In February, Thailand’s securities regulator revealed plans to launch a tokenized securities trading system for institutional investors. Global bond value onchain doubles in 2025The value of tokenized bonds globally has surged recently and is currently $225 million, according to real-world asset tokenization analytics platform RWA.xyz. Global bond value onchain.Source: RWA.xyzThe onchain value has doubled since the beginning of this year, and could be much higher since the platform only tracks a limited number of issuers, primarily in Europe.
He added that these were not debt instruments.“One big selling point of the token is that it allows more retail investors to become part of the digital economy,” he said, adding that for as little as $3, “they can invest in government bonds.” Until recently, retail investors have been limited or excluded from large investment product offerings in Thailand, which are predominantly aimed at institutional and wealthy investors.
Commercial banks in Thailand offer very low interest rates to savers, currently just 1.25% for a 12-month fixed deposit, which is much lower than rates set by its central bank, which has kept rates elevated until recently despite increasing economic woes. Related: Tether Gold enters Thailand with listing on Maxbit exchangeThe report noted that the asset was not a cryptocurrency.
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