Catenaa, Sunday, September 07, 2025- Chinese property developer Seazen Group said last week said it is establishing a Hong Kong institute to explore tokenizing real-world assets into digital tokens for blockchain trading.
The move could mark the first major Chinese developer effort to raise funds using digital tokens. The initiative comes as property firms in China face ongoing liquidity pressures stemming from a sector-wide debt crisis that began in 2021.
Defaults have shaken investor confidence, prompting some developers to seek alternative financing methods.
Seazen, considered financially stable, said in a stock exchange filing that the Seazen Digital Assets Institute will assess tokenization of its intellectual property and income-generating assets.
The company did not respond to requests for comment. Analysts said this initiative could position Seazen as an early adopter of blockchain solutions in China’s property market.
Reports indicate Seazen plans to set up a digital asset management division and introduce non-fungible token products linked to its Wuyue Plaza properties by year-end.
Earlier in 2025, the Shanghai-based firm sold $300 million in dollar-denominated bonds, marking the first private Chinese developer bond sale since 2023. Observers noted that tokenized assets could offer new liquidity channels and attract global investors seeking blockchain-based property exposure.
Industry experts said adoption will depend on regulatory approvals and investor confidence, as the Chinese government maintains strict oversight over digital assets and property finance.
