FIS and Intain have unveiled the Digital Liquidity Gateway, a platform enabling banks to tokenize loans as NFTs on the Avalanche blockchain.
The platform allows regional U.S. banks to convert loans into tokenized assets, automate settlements, and connect directly with institutional investors without intermediaries, according to CoinDesk. Each loan is transformed into an NFT based on verified data and documents, with Intain’s AI system ensuring transparency and fraud protection. Settlements can be conducted using stablecoins, including USDC.
John O’Mahen, head of digital assets at FIS, noted that smaller banks often lack access to structured deals and capital. The new marketplace helps free up balance sheets, allowing banks to issue more loans.
Digital Liquidity Gateway is already integrated with FIS banking systems serving over 20,000 clients. The initial tokenized portfolios will focus on real estate and aviation financing. By the end of the year, the platform is expected to handle transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Previously, investment firm Franklin Templeton launched the first tokenized fund in Hong Kong, highlighting the growing trend of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.
