Libre Launches Telegram Bond Fund ($TBF) on The Open Network Blockchain to Tokenize $500M of Telegram's Debt

"Libre, a leading firm in tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), has teamed up with the TON Foundation, supporter of The Open Network blockchain. Together, they will be launching the Telegram Bond Fund ($TBF) on the TON blockchain to tokenize $500 million of Telegram’s debt.

This move will see one of the biggest institutional RWA deployments in blockchain history.

The initiative will see professional investors being able to purchase parts of Telegram’s $2.4 billion bond issue. The digital bond tokens, provided by Libre, will allow investors to generate bond yields, together with the capability to use tokens as lending assets. This creates possibilities for the tokens to serve as collateral for other financial products and borrowing operations on TON.

Avtar Sehra, from Libre, extended an explanation about how the fund operates according to traditional fixed-income fund principles. The fund would receive tokenization instead of outright purchasing bonds. Reggae Fund investors would obtain TON chain tokens that reflected their percentage stake in the fund. Through this system, the bonds become more transferable while their utility value increases.

Libre plans to introduce upcoming Telegram bonds into the fund, which begins with an initial $500 million offering. The initiative shows potential to grow substantially over time. It’s one of the biggest attempts in history to transfer genuine financial assets from legacy systems to blockchain platforms.

To support this effort, the company will be developing Libre Gateway as part of its infrastructure on TON. The system allows for fund subscription by investors who can either use traditional currency along with stablecoins. TON blockchain users can manage their assets through specific wallet solutions developed for this network platform. The system aims to simplify both investment and security methods.

Max Crown, CEO at the TON Foundation, commented on the development. He highlighted the launch of Libre’s system and the Telegram Bond Fund as important stages in integrating blockchain technology with regulated financial assets.

“Real-world assets (RWAs) are coming to the TON ecosystem in a way that benefits the community by providing seamless and secure user experiences,” said Max Crown, CEO of TON Foundation. “We are excited to welcome Libre’s system and the Telegram Bond Fund as part of this integration.”

Previously, Libre has worked together with financial institutions such as BlackRock and Brevan Howard, as well as Nomura’s Laser Digital. The company currently has over $200 million worth of tokenized assets, which will be accessible to TON users, together with the newly launched TBF, through the platform.

Dr. Jez Mohideen, Chairman of Libre and CEO of Laser Digital, added: “The capability of TON blockchain allows traditional financial products to enter the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. This project brings together institutional strength and blockchain technology to create financial instruments that benefit both TON users and investment professionals.”

In brief, Libre is joining forces with the TON Foundation to facilitate the management of regulated financial assets on a blockchain. Through this venture, Telegram bonds are being tokenized to provide digital solutions that empower investors to explore diverse methods of capital return. This development paves the way for financial institutions to engage more deeply in blockchain-based financial activities. "