Tether partners with KraneShares and Bitfinex Securities to promote tokenized securities

The agreement between the trio will help validate tokenized product structures and promote the integration of real-world assets into blockchains.

Stablecoin issuing giant Tether has announced a partnership with two entities to further the advancement of the tokenized securities industry. The company’s asset tokenization division, Hadron by Tether, will lead the collaboration. The companies involved include tokenized securities platform Bitfinex Securities and asset manager KraneShares.

This is evident from a press release sent to CryptoPotatothe alliance between the trio will bring together the regulatory foundation, infrastructure and market expertise needed to tokenize on-chain assets. The goal is to accelerate the development and adoption of tokenized securities by connecting traditional financial products to blockchain networks.

Tether Partners Bitfinex Securities and KraneShares

Among the services offered by Bitfinex Securities, the platform’s secondary trading liquidity capacity is critical to the partnership. The service is licensed under El Salvador’s National Digital Assets Commission (CNAD).

KraneShares, which runs the world’s largest China-focused investment fund, will bring its exchange-traded fund (ETF) expertise to the table. Notably, the asset manager will also contribute its global distribution channels, allowing the partnership to expand its reach across multiple markets.

As for Hadron by Tether, the platform will serve as the technological backbone for the partnership. The division will provide an enabling environment for secure and scalable tokenized asset markets. This strategic agreement between the trio will help validate tokenized product structures, analyze institutional demand, and facilitate the integration of real-world assets into blockchains.

Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities, said:

Credible secondary markets are essential to realize the full potential of tokenized assets. When investors can trade with confidence and regulators have clarity, new types of capital become accessible. This partnership with KraneShares reflects an exciting direction of travel, with institutional capital increasingly migrating to tokenized assets as it recognizes the value of efficiency, scalability and innovation.

Promoting the adoption of tokenized securities

With institutional interest in tokenization of real assets growing at a rapid pace, this development puts the three companies at an advantage. Market experts have predicted that the global tokenized securities industry will grow from $30 billion in 2025 to approximately $10 trillion by 2030.

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As the market grows, the collaboration between Hadron by Tether, KraneShares and Bitfinex Securities will create a foundation for product innovation, cross-border investor access and operational efficiency. This will build on El Salvador’s regulatory framework for digital assets.

This collaboration reflects Tether and Bitfinex Securities’ commitment to supporting the evolution of the capital markets. By working with KraneShares, we can connect traditional investment products with next-generation financial infrastructure,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether and CTO of Bitfinex Securities.