Singapore bank DBS to offer tokenized gold to retail customers
Singapore's DBS Bank plans to offer tokenized gold to retail customers starting in the second half of 2026. Each token will be backed by one gram of physical gold held in a secure vault, expanding access to precious metal investments.
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This represents a significant step in the institutional adoption of blockchain technology for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Singapore bank DBS to offer tokenized gold to retail customers Each token is backed by one gram of physical gold held by DBS in a dedicated vault in Singapore. By Ian Allison | Edited by Sheldon Reback Jun 11, 2026, 8:12 a.m. 1 min read Make preferred on Close-up of stacked gold bars. (Jingming Pan/Unsplash) What to know : The gold token will be available in the second half of 2026. DBS said it is also exploring listing the tokens on its DBS Digital Exchange (DDEx), a platform for accredited investors and institutions. Crypto-friendly DBS Bank said it will start offering tokenized gold trading to its retail customers in the second half of 2026.
The article provides a straightforward business report on a new financial product offering.
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