Coinbase Invests in Tokenization of Mubadala Sovereign Fund Assets

Key Facts

1Infrastructure provider KAIO will build the architecture necessary to tokenize Mubadala Capital’s private-markets fund.

In a move reflecting the accelerating institutional adoption of digital tokenization, Coinbase has invested in a project to tokenize Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital private-markets fund. According to reports, infrastructure provider KAIO will build the necessary architecture to transform the sovereign wealth fund’s assets into compliant digital tokens. The initiative aims to bring sovereign assets into the digital ecosystem using the Base, Solana, and Sui blockchains.

This partnership highlights the growing bridge between traditional finance and blockchain technology as major firms seek to expand investor access to private markets. KAIO will supply the technical infrastructure required to tokenize the fund, marking a significant shift in how sovereign wealth assets are managed and distributed. The project aligns with a broader industry trend of tokenizing real-world assets, a sector where Coinbase is increasingly positioning itself as a key player.

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