Baillie Gifford has launched a new tokenized investment fund that includes prominent cryptocurrencies Solana and Ethereum, in collaboration with BNY, according to CoinDesk. This move marks a notable step by the asset manager into the growing digital asset space.
The partnership with BNY highlights an increasing trend among traditional financial institutions to facilitate access to blockchain-based assets through regulated and tokenized investment vehicles.
For Japanese investors, this development reflects the broader global momentum toward integrating crypto assets into mainstream portfolios, aligning with Japan's evolving regulatory framework and growing interest in digital currencies.