Since its launch in March 2024, BlackRock’s tokenized USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) has delivered $7 million in dividends.
This fund, which invests in U.S. Treasury Bills, cash, and repurchase agreements, has seen increasing monthly dividend payouts, reaching $2.12 million in July alone.
In April, BUIDL overtook Franklin Templeton’s BENJI fund to become the largest tokenized government debt fund. By July 2024, BUIDL had accumulated $500 million in investments, maintaining its top position in the market.
The trend of tokenizing financial assets continues to grow, with Goldman Sachs planning to introduce new tokenized products focused on U.S. and European debt markets next year.
The U.S. national debt has now surpassed $35 trillion, prompting some analysts to predict that this could drive investors toward Bitcoin as a safeguard against inflation.
Meanwhile, former U.S. Speaker Paul Ryan suggests that demand for tokenized U.S. debt instruments might help support the value of the dollar.
Circle’s recent move to file for an IPO has sparked skepticism among industry experts, who are raising questions about the company’s financial health and future prospects.
Tokenized gold is gaining momentum, with its market cap now surpassing $1.2 billion, driven by record-high gold prices and increasing interest in blockchain-based assets.
The crypto market might be on the verge of hitting a local bottom within the next two months, as ongoing uncertainty around US import tariffs keeps investor sentiment low.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is urging U.S. lawmakers to modernize stablecoin regulations, advocating for consumers’ right to earn interest on their stablecoin holdings.