Securitize Wraps Roubini's SEC-Registered ETF as Dubai VARA Digital Security

Securitize has tokenized the Roubini U.S. Dollar Income ETF (USAFI) on the Ethereum blockchain, marking a significant integration of traditional SEC-registered investment vehicles into the digital asset ecosystem. This initiative allows the ETF to be utilized as a digital security within the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) framework, bridging regulated U.S. financial products with Middle Eastern digital asset infrastructure. By wrapping the ETF, Securitize enables investors to leverage blockchain technology for compliance, transparency, and potential secondary market liquidity while maintaining adherence to U.S. securities laws. The move represents a strategic expansion for Roubini Global Economics, led by economist Nouriel Roubini, as it seeks to modernize access to yield-bearing assets. For the broader RWA market, this development underscores the growing trend of institutional-grade assets migrating to distributed ledger technology to streamline cross-border operations. It demonstrates how established regulatory frameworks in different jurisdictions can coexist through tokenization, reducing friction for global investors. Ultimately, this partnership signals a maturing RWA landscape where traditional ETFs serve as foundational collateral for decentralized finance and digital asset markets.