Sygnum: APAC Investors Allocate to Tokenized Assets Despite Rights Uncertainty

Sygnum’s 2026 APAC Tokenization Report reveals that high-net-worth and professional investors in Singapore, Hong Kong, and South Korea are increasingly integrating tokenized real-world assets into their portfolios. Rather than viewing tokenization as a speculative asset class, investors are utilizing it as a new format for familiar exposures, with 66% favoring tokenized equities and 44% opting for treasuries. The survey indicates that these allocations are primarily funded by fresh capital, signaling that tokenization is successfully attracting new investment rather than merely repackaging existing holdings. Despite this growth, 40% of investors cite legal uncertainty regarding ownership rights as a significant barrier to further commitment, while 43% demand improved secondary market liquidity. The data highlights a strong correlation between existing crypto ownership and RWA adoption, with crypto holders being seven times more likely to invest in tokenized assets. As the market matures, 55% of respondents anticipate that at least 15% of traditional capital markets will transition on-chain within the next three to five years. This shift underscores the importance for financial institutions to leverage existing crypto infrastructure to facilitate broader RWA adoption.