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J.P. Morgan Launches Ethereum-Based Money Market Fund for Institutional Investors
A new money market fund has chosen Ethereum as its primary settlement layer, highlighting the platform's growing role in on-chain finance. This decision underscores Ethereum's security, scalability, and ecosystem maturity, attracting institutional investors.
Operational Efficiency and Institutional Confidence
- J.P. Morgan Asset Management launched the My On-Chain Net Yield Fund (MONY) on Ethereum, marking a significant move in traditional finance.
- Managed assets are approximately $4 trillion, with an initial seed of $100 million before public availability.
- Shares are issued and tracked on Ethereum via JPMorgan’s Kinexys platform, offering faster settlements and ownership transfers.
- The fund is open to large investors, requiring individual investments of at least $5 million and institutional minimums of $25 million.
- This initiative enables faster transactions and better treasury integration for JPMorgan.
The Broader Significance of Ethereum
- Ethereum is described not just as technology but as a network coordinating economic actors around shared rules, acting as a global neutral arbitrator.
- AdrianoFeria emphasizes understanding Ethereum beyond cash-flow-centric valuations to grasp its true value.
