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Abu Dhabi Ventures Into Bond Tokenization with HSBC and FAB as RWA Momentum Accelerates — The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange(ADX)saidon Thursday it is preparing to list the first blockchain-based bond in the Middle East and North Africa(MENA...

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange(ADX)saidon Thursday it is preparing to list the first blockchain-based bond in the Middle East and North Africa(MENA)region, a move that signals growing momentum behind tokenized finance in the region.

Set to be issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank(FAB)using global bank HSBC’s digital asset issuance platformOrion, the bond will be recorded and traded on distributed ledger technology, the press release said. That means investors will be able to buy and hold the bond directly on blockchain rails, potentially speeding up settlement times, reducing counterparty risk and enhancing transparency.

The bond will be accessible to global institutional investors via major securities settlement systems including Euroclear, Clearstream and Hong Kong’s Central Moneymarkets Unit.

The issuance is part ofAbu Dhabi'sbroader strategy to play a key role in tokenization of real-world assets(RWA)such as bonds, funds real or estate, a red-hot trend that has captivated the attention of big banks and asset managers. The tokenized RWA market could grow to trillions of dollars over the coming years, several reports byRipple, BCG,McKinseyandStandard Charteredprojected.

"This initiative not only expands access to institutional-grade digital instruments, but also lays the foundation for a broader class of tokenized assets — includinggreen bonds, sukuk [Islamic bond] and real estate-linked products," ADX Group CEO Abdulla Salem Alnuaimi said in a statement.

"It reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global financial centre," he added.

Read more:Abu Dhabi’s ADGM and Chainlink Partner to Develop Compliant Tokenization Frameworks

Krisztian Sandor is a U.S. markets reporter focusing on stablecoins, tokenization, real-world assets. He graduated from New York University's business and economic reporting program before joining CoinDesk. He holds BTC, SOL and ETH.

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