VanEck Launches Groundbreaking Tokenized Fund, VBILL, Targeting Institutional Investors

The fund opens access to US Treasury-backed assets in major blockchain networks for institutional investors. It seeks to fill the gap between traditional finance and digital assets

This article from CCXV is a great overview of the new VanEck Treasury Fund, which is a tokenized version of U.S. Treasuries. The fund is being offered on four major blockchain networks: Avalanche, Binance Chain, Ethereum, and Solana. It provides institutional investors with access to Treasury-backed assets in a secure, transparent, and liquid manner. The fund is also designed to be a cash management solution, offering a low-cost and efficient way for institutions to park their cash in a safe haven asset.

The fund is being launched at a time when there is an increasing interest in traditional financial instruments from the cryptocurrency industry. This is especially true in the context of stablecoin regulations, which are expected to require stablecoin issuers to hold reserves in U.S. Treasuries. VBILL offers crypto firms an easy way to tap into the treasury market, offering them liquidity and enhanced security while keeping transactions on the blockchain.

"We are excited to announce the launch of the tokenized VanEck Treasury Fund (VBILL) on major blockchain networks, expanding access to institutional investors and offering a valuable addition to our existing portfolio of digital asset products," said Kyle DaCruz, Director of Digital Assets Product at VanEck. "This launch underscores our commitment to developing innovative and efficient investment solutions for the evolving market needs. Tokenized funds like VBILL can enhance market liquidity and efficiency."

The minimum investment required to receive the VBILL fund depends on the blockchain. For Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Solana, the minimum buy-in is $100k, while Ethereum has a minimum level of $1m. This pricing structure is in line with the fund's target investors, which are institutions.

While retail investors won't be able to participate in the fund, its introduction is still a significant milestone toward more institutional adoption of tokenized traditional assets.

Securitize, a leading tokenization platform, will be handling VBILL's logistics. The firm will be responsible for tokenizing the U.S. Treasury assets, administrating the fund, and providing its broker-dealer capabilities. Securitize's expertise in tokenization will ensure that the fund runs smoothly and in accordance with all relevant regulations.

"We are thrilled to partner with VanEck in launching the tokenized VanEck Treasury Fund," said Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize. "With VBILL, our combined efforts demonstrate tokenization’s ability to create new market opportunities with the speed, transparency, and programmability of blockchain technology."

The post VanEck Launches Tokenized U.S. Treasury Fund With Securitize For Institutional Investors appeared first on CCXV.output: Named one of the best crypto ETFs of 2023 so far, the VanEck Treasury Fund (VBILL) is now available for purchase on four major blockchains.

The fund, which is powered by tokenization technology from Securitize and cross-chain interoperability solutions from Wormhole, provides institutional investors with on-chain access to U.S. Treasury-backed assets. It is also being offered as a cash management solution, providing a low-cost and efficient way for institutions to park their cash in a safe haven asset.

The fund is being launched at a time when there is an increasing interest in traditional financial instruments from the cryptocurrency industry. This is especially true in the context of stablecoin regulations, which are expected to require stablecoin issuers to hold reserves in U.S. Treasuries. VBILL offers crypto firms an easy way to tap into the treasury market, offering them liquidity and enhanced security while keeping transactions on the blockchain.

“We are excited to announce the launch of the tokenized VanEck Treasury Fund (VBILL) on major blockchain networks, expanding access to institutional investors and offering a valuable addition to our existing portfolio of digital asset products,” said Kyle DaCruz, Director of Digital Assets Product at VanEck.

“This launch underscores our commitment to developing innovative and efficient investment solutions for the evolving market needs. Tokenized funds like VBILL can enhance market liquidity and efficiency.”

The minimum investment required to receive the VBILL fund depends on the blockchain. For Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Solana, the minimum buy-in is $100k, while Ethereum has a minimum level of $1m. This pricing structure is in line with the fund's target investors, which are institutions.

While retail investors won't be able to participate in the fund, its introduction is still a significant milestone toward more institutional adoption of tokenized traditional assets.

Securitize will be handling the logistics of VBILL, including tokenizing the U.S. Treasury assets, administrating the fund, and providing its broker-dealer capabilities. The firm's expertise in tokenization will ensure that the fund runs smoothly and in accordance with all relevant regulations.

"We are thrilled to partner with VanEck in launching the tokenized VanEck Treasury Fund," said Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of