EDENA Capital Secures $100M War Chest to Launch Digital Securities Exchanges Across Emerging Markets

Another nine-figure fundraise hits the crypto venture space—this time targeting the institutionalization of assets in frontier economies.

The Emerging Market Play

EDENA Capital isn't chasing retail degens. The fresh capital targets a specific gap: building regulated digital securities infrastructure where traditional finance has stalled. Think tokenized real estate in Southeast Asia, or corporate bonds in Latin America—all running on permissioned blockchains that appease local regulators.

Why $100M Matters

That number isn't just for headlines. It's runway for licensing battles, local partnership deals, and compliance tech that can handle everything from anti-money laundering rules to investor accreditation. Traditional exchanges in these regions often struggle with liquidity and transparency; a digital-native platform could bypass decades of legacy system inertia.

The Regulatory Tightrope

Success hinges on navigating a patchwork of financial authorities. One country's "digital security" is another's "unregistered security." EDENA's bet is that emerging markets, hungry for foreign investment, will be more flexible than developed nations bogged down by existing frameworks—a calculated gamble where the payoff is capturing first-mover advantage in entire economies.

It's a move that reeks of long-term positioning, not quick flips. Because while traders obsess over the next meme coin, the real money is quietly building the pipes—and charging the tolls. Just don't expect the usual finance bros to understand a strategy measured in years, not quarterly earnings.

EDENA Capital collaborates with GEM to step into Southeast Asia

According to company officials, EDENA Capital plans to make Indonesia its ASEAN hub, owing to the government’s approval to create a regulated STO market in Southeast Asia. In parallel, a joint venture with BEK Group led by former Egyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab, will develop Egypt into the company’s MENA and Africa hub.

The company is slated to launch its Indonesia STO exchange in the first quarter of 2026, aiming to generate initial revenues soon after, while the Egypt exchange will follow later in the year. 

GEM’s commitment is a strong validation of our thesis that digital securities infrastructure, when built directly with governments and local exchanges, provides compliant access to emerging market assets. With this investment, we are moving from vision to implementation. Indonesia and Egypt will launch as fully regulated STO exchanges, with real assets in the pipeline.

Wook Lee, CEO and Founder of EDENA Capital Partners.

EDENA targets 20 to 30 STOs from both markets next year and has hinted at IPO preparations by 2027. The company expects to operate in more than 30 countries with over $10 billion in tokenized assets by 2030.

EDENA Capital to invest in Indonesian carbon credits and Egyptian real estate

In its press release, the blockchain financial firm revealed that a portion of the $100 million fund will acquire and warehouse assets like Indonesian carbon credits, Egyptian real estate, corporate equity, bonds, and commodities. The assets WOULD provide immediate liquidity at exchange launch for both retail and institutional investors.

Looking at the business side involving its own assets, EDENA’s token has been approved by the Indonesian government for listing on domestic exchanges. The company is an OJK sandbox applicant in Indonesia, a partner of the Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia, and works as a cross-border digital securities joint venture in Egypt. 

The company has tapped ERC-20 as the required payment method for STO investments with trading fee discounts of up to 50%, staking rewards, and governance participation. It is currently listed on eight exchanges worldwide, including Indodax, MEXC, BingX, Pionex US, Mercado Bitcoin, Coinstore, Mobee, and Pionex.

Crypto.com stretch fiat access in Singapore with DBS partnership

Southeast Asia closes 2025 with more developments in crypto infrastructure, as Crypto.com announced today an expansion of its fiat payment capabilities in Singapore, partnering with DBS Bank, Southeast Asia’s largest lender by assets. 

The partnership will enable Crypto.com users in Singapore to deposit Singapore dollars (SGD) and US dollars (USD) through banking rails using VIRTUAL accounts for faster transfers to and from the Crypto.com App, adding to an existing partnership with Standard Chartered Bank.

Introducing new deposit and withdrawal capabilities in Singapore enhances the Crypto.com App experience, making it easier for customers to interact with our products and services while supporting regional crypto adoption.

Karl Mohan, EVP, Financial Services, General Manager International at Crypto.com

General Manager Singapore for Crypto.com Chin Tah Ang supported Mohan’s sentiments, saying the exchange’s partnership with DBS would give its clients uncapped access to SGD and USD transfers in line with MAS regulations.

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