Hong Kong Gold Exchange-backed XGZ token integrates Chainlink CCIP

A gold exchange founded in 1910 now has a token that can hop between blockchains. GoldZip, which operates through entities associated with the Hong Kong Gold Exchange (HKGX), is integrating Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for its gold-backed XGZ token. What GoldZip is actually doing GoldZip announced the CCIP integration on October 27, 2026, working alongside Midas Labs. The goal is to let XGZ transfer securely across different blockchain networks. GoldZip is also positioned as a launch partner for Chainlink CCIP 2.0. The company frames the move as part of its push to bring tokenized assets into institutional markets. What’s behind each token XGZ launched in December 2025. Each token represents one gram of 99.99% fine gold held in accredited vaults. The token is redeemable for physical gold bars, which separates it from assets that only offer price exposure. There’s a catch: redemption requires a minimum of 1,000 tokens and is subject to AML/KYC checks. Since each token equals a gram, that minimum works out to a kilogram of gold. As of late October 2026, there were approximately 39,000 XGZ tokens in circulation. The market capitalization sits at about $5 mi...