DBS to Launch Tokenized Gold for Retail Investors in 2026

Singapore's DBS Bank is set to revolutionize retail investment by introducing DBS Physical Gold Tokens in 2026. Each token will represent one gram of physical gold stored in secure vaults within Singapore, bridging traditional asset ownership with blockchain efficiency.

The bank will manage issuance, custody, and trading entirely in-house, offering the product through its digibank platform and potentially its DDEx exchange. This move marks a significant expansion of DBS's real-world asset tokenization strategy, now extending to retail markets after earlier institutional-focused offerings.

By leveraging its existing digital infrastructure, DBS aims to democratize gold investment while maintaining rigorous security standards. The initiative reflects growing institutional confidence in blockchain's ability to transform traditional asset classes.