The STO Foundation/Tokenized Asset Foundation Appoints Global Blockchain/AI Leader Raj Kapoor as Chief Strategy Advisor

Founder of the India Blockchain Alliance to guide the Foundation’s international growth, membership strategy, regulatory & tokenized asset ecosystem development

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The STO Foundation, also known as The Tokenized Asset Foundation, today announced the appointment of Raj Kapoor as Chief Strategy Advisor.

Kapoor is a globally recognized leader in blockchain, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, with extensive experience in innovation strategy, public policy, ecosystem development and international market expansion. In his new role, he will advise the Foundation on its long-term strategy, global membership model, regional growth, institutional partnerships, regulatory engagement and programs supporting the responsible adoption of real-world asset tokenization.

Kapoor will work with the Foundation’s leadership to strengthen its position as a global connector for issuers, investors, financial institutions, technology providers, regulators, universities and professional-service organizations participating in tokenized capital markets.

“Raj combines global strategic vision with current, practical experience across tokenized asset classes, regulatory environments and international markets,” said Randy Goldberg, President of the STO Foundation. “He has built industry alliances, advised technology platforms, developed scalable membership programs and helped projects navigate the path from initial concept to market. His experience will be extremely valuable as we expand the Foundation’s global reach and create stronger connections among issuers, investors, infrastructure providers, educators and policymakers.”

A Global Career in Blockchain, AI and Ecosystem Development
Kapoor is the Founder of the India Blockchain Alliance, one of India’s largest emerging-technology industry organizations. The Alliance brings together businesses, technology professionals, academic institutions, government stakeholders and ecosystem partners to encourage the responsible adoption of blockchain and distributed-ledger technology.

Through the India Blockchain Alliance, Kapoor developed and refined a comprehensive membership architecture that includes multiple participation tiers, corporate programs, university and campus tracks, educational initiatives and market-development materials. This experience provides an adaptable model for the STO Foundation as it develops regional membership structures and programs for organizations of different sizes and stages.

Kapoor also serves as Chairman of the Global Alliance for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation and the India AI Alliance. He is an advisory board member to more than 90 blockchain, artificial intelligence and technology companies worldwide, including Tata Elxsi, Adlunam, ZeroDots and AI Planet.

His work has included large-scale government and policy initiatives, blockchain standards, financial technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, sustainability and digital public infrastructure. He has also contributed to international conversations involving blockchain policy, cryptocurrency frameworks and responsible emerging-technology adoption.

Kapoor is a Certified Bitcoin Professional and Blockchain Solution Architect. He has authored more than 20 courses covering blockchain, financial technology, decentralized finance, digital assets and related emerging technologies. His educational materials have been used by organizations and learning platforms in India and internationally.

He is also an international speaker, writer and educator whose work has appeared across business, financial and technology publications. Through conferences, policy forums, academic programs and industry initiatives, Kapoor has worked to make emerging technologies more understandable and accessible to business leaders, policymakers, students and the wider public.

Kapoor is also the Founder of the India Blockchain Alliance - https://indiablockchainalliance.org/

Practical Experience Across Tokenized Asset Markets
Kapoor brings current advisory experience involving real-world asset tokenization white papers, offering structures, go-to-market planning and ecosystem development.

Kapoor has worked with projects operating within or engaging with regulatory frameworks including the Abu Dhabi Global Market, Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, the Dubai International Financial Centre and India’s International Financial Services Centres Authority in GIFT City. His policy-facing experience also includes carbon-credit and green-belt tokenization initiatives involving government stakeholders in India. These activities provide the Foundation with practical insight into how regulation, sustainability policy and tokenized financial infrastructure can be brought together.

Kapoor has also contributed to pan-African real-world asset tokenization strategies, giving the Foundation a credible entry point into African markets that remain underrepresented in many international tokenization initiatives. His existing relationships with tokenization infrastructure and issuance platforms, including Zoniqx and Kula, are expected to support new membership, partnership and ecosystem-development opportunities for the Foundation.

Guiding the Foundation’s Global Strategy
As Chief Strategy Advisor, Kapoor will focus on helping the Foundation develop an international strategy built around regional relevance, practical member value and responsible market adoption.

His advisory priorities will include:
• Developing regional membership tiers and market-entry strategies
• Expanding the Foundation’s presence in India, the Gulf region and Africa
• Building relationships with issuers, investors and financial institutions
• Attracting tokenization platforms and infrastructure providers
• Supporting policy-informed approaches to tokenized assets
• Creating university, campus and emerging-talent programs
• Advancing RWA research, white papers and industry frameworks
• Connecting artificial intelligence with tokenized market infrastructure
• Supporting sustainability and social-impact tokenization initiatives
• Developing practical programs that address access, liquidity and compliance

“Tokenization is entering a stage where success will depend on much more than the underlying technology,” said Raj Kapoor, Chief Strategy Advisor to the STO Foundation.

“I want Foundation members to receive practical value from their participation, including access to informed partners, new markets, regulatory perspectives, technical expertise and credible opportunities for collaboration,” Kapoor continued. “By building strong regional networks across India, the Middle East, Africa and other international markets, we can create an organization that reflects the truly global nature of tokenized finance. I am honored to join the Foundation and help shape a strategy that moves the industry from isolated projects toward sustainable, connected adoption.”

More information about Raj Kapoor’s professional background is available through his LinkedIn profile.

About the STO Foundation
The STO Foundation, also known as The Tokenized Asset Foundation, is a global membership and industry organization dedicated to advancing real-world asset tokenization, digital securities and tokenized capital markets through education, collaboration, networking and ecosystem development.
The Foundation connects issuers, investors, financial institutions, asset managers, technology companies, legal and compliance professionals, broker-dealers, custodians, transfer agents, exchanges and other market participants helping build the future of digital finance.

Its initiatives include educational resources, webinars, industry events, market intelligence, professional networking, thought leadership and programs designed to support responsible global adoption. The Foundation’s mission is to provide the knowledge, relationships and practical resources organizations need to understand, navigate and participate in the evolving tokenized asset economy.

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