The top-ranked Asia-Pacific money market fund is now available to accredited investors as a tokenized asset with real-time settlement on-chain.
By Zoran Spirkovski
Editor Hamza Tariq
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CMB International (CMBIAM), a subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, has launched its $3.8 billion USD Money Market Fund on BNB Chain BNB $1 187 24h volatility: 1.9% Market cap: $165.53 B Vol. 24h: $6.91 B .
The fund is now represented by the CMBMINT and CMBIMINT tokens, with the initiative supported by distribution partner DigiFT and technology services provider OnChain.
The fund was ranked #1 among its Asia-Pacific peers by Bloomberg as of October 2025 and primarily invests in USD-denominated short-term deposits and high-quality money market instruments.
Since its start in 2024, the fund has maintained consistent returns, according to the official announcement.
CMB International, a subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, has launched its $3.8B Money Market Fund on BNB Chain, represented by the CMBMINT and CMBIMINT tokens.
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Through the partnership, accredited investors can subscribe to the tokenized fund using fiat or stablecoins and redeem their holdings in real-time. The process is managed by proprietary liquidity management smart contracts developed by DigiFT.
Adam Bai, Head of CMB International Asset Management, noted that leveraging BNB Chain’s robust infrastructure allows the firm to extend its money market strategies to a broader global investor base in a secure and compliant manner.
Similarly, BNB Chain’s Head of Business Development, Sarah, stated that the collaboration shows how regulated financial products can use the network’s scalability and ecosystem reach.
The launch is part of a larger trend of traditional financial products moving on-chain. The move by CMBIAM follows other major financial institutions that have chosen the network for tokenization, including the asset manager behind the Franklin Templeton on BNB Chain platform.
The network has also expanded its involvement with tokenized equities. In July, BNB Chain announced it was joining an alliance with Ondo’s RWA platform to broaden access to tokenized stocks and other real-world assets.
The CMBMINT and CMBIMINT tokens are planned for integration with DeFi protocols, including Venus Protocol XVS $5.48 24h volatility: 3.2% Market cap: $91.73 M Vol. 24h: $6.48 M and ListaDAO, where they can be used for collateralized lending and yield strategies.
This development comes as the broader ecosystem has taken steps to support users through market volatility. In response to recent market events, BNB Chain’s recent $45M airdrop was distributed to meme coin traders.
In a separate action, Binance’s recovery initiative included a plan to distribute $300 million to traders impacted by record liquidations.
The launch of the CMBIAM fund adds another regulated, high-value real-world asset to the BNB Chain. The collaboration expands on-chain access to an institutional-grade asset and sets the stage for new DeFi utility through the planned protocol integrations.
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As a Web3 marketing strategist and former CMO of DuckDAO, Zoran Spirkovski translates complex crypto concepts into compelling narratives that drive growth. With a background in crypto journalism, he excels in developing go-to-market strategies for DeFi, L2, and GameFi projects.
