Assetera Launches MiFID-Compliant API for Tokenized Securities in Europe

Assetera, an Austria-based regulated trading platform, has introduced a MiFID-compliant API that allows crypto exchanges to offer tokenized stocks, bonds, and ETFs across Europe without needing a financial services license. This development is designed to overcome regulatory hurdles that have previously limited smaller exchanges from entering the tokenized securities space. By leveraging Assetera’s compliance infrastructure, exchanges can integrate these offerings into their platforms while the company handles KYC, anti-money laundering checks, and custody on the backend [1].

The API supports more than 60 tokenized securities at launch, including U.S. Treasury bonds, major equities, and ETFs. It is also compatible with tokens issued by other providers like Backed Finance, and is legally compliant across all 30 EU and EEA countries under Assetera’s existing licenses. This expansion comes as demand for tokenized assets grows, particularly on platforms such as Kraken, which recently listed 55+ tokenized stocks and ETFs through its xStocks initiative [1].

Assetera claims it is in discussions with several top-20 global crypto exchanges and anticipates up to €1 billion ($1.1 billion) in trading volume in its first year. This level of adoption could help establish tokenized securities as a mainstream feature of crypto investing in Europe. The company also stated that the API effectively removes the two-tier system that has historically restricted smaller exchanges from offering tokenized assets, enabling any platform to launch such offerings in weeks rather than years [1].

The API’s launch aligns with a broader industry trend toward asset tokenization, which is seen as a way to improve liquidity, transparency, and efficiency in financial markets. By reducing the regulatory burden and entry costs for exchanges, Assetera’s solution could accelerate innovation in this space and promote cross-border trading of tokenized assets. The move also reflects growing institutional interest in alternative methods of accessing traditional financial instruments, potentially enhancing the interoperability of traditional and digital finance [1].

The development signals a pivotal moment in the adoption of tokenized securities, with Assetera positioning itself as a key enabler of this transition. As more crypto exchanges integrate the API, the distinction between traditional and digital asset markets may continue to blur, fostering greater participation from both retail and institutional investors [1].

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[1] Assetera Opens Tokenized Securities Market to Crypto Exchanges With MiFID-Compliant API, CoinDesk, https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/08/01/assetera-opens-tokenized-securities-market-to-crypto-exchanges-with-mifid-compliant-api