DigiFT Launches First Actively Managed Tokenized Equity Fund, Appoints BNY Mellon as Investment Manager

## DigiFT Pioneers Actively Managed Tokenized Equity Fund with BNY Partnership

**SINGAPORE** – DigiFT, a regulated exchange for tokenized real-world assets, has launched the DigiFT U.S. Equity Income Fund (bEQTY), marking a significant leap in the tokenization landscape. This actively managed fund, built on the Ethereum public blockchain, extends tokenization beyond single assets to encompass complex, professionally managed public equity strategies. The move signifies a crucial transition from initial blockchain experimentation towards the creation of robust, portfolio-ready investment solutions.

The introduction of bEQTY, available to accredited investors, underscores the maturation of tokenization as a cornerstone of institutional portfolio infrastructure. While early tokenization efforts primarily focused on short-duration and cash-like instruments, demonstrating operational efficiencies within regulated environments, this launch signals a move towards more sophisticated applications. By tokenizing actively managed U.S. equity income strategies, DigiFT and its partner BNY are proving the technology’s capability to support intricate financial instruments.

This development addresses a growing demand from both traditional finance and the burgeoning Web3 space. For established institutions, tokenization offers a digitally native format that enhances transparency, streamlines settlement, and facilitates more agile lifecycle management without altering the fundamental investment strategy or governance. For Web3-native allocators, the increasing sophistication of on-chain treasuries and funds creates an appetite for real-world assets that offer diversification and a hedge against crypto-native market volatility.

BNY serves as the investment manager for the underlying U.S. equity income strategy, bringing its extensive investment expertise to the tokenized structure. This collaboration highlights how regulated on-chain infrastructure is evolving to meet the demands of broader capital markets. Eligible investors can access this innovative strategy through DigiFT’s regulated framework, paving the way for wider institutional participation in on-chain financial products.

“For years, tokenization has been about proving the technology. This launch proves its use case,” stated Henry Zhang, Founder and Group CEO of DigiFT. “By bringing an actively managed equity income strategy on-chain within a regulated market, we’re demonstrating how blockchain infrastructure is becoming part of mainstream institutional finance.”

Doni Shamsuddin, Head of Asia Pacific for BNY Investments, added, “We are thrilled to work with DigiFT in bridging traditional finance and emerging on-chain solutions for institutional investors. Leveraging BNY’s deep investment capabilities, we enable a professionally managed portfolio on blockchain — anchored in established trust, scale, and governance.”

The strategic partnership between DigiFT and BNY is poised to accelerate the institutional adoption of tokenization. Building on BNY’s profound investment acumen and DigiFT’s proven track record of bringing Tier-1 asset manager strategies onto the blockchain, this initiative represents a significant step forward in integrating traditional financial markets with decentralized technologies. The ability to hold, transfer, and integrate sophisticated financial instruments in a more flexible, on-chain manner empowers investors with enhanced capital management capabilities.

**About DigiFT**
DigiFT is a next-generation exchange for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The platform provides comprehensive digital asset services, including tokenization, issuance, distribution, trading, and instant liquidity provision, all specifically designed for institutional RWAs. DigiFT serves as a trusted on-chain tokenization and distribution partner for prominent asset managers such as Invesco, UBS Asset Management, and Wellington Management.

**About BNY**
BNY is a global financial services platforms company deeply embedded in the world’s capital markets. With over 240 years of client partnerships, BNY leverages its expertise and platforms to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth. Serving a vast majority of Fortune 100 companies and leading global banks, BNY also supports government initiatives and manages assets for a significant portion of the top pension plans worldwide. As of December 31, 2025, BNY oversees substantial assets under custody, administration, and management. BNY is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.