Eddid Financial has received the “Excellence in virtual asset services” award at the 2026 Awards for Excellence in Finance in Hong Kong, underscoring its role in bridging traditional finance and digital assets, including real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
Early mover under Hong Kong’s virtual asset regime
The firm holds one of the first upgraded licenses from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), which allows it to act as a liquidity provider in the city’s digital asset market.
Eddid Financial is also among the limited number of brokerages approved to trade all locally listed virtual asset spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It offers dealer services for spot Bitcoin and Ethereum products, positioning itself at the center of Hong Kong’s regulated crypto ETF ecosystem.
Integrated trading through Eddid ONE
The group’s trading platform, Eddid ONE, consolidates access to:
- equities
- futures
- foreign exchange
- funds
- cryptocurrencies
- RWAs
By routing these instruments through a single interface and regulatory framework, the platform allows traders to manage a multi-asset portfolio without separate digital wallets. This reduces operational friction and addresses long-standing fragmentation between traditional and digital markets.
Pioneering RWA tokenization with silver project
Beyond dealing and brokerage, Eddid Financial has pushed into asset tokenization. In collaboration with Timeless Resources Holdings Limited and HashKey Chain, it launched Hong Kong’s first silver RWA project.
Each token is backed by one ounce of physical silver held by an independent trustee. The initiative has received a “no further comment” notice from the SFC, signaling that it meets current regulatory expectations and can operate within existing rules.
Building infrastructure for tokenized finance
To support expansion in blockchain and RWA applications, the firm has created a dedicated financial technology team. This unit links asset owners with licensed platforms to provide end-to-end services for tokenized products, from structuring and issuance to trading.
Eddid Financial has also published a practical guide to RWA operations, aiming to encourage common standards across markets in the region and support the formalization of tokenization practices.
Linking staff compensation to digital assets
In 2026, the group rolled out a “Bitcoin + cash” employee reward scheme, delivering bonuses in both fiat currency and either Bitcoin or virtual asset ETFs.
The dual-payment structure embeds exposure to digital assets into staff compensation and reflects the company’s effort to align its internal operations with the broader shift toward decentralized and tokenized markets.
Cross-border regulatory footprint
Headquartered in Hong Kong, Eddid Financial provides asset management, investment banking, and wealth management services to both retail and institutional clients. It holds multiple SFC licenses for regulated activities and is a member of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited.
Its U.S. affiliate is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and is a member of FINRA, the NFA, and SIPC. In Singapore, its subsidiary holds a Capital Markets Services License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. This network enables cross-market activity spanning Asia and North America.
Hong Kong’s tightening digital asset framework
Eddid Financial’s latest award comes as Hong Kong consolidates its position as a regulated hub for digital assets. Authorities are moving beyond pilot programs to build a comprehensive rule set aimed at attracting institutional capital.
In 2026, the SFC extended its supervision to include custodians and dealers in the virtual asset space. The move has drawn broad industry support and is viewed as a critical step toward completing a full regulatory framework. By early 2026, the number of licensed virtual asset trading platforms in Hong Kong had risen to eleven, reflecting a controlled but deliberate market expansion.
Role of integrated platforms in market development
For market participants, platforms such as Eddid ONE signal a notable shift in how digital and traditional instruments are accessed. Routing securities, derivatives, and virtual assets through a single, licensed entry point directly addresses the fragmentation that has complicated professional trading strategies.
Removing the need for multiple digital wallets simplifies capital allocation across conventional and tokenized products, and supports a more streamlined approach to risk management, execution, and reporting.
Tokenization moves from theory to scale
RWA tokenization has emerged as a central driver of this transition. Global estimates suggest tokenized RWAs could reach between 10 trillion and 16 trillion U.S. dollars in value by 2030, as assets migrate to blockchain-based infrastructures.
Current on-chain RWA value is about 24 billion U.S. dollars, supported by roughly 365 billion U.S. dollars in underlying assets. Growth is being led by structured products such as tokenized Treasuries and private credit. Eddid Financial’s silver-backed token is one of the earlier, concrete examples of this trend in Asia’s regulated markets.
Hong Kong’s spot crypto ETFs build liquidity bridge
The introduction of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong has created a regulated avenue for exposure to major cryptoassets. Licensed entities dealing in these ETFs are central to providing liquidity and supporting orderly price discovery.
As of early May 2026, Hong Kong-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs held net assets of around 319.48 million U.S. dollars, while spot Ethereum ETFs held about 71.69 million U.S. dollars. Their trading sessions are beginning to shape global market microstructure, offering a liquidity bridge that spans the overnight window for U.S. markets and helping to moderate weekend volatility that was once common when Western institutional desks were closed.
Focus shifts to quality, controls, and resilience
Across the sector, priorities have moved from basic market access toward:
- execution quality
- data integrity
- robust risk controls
A late-2025 survey showed that 76% of global traders planned to increase their exposure to digital assets, indicating a sustained, strategic approach rather than short-term speculation.
As digital markets mature, participation is increasingly expected to flow through platforms that mirror the standards of traditional financial infrastructure. Eddid Financial’s award, integrated platform, and early role in RWA tokenization place it among the firms helping to define how that infrastructure will operate in a regulated Asian market.
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