tZERO Group, Inc., a blockchain-powered multi-asset infrastructure provider, announced it can now support cryptocurrencies using its digital assets securities brokerage platform. The company stated that artificial restrictions preventing it from operating a non-security crypto asset business have been lifted, allowing expansion into this market.
This development follows tZERO's recent capability to support user self-custody and on-chain settlement via self-hosted wallets. By combining self-custody options with the new ability to handle non-security crypto assets, tZERO positions itself to connect regulated markets with the decentralized finance ecosystem. The company plans to launch non-security crypto asset deposits in early Q2 2026, which can fund securities transactions on its platform, with additional crypto services to follow.
tZERO operates as one of only two original special purpose broker-dealers with extensive experience in custodying tokenized assets directly on-chain. The company's operations meet rigorous standards set forth in SEC guidance for broker-dealer possession of digital asset securities. According to CEO Alan Konevsky, "Operational, technological and regulatory distinctions among financial asset types are vestigial. The future is singular. Tokenization has the potential to unite all financial experiences - all of our economy - under one rubric."
Konevsky emphasized that tZERO's broker-dealer subsidiaries have spent years operating at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain-based assets, giving them a significant advantage as they expand into crypto issuance, trading, and custody. The company maintains institutional-grade infrastructure, processes, and expertise developed through its work with digital asset securities. More information about tZERO Digital Asset Securities, LLC can be found on FINRA's BrokerCheck.
This expansion represents a strategic move toward creating unified tokenized markets where crypto assets, real-world assets, equities, and other financial instruments converge on blockchain infrastructure. tZERO's approach leverages its existing regulatory framework and technological capabilities to bridge traditionally separate financial domains. The company's website at https://www.tzero.com provides additional information about its services and platform.
For business and technology leaders, tZERO's expansion signals growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrency integration within regulated financial frameworks. The company's ability to offer both traditional securities and crypto assets under one regulated roof could streamline operations for institutional investors seeking exposure to digital assets while maintaining compliance standards. This development may accelerate the convergence of traditional finance and decentralized systems, potentially creating more efficient markets with reduced operational barriers between asset classes.
