Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has introduced the latest smart contract function that eases the exchange and exchange of BUIDL fund shares to USDC. The BUIDL fund was made available by BlackRock in March 2024 and works on the Ethereum network offering dollar stability via tokenization.
Investors will soon be able to do 1:1 Redemption by putting their BUIDL shares on Circle’s smart contract which is a 24/7 available option. This launch shows BlackRock is stepping into the world of token funds, adding to its existing ventures in cryptocurrency. For instance, it’s already involved in the cryptocurrency market with products like the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which offers a spot Bitcoin ETF.
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire claims that asset tokenization heals the cash restrictions faced by investors, while USDC assists in securing quick and inexpensive asset transfers. BlackRock’s collaboration with Circle is based on cooperation when BlackRock managed an investment in the Circle Reserve Fund.
The Circle Reserve Fund, managed in partnership with BlackRock and approved by the government, mainly invests about one-third of its USDC reserves in cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries.
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