Hong Kong, Dec. 29, 2023 — The global stage for Tokenized Assets and Digitized Securities (TADS) witnessed a glittering celebration as the winners of the 4th Annual TADS Awards were unveiled. In a nod to exceptional contributions and achievements in the TADS industry worldwide, the TADS Awards 2023 recognized fifteen remarkable entities across three distinct categories.

The TADS Awards 2023, renowned for spotlighting the transformative power of tokenization, revealed winners after a rigorous judging process involving industry experts and thought leaders. Hailing from countries and territories worldwide, the diverse panel ensured a thorough evaluation process.

Best of Class TADS: Shining Stars in Issuance

In the "Best of Class TADS" category, honoring issuers of various Tokenized Assets & Digitized Securities, the spotlight shone on notable entities such as PUBLISH, Real-X-Token, Helix, GemSet, and Frictionless Markets. Additionally, rising stars like Farming Online and Defi-Data, XECO, Victory Securities and Propcap were recognized for their promising contributions.

Ecosystem Excellence: Paving the Way Forward

Acknowledging service providers and vertical solution providers along the TADS value chain, the "Ecosystem Excellence" category showcased winners like Shufti Pro, Hamsa, Manta Network, Harbour Industrial Capital, and Matrixport. The rising stars in this category, including AEM Algorithm, Alta Alternative Investments, Niftyz, Blocksquare and GK8, hinted at a promising future.

Web3 Innovations: Pushing Technological Boundaries

For technology companies and service operators from various key areas in the Web3 space, the "Web3 Innovations" category acknowledged entities like Node Nexus Network, CanvasLand, LOST (Lemniscate Imagination), MetAmazonia, and XDC Network. The rising stars in this category, such as TheStage AI, Solageo, iSHANG and FAM3, are names to watch in the evolving Web3 landscape.

In collaboration with Fintechstic organized by The School of Business and Management of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST Business School), the "Student" category recognized the outstanding contribution of MDB - Tokenized Bond for the Blue Economy. This intersection of academia and industry promises to shape the future of TADS.

Samson Lee, Chairman of the Organization Committee of TADS Awards 2023 and Founder & CEO of CSpro, expressed enthusiasm about the winners, lauding their significant contributions to the sector. He highlighted the expansion of the awards ecosystem to student communities, collaborating with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

As the TADS Awards 2023 culminates in a grand ceremony scheduled for early February 2024 at Hong Kong Cyberport, it promises to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries to celebrate the remarkable advancements and transformative power of tokenization.

TADS Awards, co-organized by Asia Pacific Digital Economy Institute, Coinstreet, and DAS (Digital Asset Series) Seminars, garnered support from strategic partners such as Accenture, Association of Family Offices in Asia, Crypto Valley Association, Deloitte Hong Kong, DLA Piper, FinTech Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Cyberport, IBM, InvestHK, Microsoft Hong Kong, Morningstar, Somerley Capital, The Tokenizer, and West Park Capital, among others.

For those interested in learning more about TADS Awards and exploring results from previous years, a visit to TADS Awards is highly recommended.