Assetera, a licensed Austrian trading platform, has unveiled a breakthrough API that enables crypto exchanges to offer tokenized securities across Europe—without requiring their own regulatory license.
This new integration simplifies the process for crypto platforms to list tokenized stocks, bonds, and ETFs, solving a long-standing challenge in the European market.
MiFID II Compliance Made Simple
The API offers instant compliance with MiFID II regulations, ensuring that all transactions meet EU legal standards. This is a major development in a region where stringent rules have traditionally blocked smaller exchanges from entering the tokenized securities space.
Exchanges can now onboard tokenized financial products with full legal compliance handled by Assetera, including KYC and anti-money laundering procedures.
Over 60 Tokenized Securities Available at Launch
The platform’s launch includes support for over 60 tokenized instruments, such as U.S. Treasury bonds, blue-chip equities, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These assets are accessible throughout all 30 EU and EEA countries under Assetera’s umbrella license.
Tokens issued by providers like Backed Finance are fully compatible with the API, making the integration seamless for exchanges seeking diversified offerings.
Leveling the Playing Field for Crypto Exchanges
Historically, only top-tier firms like Kraken or Gemini had the resources to offer tokenized securities in Europe. With Assetera’s API, even smaller crypto exchanges can now enter the market in weeks instead of years, thanks to outsourced compliance and infrastructure.
This levels the playing field and removes the regulatory barrier that restricted innovation to major players.
Discussions Underway With Top Global Exchanges
Assetera confirmed it is already in talks with several top-20 global exchanges interested in deploying the solution. If widely adopted, this could trigger a surge in the availability of tokenized stocks and bonds to retail crypto users across Europe.
Disclaimer
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