12/2/2026 Dublin, Ireland — Defactor, a provider of infrastructure for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, today welcomed the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between RWA.io and Valereum Plc (AQSE: VLRM). The collaboration establishes a framework for exploring compliant issuance, marketplace visibility, and expanded distribution of tokenized real-world assets across regulated and decentralized channels.

As RWA.io’s tokenization technology partner, Defactor plays a supporting role in enabling the technical pathways that allow assets to move beyond issuance and into functioning on-chain markets. This includes infrastructure for token creation, liquidity formation, and collateralized lending, designed to operate alongside regulatory-aligned venues.

The collaboration will see VLRM Markets integrated into the RWA.io ecosystem as a recognized venue for compliant tokenized asset listings. RWA.io will provide issuer verification and aggregated market data, while Defactor’s infrastructure is intended to support downstream distribution and liquidity use cases for qualifying assets.

From Defactor’s perspective, the collaboration reflects a growing industry focus on what happens after assets are tokenized. “Tokenization is only the first step,” said Adam Bouktila, co-founder of Defactor “For real-world assets to scale on-chain, they must be able to move, be financed, and participate in markets while respecting regulatory constraints. This framework aligns with our focus on building infrastructure that supports liquidity, credit, and access without compromising compliance.” Under the MoU, Valereum and RWA.io will also explore expanded distribution opportunities through institutional channels, including family offices, wealth managers, and funds. Defactor’s role in this framework is to support technical integration paths that allow tokenized assets to transition from regulated issuance environments into broader market participation where appropriate.

The parties have also indicated longer-term exploration of decentralized liquidity mechanisms for RWAs, including potential RWA-focused exchange models and collateralization modules. These concepts align with Defactor’s ongoing work on lending and borrowing infrastructure for tokenized assets, currently being deployed and stress-tested within the RWA.io ecosystem.

Each stage of the collaboration will proceed through phased technical, regulatory, and commercial assessment prior to execution. This announcement emphasizes  Defactor’s position within the RWA stack as an execution and infrastructure layer, connecting compliant issuance with programmable markets and on-chain credit systems.

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About Valereum Plc:

Valereum Plc (AQSE: VLRM) is building regulated digital market infrastructure focused on tokenized real-world assets.

About RWA.io

RWA.io is a global infrastructure and intelligence hub for real-world asset tokenization. The platform provides verification, data transparency, and market visibility tools that support compliant asset issuance and ongoing reporting.

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