Tokenized Debt for Hilton Hotel Construction in El Salvador by Bitfinex Securities

Bitfinex Securities Tokenized Debt Offering for Hampton by Hilton Hotel Complex

Bitfinex Securities El Salvador S.A. de C.V. is leading an innovative project to fund the development of a Hampton by Hilton hotel complex at El Salvador International Airport through a tokenized debt issue.

Introduction to HILSV Tokenized Debt Offering

The token, named HILSV, will be paired against the U.S. dollar and tether (USDT) and will be issued on the Liquid Network, a bitcoin sidechain, as detailed in a recent press release.

Partnerships and Tokenization Process

Bitfinex Securities has collaborated with Inversiones Laguardia (HILSV) to oversee the tokenized debt, while Ditobanx will manage the tokenization and transaction structuring on the Liquid blockchain.

Details of the Tokenized Debt Issuance

The HILSV token issuance, announced on April 11, aims to raise $6.25 million, offering a 10% coupon over a five-year period with a minimum investment of $1,000. Inversiones Laguardia S.A. de C.V. will facilitate the issuance.

Utilization of Funds and Economic Impact

The raised funds will be utilized for the development of a 4,484-square-meter hotel complex featuring 80 rooms, commercial spaces, a swimming pool, restaurants, and various amenities. The project is expected to create significant economic opportunities, generating jobs during construction and operational phases.

Quotes and Insights

Bitfinex Securities CTO Paolo Ardoinio emphasized the significance of the HILSV token in advancing El Salvador’s capital market and introducing a new asset class. President of Inversiones Laguardia, Roberto Laguardia, highlighted the transformative potential of the project in accessing capital markets and driving economic growth.

Regulatory Milestones and Future Prospects

In January, Bitfinex Securities became the first regulated entity to operate in El Salvador under the Digital Asset Securities Law. The platform is set to introduce a series of financial asset issuances, following the success of previous initiatives in Kazakhstan and El Salvador.