OCBC Launches Tokenized Physical Gold Fund GOLDX on Ethereum and Solana
Singapore's third-largest bank partners with Lion Global Investors and DigiFT to offer blockchain-based gold investment for institutional investors
Quick Look
- OCBC has launched GOLDX, a tokenized physical gold fund issued on Ethereum and Solana, in partnership with its asset management arm Lion Global Investors and digital asset exchange DigiFT.
- The token provides on-chain exposure to the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund, which has $525 million in assets under management.
- Targeted at institutional investors, hedge funds and asset managers, the fund can be purchased using stablecoins and fiat currencies, with tokens delivered directly to investors' blockchain wallets.
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Why It Matters
OCBC is Singapore's third-largest bank with $526 billion in total assets as of December 2025. The bank has been progressively building its digital asset capabilities, starting with a tokenized equity-linked note in 2023. The tokenized real-world assets market has grown to over $29 billion, representing a 10% increase in 30 days.
OCBC, one of Singapore's largest banking and financial services corporations, has launched a tokenized physical gold fund, with the underlying token, GOLDX, issued on both Ethereum and Solana. The launch was made together with its asset management arm, Lion Global Investors and digital asset exchange DigiFT. The token is aimed at institutional investors, hedge funds and asset managers and can be bought and sold using both stablecoins and fiat currencies. After subscription, the token is delivered directly to investors' blockchain wallets, OCBC said on Monday.
Kenneth Lai, head of global markets at OCBC, said the move is part of a new corporate strategy and a milestone in the corporation's blockchain-focused approach. "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," he said.
The value of tokenized real-world assets on public blockchains has been on the rise in 2026, and is sitting at over $29 billion, up over 10% in the last 30 days, according to data from rwa.xyz.
GOLDX token tied to a physical gold fund
OCBC's GOLDX token offers on-chain exposure to the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund, which launched in December and had about $525 million (669 million Singapore dollars) in assets under management as of April 16, according to OCBC.
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The goal of the tokenized fund is to attract Web3 ecosystem participants and high-net-worth individuals who operate in blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystems, according to OCBC.
OCBC has used blockchain technology before, starting with its first tokenized equity-linked note for accredited investors in 2023. Its total assets were estimated at about $526 billion as of December 2025.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
More Singapore banks will launch similar tokenized real-world asset products
Likely · Within months
GOLDX may expand to other blockchains or add more asset classes
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What are the specific fees for GOLDX token transactions?
- What are the minimum investment requirements?
- How will OCBC ensure liquidity for the token?
- What regulatory approvals were required?
