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CMCC Global to Launch Tokenized Bitcoin Funds on Tether and Bitfinex Platforms

CMCC Global is tokenizing two existing Bitcoin fund strategies using Tether's infrastructure and Bitfinex Securities in El Salvador.

CMCC Global is tokenizing two existing Bitcoin fund strategies using Tether's infrastructure and Bitfinex Securities in El Salvador. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹77,10,259 ($81,245.00), down 0.1% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by NewsBTC, with live market data added, as of Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:15:01 UTC.

Why it matters

This development marks a significant step in the tokenization of traditional investment funds, leveraging blockchain technology to potentially increase accessibility and liquidity in cryptocurrency investment products.

Key takeaways
  • CMCC Global is tokenizing two Bitcoin fund strategies.
  • The funds will utilize Tether's Hadron infrastructure.
  • Bitfinex Securities will facilitate the issuance under El Salvador's regulatory framework.
The story so far · 2 briefs
  1. Three Firms Plan to Launch Tokenized US Stock Trading Platforms Under SEC Exemption
  2. CMCC Global to Launch Tokenized Bitcoin Funds on Tether and Bitfinex Platforms — this brief

CMCC Global, a prominent investment firm, is set to tokenize two of its existing Bitcoin fund strategies. This initiative will leverage Tether's Hadron infrastructure, which is designed to support the creation and management of tokenized assets.

The tokenized funds will be issued through Bitfinex Securities, which operates under the regulatory framework of El Salvador. This choice of jurisdiction is notable given El Salvador's progressive stance on cryptocurrency adoption and regulation.

NewsBTC is the only outlet currently reporting on this development. The move aligns with a broader trend of traditional financial products being adapted for the digital asset space, potentially opening up new avenues for investment and diversification.

The circulating supply of Tether (USDT) stands at $182.62 billion, according to DeFiLlama, underscoring the significant role that stablecoins play in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This large supply provides a robust foundation for the tokenized funds to operate within.

The overall cryptocurrency market remains relatively stable, with a total market cap of $2.8 trillion. Bitcoin is currently priced at $81,346, showing a slight increase of 0.09% over the past 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index is at 50, indicating a neutral market sentiment.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹77,19,843.67$81,346.00 to ₹77,10,258.64$81,245.00 — -0.12%.

$81,231$81,263$81,296$81,328$81,360 published · $81,346 now · $81,245 (-0.12%) Oct 23 19:00 UTC Oct 23 20:15 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹77,19,843.67$81,346.00
CoinAt publishNowSince publish
BTC₹77,19,843.67$81,346.00₹77,10,258.64$81,245.00-0.12%
USDT₹94.82$0.9991₹94.82$0.9991+0.00%

The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.28M (about $81,245.00), down 0.1% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 7.4% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

#1
₹77,10,258.64$81,245.00 ▼ 0.11%
-0.12% since this brief published
7d +0.19%MCap ₹155.00TFull BTC data →
USDT
#3
₹94.82$0.9991 ▲ 0.02%
7d -0.01%MCap ₹17.33TFull USDT data →
The market when this published · October 23, 2026
Total market cap₹265.37T
Bitcoin 24h+0.09%
Ethereum 24h+0.75%
BTC dominance58.5%
Fear & Greed50 · Neutral
On-chain & primary-source check

Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 23, 2026.

USDT circulating supply$182.61BDeFiLlama ↗
SectorTokenized real-world assets (RWA)$3.99Bacross 29 protocolsDeFiLlama ↗
Bitcoin DeFi TVL$4.36BDeFiLlama ↗

Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.

CMCC Global to Launch Tokenized Bitcoin Funds on Tether and — questions & answers

What are the benefits of tokenizing Bitcoin funds?

Tokenization can increase accessibility and liquidity, allowing for fractional ownership and easier trading of fund shares.

Why did CMCC Global choose El Salvador for this initiative?

El Salvador's supportive regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies makes it an attractive jurisdiction for such projects.

How does Tether's infrastructure support this initiative?

Tether's Hadron platform provides the technical framework for creating and managing the tokenized fund shares.

How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?

About ₹8.28M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $81,245.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.

Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?

BTC is down 0.12% since this brief first published — trading at ₹77,10,259 ($81,245.00) now versus ₹77,19,844 ($81,346.00) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from NewsBTC. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 23, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #972,820 sha256:9663e72816aa414b
Based on reporting by NewsBTC — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.NewsBTC · Oct 23 19:00 ↗

Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.