Tether’s Hadron Platform Turns Stocks, Bonds, and Commodities into Tradable Tokens

By José Oramas November 15, 2024 In Real World Asset, Tether, Tokenisation
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  • Tether launched Hadron, a tokenisation platform for managing digital assets tied to real-world assets like stocks and bonds, targeting businesses, asset managers, and governments.
  • Hadron features strict KYC and AML protocols and supports tokenised baskets of commodities, aligning with trends in commodity-backed assets.
  • Tether’s third-quarter report shows US$2.5B in profits and US$134B in assets, highlighting its financial strength and continued expansion in the asset tokenisation sector.

Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, has unveiled Hadron, a tokenisation platform that will allow users to create and oversee digital tokens representing various real-world assets (RWA), including stocks, bonds, stablecoins, and loyalty points. 

Aimed at businesses, asset managers, and government entities, the platform incorporates stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols, ensuring participant compliance and security.

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Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, highlighted the potential of Hadron to contribute to a more inclusive financial ecosystem:

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While traditional finance institutions have always pushed for closed ecosystems that are opaque to citizens, Hadron by Tether reinforces our commitment to building a more inclusive future.

Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino

Hadron’s launch comes as other major financial institutions, including BlackRock and JPMorgan, are also exploring tokenisation, indicating a strong industry-wide shift toward integrating blockchain technology with traditional asset management. 

According to recent estimates, asset tokenisation could reach a value of US$10.9T (AU$15.5T) by 2030, driven by increased demand for digital solutions in traditional finance.

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Commodity-Backed Basket Tokens Come to Tether

One of Hadron’s standout features is the inclusion of basket-collateralised products, which allow nations and corporations to issue tokens backed by, well, baskets of commodities or other tangible assets.

This feature reflects a recent surge in interest in commodity-backed digital assets, a trend highlighted by the BRICS bloc’s push to redefine the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Special Drawing Rights (SDR) to include baskets of currencies and commodities. 

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With Hadron, Tether aims to strengthen its role in bridging the gap between conventional finance and blockchain, providing a new avenue for digital asset growth and accessibility.

Talking about Tether, the firm’s latest financial report, released on October 31, highlights impressive third-quarter earnings, with a reported US$2.5B (AU$3.8B) in profits and total assets reaching approximately US$134B (AU$207B). 

These figures illustrate Tether’s financial robustness as it ventures further into innovative tokenisation and expands its offerings across various real-world sectors.

José Oramas
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José Oramas

José is a journalist and translator with a keen interest in blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

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