China legalizes offshore tokenization of onshore assets driving related shares higher
Investors lifted RWA stocks on Monday after Beijing set rules for tokenizing onshore assets. The framework shifts the sector toward regulated growth and tech.
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CN regulators announced a new legal framework for real-world-asset (RWA) tokenisation on February 9, 2026, establishing a formal process for vetting the offshore issuance of tokens backed by China CN onshore assets. This development converts a previously grey-area activity into a regulated process, marking a milestone for the digital asset sector. By providing a clear legal structure, the guideline aims to transition the market from unregulated growth to a compliance-driven environment.
CN regulators announced a new legal framework for real-world-asset (RWA) tokenisation on February 9, 2026, establishing a formal process for vetting the offshore issuance of tokens backed by China CN onshore assets. This development converts a previously grey-area activity into a regulated process, marking a milestone for the digital asset sector. By providing a clear legal structure, the guideline aims to transition the market from unregulated growth to a compliance-driven environment.The announcement prompted an immediate reaction in the equity markets, with investors buying RWA-related stocks in China CN and Hong Kong 
HK. The rally lifted shares of firms holding virtual-asset licences, previous RWA issuers, and various cryptology and blockchain technology and data-management service providers. Financial institutions such as Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited and Guosen Securities were among the entities affected by the positive market sentiment as investment banks prepare for new mandates under the regulated framework.
CN and Hong Kong HK. The rally lifted shares of firms holding virtual-asset licences, previous RWA issuers, and various cryptology and blockchain technology and data-management service providers. Financial institutions such as Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited and Guosen Securities were among the entities affected by the positive market sentiment as investment banks prepare for new mandates under the regulated framework.
