USDOCBC Launches Tokenized Gold Fund on Ethereum and Solana
GOLDX connects LionGlobal’s physical gold strategy to public blockchains
TL;DR
- OCBC, Lion Global Investors and DigiFT launched GOLDX, a tokenized physical gold fund on Ethereum and Solana.
- The product tracks the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund and supports fiat and stablecoin subscriptions.
- The launch adds a regulated, bank-led product to a tokenized real-world asset market exceeding $29 billion.
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OCBC, Lion Global Investors and DigiFT have launched GOLDX, a tokenized physical gold fund issued on Ethereum and Solana, providing blockchain-based exposure to a regulated physical gold investment strategy for institutional investors, hedge funds, asset managers, Web3 participants and high-net-worth individuals.
The token gives investors exposure to the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund and allows subscriptions using fiat currencies or stablecoins through DigiFT, with tokens delivered directly into blockchain wallets. OCBC led the creation and structuring of the product, Lion Global Investors manages the underlying fund, and DigiFT handles tokenization and digital distribution through its regulated exchange platform.
Kenneth Lai, head of global markets at OCBC, said, “We believe digital assets will play an increasingly important role in financial services and our focus is on bridging traditional finance with the emerging world of decentralized finance.”
Fund structure and market context
The LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund launched in December and held about $525 million in assets under management, or $525.9 million, equivalent to 669 million Singapore dollars, as of April 16, 2026. The product was described as Southeast Asia’s first tokenized physical gold fund available on a public blockchain, positioning it as a regulated link between traditional asset management and blockchain-based settlement.
All three entities operate under the regulatory oversight of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The launch builds on OCBC’s earlier blockchain activity, following the bank’s introduction of its first tokenized equity-linked note for accredited investors in 2023.
Tokenized real-world assets on public blockchains were reported at more than $29 billion, growing more than 10% over the last 30 days. Within that market, tokenized commodities were reported at $5.36 billion, down from an all-time high of $5.76 billion in early March, reflecting broader shifts in underlying asset prices.
Gold and silver prices fell 11% and 13%, respectively, during the same period, amid macroeconomic pressure and stronger demand for dollar liquidity linked to geopolitical tension.
Several tokenized gold products were already available on Solana, including Tether’s XAUt, Oro Finance’s GOLD, xStocks’ GLDx and Ondo Finance’s GLDon, placing GOLDX into an existing onchain commodities market while distinguishing it as a regulated, bank-led fund product backed by LionGlobal’s physical gold holdings.
OCBC’s total assets were estimated at about $526 billion as of December 2025, underscoring the scale of the institution behind the launch.
FAQ
What is GOLDX?
A tokenized physical gold fund issued on Ethereum and Solana.
Who launched GOLDX?
OCBC, Lion Global Investors and DigiFT.
How can investors access it?
By subscribing through DigiFT using fiat currencies or stablecoins.
What does GOLDX represent?
Exposure to the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund.
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