The blockchain and tokenisation firm tZERO Group, Inc. and Archax, the UK/EU-regulated digital asset platform, formed a strategic partnership to cross-list and distribute digital securities, a move designed to expand their global reach. The collaboration aims to open new distribution channels for issuers and broaden access for investors by bridging the US, UK, and European markets.
As part of the partnership, tZERO will also be investing in Archax. The two firms will work together to streamline the process for digital securities issuers to list their assets across both venues, allowing them to tap into a broader international investor base and access deeper pools of liquidity.
Bridging US, UK, and European markets
The partnership connects two regulated marketplaces and custodians—tZERO in the US and Archax in the UK/EU—strengthening the global infrastructure that supports digital securities. The move is designed to address the challenges of geographic fragmentation by enabling issuers to reach investors across multiple jurisdictions.
The companies stated that dual listings will boost trading opportunities and liquidity, which helps to attract market makers who can add depth through arbitrage and hedging. The collaboration will also expand investor access to other listings on each platform, such as tokenised real-world assets, including money market funds and other structured products.
Alan Konevsky, chief executive officer of tZERO, commented: “Capital markets are global and increasingly digital, yet the world remains highly fragmented. Digital assets trade 24/7, across borders, and while convergence initiatives are underway at the policy level, real progress depends on stitching together ‘follow-the-sun’ infrastructure that reduces frictions and creates a smoother experience for issuers and investors alike. Archax is an essential partner for us in the UK and Europe, where we are aligning regulated digital asset infrastructure with institutional demand, and together we are setting the foundation for expansion into other regions.”
A global network for institutional adoption
The collaboration is positioned as a key step in building a more integrated and efficient ecosystem for institutional-grade digital securities.
Graham Rodford, chief executive officer and co-founder of Archax, added: “This collaboration with tZERO demonstrates Archax’s commitment to bridging traditional finance and the digital world. Together, we are providing issuers with seamless access to international markets and helping investors benefit from enhanced liquidity and connectivity.”
Al Swimmer, chief strategic relationships manager at tZERO, said: “Institutional-grade digital markets will only reach their potential when regulated venues interconnect across borders. Partnering with Archax allows us to do exactly that – build a trusted global network that expands liquidity, enhances investor access, and sets the standard for cross-border digital asset distribution.”
