APS Drops €3M on Tokenized Real Estate in Italy—First-Ever Blockchain Deal

European asset manager APS, overseeing a portfolio exceeding €12 billion, has executed a €3.0 million purchase of Italian real estate bonds via MetaWealth, a specialist platform for tokenization of tangible assets.

This transaction represents APS’s inaugural direct allocation to tokenized real estate instruments tailored to retail investors. The acquisition comprises two €1.5 million stakes in established Italian residential complexes—Fo.Ro Living Rome and Porta Pamphili Rome—positioning APS at the forefront of tokenized real estate investment.

By leveraging standard RWA instruments available to private investors, this transaction exemplifies a transparent tokenization process. Every aspect of the deal—including the transfer of ownership rights—is permanently recorded on a public blockchain, ensuring data authenticity and bolstering confidence among retail investors.

Tokenisation represents a transformative shift in investing, offering increased liquidity and streamlined transactions while maintaining compliance and security,

stated Mihai Pop, a manager at APS.

MetaWealth — Blockchain-Enabled Real Estate Investment

Established in 2023, MetaWealth specializes in the tokenization of real estate assets across Europe. The platform’s portfolio comprises properties in Romania, Spain, Greece, and Italy, with a combined valuation exceeding $50 million. Each security token corresponds to a fractional ownership interest that can be acquired, liquidated, or transferred within seconds—eliminating the need for traditional legal or notarial processes.

Amr Adawi, CEO of MetaWealth, announced that the APS partnership will strengthen trust in the tokenization ecosystem, boost liquidity, and enhance real asset access for both private and institutional investors. Backed by such a substantial partner, MetaWealth further cements its position among the top global platforms for real asset tokenization, serving clients worldwide.

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Tokenization momentum is surging across the globe:

• April saw BlackRock submit a request to issue tokenized shares in its $150 billion Treasury bond fund.
• MultiBank Group finalized a $3 billion agreement with UAE developer MAG and blockchain company Mavryk to digitize real estate properties.

The Outlook for Real Estate Tokenization

Imagine a world where purchasing property involves nothing more than tapping a screen and owning a digital share—this is where the real estate market is heading. As digital ownership rights become the new norm, transactions move faster and cheaper than ever before. Soon, fractional tokens could unite big institutions and everyday investors, ensuring everyone reaps a fairer slice of the profits.

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The agreement between APS and MetaWealth exemplifies the broader wave of institutional capital integrating into digital ecosystems anchored by real assets. According to industry analysts, the tokenization sector is slated for sustained high growth, offering a variety of market participants new instruments for investment and enhanced mechanisms to mobilize capital.