Digital Assets Summit 2026 to spotlight tokenised finance
RWA Signal Insight
InfrastructureThe Digital Assets Association Singapore has announced the second edition of the Digital Assets Summit 2026, scheduled to take place at the SGX Centre. This event aims to address the transition of tokenized finance from experimental pilot projects to scalable, mainstream financial applications. Industry data highlights significant momentum, noting that Asia currently accounts for 60% of global stablecoin payment volume. Furthermore, the market for digital real-world assets on public blockchains experienced 300% growth in 2025, reaching a valuation of approximately USD $30 billion. The summit will convene over 500 attendees and 40 speakers to discuss critical infrastructure needs, including liquidity management, cross-border regulatory alignment, and operational resilience. By focusing on governance and institutional integration, the event reflects a broader shift in the financial sector toward practical, large-scale implementation of tokenized bonds, funds, and deposits. This gathering underscores Singapore's strategic role as a hub for connecting blockchain-based finance with established institutional frameworks.
Key points
- Digital real-world assets on public blockchains grew 300% in 2025 to USD $30 billion.
- Asia currently accounts for 60% of global stablecoin payment volume.
- DAS2026 will host over 500 attendees and 30 industry partners at the SGX Centre.
- Summit focus shifts from experimentation to scaling, liquidity, and cross-border regulatory governance.
Background
The Digital Assets Association Singapore is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between blockchain technology and traditional financial institutions. It facilitates collaboration between regulators, banks, and technology providers to establish standards for institutional digital asset adoption. The association focuses on the practical application of tokenization within existing financial infrastructure and regulatory frameworks.