RedSwan, based in Houston, Texas, continues its advancement in the real estate tokenization sector. On September 21st, 2023, the company secured an assignment to onboard and distribute a $4 billion real estate portfolio onto the blockchain. This portfolio, managed by Dubai-based WhiteRocks Holding, includes 36 mixed-use properties in the Middle East Gulf States region. RedSwan’s tokenized fund structure is designed...
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