El Salvador to Build Bitcoin-Based Capital Market Infrastructure
El Salvador is taking a giant leap forward in its journey as a global crypto pioneer. The country is set to host the first-ever fully native Bitcoin capital markets infrastructure, designed to transform how equities, bonds, and digital assets are issued and traded. This initiative cements El Salvador’s ambition to become the “Bitcoin Switzerland” of the financial world.
The platform will be built by Nexbridge and Nexplace, two fintech firms that recently raised $8 million in a Series A funding round led by Fulgur Ventures. The trading platform is expected to go live in the second half of 2025.
Why El Salvador Was Chosen as the Bitcoin Capital Hub
According to Michele Crivelli, CEO of Nexbridge and Nexplace, El Salvador was selected for its legal certainty, pro-innovation stance, and clear political commitment to becoming a next-generation financial center. “We chose El Salvador because it offers legal certainty, openness to innovation, and a clear political will to become a next-generation financial center,” Crivelli said.
El Salvador’s early adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender and its robust digital asset regulations make it an ideal environment for the rollout of such a groundbreaking financial initiative.
Native Bitcoin Rails for Tokenized Bonds and Equities
The capital markets infrastructure will enable the issuance and trading of tokenized bonds, equities, and other capital instruments entirely on Bitcoin rails. These services will also include platforms for raising capital and issuing tokenized shares, combining traditional finance tools with blockchain efficiency.
Crivelli emphasized that creating such a groundbreaking product “doesn’t happen overnight,” but El Salvador’s regulatory clarity and innovation-friendly environment offer the tools needed to do it right.
National Bitcoin Office Sees Switzerland-Like Potential
Stacy Herbert, Director of El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC), noted that this milestone could position the country as a world-class crypto hub, much like how Switzerland built its legacy on gold.
“Just as Switzerland once built its financial reputation on gold, El Salvador can do the same with Bitcoin—leveraging its brand, regulatory clarity, and leadership,” Herbert said.
The ONBTC has been a critical driver in El Salvador’s Bitcoin-focused policies and continues to work closely with both domestic and international partners.
Government and Private Sector Collaboration in Focus
The launch underscores the collaborative synergy between the Salvadoran government and private sector innovators. The licensing and authorization of Nexbridge and Nexplace were facilitated through transparent and efficient regulatory processes, showing El Salvador’s capability to attract and support global financial ventures.
Officials believe that the blend of public support and private execution is vital for building trust in the country’s financial transformation.
AI and Blockchain Together in Salvadoran Innovation Agenda
The announcement follows the launch of El Salvador’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab, developed in partnership with Nvidia. This signals that the country is not just betting on Bitcoin, but also on a broader future of tech-powered financial services.
By integrating AI with blockchain infrastructure, El Salvador aims to offer intelligent analytics, predictive financial tools, and security enhancements to its evolving fintech ecosystem.
Nexbridge and Nexplace to Lead Financial Transformation
With the support of Fulgur Ventures and local authorities, Nexbridge and Nexplace are poised to become pivotal players in shaping El Salvador’s financial identity. Their vision extends beyond simple token trading to building a full suite of regulated financial products running natively on Bitcoin infrastructure.
These platforms could give rise to a new generation of Bitcoin-native financial instruments, appealing to institutional investors and global enterprises seeking a transparent, efficient, and blockchain-native capital market.
El Salvador’s Bold Crypto Strategy Gains Global Attention
As global regulators debate the future of digital assets, El Salvador continues to blaze its own trail. With its Bitcoin capital markets infrastructure soon to go live, the nation could become a blueprint for crypto-financial integration worldwide.
This bold strategy places El Salvador at the intersection of technology and finance, offering a glimpse into what the future of capital markets could look like when powered by decentralized assets and visionary leadership.
