📍 #RWAGulfSummit Recap - "How Tokenization Reshapes Deposits and Trade Finance"

On Tuesday, we attended a compelling session featuring leaders from @FireblocksHQ, @PwC_Middle_East, LynxCap Investments AG, Xweave, and @Accenture_ME discussing how tokenization is transitioning from concept to practical utility.

Here are the key takeaways from the panel:

🔹 Utility is king: Stephen Richardson (@FireblocksHQ) emphasized that tokenization's value extends beyond technology, unlocking new use cases such as collateralization and capital efficiency. He highlighted BlackRock’s tokenized money market funds as a prime example.

🔹 Trade finance is ripe for disruption: Serena Sebastiani (@_WhatifSS_ @PwC) pointed out how tokenization can reduce friction in cross-border finance—cutting paperwork, costs, and delays. The Gulf region, especially Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is leading the way in experimentation.

🔹 Regulation is the missing link: Peter Kadish (LynxCap) called for harmonized legal frameworks to instill confidence among institutional investors. Without standardization, achieving global scale remains challenging.

🔹 Ecosystems must mature: Milind Sanghavi (@Milind_Sanghavi @Xweave) stressed that adoption will only accelerate once we bridge the gap between tokenized assets and real-world usage—particularly through stablecoin infrastructure and banking access.

💡 The panel made it clear: Dubai is strategically positioned to lead this evolution, but widespread adoption will depend on global interoperability and regulatory alignment.

Thanks to the RWA Gulf Summit organizers & Daniel Gabriel (@Accenture) for advancing the conversation and pushing the space forward.

#RWA #Tokenization #Token2049Dubai