Portal and HighCircleX partners to tokenize pre-IPO shares on the bitcoin blockchain

Cross-chain Layer-2 DEX network based on bitcoin, Portal has partnered with HighCircleX to tokenize stock in pre-IPO firms within the Bitcoin blockchain. HighCircleX is a blockchain-based asset platform by High Circle Ventures.

Partnership part of Portal’s initiative to enhance the adoption of Bitcoin

This collaboration is yet another step forward in Portal’s quest to deliver Bitcoin for practical uses. HighCircleX is a frictionless marketplace for the latest generation equity investments and trading. The tokenization of shares in pre-IPO private enterprises will assist illiquid assets in getting liquidity. With Portal expanding “many layers of applications” atop the Bitcoin blockchain, its usefulness shall also expand.

Epic Games, Klarna, Automation Anywhere, SpaceX, and Cross River Bank are among the firms whose ownership interests could be tokenized and sold. It is vital to note that these are among the world’s best and most sought-after pre-IPO firms.

Dr. Chandra Duggirala, the executive chairman of Portal, commented:

Portal is bringing real world use cases to Bitcoin. Eventually we will see tokenization of many more financial assets onto the Bitcoin blockchain. Although these assets are not bearer assets like Bitcoin, having both digital asset securities and non-security digital assets available through a simple interface for users who meet accreditation investor criteria marks the beginning of merging Bitcoin ecosystem with mainstream finance.

Duggirala added that tokenizing the shares addresses the liquidity fragmentation challenge in various applications and exchanges.

Tokenization to help overcome challenges private equity markets faces

Investment in private markets does have significant drawbacks, including undetermined periods during which cash is tied up, a shortage of liquidity, and uncertainties about the underlying worth of holdings, to name a few. With tokenization of private assets, HighCircleX will be able to overcome several of the present limits with the assistance of Portal.

HighCircleX CEO Hemanth Golla said:

HCX makes it a breeze for investors to invest in private equity offerings. It gives members instant access to fractional ownership of stocks in the hottest companies. We believe that tokenization and fast, easy tradability that come with it will unlock and expand this market tremendously.

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