Archax, a London-based digital asset exchange, in collaboration with Ownera and the HBAR Foundation, has achieved a significant milestone in the real-world assets (RWAs) industry. They successfully tokenized BlackRock’s ICS US Treasury money market fund (MMF) on the Hedera (HBAR) blockchain. This groundbreaking move follows abrdn plc’s tokenization of its MMFs on Hedera last year.
The tokenization of BlackRock’s MMF marks a historic moment in the crypto world, demonstrating the growing adoption of blockchain technology in traditional finance sectors. MMFs are increasingly becoming pivotal in the RWAs sector, offering investors institutional stability and yield through suitable investment vehicles.
Tokenized MMFs provide numerous advantages, including the ability to trade shares on exchanges like Archax, instantaneous transfers, and deployment as collateral. These benefits go beyond traditional functionalities, offering enhanced liquidity and efficiency in asset management processes.
Shayne Higdon, CEO of The HBAR Foundation, expressed confidence in the tokenization of MMF shares on Hedera, enabled by Archax. He emphasized Hedera’s unmatched speed, security, and low-cost infrastructure, perfectly suited for institutional-grade tokenization of real-world assets.
Following this groundbreaking news, the price of HBAR surged by over 46%, reaching highs of $0.1314. This significant price increase reflects the market’s positive response to the tokenization of BlackRock’s MMF on the Hedera blockchain. HBAR’s trading volume also witnessed a dramatic spike, exceeding $346 million within 24 hours.
The successful tokenization of BlackRock’s MMF highlights the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize traditional finance, opening doors for innovative solutions and increased participation in the digital asset ecosystem.
