ZIGChain Strengthens its Leadership Team with the Addition of Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta as an Advisor for Tokenization & Institutional Expansion

ZIGChain is strengthening its leadership team with the addition of Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta as an Advisor for Tokenization & Institutional Expansion.

ZIGChain, a leading Layer 1 blockchain focused on efficient digital asset management and institutional engagement, today announced the appointment of Dr. Bhaskar Dasgupta as Advisor for Tokenization & Institutional Expansion. Dr. Dasgupta will be joining ZIGChain from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), where he served as the Head of Market Infrastructure, Digital & VC/FinTech.

During his time at ADGM, Dr. Dasgupta played a pivotal role in developing the award-winning international financial center and positioning the UAE as a hub for responsible crypto and Web3 innovation. He also contributed to the development of the UAE’s crypto and financial regulations. Prior to ADGM, Dr. Dasgupta was a member of the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) Asset Management Industry Panel, advising on regulatory frameworks for financial markets.

Dr. Dasgupta’s deep regulatory expertise and experience in institutional finance will be instrumental in supporting ZIGChain’s mission to expand its global footprint and drive broader adoption of digital assets among institutional investors.

“ZIGChain's approach to tokenization is shaping the future of institutional finance by combining traditional asset classes with blockchain's unmatched efficiency in a way that's fully compliant and scalable,” said Dr. Dasgupta. “As we see major players like BlackRock entering the tokenization arena, ZIGChain is poised to capture significant market share through immediate, practical utility. I'm particularly excited about their strategic partnerships in the RWA space, which will rapidly accelerate institutional adoption and showcase how blockchain can transform wealth generation.”

Dr. Dasgupta has a distinguished career in financial regulation, digital assets, and institutional finance. He has held senior leadership positions at HSBC, Citigroup, and ABN AMRO, leading global financial infrastructure, trade finance, and digital banking initiatives. He has also served as a member of the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), helping shape policies for financial markets.

In addition to his regulatory work, Dr. Dasgupta provides counsel to over 100 companies, including asset management firms and private equity/venture capital funds, on best practices for institutional crypto adoption and investment strategies. His advice focuses on navigating regulatory landscapes, structuring compliant investment vehicles, and engaging effectively with Web3 technologies.

ZIGChain is a Layer 1 blockchain built for wealth generation, leveraging Zignaly's established social investment infrastructure to develop scalable, compliant, and efficient solutions for digital asset management. Since its founding in 2018, Zignaly has served over 500,000 users and is now extending its investment-focused capabilities to Web3 through ZIGChain.