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KAIO brings major institutional funds to Hedera
KAIO, an Abu Dhabi-based infrastructure provider for regulated real-world assets (RWA), has expanded its tokenized fund offerings by minting three institutional funds on the Hedera network. The move adds Laser Digital Carry Fund (LCF), BlackRock ICS US Dollar Liquidity Fund, and Brevan Howard Master Fund to Hedera's growing tokenization ecosystem, with tokenized shares available exclusively to institutional and accredited investors.
Which funds were tokenized and who can access them?
The three new tokenized funds include LCF, BlackRock’s USD liquidity vehicle, and Brevan Howard’s master fund. These tokenized fund structures are designed for institutional and accredited investors, bringing traditional money market and alternative fund exposure onto a fast, low-cost DLT layer built for enterprise use.
Why Hedera for real-world asset tokenization?
Market participants and tokenization leads point to Hedera’s recent traction across RWA projects, enterprise-grade infrastructure, and predictable performance as reasons for choosing the network. Florent Jouanneau, Tokenisation Lead at Laser Digital, praised Hedera for being a natural fit as they move LCF on-chain via KAIO.
Broader momentum: Archax and large asset managers
This development follows Archax’s deployment of token contracts on Hedera for multiple institutional money market funds — including products linked to BlackRock, Fidelity, and State Street — signaling potential for billions in tokenized RWAs to migrate on-chain. Together, these initiatives highlight growing institutional demand for tokenized funds, improved liquidity, and streamlined operational efficiencies in the crypto and traditional finance interface.
Implications for investors and the market
Tokenizing regulated funds on Hedera could enhance settlement speed, transparency, and fractional access while remaining compliant with investor eligibility rules. As more custodians, fund managers, and infrastructure providers lean into tokenization, Hedera’s HBAR-powered ecosystem may see expanded adoption among institutions exploring blockchain-native fund structures.
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