulated, passion-driven investment opportunities. \u201cTechnology is creating access to assets that were never possible before,\u201d said Evolution Stables CEO Alex Baddeley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dubai\u2019s regulatory edge lies in its streamlined and unified approach. Unlike other jurisdictions that divide digital assets into fragmented categories, VARA regulates all virtual assets under a single framework. This clarity has enabled platforms like Tokinvest to serve both retail and institutional investors, breaking away from traditional financial systems that often restrict access to high-yield investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thiel noted that regulatory barriers had long been the biggest challenge in launching tokenised investment products. \u201cWe couldn\u2019t launch these projects in Hong Kong, Europe, or the US. It only became possible here after Dubai introduced the new issuance license this June,\u201d he said. Other challenges include public perception \u2014 many still conflate RWAs with speculative crypto \u2014 and building liquidity, which will grow as more products and investors enter the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The UAE\u2019s broader ecosystem is also playing a vital role. Entities like the Dubai Land Department are actively moving registry processes on-chain, reinforcing the emirate\u2019s commitment to digital transformation. Combined with Dubai\u2019s \u201ccan-do\u201d culture and influx of global talent, the city is becoming a magnet for fintech innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tokinvest\u2019s roadmap includes tokenised property assets, commodities, funds, and bonds \u2014 all currently in the regulatory approval pipeline. The platform is offering early adopters \u201cGolden Hour\u201d access, a limited window for priority allocations in upcoming real estate offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jigar Sagar, Founder of Triliv Holdings and judge on *The Final Pitch Middle East*, said his firm invested in Tokinvest because its vision aligns with Dubai\u2019s ambition. \u201cThey\u2019re bringing regulation, trust, and accessibility to real-world asset tokenisation. It\u2019s a venture with true global scale.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the tokenisation of RWAs gains momentum globally, Dubai\u2019s proactive stance and platforms like Tokinvest are setting the pace \u2014 transforming how assets are issued, accessed, and traded in the digital age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: Khaleej Times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Published: 6 October 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tokinvest, a regulated marketplace, recently secured the first full multi-asset issuance licence from Dubai\u2019s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority Dubai\u2019s regulatory edge lies in its streamlined and unified approach.. Photo: File photo As digital finance continues to evolve, Dubai is positioning itself at the forefront of a new frontier: the tokenisation of real-world assets (RWAs). With […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":33803,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[2613,4928,4930,4927,4929],"class_list":["post-33802","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-blockchain-investment","tag-digital-economy-dubai","tag-dubai-tokenisation","tag-proptech-innovation","tag-real-world-assets"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33802"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33804,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33802\/revisions\/33804"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}