Tokenised Money Market Fund Coming to XRP Ledger, Says Ripple

Ripple has just announced that, in partnership with Archax – which is the first FCA-regulated digital asset exchange – they have launched a tokenised version of abrdn’s £3.8 billion (AU$7.3 billion) US Dollar Liquidity Fund on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

This is the first tokenised money market fund on the XRPL, combining real-world asset tokenisation and institutional DeFi (decentralised finance). The collaboration aims to enhance cost efficiency and streamline settlement in capital markets using blockchain technology.

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Money market funds are a type of mutual fund that invests in highly liquid, short-term instruments, such as government bonds, treasury bills, and commercial paper. These funds give investors exposure to high liquidity with a very low level of risk, making them a popular choice for cash management or a temporary store of value.

The tokenisation of these money market funds refers to the process of converting the fund shares into digital tokens on a blockchain. This process aims to leverage the benefits of blockchain technology – such as increased liquidity, transparency, and accessibility – while still offering the stability and low-risk profile of traditional money market funds.

Tokenisation Has Enormous Transformative Potential

As of now, tokenisation of money market funds is still in the early stages, with a few entities experimenting with the concept.

Duncan Moir, Senior Investment Manager, abrdn, spoke to what he called the “next evolution of financial market infrastructure”, which is poised to gain traction through wider adoption of digital assets:

Real benefits are to be had from leveraging the efficiency of moving the end-to-end investment and cash settlement process on-chain. The XRPL is an established venue for this thanks to its institutional-grade functionality, cost efficiency and built-in compliance capabilities. We are delighted to be working with Ripple and Archax to deliver this important milestone.

Duncan Moir, Senior Investment Manager, abrdn

Markus Infanger, Senior Vice President, RippleX, also weighed in, saying that collaboration between abrdn and the XRPL has significant potential and could “enhance operational efficiencies, while further reinforcing the XRPL as one of the leading blockchains for real-world asset tokenization”.

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There is no question that the on-chain economy is gaining traction. By working with companies like Archax, we are excited to help financial institutions like abrdn to seize the incredible opportunity represented by blockchain and digital assets technology to deliver utility at scale.

Markus Infanger, Senior Vice President, RippleX