Global asset manager Mirae Asset Global Investments and Ava Labs, the firm behind the Avalanche blockchain, announced a new partnership on September 25, 2025.
The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), with an initial focus on investment funds. The collaboration aims to merge traditional finance (TradFi) expertise with blockchain infrastructure.
The agreement details a joint effort to develop solutions for RWA tokenization. According to an official announcement, Mirae Asset will provide its institutional expertise in asset management, while Ava Labs will supply the underlying technology through the Avalanche network. The partnership’s initial steps will include a feasibility review and a pilot project to build the necessary on-chain management and settlement systems for tokenized funds.
Asset managers are turning to on-chain solutions
The stated goals for the partnership include creating innovative financial products and enhancing the investment experience for customers. While tokenization can bring efficiency, transparency, and access to new global liquidity pools, the move represents a contemporary trend that players are exploring after the sector reported a 224% growth.
According to Kim Young-hwan, President of Mirae Asset’s Innovation and Global Management Division, said, “This partnership marks a key step in strengthening our digital transformation capabilities as a global asset manager. By combining Ava Labs’ blockchain technology with our product and operational expertise, we will accelerate the tokenization of real assets (RWA), provide new investment experiences for clients, and secure a leading position in the global market.”
For Ava Labs, this collaboration represents a validation from a institutional partner, which could help drive further adoption of its platform for institutional-grade RWAs, as reported by local media.
The future of RWA
The involvement of traditional asset managers could encourage others from the niche to adhere to blockchain, as it is happening in the bank sector. The collaboration may also help accelerate growth and standardization in the Real-World Asset (RWA). Such developments align with industry projections that suggest the market for tokenized assets could grow significantly by the end of the decade.
The following alliance is an example of how the architecture of modern finance is evolving. It moves the tokenization of real-world assets from a niche tangible in reality. Although the results for the sector are positive, there are still a lot of variables that will both be watched closely by investors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
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