The Future of Tokenized Finance in Australia

Compliance and innovation are no longer enemies, they’re partners

J Ng

11/3/20241 min read

Tokenized finance, where real-world assets are fractionalized and represented on-chain is rapidly gaining traction. But in Australia, it’s not the fastest movers who win; it’s the most compliant.


Why Tokenized Assets Are Rising

Tokenized finance offers lower transaction costs, enhanced transparency, and global accessibility. Whether it's property, equity, carbon credits, or fine wine; tokenizing assets brings new liquidity to traditionally illiquid markets.

Investors like the transparency and efficiency. Issuers like the access to a broader investor base. But both parties want confidence that the structure is legal, secure, and enforceable.



Regulation Is the New Filter

As regulators catch up with technology, compliance is no longer optional — it’s your barrier to entry. In Australia, regulators like ASIC and AUSTRAC want token issuers to demonstrate financial literacy, AML controls, and investor protection before going live.

Chained helps teams design and structure tokens within legal bounds — defining whether a token is utility, security, or a hybrid. We also help design disclosures, custody arrangements, and governance controls that stand up to audit.



Australia’s Role as a Gateway

With clear regulatory signals and high global trust, Australia is becoming a hub for tokenized finance in the Asia-Pacific region. Projects that launch here with the right structure gain credibility globally. Chained is proud to be enabling this new wave of finance.

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