Shift joins Cointelegraph Accelerator to push stocks and ETFs value onchain
Shift Stocks, which are fully-backed and transferable permissionless tokenized stocks and ETFs onchain, joins the Cointelegraph Accelerator portfolio to push tokenized equities value into everyday DeFi.
, tokens designed to allow users to trade onchain representations of traditional assets’ value while preserving permissionless access and DeFi composability. Shift Stock’s initial focus is fully-backed tokenized equities and ETFs that can move acrossUnlike legacy security tokens that impose centralized controls such as transfer hooks and account freezes, Shift Stocks are built for open DeFi distribution and liquidity. This approach centers on Asset Referenced Tokens under MiCAR, a crypto classification rather than a securities label, enabling listings across DeFi venues without broker-dealer requirements.Offchain custody with DekaBank and audits with EY are paired with onchain issuance and Chainlink-verified reserves, aligning DeFi transparency with institutional controls.Shift Stocks are designed to live in CLMM, DLMM and AMM pools, plug into lending, and support market maker and algorithmic trading flows across top DApps. Backed by investors and partners including SNZ Holdings, Chainlink and PrimeVC, Shift Stocks are live on the beta platform and preparing for a public launch in October 2025. The launch is supported by an aggressive liquidity incentive program that rewards early LPs and market makers. Shift is working with leading partners in the Solana network, including Orca, Jupiter, Meteora, MaxBid and others. It is also sponsoring a host of events, including the Solana Mixer at KBW and Cointelegraph’s VCStartup Connect event. The team is targeting KBW and Token2049 in Singapore for fundraising, LP onboarding and ecosystem partnerships.is supporting Shift with strategic advisory and ecosystem access to navigate launch and scale, with a focus on refining Shift’s fundraising and LP strategy, optimizing tokenomics and liquidity incentives, amplifying media and PR presence, and executing a coordinated go-to-market plan.“As I’ve often stated, the boundaries between TradeFi and DeFi are blurring. Shift’s legal framework, which classifies its assets as cryptocurrencies rather than securities, redefines access, availability, and opportunities. This is precisely the type of innovation that the Cointelegraph Accelerator seeks, and we’re thrilled to support the team through fundraising, launch and scaling.”“Shift Stocks are fully backed, permissionless exposure to leading equities and ETFs into everyday DeFi. Partnering with Cointelegraph Accelerator supports us as we scale by expanding liquidity, forging strategic partnerships and building stronger community engagement.”Disclaimer. Cointelegraph does not endorse any content or product on this page. While we aim at providing you with all important information that we could obtain in this sponsored article, readers should do their own research before taking any actions related to the company and carry full responsibility for their decisions, nor can this article be considered as investment advice.
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