BlackRock and VanEck are embracing blockchain technology to enhance liquidity for their tokenised funds by integrating Ripple’s enterprise-focused stablecoin, RLUSD, into Securitize’s platform.

This will allow institutional investors to exchange shares from BlackRock’s BUIDL and VanEck’s VBILL funds for RLUSD around the clock, combining the speed and programmability of blockchain with regulatory compliance.

The integration of RLUSD enables instant redemptions from tokenised funds, giving investors continuous access to on-chain liquidity.

BlackRock’s BUIDL, launched in March 2024, has grown to manage over $2 billion in assets and is available across seven blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Polygon.

Meanwhile, VanEck’s VBILL, introduced in May 2025, offers tokenised exposure to US Treasuries with a lower entry point of $100,000 and is accessible on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and Avalanche.

With RLUSD, investors can now convert fund shares at a $1 parity verified by oracles, allowing real-time, regulated settlements even outside traditional market hours.

This instant liquidity expands the usability of these tokenised treasury funds, offering a reliable stablecoin alternative alongside Circle’s USDC and US dollars already supported on the Securitize platform.

By providing programmable on-chain liquidity, RLUSD enables both DeFi strategies and enterprise-grade operations while maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Launched in late 2024, Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin is fully backed 1:1 by USD reserves and supported by third-party attestations, ensuring transparency and regulatory rigour.

The stablecoin is issued under a New York Department of Financial Services Trust Company Charter, and its market capitalisation has already exceeded $740 million after being approved for use in Dubai’s DIFC.

The stablecoin’s integration into Securitize further strengthens its position as a bridge between traditional financial instruments and blockchain-based liquidity solutions.

For Ripple, the partnership enhances the utility of its XRP Ledger (XRPL), paving the way for broader composability in both decentralised and centralised finance.

Investors using BUIDL and VBILL can now tap into real-time settlement, automated DeFi operations, and cross-border payments without leaving the regulated environment.

The integration demonstrates how enterprise-focused stablecoins can support complex financial operations while meeting the compliance expectations of institutional participants.

Securitize, which manages over $4 billion in tokenised real-world assets and serves top-tier clients such as Apollo, BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and VanEck, sees RLUSD as a critical step in automating liquidity for tokenised funds.

The company’s CEO, Carlos Domingo, emphasised that the partnership delivers real-time settlement and programmable liquidity across a new class of compliant, on-chain investment products.

The smart contract functionality allows BUIDL and VBILL holders to redeem shares for RLUSD 24/7, increasing both accessibility and market appeal.

By integrating RLUSD, these funds offer more than just stable-value redemption; they provide a yield-bearing, low-risk on-chain investment option, reinforcing the trend of tokenisation on Wall Street.

This integration is also expected to extend further onto the XRPL, offering enhanced composability and interoperability with other DeFi and CeFi applications.

Investors now can move seamlessly between traditional treasury products and decentralised strategies, reflecting a new era of institutional finance powered by blockchain technology.

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