JPMorgan Tokenizes PE Fund on In-house Blockchain

Core Insights - JPMorgan is advancing in decentralized finance by tokenizing a private equity fund on its blockchain platform, setting the stage for its Kinexy's Fund Flow tokenization platform expected to launch fully next year [2][3] - The bank plans to tokenize various alternative assets, including private credit, real estate, and hedge funds, and is considering allowing clients to use fund tokens as collateral for borrowing or portfolio construction [2][3] - Anton Pil, head of JPMorgan's global alternative investment solutions, emphasized that real-time tri-party settlement will enhance liquidity and portfolio flexibility [3] Industry Developments - The GENIUS Act has created a regulatory framework for US dollar-backed stablecoins, promoting innovation in the token economy, while Europe is making strides with platforms like France's Lise Exchange and Switzerland's BX Digital [5] - Major banks, including Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon, are exploring the issuance of a stablecoin pegged to G7 currencies, with Bank of America labeling tokenization as the next evolution in financial markets, referring to it as "mutual fund 3.0" [7]