Hedera Powers Archax’s First On-Chain Trade for Canary HBR ETF

• Archax tokenizes the Canary HBR ETF and completes its first on-chain transaction on Hedera.
• The move showcases regulated ETF trading operating seamlessly on blockchain infrastructure.

New developments have emerged from Archax and the Hedera network, after they executed the first on-chain trade for the Canary HBR ETF. This transaction occurred on November 27, coinciding with the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, immediately demonstrating that tokenized ETFs can be traded at any time without waiting for traditional market hours.

Hedera Brings Regulated Assets On-Chain

Archax previously tokenized Canary Capital’s HBR ETF so that the product could be moved and settled directly on the blockchain network. After the tokenization process was completed, the first trade finally took place on November 27th, signaling that regulated asset mechanisms are taking on a new form.

With this model, transactions flow more easily since there’s no need for the usual clearing layers or the drawn-out processes that come with older market structures. At the same time, the tokenized format offers investors wider access without the pressure of limited trading windows.

Adding to that, the mechanism used by Archax also demonstrates how transaction settlement can occur instantly. The idea has circulated in crypto circles for years, but watching a regulated ETF actually move on a network like Hedera gives the whole notion a much more concrete presence.

However, this move still demands careful attention from an adoption perspective, as its long-term success will depend on investor interest, liquidity, and how the market responds to this type of trading model.

While many believe this approach will take time to develop, this collaboration is an interesting illustration of the direction in which financial services are transforming. Archax executed this tokenization transaction without any significant hiccups, something that previously seemed impossible for ETFs, which are typically bound by numerous technical limitations.

On December 5, we reported that Anchorage Digital, a US-based digital asset platform, now provides regulated custodial services for HBAR tokens.

Then, on December 2, we highlighted a collaboration between Georgia and Hedera to explore the use of blockchain to increase the transparency of public registries. This collaboration includes potential asset tokenization and smart contract services that could simplify property transactions and expand digital access for citizens.

Meanwhile, last November, Axelar’s integration with the network brought cross-chain transfer capabilities to over 60 blockchains through the Interchain Amplifier framework.

As of press time, HBAR is trading at about $0.134, slightly up 0.39% over the last 24 hours, with $66.21 million in daily spot trading volume.