EX.IO, a licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platform in Hong Kong, has announced the listing of the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (grBENJI) for professional investors. The product is a tokenized version of a traditional U.S. government money market fund and is designed to provide on-chain access to low-risk, yield-generating assets.
The offering is part of EX.IO’s focus on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization under a regulated framework. Access is limited to professional investors in line with Hong Kong’s compliance requirements for digital asset products.
Exciting News from https://t.co/1F7TbhgbyN – We are thrilled to announce that https://t.co/1F7TbhgbyN has become @FTI_US ‘s licensed VATP partner in Hong Kong, bringing the groundbreaking tokenized product — Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (grBENJI) — to Professional… pic.twitter.com/zETxKrGRqO
— EX.IO (@EXIO_HK) June 11, 2026
How does the tokenized fund work within EX.IO’s platform?
The grBENJI token represents exposure to short-term U.S. government securities through blockchain-based infrastructure. Investors hold digital tokens that mirror the performance of the underlying money market fund, while settlement and transfer processes are handled on-chain.
EX.IO operates as a regulated VATP, meaning all listed products must comply with strict licensing rules, including investor verification, custody standards, and trading oversight. This structure is designed to ensure that tokenized financial products function within established regulatory boundaries while using blockchain for efficiency.
The platform also supports issuance, trading, and circulation of tokenized assets, positioning itself as an infrastructure provider for institutional-grade digital finance products.
Why are tokenized money market funds being introduced through regulated platforms?
Tokenized real-world assets are increasingly being introduced through licensed platforms as regulators tighten oversight on digital financial products. Money market funds are among the most widely tokenized instruments due to their stability and short-term yield structure.
Industry participants see tokenization as a way to improve access to traditional financial instruments while maintaining compliance and investor protection. It also allows faster settlement and more efficient capital movement compared to legacy systems.
EX.IO’s move shows the growing role of regulated digital asset platforms in bridging traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure, particularly for institutional and professional investors seeking compliant exposure to tokenized products.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong is rapidly shaping a multi-track digital finance system where stablecoins, tokenized bank deposits, and central bank digital money are evolving side by side, showing a broad transition in how money moves across Asia’s financial hubs.
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