NexBridge Launches USTBL: The First Regulated Tokenized U.S. Treasury on Bitcoin Technology

NexBridge Press – December 16, 2024

U.S. Treasuries are widely considered the world’s most trusted asset. With the launch of USTBL, NexBridge brings this reliability on-chain, introducing the first regulated public offering of tokenized U.S. Treasury exposure built on Bitcoin technology.

This initiative democratizes access to U.S. Treasury returns while setting a new standard for compliant digital asset issuance.

Built on Bitcoin for Security and Transparency

USTBL is issued on Bitcoin’s Liquid Network, leveraging Blockstream’s Asset Management Platform (AMP). This infrastructure enforces transfer restrictions, ensuring that only KYC/AML-verified investors can hold the token.

By joining the Liquid Federation — a consortium of over 70 Bitcoin companies and exchanges — NexBridge contributes to a globally accessible and secure financial ecosystem.

Breaking Traditional Barriers

Traditional access to U.S. Treasury exposure involves multiple intermediaries, added costs, and inefficiencies. NexBridge’s tokenization approach streamlines this process, reduces fees, and makes Treasuries available in a fractional, borderless, and efficient format.

Regulatory Compliance and Listing

Operating under El Salvador’s Digital Asset Law, NexBridge is registered with the CNAD as a licensed digital asset issuer.

USTBL was first listed on Bitfinex Securities, the initial platform to obtain a Digital Asset Service Provider license under the Salvadoran framework, further reinforcing investor protection and regulatory integrity.

Aligning with Global Market Trends

The tokenization market is expanding rapidly. According to BCG, tokenized securities could reach $16 trillion by 2030, unlocking vast opportunities for regulated issuers like NexBridge.

Institutional adoption is also accelerating: an EY-Parthenon survey found that 86% of institutional investors rank tokenized alternative assets as their top choice, while major financial institutions like State Street are ramping up their tokenization strategies.

A Pipeline Beyond USTBL

USTBL is only the first step in NexBridge’s long-term vision for regulated tokenized instruments.

Upcoming issuances will initially focus on equity-based products, expanding investor access to familiar and highly liquid markets. Over time, NexBridge aims to introduce innovative financial instruments that do not yet exist in traditional markets, opening entirely new possibilities for both retail and institutional investors.

Each issuance will be built on the same foundations of compliance, transparency, and liquidity, ensuring global trust and scalability.

A Vision for the Future

USTBL is more than a product launch: it’s the foundation for a new market architecture. NexBridge is creating a unified standard that enables assets to move seamlessly across jurisdictions and exchanges, combining the security of Treasuries with the efficiency of Bitcoin.

As financial markets evolve, NexBridge remains committed to bridging traditional finance and digital assets, ensuring investors worldwide gain access to secure, compliant, and efficient financial products.