Gold fund tokenization undertaken by Apex
In the rapidly evolving world of blockchain and digital assets, Apex Group has established itself as a pivotal player in fund tokenization. With a strong history and track record spanning three years, the company has integrated advanced technology and launched innovative platforms to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the digital economy.
Apex Group's journey into fund tokenization began with the strategic acquisition of Tokeny, a leading tokenization technology provider. This move enabled Apex to deliver modular solutions for stablecoins and tokenized funds, offering 24/7 servicing capabilities to meet institutional demands. The integration of Tokeny's technology has been instrumental in the development of Apex's Digital 3.0 platform, a significant evolution from traditional asset servicing to a hybrid model supporting digital assets.
One of Apex Group's most notable partnerships is with SkyBridge Capital. In August 2025, SkyBridge announced the tokenization of $300 million of its flagship hedge funds on the Avalanche blockchain network, using the ERC-3643 token standard. This initiative, leveraging Apex's Digital 3.0 infrastructure and Tokeny's platform, provides a seamless, compliant, and efficient transition of traditional hedge funds into tokenized formats. The project is among the largest and most prominent fund tokenization deals announced, showcasing Apex's operational expertise in managing institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure and compliance.
Apex Group's solutions are designed to overcome institutional barriers in tokenization, providing technology and regulatory clarity. This modernization of asset management contributes to new opportunities for diversified investor access and improved liquidity in tokenized assets.
The company's Maltese arm has tokenized the shares of a fund representing an interest in gold bars, while other financial institutions like HSBC and UBS have also tokenized gold, albeit not for retail investors. Apex Group has been involved in multiple tokenizations with asset manager Hamilton Lane, one of the earliest to embrace tokenization.
Other significant collaborations include a partnership with funds distribution platform Allfunds Blockchain and Standard Chartered, which is considering offering not just transfer agency services but reselling the FundsDLT powered platform as a solution. Apex Group and Hamilton Lane were also involved in a tokenization for a Luxembourg fund offered by Swiss bank Sygnum.
Republic, a consumer-facing platform, is planning a tokenization with Apex Group, aiming to provide fractional exposure to Hamilton Lane funds in a conventional manner. It's important to note that only professional investors can buy the fund shares.
The gold for the tokenized fund is held by a Swiss custodian, adding an extra layer of security and trust to the process. With a multi-class mutual fund domiciled in the Cayman Islands and an asset manager, Lake Geneva Investment Management, boasting an AUM of $1.5 billion, Apex Group continues to demonstrate its commitment to mainstream adoption of tokenized investment products.
Standard Chartered has also adopted blockchain for transfer agency, further emphasizing the growing trend towards digital assets in the financial industry. As Apex Group continues to expand its network and offerings, it remains at the forefront of the fund tokenization space, delivering scalable, compliant, and institutional-grade infrastructure and services.
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