Itaú Unibanco Partners With OpenAssets to Pilot Tokenized Bonds and Funds in Brazil

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Brazil's largest bank, Itaú Unibanco, has announced a partnership with tokenization firm OpenAssets to explore digital asset capabilities. The collaboration involves testing tokenized bonds and investment funds as part of a structured pilot program. The initiative is being overseen by ANBIMA, Brazil's financial industry regulatory body. The move signals Itaú's growing commitment to integrating blockchain-based financial instruments into its operations.

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