MANTRA, a pioneering layer 1 blockchain dedicated to Real World Assets (RWA), has secured a strategic investment from Nomura’s digital asset division, Laser Digital. This investment is set to catalyze MANTRA’s mission to become the leading blockchain RWA solution in the Middle East and Asia.
Strategic collaboration to improve RWA tokenization
The partnership with Laser Digital is poised to bring extensive expertise and resources to MANTRA, particularly in RWA tokenization. With Laser Digital already holding a strong presence in the Middle East, evidenced by the acquisition of crucial licenses from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority and Abu Dhabi’s Global Market Financial Services Regulatory Authority, the collaboration is well positioned to drive innovations in the digital finance in the Region.
“We are excited to support MANTRA’s journey as it opens up new frontiers in RWAs and digital finance.”—Jez Mohideen, CEO of Laser Digital
This sentiment was shared by John Patrick Mullin, CEO and co-founder of MANTRA, who highlighted the strategic investment as a significant support for MANTRA’s vision of making RWA more accessible through blockchain technology. He noted that Laser Digital’s investment is not just financial support but the implementation of his mission of making RWA accessible. He added that Laser’s experience and network in the financial sectors will be invaluable as they expand their presence in this area.
MANTRA aims to revolutionize the RWA market by facilitating the adoption of tokenized assets in the real world. Positioned as a regulation-ready blockchain platform, MANTRA seeks to unlock the vast potential of the estimated $16 trillion RWA economy. The platform provides a permissionless chain that offers developers and institutions sophisticated technology modules, compliance mechanisms and cross-chain interoperability. It is a good match for Laser Digital. Nomura’s digital arm operates in the areas of trading, wealth management and entrepreneurial ventures. Its mission is to redefine the digital finance landscape with a dynamic culture that quickly adapts to market needs.
Conclusion
MANTRA’s strategic partnership with Nomura’s digital asset division, Laser Digital, marks a significant step forward in the tokenization of real-world assets in the Middle East and Asia. It brings together MANTRA’s innovative Layer 1 blockchain technology with Laser Digital’s strong financial expertise and established market presence. This alliance is set to unlock the potential of the vast RWA economy and strengthen MANTRA’s position as a leader in digital finance innovations.
