This new asset-backed hybrid token, set for a Q2 2026 market debut subject to regulatory approval, is a collaborative venture between Hotdesk, Al Maryah Community Bank, Emirates Coin Investment, and Singularity. It aims to democratise access to high-quality, income-producing assets. By leveraging the divisibility of blockchain, DESK will allow global investors to participate with minimal capital, offering a significantly more liquid and accessible investment alternative to traditional Real Estate Investment Trusts.
The Investors Pool, a new platform by Fractional Syndication LLC, has launched with the aim of revolutionising global real estate investment. Using blockchain technology to convert property ownership into digital tokens, the platform allows individuals to invest in a diversified portfolio of US assets for as little as $100. The platform focuses on high-yield properties, including planned unit developments and specialized rental housing.
RMS, a leading hospitality technology platform, has announced a new integration with cloud-based point-of-sale provider Epos Now. The partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency by connecting front-of-house transactions with RMS’s property management system. This integration syncs guest billing and POS transactions in real time, reducing manual data entry errors and speeding up reconciliation. The collaboration is expected to enable faster check-outs and improve cross-departmental coordination, supporting a seamless guest journey and new upsell opportunities. This partnership adds to RMS’s growing ecosystem of smart integrations.
Homemove has acquired Home.co.uk, one of the UK’s oldest property portals, to build a free-to-list platform for estate agents. The deal follows Homemove’s £3.8m funding round and aims to connect every part of the moving journey. Home.co.uk will retain its name and benefit from AI-led upgrades, while founders Horton and Shephard stay on as advisers.
The Lab Ventures has closed its €29.1 million Fund II to accelerate investment in early-stage B2B startups across Spain and MENA markets. Focused on sectors including PropTech, HealthTech, and professional services digitisation, the operational VC combines capital with hands-on support in product, engineering, business development, and talent acquisition to help founders scale efficiently.
REItrades has launched its beta phase featuring over $120 million in institutional commercial real estate listings. The new digital marketplace connects sellers directly to vetted institutional buyers through an AI-powered, automated workflow, marking a shift towards a more efficient and data-driven transaction model.
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