Ethereum News Today: DBS Launches Ethereum-Based Tokenized Structured Notes for Crypto Exposure

DBS, Singapore’s largest bank, has launched tokenized structured notes on the Ethereum blockchain, offering investors exposure to cryptocurrency price movements without requiring direct ownership of digital assets. The notes are structured to provide a cash payout when crypto prices rise while mitigating potential losses in the event of price declines [1]. This product marks DBS’s first foray into tokenized financial instruments and is being distributed via digital platforms ADDX, DigiFT, and HydraX, broadening access to accredited and institutional investors [2].

The notes are priced in $1,000 units, significantly lower than traditional structured products, which typically require a minimum investment of $100,000 and are non-fungible. By tokenizing the notes into smaller, fungible units, DBS has enhanced their liquidity and tradability, making it easier for investors to manage and trade the instruments [3]. This innovation aligns with a broader industry trend of increased demand for structured products in digital finance, as investors seek diversified exposure to alternative assets.

DBS reported over $1 billion in trades involving structured instruments during the first half of 2025, with volumes growing nearly 60% between the first and second quarters. The bank highlighted that tokenized notes are particularly relevant for family offices and professional investors, a segment that has expanded rapidly in Singapore. As of 2024, the number of single-family offices in the city-state exceeded 2,000, representing a 43% year-on-year increase [4].

The initiative supports Singapore’s broader ambition to position itself as a global hub for tokenized finance. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has been advancing Project Guardian, a series of pilots exploring the tokenization of fixed income, foreign exchange, and fund products. These efforts also include cross-border infrastructure projects like Global Layer One, aimed at enhancing liquidity and interoperability. DBS has played a key role in these initiatives, previously participating in permissioned blockchain projects before expanding to public chains like Ethereum [5].

Li Zhen, head of foreign exchange and digital assets at DBS, emphasized that asset tokenization represents the next frontier of financial market infrastructure. He noted that the bank’s crypto-linked note addresses the growing institutional appetite for digital assets and allows a broader investor base to access the digital asset ecosystem [6].

DBS is not alone in its push toward tokenized assets. Other major financial institutions, including BlackRock and major U.S. banks, have also begun exploring the potential of blockchain-based financial products. The bank’s move reflects a growing trend in the financial sector to leverage distributed ledger technology to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in capital markets [7].

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[1] title1.............................(url1:https://finance.yahoo.com/news/singapore-bank-dbs-debuts-tokenized-210134284.html)

[2] title2.............................(url2:https://disruptafrica.com/2025/08/21/dbs-bank-reveals-eth-tokenized-structured-notes-to-ease-crypto-trading-just-like-snort/)

[3] title3.............................(url3:https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/21/dbs-launches-tokenized-structured-notes-on-ethereum-expanding-investor-access)

[4] title4.............................(url4:https://holder.io/news/dbs-tokenized-notes-ethereum/)

[5] title5.............................(url5:https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/08/singapores-dbs-pushes-boundaries-with-tokenized-structured-notes-on-ethereum)

[6] title6.............................(url6:https://www.coinlive.com/news-flash/876077)

[7] title7.............................(url7:https://www.bitrue.com/blog/dbs-launches-ethereum-based)