VCI Global (NSADAQ: VCIG) Subsidiary Smart Bridge to Launch Ethereum-Based, Gold-Backed Crypto-Fiat Platform that Positions the company to capture Opportunities in the US$71 Billion Crypto-Exchange Market

VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) today announced that its subsidiary Smart Bridge Technologies Limited (“Smart Bridge”) is preparing to launch an Ethereum-based crypto–fiat platform that integrates digital assets, gold, and traditional finance within a unified and regulated ecosystem. The official launch of the platform is expected to take place in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2 2026).

The Smart Bridge platform aims to provide both institutional and retail investors with secure, compliant, and frictionless access to the world of tokenized assets. The platform is powered by XVIQ, Smart Bridge’s native utility token, which facilitates seamless transactions across cryptocurrencies, fiat currencies, and real-world assets (RWA). By merging decentralized technology with regulated financial gateways, Smart Bridge seeks to address one of the most significant challenges in digital finance: bridging liquidity between traditional and on-chain economies.

At the foundation of this ecosystem is Bridge Gold (BGD), a tokenized representation of investment-grade gold with 99.99 percent purity (999.9 fine), securely stored in regulated and audited vaults in Singapore and Switzerland. Each BGD token is backed by a verifiable physical gold reserve, combining the transparency and efficiency of blockchain technology with the tangible stability of real-world assets. This ensures investors benefit from both digital flexibility and enduring value.