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NCFA Canada and TheBlock Partner to Build a Global Bridge for Tokenization

NCFA Canada | Oct 27, 2025

NCFA TheBlock partnership

Toronto, Canada and Dubai, UAE – October 27, 2025 – The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA), a non-profit fintech network, and TheBlock, a Dubai-based virtual asset hub, today announced a strategic partnership to expand cross-border collaboration, education, and adoption of tokenized real-world assets (RWA).

Expanding Global Access to Tokenization

This partnership creates a bridge between Canada’s fintech and investor community and Dubai’s growing hub for tokenized assets. By combining NCFA’s network of entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, and industry leaders with TheBlock’s expertise in tokenization and capital markets, the collaboration will help firms explore opportunities in RWA, broaden investor participation, and better understand global adoption trends.

Craig Asano, NCFA’s founder and CEO:

“Education and collaboration are central to this initiative. By working with TheBlock, we can help firms explore tokenization use cases, engage more effectively with international investors, and build confidence in this fast-evolving market.”

Farbod Sadeghian, CEO of TheBlock, added:

“Our mission is to open global pathways for firms and innovators to participate in tokenization. By Canada’s fintech ecosystem to international markets where adoption is advancing quickly, we’re creating practical opportunities for companies to explore, experiment, and grow.”

A Shared Purpose

As tokenization and real-world assets power digital finance, education and global collaboration are critical to ensure firms, investors, and policymakers are equipped for the transition. NCFA and TheBlock will co-develop initiatives such as joint knowledge programs, workshops, and ecosystem-building events to support this evolution.

About NCFA Canada

The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada (NCFA) is a non-profit fintech ecosystem that supports and amplifies fintech, alternative, digital, and AI-driven finance globally. NCFA provides education, market intelligence, advocacy, networking, and funding opportunities to entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, and innovators.

About TheBlock

TheBlock is a Dubai-based virtual asset hub focused on tokenization, capital readiness, advisory, and ecosystem building. With a mission to connect global markets and foster adoption of real-world assets through tokenization, TheBlock provides education, programs, and services to companies, investors, and innovators shaping the future of finance.


NCFA Jan 2018 resizeThe National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada) is a financial innovation ecosystem that provides education, market intelligence, industry stewardship, networking and funding opportunities and services to thousands of community members and works closely with industry, government, partners and affiliates to create aa vibrant and innovative fintech and funding industry in Canada. Decentralized and distributed, NCFA is engaged with global stakeholders and helps incubate projects and investment in fintech, alternative finance, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, payments, digital assets and tokens, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrency, regtech, and insurtech sectors. Join Canada's Fintech & Funding Community today FREE! Or become a contributing member and get perks. For more information, please visit: www.ncfacanada.org

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