Tether Partners with KraneShares and Bitfinex to Boost Tokenised Securities
Rongchai Wang Nov 07, 2025 07:18
Tether collaborates with KraneShares and Bitfinex Securities to accelerate the growth of tokenised securities, aiming to bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology.
Tether, the company behind the world's largest stablecoin, has announced a strategic partnership with KraneShares and Bitfinex Securities to enhance the development and adoption of tokenised securities. This collaboration is poised to revolutionize the way capital markets operate by integrating traditional financial products with blockchain technology, according to blog.bitfinex.com.
Strategic Alliance to Drive Tokenised Markets
The alliance between Hadron by Tether, KraneShares, and Bitfinex Securities seeks to capitalize on the burgeoning tokenised securities market, which McKinsey projects could expand from $30 billion in 2025 to nearly $10 trillion by 2030. This growth is driven by the increasing institutional shift towards blockchain-based capital formation.
KraneShares, known for its expertise in managing the largest US-listed China-focused ETF, will collaborate with Hadron by Tether and Bitfinex Securities to explore tokenised exchange-traded products. This partnership aims to create more accessible market infrastructure and enhance the integration of real-world assets into the blockchain ecosystem.
Infrastructure and Regulatory Expertise
Hadron by Tether is set to provide the technological foundation for secure and scalable tokenised asset markets, while Bitfinex Securities will offer regulatory and operational capabilities, including secondary trading liquidity. Licensed under the National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD) in El Salvador, Bitfinex Securities ensures compliant issuance and trading of digital investment instruments, contributing to the credibility of the tokenised asset market.
KraneShares will leverage its extensive ETF expertise and global distribution networks to assess institutional demand and validate tokenised product structures. The combined strengths of these entities are expected to facilitate the migration of institutional capital towards tokenised assets, recognizing the benefits of efficiency, scalability, and innovation.
Statements from Industry Leaders
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, emphasized the commitment to support the evolution of capital markets by connecting traditional investment products with next-generation financial infrastructure. Gabor Gurbacs, CEO of Hadron by Tether, highlighted the potential of tokenisation to transform global financial assets, projecting over $10 trillion to be tokenised by 2030.
Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities, stressed the importance of credible secondary markets in realizing the full potential of tokenised assets, while Jonathan Krane, CEO of KraneShares, expressed confidence in a fully tokenised business model within the next few years.
Future Prospects and Expansion
The collaboration will focus on expanding institutional participation in tokenised markets and building on El Salvador’s pioneering digital asset regulatory framework. As interest in real-world asset tokenisation grows, this partnership sets a solid foundation for product innovation, operational efficiency, and cross-border investor access.
Tether, renowned for its stablecoin USDT, aims to revolutionize the global financial landscape by bridging traditional financial systems with the potential of decentralized finance. Hadron by Tether simplifies the process of converting various assets into digital tokens, while Bitfinex Securities and KraneShares contribute regulatory compliance and global market expertise, respectively.
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