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Chinese State-Owned Futian Issues First Public RWA Bond on Ethereum

The offshore Ethereum issuance targets international RMB investors through Hong Kong under China’s cautious crypto policy.

Overview

  • Futian Investment Holding completed the tokenized bond FTID TOKEN 001 on August 29 as an offshore renminbi deal issued in Hong Kong.
  • The offering totals 500 million yuan (about $69 million) with a two-year tenor and a 2.62% coupon, and Futian is rated A- by Fitch according to reporting.
  • The bond is recorded directly on the public Ethereum blockchain, enabling on-chain issuance and settlement for global buyers of RMB debt.
  • The company says the deal expands financing channels and takes advantage of Hong Kong’s supportive digital finance framework.
  • Observers cite potential gains in transparency and efficiency while warning about liquidity, custody and regulatory risks, noting China’s 2021 crypto ban remains in force.