Tether Hadron, KraneShares & Bitfinex Tokenize ETFs and RWA
Tether’s Hadron platform has partnered with KraneShares and Bitfinex Securities to introduce tokenized ETFs and real-world assets onchain. Bitfinex Securities will offer a licensed trading venue under El Salvador’s regulatory framework, while KraneShares plans to transition fully to tokenized offerings within three to four years. Onchain data shows tokenized assets exceed $35 billion, with tokenized securities at $30 billion and projected to reach $10 trillion by 2030. The tokenized ETFs aim to test institutional appetite, boost secondary trading liquidity, and enable near-instant settlement with reduced intermediaries. By connecting traditional investment products with next-generation blockchain infrastructure, the collaboration seeks broader distribution in emerging markets and stronger digital asset trading infrastructure.
Bullish
The partnership signals growing institutional adoption of tokenized ETFs and real-world assets, improving market infrastructure and secondary liquidity. In the short term, announcements often boost sentiment around Tether’s ecosystem, potentially lifting USDT demand and trading volumes. Over the long term, seamless onchain tokenization under regulatory frameworks like El Salvador’s reduces settlement times and intermediaries, attracting more traditional players and expanding market size. Forecasts of tokenized assets growing from $35B to $10T by 2030 highlight structural growth, supporting a bullish outlook for Tether’s role in digital asset markets.