Blockchain Registration Transaction Record

tZERO Adds Sovereign Digital Bond USDM1 to Regulated Custody

tZERO adds USDM1, a sovereign digital bond from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, to SEC-regulated custody, enabling institutions to hold Treasury-backed on-chain collateral.

This news matters because it opens the door for institutions to hold a sovereign-backed, yield-bearing digital asset in a fully regulated environment, potentially revolutionizing how collateral and cash equivalents are managed. By combining the safety of U.S. Treasury backing with blockchain efficiency, USDM1 could become a cornerstone for institutional DeFi, margin, and repo markets, offering a compliant bridge between traditional finance and digital assets.