Binance Labs, the venture capital and incubation arm of Binance, has made a strategic investment in OpenEden. The platform focuses on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralized finance (DeFi). With the tokenizing of assets such as U.S. Treasury Bills (T-Bills), OpenEden aims to bring real-world yields onto blockchain networks.
Binance Labs Invests In OpenEden
Binance Labs-backed OpenEden operates through two key entities. The first is a fund management company with a license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Whilst, the second is a technology company that provides a full-stack infrastructure for tokenization.
One of its most significant products is the tokenized U.S. T-Bill Fund, branded as “TBILL.” Recently, it became the first tokenized T-Bill to earn an “A” rating from financial rating agency Moody’s. This product has also gained recognition for being the largest tokenized T-Bill offering outside the U.S.
For further context, the organization’s primary goal is to make real-world financial products accessible via blockchain, targeting trillions of dollars in assets. Hence, Binance Labs’ latest investment will likely accelerate OpenEden’s efforts toward this objective. Moreover, the backing could provide momentum for the company to further bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi.
Recently, OpenEden achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $100 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) in its tokenized T-Bills. Moreover, the platform allows investors who have passed Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, along with DAOs and crypto treasury managers, to link self-custodial wallets.
The above-mentioned wallets can mint TBILL tokens, providing an opportunity to earn significant yields on stablecoins. Meanwhile, OpenEden has managed to reduce operational costs via managing the entire process of tokenization internally. This ensures higher returns for investors. Thus, over 100 institutional clients are currently using the platform.
Binance Labs’ investment is expected to help OpenEden grow its operations and increase access to RWA-backed yields across the DeFi ecosystem. The company is also planning to launch new financial products and form strategic partnerships. Furthermore, these initiatives align with Binance Labs’ goal to support projects that leverage innovative technologies in Web3.
Official Comments
According to the announcement, Andy Chang, Binance Labs’ Investment Director said, “Binance Labs provides unwavering support to projects that are unlocking the next wave of opportunities in Web3 through meaningful and sustainable technologies. We believe OpenEden is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing adoption of stablecoins and RWAs, and we are excited to join them on this journey.”
In addition, OpenEden’s co-founder Jeremy Ng also expressed enthusiasm about the recent collaboration. He said, “Their backing empowers us to accelerate our efforts in blending native yields with real-world yields, which will help stabilize returns in DeFi and create pathways for bringing institutional liquidity onto decentralized platforms.”
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