A cryptocurrency exchange regulated in Singapore, DigiFT, has revealed plans to introduce what it claims is the first index fund where the shares and underlying assets are tokenized and traded on the blockchain.
This initiative is intended to modernize the traditional mechanisms of portfolio management—such as brokers, banks, and custodians—by utilizing smart contracts and stablecoins. Investors will be able to subscribe to and redeem their investments using USDT or USDC, and they will have the ability to monitor fund holdings in real-time via the blockchain.
“By transitioning real-world equities fully onto the blockchain, we eliminate inefficiencies, improve accessibility, and establish a new benchmark for structuring, trading, and managing portfolios in a blockchain-centric setting,” remarked Henry Zhang, the CEO of DigiFT.
The AI-focused fund will provide exposure to companies like Apple, Tesla, and Microsoft, tokenized to represent their actual stock values. Meanwhile, the second fund will include leading cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ether, and Solana.
This structure offers investors 24/7 access to the funds, enhanced transparency, and greater liquidity. Hash Global has identified tokenized equities as “the most significant” real-world asset to be introduced to the blockchain.
At launch, the funds will be available exclusively to accredited and institutional investors.