Boerse Stuttgart Group has announced the launch of Seturion, a platform designed for settlements of tokenized assets across Europe. The platform focuses on cross-border transactions and supports both public and private blockchains.
Description of the Seturion Platform
The Seturion platform targets banks, brokers, trading venues, and tokenization platforms. It enables settlements in both central bank money and on-chain cash. Pilot testing with local banks has already been conducted as part of blockchain trials with the European Central Bank.
Tokenization Experiments in Europe
In recent months, there has been a surge of interest in asset tokenization across Europe. Regulated players are engaging in experiments to implement tokenization of traditional financial instruments such as bonds, equities, and real estate. The initiative began its first implementation in March 2023 as part of the DLT Pilot Regime.
Dynamics of Tokenization in the Global Market
Asset tokenization continues to evolve rapidly worldwide. In the United States, BlackRock unveiled a tokenized money market fund, while SkyBridge Capital announced plans to tokenize $300 million in assets on the Avalanche platform, further emphasizing the global trend.
The launch of the Seturion platform by Boerse Stuttgart marks a significant step in the advancement of digital finance and asset tokenization in Europe, which could impact global trends in this sector.