29 October 2024
HSBC introduced its gold token at Hong Kong Fintech Week, representing the first bank-issued real-world asset token linked to physical gold. Launched in June 2024 for Hong Kong residents, each token equals 0.001 ounces of gold and is based on a private distributed ledger. The token allows for fractional gold ownership, easier buying and selling, and has attracted 20,000 holders, with 90% being new to gold investments.