6 November 2025 – Hadron by Tether, the asset tokenization platform of Tether, KraneShares, the global asset management group, and Bitfinex Securities, the regulated tokenized securities platform, have entered into a strategic agreement to accelerate the development and adoption of tokenized securities across global markets.
As tokenization reshapes how capital moves, the collaboration brings together the infrastructure, regulatory foundation, and market expertise needed to connect traditional financial products with blockchain-based systems. The global tokenized securities market is projected to grow from approximately $30 billion in 2025 to nearly $10 trillion by 2030, underscoring the rapid institutional shift toward on-chain capital formation. KraneShares, known for managing the largest US-listed China-focused ETF, will work alongside Hadron by Tether and Bitfinex Securities to explore tokenized exchange-traded products and create more accessible market infrastructure.
Hadron by Tether provides the technological backbone for secure and scalable tokenized asset markets. Bitfinex Securities offers regulatory and operational capabilities, including secondary trading liquidity, through its licensed platform under the National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD) in El Salvador. KraneShares contributes deep ETF expertise and global distribution channels. Together, their combined strengths will help evaluate institutional demand, validate tokenized product structures, and advance real-world asset integration.
“This collaboration reflects Tether and Bitfinex Securities’ commitment to supporting the evolution of capital markets. Working with KraneShares enables us to connect traditional investment products with next-generation financial infrastructure,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether
“More than $700 trillion in global financial assets exist today, with over $10 trillion expected to be tokenized by 2030. We are building the infrastructure that will connect those markets to a more efficient and accessible future,” said Gabor Gurbacs, Advisor at Tether.
“Credible secondary markets are essential to realizing the full potential of tokenized assets. When investors can trade confidently and regulators have clarity, new classes of capital become accessible. This collaboration with KraneShares reflects an exciting direction of travel, whereby institutional capital is increasingly migrating to tokenized assets as it recognizes the value of efficiency, scalability, and innovation,” said Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities.
“ETFs have already transformed access to global markets, and tokenization has the potential to unlock even greater scale and reach. We believe our business in the next three to four years will be 100% tokenized, and this strategic agreement represents an important step toward that future,” said Jonathan Krane, CEO of KraneShares.
The collaboration will focus on expanding institutional participation in tokenized markets and building on El Salvador’s pioneering digital asset regulatory framework. As institutional interest in real-world asset tokenization continues to grow, this effort creates a strong foundation for product innovation, operational efficiency, and cross-border investor access.
About Hadron by Tether
Hadron by Tether is an asset tokenization platform that simplifies the process of converting various assets into digital tokens. With its seamless and intuitive interface, the platform allows users to easily tokenize stocks, bonds, commodities, funds, and reward points. This opens up new opportunities for individuals, businesses, and even nation-states to raise funds using tokenized collateral.
The platform offers a range of tools, including asset issuance and burning, KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance, blockchain reporting, capital market management, and regulatory guidance. By making asset tokenization more accessible, Hadron by Tether aims to revolutionize the finance sector and shape the future of money.
About Bitfinex Securities
Bitfinex Securities is a regulated platform for tokenized securities, and is licensed by the National Commission of Digital Assets (CNAD) in El Salvador and the Astana International Financial Centre in Kazakhstan. It provides compliant issuance and trading of digital investment instruments.
About KraneShares
KraneShares is a global asset manager offering investment strategies designed to capture international market growth and innovation, including a broad suite of exchange-traded funds.
