Singapore-based DBS Bank is deepening its blockchain strategy by introducing tokenized structured notes linked to multiple asset classes, including cryptocurrencies. The move aims to provide institutional and accredited investors with flexible exposure to digital assets without direct ownership.
The tokenized notes will be issued on the Ethereum blockchain and made available to DBS clients as well as via three external digital platforms: ADDX, DigiFT, and HydraX. The initial launch focuses on crypto-linked participation notes that offer cash returns when cryptocurrency values rise while mitigating potential losses in market downturns. Unlike traditional structured notes, which typically require a minimum investment of $100,000, these tokenized instruments allow fractional ownership starting from just $1,000.
The launch responds to growing demand for digital asset solutions, with investors trading over $1 billion in crypto options and structured notes in the first half of 2025 alone. Beyond crypto-linked products, DBS plans to extend tokenization to other structured notes, including equity-linked and credit-linked instruments.
“Asset tokenization is the next frontier of financial markets infrastructure,” said Li Zhen, Head of FX and Digital Assets, Global Financial Markets at DBS. “Our first tokenized product, a crypto-linked note, addresses growing institutional appetite for digital assets. This initiative allows a broader segment of investors to tap into our digital asset ecosystem.”
By embracing tokenization, DBS is positioning itself at the forefront of the evolving digital finance landscape, offering scalable and more accessible ways for investors to engage with blockchain-based investment opportunities.
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