Assetera, a European trading platform licensed under MiFID and powered by Polygon, has introduced tokenized assets for non-U.S. investors, offering exposure to some of the most prominent U.S. companies. In partnership with Backed Finance, the platform has launched tokenized trackers for Coinbase (COIN), Nvidia (NVDA), and the S&P 500 (SPX) index.
This move allows investors outside of the U.S. to trade blockchain-based versions of these highly sought-after financial instruments. The tokens, known as bTokens, represent shares in the underlying assets and are fully collateralized, offering 24/7 secure trading. Each bToken is issued under an approved European Union prospectus, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
Looking ahead, Assetera plans to expand its offerings by adding tokenized Treasury bills and other financial instruments such as money market funds, bonds, stablecoins, and private-credit tokens. These tokenized assets are designed to attract liquidity-focused investors, providing them with the flexibility to trade beyond traditional market hours.
In addition to facilitating trades across multiple chains, Assetera has integrated Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol to enhance the flexibility of its tokenized assets. This allows tokens to be stored in any compatible wallet and traded across different blockchains, making the process more seamless for investors.
Thomas Labenbacher, CEO of Assetera, emphasized the platform’s commitment to innovating financial markets and empowering global investors. He explained that the initiative reflects Assetera’s mission to bring tokenized traditional assets to a decentralized and regulated environment. Adam Levi, co-founder of Backed Finance, added that this collaboration offers investors an opportunity to access traditional assets in an on-chain, regulated space.
The process of tokenizing traditional assets on the blockchain offers several advantages, including instant global collateral movement, 24/7 accessibility, and the ability to easily compose various financial products. Industry projections, such as those from Boston Consulting Group, estimate the value of tokenized assets could reach $16 trillion by 2030, highlighting the potential for widespread adoption.
To address concerns around security and regulatory risks, Assetera has implemented AI-powered systems for real-time monitoring of transactions. With Backed Finance’s robust infrastructure and expertise in financial democratization through tokenization, the partnership aims to create a secure, transparent, and scalable platform for investors seeking access to traditional financial assets in the digital age.
