Backed Launches Five New Tokenized Equities Including bGOOGL, bTSLA, and bGME
Zug, Switzerland, July 16th, 2024, Chainwire
Backed, a pioneer in real-world asset tokenization, has unveiled a new range of tokenized equities backed one-to-one by stocks of some of the world’s largest companies.
Backed’s latest tokenized equities are bMSFT (Microsoft), bGME (GameStop), bMSTR (MicroStrategy), bTSLA (Tesla), and bGOOGL (Alphabet Class A, Google). They enable eligible non-US investors to gain exposure to S&P 500 companies while keeping their assets on-chain and self-custodied.
The new tokenized equities issued by Backed join existing products such as Backed CSPX Core S&P 500 (bCSPX), Backed Coinbase Global (bCOIN), and Backed NVIDIA (bNVDA). They provide a way for accredited investors to capture the upside of the stocks while maintaining the convenience of being able to trade them 24/7 on blockchain infrastructure.
Through its tokenization of traditional assets, Backed is democratizing access to financial markets while advancing blockchain innovation. All of its tokenized stocks are fully backed by the corresponding stock, allowing investors to trade them on-chain with confidence. The ability to trade traditional financial assets on blockchain rails makes it easier for traders to access a broad spectrum of investable assets, preventing the need to off-ramp funds. In addition to attracting traditional investors, Backed’s tokenized stocks are designed for crypto organizations seeking a way to diversify while keeping their assets on-chain.
With the launch of these five tokenized equities, Backed is accelerating a profound shift in how the world interacts with traditional assets. By seamlessly merging the stability and familiarity of established companies with the cutting-edge capabilities of blockchain technology, Backed is empowering a new generation of investors. This is more than just access; it’s a transformation that opens doors to unprecedented liquidity, flexibility, and the boundless potential of decentralized finance. Backed envisions a future where the barriers between traditional and digital economies dissolve, fostering a truly global, interconnected financial ecosystem.
“We are thrilled to expand our range of tokenized equities, making top-tier stocks accessible to a wider audience of investors,” said Bernardo Quintao, Head of Business Development at Backed. “Our latest additions, including bMSFT, bGME, bMSTR, bTSLA, and bGOOGL, represent our commitment to bridging traditional finance with the innovative world of blockchain. This is a major step towards democratizing financial markets and empowering investors with greater flexibility and control over their assets.”
In addition to equities, Backed offers tokenized corporate and government bonds including T-bills. Backed’s bIB01 token was recently chosen to have a portion of the Arbitrum DAO’s treasury diversified into it. The introduction of five new tokenized stocks gives Backed users the ability to build a diversified on-chain portfolio with blockchain ledgers conveying legal ownership, enabling composability, interoperability, and self-custody.
Backed’s tokenized equities are designed for use within decentralized finance, where they can be utilized as collateral for loans and for money markets including stablecoins. The introduction of five new tokenized stocks in the form of bMSFT, bGME, bMSTR, bTSLA, and bGOOGL will increase the opportunities available to developers and builders who can create powerful new products anchored by these strong digital assets.
About Backed
Backed brings real-world assets on-chain. Backed issues permissionless tokens that track the value of real-world assets and are fully collateralized by them, such as stocks or ETFs. Tokens are issued under an approved EU prospectus. Backed offers tokenization services to institutional clients, bridging the gap between TradFi and DeFi.
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Backed DOES NOT sell its tokens to U.S. Persons or for the account or benefit of U.S. Persons, and tokens are not marketed, offered, or solicited in the U.S. or in any other prohibited jurisdiction.
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DISCLAIMERS
bCSPX is a product by Backed Assets (JE). Neither S&P Global and any of its affiliates (“S&P”), nor BlackRock Inc, BlackRock Fund Advisors, and any of its affiliates (“BlackRock”) are responsible for bCSPX. Backed has a limited license from S&P to use its trademark for its bCSPX product. For more information refer to the Backed Assets website.
The Backed Assets (JE) bIB01 (ticker symbol: bIB01) is a tracker certificate issued as an ERC-20 token, which tracks the price of the iShares $ Treasury Bond 0-1yr UCITS ETF.
Backed Finance AG and its subsidiary Backed Assets (JE) Limited are not affiliates of or licensed by BlackRock Inc, BlackRock Fund Advisors, and any of its affiliates (“BlackRock”). BlackRock is not responsible in any way for bIB01 products.
