APAC tokenized assets adoption jumps to 68% among investors, survey finds

A 2026 report from Sygnum Singapore reveals that tokenized real-world asset (RWA) adoption has transitioned from theoretical interest to active portfolio integration across the APAC region. Survey data indicates that 68% of investors in Singapore, Hong Kong, and South Korea currently hold tokenized assets, with diversification serving as the primary driver for 72% of participants. While tokenized equities are the most preferred asset class at 66%, investors are also allocating to treasuries, private equity, and private credit. The study highlights a significant shift toward public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana, though professional investors remain largely blockchain-agnostic. Despite bullish sentiment, with 55% of respondents expecting at least 15% of capital markets to migrate on-chain within five years, structural barriers such as secondary market liquidity and legal clarity persist. The findings suggest that investor education is the most critical lever for increasing future capital inflows. Ultimately, the report indicates that tokenized assets are evolving into a distinct 'on-chain' portfolio category rather than a mere extension of traditional holdings.