Global Web3 innovator EXIO Group Limited (EX.IO) has teamed up with CTI Capital, the licensed trustee subsidiary of Capital Management Limited and a wholly-owned overseas platform of CITIC Trust Co., Ltd., to successfully issue Hong Kong’s first real-world asset (RWA) digital token $EXCB-25 on the Ethereum mainnet based on a convertible promissory note.This milestone marks an important leap for Hong Kong’s digital asset sector and highlights a wider transformation in global finance, bringing together trusted institutional frameworks with innovative digital asset technology.
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Unlike traditional fund structures, this issuance introduces an innovative note-based model where a trusted institution oversees the registration of RWA asset ownership. Investors can subscribe using stablecoins, benefiting from lower costs, native on-chain token ownership, and a streamlined, compliant operational process. The result is a more efficient and user-friendly RWA experience that sets new standards for the market.
CTI Capital, one of the first Chinese state-owned financial institutions to take on such a role in RWA issuance, bridges on-chain and off-chain asset data, improving transparency and verification of ownership. This collaboration not only stabilizes the underlying assets and reduces issuance costs but also provides a model for future RWA verification, offering a smoother operational framework and enhanced experience for investors.
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EX.IO, a company built on the principle of “By TradFi, For TradFi,” demonstrates how traditional finance and Web3 innovation can work hand in hand. The partnership with CTI Capital showcases the potential of merging established financial products with blockchain technology, paving the way for broader adoption of tokenized real-world assets.
Ms. Chen Wu, Co-founder and CEO of EX.IO, said, “Issuing this RWA is a major milestone for us and a key step in our mission to connect the traditional financial world with the digital asset world.”. CTI Capital’s support shows the confidence traditional financial institutions have in Web3 innovation. This partnership sets a new benchmark for Hong Kong and the global wave of financial transformation. We look forward to building on this issuance to continue leading the exploration of tokenized financial markets.”
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This initiative not only positions EX.IO as a leader in compliant digital assets but also highlights the transformative potential of RWA technology in global finance. Looking ahead, EX.IO plans to expand partnerships with traditional financial institutions, brokerages, banks, and enterprises holding high-quality real-world assets. By building on this foundation, EX.IO aims to broaden compliant RWA issuance and distribution, giving global investors unprecedented access, advancing the role of RWAs in finance, and solidifying Hong Kong’s position as a hub for digital-asset innovation.
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