Industry Talks | Jeff Chow | Head of Ecosystem, DigiFT | Singapore Foreign Minister’s Summit 2026
Industry Talks | Jeff Chow | Head of Ecosystem, DigiFT | Singapore Foreign Minister’s Summit 2026
Industry Talks | Jeff Chow | Head of Ecosystem, DigiFT | Singapore Foreign Minister’s Summit 2026
Industry Talks | Jeff Chow | Head of Ecosystem, DigiFT | Singapore Foreign Minister’s Summit 2026
Industry Talks | Jeff Chow | Head of Ecosystem, DigiFT | Singapore Foreign Minister’s Summit 2026
Industry Talks | Jeff Chow | Head of Ecosystem, DigiFT | Singapore Foreign Minister’s Summit 2026
Here’s our conversation with Jeff Chow, Head of Ecosystem at DigiFT, about the evolving world of tokenization, real assets, and institutional adoption of digital finance. We start with the growing demand for diversified digital asset portfolios and the growing interest in tokenized real assets, from money market funds to US stocks. Jeff explains why the biggest challenge facing the industry is no longer infrastructure or regulation, but rather distribution, and how market participants are working together to bridge the gap between assets and investors. The conversation then explores the two prevailing approaches to tokenization: synthetic representation of ownership and fully on-chain asset ownership. Jeff discusses the advantages and limitations of each model, why both are likely to coexist for years to come, and how DigiFT is positioning itself to support both paths through its regulated operations in Singapore and Hong Kong. We also examine barriers to institutional adoption, including operational complexity, internal and external paper-based processes, portfolio management, compliance workflows, and internal transformation within traditional financial institutions. Jeff shares how DigiFT helps clients overcome these challenges by making digital asset infrastructure more familiar to market participants. Finally, we discuss the importance of regulation, DigiFT’s journey from MAS sandbox to full licensing, and the next stage of industry growth. Jeff highlights increased regulatory clarity, growing institutional engagement, and an accelerating push from major global financial institutions to bring more assets across the chain.
Here’s our conversation with Jeff Chow, Head of Ecosystem at DigiFT, about the evolving world of tokenization, real assets, and institutional adoption of digital finance. We start with the growing demand for diversified digital asset portfolios and the growing interest in tokenized real assets, from money market funds to US stocks. Jeff explains why the biggest challenge facing the industry is no longer infrastructure or regulation, but rather distribution, and how market participants are working together to bridge the gap between assets and investors. The conversation then explores the two prevailing approaches to tokenization: synthetic representation of ownership and fully on-chain asset ownership. Jeff discusses the advantages and limitations of each model, why both are likely to coexist for years to come, and how DigiFT is positioning itself to support both paths through its regulated operations in Singapore and Hong Kong. We also examine barriers to institutional adoption, including operational complexity, internal and external paper-based processes, portfolio management, compliance workflows, and internal transformation within traditional financial institutions. Jeff shares how DigiFT helps clients overcome these challenges by making digital asset infrastructure more familiar to market participants. Finally, we discuss the importance of regulation, DigiFT’s journey from MAS sandbox to full licensing, and the next stage of industry growth. Jeff highlights increased regulatory clarity, growing institutional engagement, and an accelerating push from major global financial institutions to bring more assets across the chain.
Here’s our conversation with Jeff Chow, Head of Ecosystem at DigiFT, about the evolving world of tokenization, real assets, and institutional adoption of digital finance. We start with the growing demand for diversified digital asset portfolios and the growing interest in tokenized real assets, from money market funds to US stocks. Jeff explains why the biggest challenge facing the industry is no longer infrastructure or regulation, but rather distribution, and how market participants are working together to bridge the gap between assets and investors. The conversation then explores the two prevailing approaches to tokenization: synthetic representation of ownership and fully on-chain asset ownership. Jeff discusses the advantages and limitations of each model, why both are likely to coexist for years to come, and how DigiFT is positioning itself to support both paths through its regulated operations in Singapore and Hong Kong. We also examine barriers to institutional adoption, including operational complexity, internal and external paper-based processes, portfolio management, compliance workflows, and internal transformation within traditional financial institutions. Jeff shares how DigiFT helps clients overcome these challenges by making digital asset infrastructure more familiar to market participants. Finally, we discuss the importance of regulation, DigiFT’s journey from MAS sandbox to full licensing, and the next stage of industry growth. Jeff highlights increased regulatory clarity, growing institutional engagement, and an accelerating push from major global financial institutions to bring more assets across the chain.
Here’s our conversation with Jeff Chow, Head of Ecosystem at DigiFT, about the evolving world of tokenization, real assets, and institutional adoption of digital finance. We start with the growing demand for diversified digital asset portfolios and the growing interest in tokenized real assets, from money market funds to US stocks. Jeff explains why the biggest challenge facing the industry is no longer infrastructure or regulation, but rather distribution, and how market participants are working together to bridge the gap between assets and investors. The conversation then explores the two prevailing approaches to tokenization: synthetic representation of ownership and fully on-chain asset ownership. Jeff discusses the advantages and limitations of each model, why both are likely to coexist for years to come, and how DigiFT is positioning itself to support both paths through its regulated operations in Singapore and Hong Kong. We also examine barriers to institutional adoption, including operational complexity, internal and external paper-based processes, portfolio management, compliance workflows, and internal transformation within traditional financial institutions. Jeff shares how DigiFT helps clients overcome these challenges by making digital asset infrastructure more familiar to market participants. Finally, we discuss the importance of regulation, DigiFT’s journey from MAS sandbox to full licensing, and the next stage of industry growth. Jeff highlights increased regulatory clarity, growing institutional engagement, and an accelerating push from major global financial institutions to bring more assets across the chain.
Here’s our conversation with Jeff Chow, Head of Ecosystem at DigiFT, about the evolving world of tokenization, real assets, and institutional adoption of digital finance. We start with the growing demand for diversified digital asset portfolios and the growing interest in tokenized real assets, from money market funds to US stocks. Jeff explains why the biggest challenge facing the industry is no longer infrastructure or regulation, but rather distribution, and how market participants are working together to bridge the gap between assets and investors. The conversation then explores the two prevailing approaches to tokenization: synthetic representation of ownership and fully on-chain asset ownership. Jeff discusses the advantages and limitations of each model, why both are likely to coexist for years to come, and how DigiFT is positioning itself to support both paths through its regulated operations in Singapore and Hong Kong. We also examine barriers to institutional adoption, including operational complexity, internal and external paper-based processes, portfolio management, compliance workflows, and internal transformation within traditional financial institutions. Jeff shares how DigiFT helps clients overcome these challenges by making digital asset infrastructure more familiar to market participants. Finally, we discuss the importance of regulation, DigiFT’s journey from MAS sandbox to full licensing, and the next stage of industry growth. Jeff highlights increased regulatory clarity, growing institutional engagement, and an accelerating push from major global financial institutions to bring more assets across the chain.
Here’s our conversation with Jeff Chow, Head of Ecosystem at DigiFT, about the evolving world of tokenization, real assets, and institutional adoption of digital finance. We start with the growing demand for diversified digital asset portfolios and the growing interest in tokenized real assets, from money market funds to US stocks. Jeff explains why the biggest challenge facing the industry is no longer infrastructure or regulation, but rather distribution, and how market participants are working together to bridge the gap between assets and investors. The conversation then explores the two prevailing approaches to tokenization: synthetic representation of ownership and fully on-chain asset ownership. Jeff discusses the advantages and limitations of each model, why both are likely to coexist for years to come, and how DigiFT is positioning itself to support both paths through its regulated operations in Singapore and Hong Kong. We also examine barriers to institutional adoption, including operational complexity, internal and external paper-based processes, portfolio management, compliance workflows, and internal transformation within traditional financial institutions. Jeff shares how DigiFT helps clients overcome these challenges by making digital asset infrastructure more familiar to market participants. Finally, we discuss the importance of regulation, DigiFT’s journey from MAS sandbox to full licensing, and the next stage of industry growth. Jeff highlights increased regulatory clarity, growing institutional engagement, and an accelerating push from major global financial institutions to bring more assets across the chain.
