BlackRock launches two tokenized currency funds to expand its blockchain cash management strategy

Asset management giant BlackRock has announced the launch of two tokenized money market products, further expanding its blockchain-based cash management business, including the BlackRock Select Treasury Based Liquidity Fund (BSTBL) and the BlackRock Daily Reinvestment Stablecoin Reserve Vehicle (BRSRV).

BlackRock stated that the new products will combine the liquidity and stability of traditional money market funds with blockchain infrastructure, providing institutional investors with more flexible cash management tools between traditional finance and digital asset markets.

Among them: BSTBL will launch tokenized shares based on Ethereum on the existing money market fund. These on-chain shares can be transferred between approved wallets in compliance with regulatory requirements. BNY Mellon will serve as the transfer agent and tokenization service provider for BSTBL. BRSRV is a new type of tokenized money fund designed for digitally native institutional investors, supporting daily dividend reinvestment and multi-blockchain access, applicable to various digital asset scenarios including stablecoin reserve management. Securitize will act as the transfer agent and tokenization service provider for this fund.

Both products invest in cash, short-term U.S. Treasury securities, and overnight repurchase agreements backed by U.S. Treasury securities, aiming to generate returns while maintaining principal stability and liquidity. As of now, the cash strategy assets managed by BlackRock's cash management group are close to $1.1 trillion, covering a variety of investors including corporations, banks, foundations, insurance companies, and public institutions. The launch of tokenized money funds is seen as an important step for traditional asset management institutions to further engage in RWA (real-world asset tokenization) and on-chain financial infrastructure.