Aktionariat, a Swiss equity token specialist, has announced a partnership with Taurus SA, a prominent securities firm, to enhance the tokenization of equity shares. This collaboration will enable Taurus to offer services for Ethereum-based tokenized shares issued by Aktionariat, while Aktionariat will facilitate access for its client companies to the Taurus Digital eXchange (TDX).
Set to launch in November, this project aims to increase liquidity and unlock value for tokenized small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their shareholders. According to the firms, this collaboration merges Aktionariat's expertise in tokenizing Swiss equity with Taurus's institutional-grade trading technology.
A security token represents ownership of real-world asset fractions, providing token holders with stakes in assets like company equity, real estate, and bonds. Despite their potential, uncertainties regarding the legality of security tokens remain.
The first firm expected to leverage this new platform is RealUnit, a crypto-focused investment firm. In April 2022, RealUnit tokenized its shares with Aktionariat on Ethereum, offering investors the choice between traditional bearer shares and tokenized shares—marking a first in Switzerland.
“Being admitted to trade on TDX is a natural next step in our journey to increase accessibility and liquidity for our investors,” said Dani Stüssi, CEO of RealUnit Schweiz AG.
Aktionariat is a fintech company that utilizes blockchain technology to connect investors with startups, providing tools such as Brokerbot for creating markets for digitized shares. Taurus, on the other hand, specializes in managing tokenized real-world assets through its robust blockchain infrastructure.
This partnership aligns with Taurus's vision to digitize private markets, making private equity as accessible as online book purchases, whether it's equity, debt, or other assets like real estate.
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