OneAsset announces tokenization infrastructure as founder highlights legal ownership standards

OneAsset said it is building institutional infrastructure for tokenized real estate using bankruptcy-remote SPVs and independent trustees, and founder Sonia Shaw emphasized that legally enforceable ownership frameworks are key to institutional adoption.

OneAsset announced development of institutional infrastructure intended to support tokenized real estate markets. The company described structuring each asset through bankruptcy-remote special purpose vehicles with independent trustees and custodians. Founder Sonia Shaw emphasized that many early tokenization efforts focus on token issuance rather than legally enforceable ownership frameworks. Shaw said institutional interest will depend on enforceable rights, transfer controls, auditable reporting, and lifecycle asset servicing. Key details: - OneAsset says its platform will be custody-agnostic and venue-neutral, positioning it as an infrastructure provider rather than a consumer trading platform. - The company plans to structure assets through bankruptcy-remote SPVs with independent trustees and custodians to provide a legal ownership framework. - Sonia Shaw said tokens without a legal backbone that maps to structured ownership may not confer real estate ownership to investors. - OneAsset confirmed it is in the late stages of obtaining approvals in the United Arab Emirates and will not launch live tokenization offerings until required approvals are secured and the infrastructure is validated. - The company is in a pre-license stage and is not authorized to offer tokenization services to the public. Summary: OneAsset is emphasizing legal and operational foundations for tokenized real estate as institutional interest grows. The company’s planned structures aim to align digital tokens with enforceable ownership and asset servicing. It is pursuing regulatory approvals in the UAE and says it will delay live offerings until approvals and infrastructure validation are complete.