Virtually Everything | Series 3, Episode 2 | Tokenisation

In this insightful episode of Virtually Everything, hosts Lucy Nash and Vyasna Mahadevey sit down with Jorge Carrasco, Managing Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets at FTI Consulting, to explore one of the most talked-about topics in the virtual assets space: real world asset tokenisation.

Jorge shares his journey into blockchain, offering a clear and relatable explanation of tokenisation—likening it to slicing a pizza into digital pieces of ownership. From there, the conversation delves into the full lifecycle of a tokenisation project, from asset selection and legal structuring, through regulatory compliance and technology setup, all the way to custody and secondary trading.

The episode also examines how tokenisation can enhance transparency, increase liquidity, and make traditionally inaccessible assets more available to a broader range of investors. Jorge discusses the regulatory challenges faced by the industry, while highlighting how progressive jurisdictions like the UAE are leading the way—especially through initiatives like the Dubai Real Estate Tokenisation Project. This pioneering move, supported by government bodies and regulators, is set to transform property investment in the region through blockchain-powered fractional ownership.

The discussion touches on the risks businesses must navigate, including custody, smart contract security, and investor understanding. Jorge offers practical insights into how these risks can be mitigated through sound legal structuring, regulatory engagement, and technical diligence.

As the conversation wraps up, the episode explores how tokenisation is influencing financial markets, particularly in making illiquid assets like luxury real estate and art more tradable, and why stablecoins and smart contracts play such an important role in enabling seamless digital transactions. These practical analogies, expert knowledge, and deep understanding make this episode a must-listen for anyone curious about the future of asset ownership and investment.

Tune in now to hear how blockchain is helping reshape the financial and real estate landscapes—one token at a time.

This podcast forms part of the Virtually Everything podcast series. To find out more about the topics discussed in the series, please visit our dedicated Digital Assets and Blockchain page.