- BlackRock and Brevan Howard launch tokenized funds on Sei via Kaios, increasing institutional confidence and encouraging network usage.
- SEI trades at $0.28 with a 9.3% weekly gain; analysts forecast $0.40–$0.50.
- Sub-second finality on Sei, EVM compatibility, and Kaios’ regulatory-ready infrastructure.
Global investment firms BlackRock and Brevan Howard announced the launch of their tokenized funds on the Sei network, utilizing the institutional-grade infrastructure provided by Kaios.
Announced on October 8, 2025, this move underscores the accelerating institutional adoption of tokenization for decentralized finance (DeFi) and real-world assets (RWA).
BlackRock milestone on the Sei network
The debut brings BlackRock’s ICS US Dollar Liquidity Fund and Brevan Howard’s Master Fund into the Sei ecosystem via Kaios’ institutional platform.
Traditional funds in this initiative are being converted into on-chain digital assets, enabling 24/7 compliance and on-chain interactions with DeFi protocols.
BlackRock. Brevan Howard. Live on Sei.
The most powerful names in global finance are coming to Sei via @KAIO_xyz — beginning with BlackRock’s ICS US Dollar Liquidity Fund and Brevan Howard’s Master Fund, now live.
RWAs Move Faster on Sei. ($/acc) pic.twitter.com/fXaTgQvx1c
— Sei (@SeiNetwork) October 8, 2025
Sei’s architecture supports high-throughput transaction processing while maintaining enterprise-grade security.
Olivier Dang, Chief Operating Officer of KAIO, commented on the launch:
“This launch marks another important milestone in institutional blockchain adoption. By using the Sei network, we bring a composable approach to leading fund strategies fully on-chain. It lays the foundation for programmable, real-time financial infrastructure built for the next era of capital markets.”
Justin Barlow, Executive Director of the Sei Development Foundation, added:
“Integrating KAIO’s on-chain infrastructure with the Sei network is a key step toward making Sei the institutional settlement layer for all digital assets. Sei’s high-performance rails enable a seamless on-chain money market fund experience—one that can surpass the traditional trading experience for these funds.”
The partnership addresses long-standing asset management challenges, including settlement delays and high operational costs.
By incorporating KYC/AML protocols and secure custody solutions, Kaios ensures regulatory alignment and prepares the ground for broader institutional inflows into tokenized RWAs.
Implications for the SEI token and market outlook
The arrival of these major funds is poised to drive demand for the SEI token.
Rising institutional activity is expected to increase network usage, enhancing SEI’s deflationary dynamics and staking rewards.
SEI currently trades around $0.28, reflecting a 4% weekly decline amid a broader market pullback.
Short-term forecasts anticipate a modest recovery toward $0.40–$0.50, supported by Sei’s growing network effects and expanding partnerships.
Mid-term outlooks project SEI reaching $1.00, with the historical high of $1.14 providing upside potential for continued gains.
Price trajectory will depend on sustained partnerships and favorable regulatory developments, including potential approvals related to staking yield by regulators such as the SEC.
An $18 million token unlock presents a potential supply-side headwind, but strong staking ratios and recent 50% weekly gains indicate resilience.
This launch reinforces Sei’s role in institutional blockchain innovation, and the SEI price outlook leans positive as increased utility and capital flow into the network continue to grow.