Decentralized Finance (DeFi) represents the next stage of cryptocurrency evolution, drawing in big players aiming to establish their presence in this space. Recently, Securitize and BlackRock have teamed up with Uniswap to open new channels for DeFi accessibility through BUILD.
Major Uniswap Partnership Announcement
Uniswap has announced that the USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) will commence trading on UniswapX. This strategic partnership is set to enhance BUIDL’s on-chain accessibility, merging the efficiency of Uniswap’s technology with the familiarity of traditional markets. This integration provides near-instant liquidity between BUIDL and USDC for investors.
“Uniswap Labs, a leader in decentralized finance, and Securitize, a pioneer in tokenizing real-world assets, announced today a strategic integration allowing BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) shares to trade via UniswapX technology,” Uniswap stated.
Hayden Adams, Founder and CEO of Uniswap Labs, shared insights on this significant development.
“Our mission is simple: to make value exchange cheaper, faster, and more accessible.
Activating BUIDL on UniswapX with BlackRock and Securitize strengthens our mission by creating efficient markets, improved liquidity, and faster swaps. We’re excited to see what we can build together,” Adams added.
In addition to this collaboration, BlackRock has made a strategic investment within the Uniswap ecosystem. Following the announcement, the price of UNI Coin surged by a remarkable 30%, reflecting the market’s positive reception.
