VCI Global's Smart Bridge To Launch Ethereum-Based Crypto–Fiat Platform Bridging Gold, Digital Assets, And Traditional Finance By Q2 2026

Author: Benzinga Newsdesk | October 23, 2025 08:10am

VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ:VCIG) ("VCI Global" or the "Company"), today announced that its subsidiary Smart Bridge Technologies Limited ("Smart Bridge") is preparing to launch an Ethereum-based crypto–fiat platform that integrates digital assets, gold, and traditional finance within a unified and regulated ecosystem. The official launch of the platform is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2 2026).

The Smart Bridge platform aims to provide both institutional and retail investors with secure, compliant, and frictionless access to the world of tokenized assets. The platform is powered by XVIQ, Smart Bridge's native utility token, which facilitates seamless transactions across cryptocurrencies, fiat currencies, and real-world assets (RWA). By merging decentralized technology with regulated financial gateways, Smart Bridge seeks to address one of the most significant challenges in digital finance: bridging liquidity between traditional and on-chain economies.

At the foundation of this ecosystem is Bridge Gold (BGD), a tokenized representation of investment-grade gold with 99.99 percent purity (999.9 fine), securely stored in regulated and audited vaults in Singapore and Switzerland. Each BGD token is backed by a verifiable physical gold reserve, combining the transparency and efficiency of blockchain technology with the tangible stability of real-world assets. This ensures investors benefit from both digital flexibility and enduring value.

To strengthen its investor proposition, Smart Bridge's upcoming launch will feature:

• An Ethereum-native multi-asset ecosystem connecting crypto, fiat, and tokenized real-world assets
• XVIQ as the primary utility and transaction token for network operations
• Bridge Gold (BGD) is fully backed by audited 999.9 gold reserves in Singapore and Switzerland
• Integrated crypto–fiat gateway providing direct access for both institutional and retail participants
• Compliance-driven infrastructure designed for scalability and regulatory alignment
  
   

Further details regarding architecture, token listings, and rollout milestones will be announced ahead of the Q2 2026 launch.

Strategic Market Positioning

Smart Bridge's entry into the market is timed alongside major global growth in blockchain-based financial infrastructure. According to Coherent Market Insights, the global crypto-exchange market is valued at approximately US$71.35 billion in 2025 and is projected to exceed US$260 billion by 2032. In parallel, CoinDesk, citing RedStone Finance's June 2025 Real-World Assets Report, reports that the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has surpassed US$24 billion, reflecting an increase of nearly 380% since 2022. These figures highlight the accelerating institutional adoption of tokenized finance and the growing demand for regulated asset-backed digital platforms.

By positioning itself at the intersection of these two high-growth markets, VCI Global aims to capitalize on the global shift toward interoperable digital finance. The combination of gold-backed stability, Ethereum-based efficiency, and fiat accessibility gives Smart Bridge a competitive edge as investors and enterprises increasingly seek secure pathways between traditional and decentralized financial systems.

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