[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, U.A.E, May 11th, 2026]
MultiBank Group’s crypto arm mb.io brings African gold on-chain through a partnership with Kings Orbis, EON3 Group, and Mavryk.
Institutional gold tokenisation programme to be powered by mb.io RWA, with vaulting in Dubai under LBMA‑approved custody, dedicated supply from EON3 Group, and Mavryk as the Layer 1 blockchain and RWA technology partner.
mb.io, the digital asset arm of MultiBank Group, has announced an institutional partnership with Kings Orbis, EON3 Group Ghana Ltd, and Mavryk to create a regulated, institutional-grade tokenisation programme for physically backed gold sourced from West Africa. The collaboration establishes four distinct institutional roles within a single architecture: mb.io RWA as the regulated tokenisation marketplace, Kings Orbis as programme coordinator, EON3 Group as the dedicated institutional supplier, and Mavryk as the Layer 1 blockchain and RWA technical infrastructure provider.
Senior representatives from each partner attended the World Peace Summit in Kumasi, Ghana on Friday, 24 April 2026, participating in events aligned with the Pillars of Peace movement. The delegation held a private audience with His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene of the Ashanti Kingdom, who expressed personal support for the initiative. The meeting highlighted both the cultural importance of West African gold and the partnership’s commitment to a responsible, institutional framework for bringing that legacy to global capital markets.
The Ashanti Kingdom, historically known as part of the “Gold Coast,” has been associated with gold production and craftsmanship for centuries. This programme aims to translate that heritage into a digitally native, fractionally tradeable asset that gives international investors access to Ashanti gold while preserving provenance and cultural context. For the first time, collectors and institutional investors will be able to acquire tokenised ownership of West African gold within a regulated digital marketplace.
Each token issued under the programme will represent direct ownership of an underlying physical gold asset securely stored in Dubai under LBMA‑approved institutional custody. In addition to standard investment-grade bullion, the programme will include a curated Gold Art collection: physical artworks crafted from or inspired by Ashanti gold, designed to honour the cultural legacy of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and to link artistic heritage with modern financial innovation.
Physical backing and provenance will be independently verified at every stage. The programme’s founding principle, as structured by Kings Orbis, is clear: every token in circulation must be backed by an independently verified physical asset and maintained under institutional oversight from sourcing and refining through vaulting, tokenisation, and secondary trading.
The initiative will be delivered through mb.io RWA, MultiBank Group’s regulated digital asset and tokenisation arm. mb.io operates a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and is building a dedicated marketplace for tokenised real-world assets, with integrated self‑custodial wallets and on‑chain compliance features designed for institutional participants.
As a VARA‑licensed platform operated by MEX Digital FZE, mb.io is among a select group of tokenisation platforms with strong regulatory backing in a major digital asset jurisdiction. The African gold programme is one of the largest initiatives currently in active development on mb.io RWA, which is being designed to support institutional-grade tokenisation across multiple asset classes.
Mavryk will power the programme as the dedicated Layer 1 blockchain and RWA technology partner. Its purpose-built infrastructure provides the technical foundation for issuing, settling, and trading tokenised physical gold at institutional scale, with built-in compliance hooks, lifecycle controls, and cross‑platform interoperability. By integrating Mavryk as the Layer 1 solution for mb.io RWA, the partners ensure a consistent technology stack and operational model across asset classes.
Comments from the partners
Zak Taher, CEO of mb.io and Chief Business Officer of MultiBank Group, said: “This partnership marks a milestone for real‑world asset tokenisation. By bringing Ashanti gold on‑chain via mb.io RWA, we provide global investors with access to a historically trusted store of value in a fully digital, fractional, and regulated format. The Gold Art collection adds cultural depth to the initiative, connecting tradition, craftsmanship, and finance in a unique way.”
Christian Rainer Arndt, Managing Partner of DEVPRAG FZCO and principal of Kings Orbis FZCO, said: “Kings Orbis is founded on the belief that institutional‑grade tokenisation requires institutional‑grade architecture, verified supply, regulated custody, and independent oversight. Our supply partnership with EON3 Group Ghana Ltd anchors the programme in a credible supply chain. Together with mb.io and Mavryk, we are combining platform capability, technology infrastructure, and programme coordination within a single institutional framework. We are progressing carefully and will share further details in due course.”
Richard Ofori Atta, Chairman of EON3 Group Ghana Ltd, said: “EON3 has spent years developing the operational capacity to bring African gold to international markets in physical form, including minting and refining investment‑grade bullion. This partnership extends that work into a new chapter by digitising and tokenising African gold under an institutional architecture, in collaboration with Kings Orbis, mb.io, and Mavryk. It is a natural evolution that opens transparent, global access to African gold as an institutional asset.”
Alex Davis, Co‑Founder and CEO of Mavryk, said: “Mavryk was built specifically for real‑world assets, enabling programmes like this at institutional scale. Tokenising African gold aligns precisely with the design goals of our infrastructure. We are proud to serve as the dedicated Layer 1 and RWA technology partner, supporting the programme across every stage of issuance, custody, and lifecycle management.”
About mb.io
mb.io is the digital asset and tokenisation division of MultiBank Group, designed for both institutional and retail participants. The platform operates a regulated cryptocurrency exchange and the mb.io RWA marketplace for tokenised real‑world assets, supported by self‑custodial wallet infrastructure, on‑chain compliance, and integration with MultiBank Group’s global regulatory and distribution network. Operated by MEX Digital FZE and licensed by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), mb.io provides a regulated environment for institutional‑grade tokenisation programmes, with real‑world asset issuance running on Mavryk as the dedicated Layer 1 infrastructure.
About MultiBank Group
MultiBank Group, founded in California in 2005, is a global provider of financial derivatives, digital asset trading, and institutional ECN solutions. Serving over two million clients in more than 100 countries, and handling substantial daily trading volumes, the Group offers a range of brokerage, cryptocurrency, and asset management services for retail and institutional clients through platforms such as MEX Exchange and mb.io. Known for its trading innovations, regulatory compliance, and client support, MultiBank Group holds regulation from multiple top‑tier authorities across several continents.
About Kings Orbis
Kings Orbis is a structured digital asset programme series administered by Kings Orbis FZCO, a DMCC‑licensed entity in Dubai, with implementation managed by DEVPRAG FZCO (DMCC Licence No. DMCC‑1017125). The Kings Orbis programme emphasises institutional governance, transparency, and lifecycle integrity for real‑world asset tokenisation, centring on verified physical asset backing and independent institutional oversight.
About EON3 Group Ghana Ltd
EON3 Group Ghana Ltd, based in Accra, Ghana, operates as an institutional enterprise focused on responsible sourcing, refining, and minting of African gold into investment‑grade bullion. Through licensed, compliant channels and established regional supply networks, EON3 delivers institutional‑grade gold to international markets.
About Mavryk
Mavryk is a next‑generation Layer 1 blockchain purpose‑built to bring real‑world assets on‑chain. It combines tokenisation infrastructure, scalable DeFi tools, and institutional TradFi integrations to deliver compliant, scalable, and interoperable RWA infrastructure. Mavryk serves as the dedicated Layer 1 partner for mb.io’s RWA tokenisation initiatives.