Salvadoran Residents Gain Swift Access to Global Capital Markets via Bitfinex Securities

• Bitfinex Securities introduces express onboarding for Salvadorans, simplifying access to tokenized investment opportunities under local regulatory frameworks.
• Salvadoran residents can now easily open accounts using just photo ID, tax ID, biometric photo, address, and phone number.

In El Salvador, a new gateway to financial opportunities has emerged through Bitfinex Securities El Salvador S.A. de C.V., allowing Salvadorans to fundraise through asset tokenization. This initiative aligns with the country’s goal to democratize investment opportunities using advanced financial tools.

Bitfinex Securities has introduced an “express onboarding” process for Salvadoran citizens residing within the country, streamlining their access to capital growth opportunities and financial operations under El Salvador’s regulatory framework. 

This new setup requires Salvadorans to provide basic identification, including a photo ID, tax identification number, biometric photo, residential address, and phone number to open an account with Bitfinex Securities.

The platform, regulated under El Salvador’s robust crypto asset issuance framework, simplifies the tokenization of securities, enabling entities to raise capital efficiently.

Jesse Knutson, Chief Operations Officer of Bitfinex Securities, emphasized the platform’s role in making capital markets accessible on the blockchain, enhancing the democratization of investment opportunities.

Highlighting the impact of El Salvador’s Digital Asset Issuance Law, Knutson remarked on its robust regulatory framework and expressed a keen interest in making Salvadorans the primary beneficiaries of these new financial services. 

“By enabling express onboarding, we are making it as frictionless as possible for millions of Salvadoran residents to access tokenized investment products,” he said.

He noted the express onboarding process as a strategic move to simplify access to tokenized investment products for millions of Salvadorans.

“Democratising access to investment opportunities is one of the fundamental benefits of bringing capital markets on-chain, and is a principle very much supported by El Salvador’s policymakers. – Jesse Knutson, Head of Operations at Bitfinex Securities

Moreover, Bitfinex Securities recently launched a U.S. Treasury bill-based token, specifically available to investors in El Salvador. This token, managed by NexBridge Digital Financial Solutions based in El Salvador, trades under the ticker USTBL and aims to raise at least $30 million by its closing date on November 29. 

Thanks to a robust regulatory regime, we have a strong pipeline of innovative issuances coming to the El Salvador market, and we want El Salvador’s residents to be first in line to participate. By enabling express onboarding, we are making it as frictionless as possible for millions of Salvadoran residents to access tokenised investment products.”  – Jesse Knutson

As in other detailed reports on Bitcoin projects on CNF, this development marks the first regulated offering of a tokenized U.S. Treasury exposure built on Bitcoin technology.

The implementation of express onboarding is designed to lower the barriers for Salvadorans to engage with the cryptocurrency ecosystem, providing a regulated and straightforward way to invest and raise funds. 

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading at $94,914 USD, reflecting a daily decline of 3.16%. Over the past week, Bitcoin has gained 5.48%, and on a monthly basis, it has surged by 42.38%, continuing its bullish trajectory. 

Year-to-date, Bitcoin has risen by 124.31%, marking strong investor confidence and market dominance. Despite the recent dip, BTC remains close to its all-time high of $99,800 USD, which was tested recently.