Mercado Bitcoin, one of Latin America’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced partnership with Polygon Labs to fast-forward the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) in the region. With this partnership, the exchange aims to issue more than $200 million worth of tokenized assets in 2025.
Strategic Alliance for RWA Tokenization
Since the beginning, the exchange’s mission has been to make cryptocurrency accessible to everyone in Latin America, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance the financial inclusion.
By utilizing Polygon’s Layer-2 scaling solutions, the exchange will enable hassle-free tokenization and trading of private credit, revenue sharing agreements and other financial instruments. In this partnership, Polygon’s advanced blockchain infrastructure will be leveraged for faster and cost effective transactions.
According to Fabricio Tota, Mercado Bitcoin’s vice president of new business, this collaboration positions the exchange as a leader in both technical innovations and financial services across Latin America.
Expanding Mercado Bitcoin’s Offerings
Merado Bitcoin’s tokenization arm, MB Tokens, has seen significant growth, issuing over 340 tokenized assets worth around $180 million. This also includes a range of innovative products such as tokenized private credit.
According to various analysts, the tokenized assets market is expected to boom to $30 trillion by 2030, driven by rising demand for blockchain-based financial solutions. The exchange’s move taps into this trend, unlocking access to hard-to-trade assets while also boosting transparency and security for investors.
Mercado Bitcoin’s Previous Collaborations
Mercado Bitcoin has previously also engaged in similar initiative. In February 2025, Mercado partnered with Plume Network to tokenize $40 million in Brazilian assets. This collaboration focused on creating investment opportunities through various asset-backed securities, including corporate debt and consumer credit, thereby enhancing access for both local and global investors.
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