Tether has launched a new platform that allows businesses and individuals to tokenize a range of real-world assets, including stocks, bonds, equities, loyalty points, and stablecoins.
The stablecoin issuer noted in a blog post on November 14 that it aims to expand tokenization beyond just stablecoins and make asset tokenization more accessible across markets.
The platform, dubbed “Hadron, offers comprehensive services to manage tokenized asset lifecycles, with features ensuring modularity, security, and reliability. It also is equipped with key compliance features, including know-your-customer (KYC), anti-money-laundering (AML), know-your-transaction (KYT), and robust risk management protocols.
The firm noted that the platform supports multiple smart-contract-enabled blockchains and Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions like Liquid.
Tether’s CEO Paolo Ardoino described Hadron as a non-custodial platform supporting multiple blockchains, giving customers full control over their tokenized assets. According to Ardoino, the platform not only empowers businesses but also enables nation-states to tokenize their assets on the blockchain.
Hadron’s launch follows Tether’s recent release of the Wallet Development Kit (WDK), which enables developers to integrate non-custodial Bitcoin and USDT wallets into applications and websites. The company noted that the tool is intended for individuals and digital entities, including AI agents and autonomous systems. It claimed that its launch demonstrated its commitment to supporting decentralized and permissionless financial principles as outlined in the original Bitcoin white paper.
Notably, Tether is also expanding its business beyond stablecoins. In October 2024, the company’s investment arm financed a $45 million physical crude oil trade in USDT, marking a major step in its diversification strategy after years as a stablecoin issuer. This deal will enable publicly traded oil companies to transfer crude oil to a leading commodity trader, with plans to transport and load 670,000 barrels of oil from the Middle East.
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