Hamilton Raises $1.7M to Tokenize Real-World Assets on Bitcoin, Targets Emerging Markets

January 21, 2025
Hamilton Raises $1.7M to Tokenize Real-World Assets on Bitcoin, Targets Emerging Markets
  • These offerings are designed to bridge global financial markets with the Bitcoin network, providing access to capital markets for both retail and institutional investors.

  • Hamilton, a protocol focused on tokenizing real-world assets on the Bitcoin network, has successfully raised $1.7 million in a pre-seed funding round.

  • The funding round was led by DisrupTech Ventures, with participation from notable investors including CMS, DeSpread, Hyperithm, and Core Ventures.

  • Elkasstawi stated that Bitcoin serves as the foundational layer for future capital markets, emphasizing its reliability and security.

  • Hamilton aims to connect traditional finance with Bitcoin, making tokenized assets like fixed income, funds, and real estate accessible to both institutional and individual investors globally.

  • This funding announcement coincides with Donald Trump's inauguration, indicating a potential shift in U.S. administration attitudes towards cryptocurrency.

  • The company is launching three flagship products: HUSD, a stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasury bills; HUST, which involves tokenized U.S. Treasuries; and Publius, a platform for tokenizing assets on Bitcoin.

  • Hamilton aims to offer low-cost, stable financial products designed to address challenges in emerging markets affected by currency devaluation and economic instability.

  • The protocol specifically targets emerging markets in Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, providing blockchain-backed financial opportunities.

  • Co-Founder Malek Sultan emphasized that Hamilton democratizes investments in traditionally exclusive assets, allowing participation with as little as one dollar.

  • Founders Mohamed Elkasstawi and Ehab Zaghloul highlighted the need for timely and globally accessible financial products to cater to diverse markets.

  • With the real-world asset market projected to reach $30 trillion by 2030, Hamilton is strategically positioned to capitalize on this growth.

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