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Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, has announced that it will issue tokenized structured notes on the Ethereum blockchain for institutional investors. This initiative marks a significant innovation that bridges traditional finance with digital assets.
Meaning and Use of Tokenization
Tokenized structured notes are financial instruments whose value depends on the performance of an underlying asset or index. DBS will make these products accessible to accredited and institutional investors.
Each tokenized note represents a tradable $1,000 portion of the original security, allowing investors to manage their portfolios with greater flexibility.
Partnerships and Platforms
DBS will distribute the tokenized notes through ADDX, DigiFT, and HydraX platforms. These collaborations enable investors to securely and transparently access the products via the Ethereum blockchain.
The first tokenized product will be crypto-linked structured notes designed to provide cash payouts when cryptocurrency prices rise. Additionally, they are structured to mitigate potential losses in case of price declines. DBS plans to tokenize equity-linked and credit-linked notes in the future as well.
Singapore’s Financial Position and Impact
Li Zhen, Head of FX and Digital Markets at DBS, commented:
“Asset tokenization is the next frontier for financial market infrastructure. Our first tokenized product addresses the growing institutional appetite for digital assets.”
Singapore has become an attractive hub for asset management, hosting over 2,000 single-family offices. DBS reported that in the first half of 2025, it executed over $1 billion in transactions through crypto-linked structured notes.
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