Bitfinex Securities Unveils Tokenized Debt Initiative for Hilton Hotel Build in El Salvador
Bitfinex Securities El Salvador S.A. de C.V., a leading tokenized securities platform, is driving an innovative initiative to finance the construction of a Hampton by Hilton hotel complex at El Salvador International Airport through a tokenized debt issuance.
The token, dubbed HILSV, will be pegged to the U.S. dollar and tether (USDT) and will be issued on the Liquid Network, a bitcoin sidechain, as detailed in a recent press release.
This groundbreaking tokenized debt offering, marked by the launch of HILSV, signifies a significant milestone in the development of El Salvador’s capital markets. Bitfinex Securities has partnered with Inversiones Laguardia (HILSV), a reputable entity in El Salvador, to oversee the tokenized debt, with Ditobanx managing the tokenization and structuring of the transaction on the Liquid blockchain.
HILSV seeks to raise $6.25 million and will offer a 10% coupon over five years, with a minimum investment threshold of $1,000. Inversiones Laguardia S.A. de C.V. will facilitate the issuance of the tokenized debt.
The raised funds will be allocated towards the development of a 4,484-square-meter hotel complex, boasting 80 rooms, five commercial spaces, a swimming pool, restaurants, and various amenities across five levels. While Hilton Hotels is associated as a franchisor, it does not endorse any offering and bears no responsibility.
Despite Hilton’s limited involvement, the project is anticipated to create significant economic opportunities, with approximately 1,000 jobs during construction and up to 5,000 direct and indirect jobs upon operationalization.
Paolo Ardoinio, Bitfinex Securities CTO, hailed the launch of HILSV as a pivotal moment for El Salvador’s capital market, offering investors access to previously unavailable asset classes while enabling issuers to tap into new funding sources.
Roberto Laguardia, President of Inversiones Laguardia, emphasized the transformative impact of the project, leveraging digital asset laws to unlock capital markets and foster economic growth.
Bitfinex Securities made history in January by becoming the first regulated entity to secure a license for operation in El Salvador under the nation’s Digital Asset Securities Law. This landmark achievement aligns with the growing demand for regulated investment avenues, following the successful introduction of U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
Building on its momentum, Bitfinex Securities is set to unveil a series of financial asset issuances in the first half of this year, following the success of its tokenized bond offering in Kazakhstan.
El Salvador’s proactive stance on crypto adoption, including granting Bitcoin legal tender status and launching the “Adopting El Salvador Freedom Visa” program, further underscores its commitment to fostering innovation and financial inclusion.
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