CACEIS has announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Kriptown, the French fintech specialising in asset tokenisation. This investment coincides with the upcoming launch of Lise (Lightning Stock Exchange), its subsidiary, a European tokenised exchange dedicated to SMEs and mid-cap companies.
CACEIS, the asset servicing banking group of Crédit Agricole, serves asset managers and institutional investors worldwide. Operating across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, CACEIS offers a comprehensive suite of services, including custody, fund administration, execution, clearing and middle-office outsourcing.
In line with this strategy, CACEIS has invested in Kriptown, a European fintech founded in 2018 and a pioneer in asset tokenisation. Kriptown’s proprietary technology enables the tokenisation of financial instruments while integrating market and post-trade functions within a single, streamlined infrastructure. It is also the parent company of Lise, a regulated market platform focused on simplifying equity financing and listings for SMEs.
Lise is developing a blockchain-based market infrastructure and has applied for approval as a DLT Trading and Settlement System (DLT TSS) under the EU pilot regime, which allows for the issuance, trading and settlement of financial instruments using distributed ledger technology.
As part of its long-term strategy to support the evolution of market infrastructure, CACEIS has been actively developing its digital asset capabilities, a commitment recently reinforced by its MiCA regulatory approval, reflecting its belief that innovation must advance in step with regulation.
CACEIS’s investment marks a strategic milestone for Kriptown, strengthening its governance and enhancing Lise’s credibility among stakeholders as it advances this innovative initiative.
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