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Bitfinex Report Explores Tokenised Collateral Before Lugano Summit

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TL;DR Tokenised US Treasury funds have reached approximately $15 billion , expanding their role as collateral in blockchain-based lending and institutional trading. Permissioned tokens, outdated asset valuations and limited weekend liquidity remain key obstacles to liquidating collateral efficiently across onchain markets. Growing institutional adoption , including tokenised assets used as margin at CME Group, signals progress toward integrating blockchain infrastructure with traditional financial markets. Bitfinex has examined the growing role of tokenised collateral ahead of The Future of Capital Markets Summit in Lugano, Switzerland, scheduled for next week. The report explores how blockchain -based financial assets are entering lending and derivatives markets while addressing the operational challenges that could shape their wider adoption.

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