Founded in the United States in 2021, SECRO has quickly become a pivotal player in the digitalization of inventory and trade finance, setting up a strong presence in Switzerland by July 2025. This document workflow automation platform has extended its technology to over 48 countries, digitizing $3.5 billion worth of shipments. Notably, six of the top ten largest commodity traders, along with more than 300 importers, exporters, and logistic service providers, utilize SECRO’s services. The platform’s influence is expanding further with the support of tier-1 European banks now adopting its technology.
In a significant development for the commodity operations sector, October 2025 saw Crédit Agricole CIB commence the use of SECRO’s blockchain technology to enhance its digital transactional commodity operations. This partnership achieved a landmark success early this year, with the bank executing its first digital commercial operation in the energy sector, in collaboration with a major global trader. The process involved a digital document of title issued by a vessel master while at sea, swiftly transferred to the shipper, and securely housed in Crédit Agricole CIB’s SECRO digital vault. This allowed the bank to maintain exclusive control over the document throughout the voyage, digitally endorsing it to the final consignee and transferring it upon settlement. This transaction has set the stage for a succession of digital shipments, indicating the operational viability of large-scale adoption of digital negotiable instruments in Switzerland’s sophisticated commodity trading industry.
The credibility of SECRO within the industry was further bolstered when ING adopted the platform in early 2026, following in the footsteps of Crédit Agricole CIB. Known for its leadership in digitization within the commodity finance sector, ING is now expanding the use of tokenization technology across its client portfolio to streamline trade finance operations. The Dutch bank’s Swiss branch is also exploring the application of SECRO’s technology to inventory financing. If successful, ING would become the first bank globally to tokenize documents of title across the complete commodity finance value chain, from pre-shipment to in-transit and post-shipment. With ING preparing to launch digital trading operations with several customers and more banks joining the platform, the network effect is gaining momentum.
SECRO’s strategic decision to establish its European headquarters in Switzerland in July 2025 was influenced by the country’s robust legal framework for digital ledger technologies. Situated in Zurich, SECRO’s infrastructure offers exceptional data protection and complies with FINMA standards. The platform aligns with various international digital trade frameworks, including the UK ETDA, Singapore ETA, and other MLETR-compliant laws. SECRO’s tokenized instruments can be governed by any of these laws, ensuring global legal recognition. The platform offers significant advantages, such as reduced transactional risk, increased legal robustness, faster operational processes, and improved liquidity, making it an industry leader in trade digitalization.
SECRO has established itself as a universal standard in trade digitalization, with its patented tokenization technology ensuring compliance with advanced digital trade laws. Recognized by marine insurance carriers and listed by the International Chamber of Commerce, SECRO is SOC2-type 2 and ISO 27001 certified. This positions SECRO as a reliable and secure solution for modernizing trade finance operations, offering clients enhanced efficiency, transparency, and resilience.