- BlackRock and Brevan Howard launch tokenized funds on Sei via Kaios, boosting institutional confidence and driving network usage.
- SEI trades at $0.28 with a weekly gain of 9.3%; analysts estimate $0.40–$0.50.
- Sei’s sub-second finality, EVM compatibility, and Kaios’ compliance infrastructure
Global investment giants BlackRock and Brevan Howard have announced the launch of their tokenized funds on the Sei network, leveraging Kaios’ institutional-grade infrastructure.
Announced on October 8, 2025, the move underscores the accelerating institutional adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA).
BlackRock milestone on the Sei network
The debut brings BlackRock’s BUIDL and Brevan Howard’s BH Digital Liquidity Fund into the Sei ecosystem, facilitated by Kaios’ institutional platform.
Traditional funds in this initiative are converted into on-chain digital assets, enabling 24/7 compliance with DeFi protocols.
BlackRock. Brevan Howard. Live on Sei.
The most powerful names in global finance are coming to Sei via @KAIO_xyz — beginning with BlackRock’s ICS US Dollar Liquidity Fund and Brevan Howard’s Master Fund, now live.
RWAs Move Faster on Sei. ($/acc) pic.twitter.com/fXaTgQvx1c
— Sei (@SeiNetwork) October 8, 2025
Sei’s architecture is designed to handle high-volume transactions while maintaining enterprise-level security.
Olivier Dang, COO of KAIO, commented on the announcement:
“This launch marks another major milestone in institutional blockchain adoption. By leveraging the Sei Network we provide composable access to leading fund strategies fully on-chain. It lays the foundation for real-time, programmable financial infrastructure built for the next era of capital markets.”
Justin Barlow, CEO of the Sei Development Foundation, added:
“Integrating KAIO’s on-chain infrastructure with the Sei network is another important step toward making Sei the institutional settlement layer for all digital assets. Sei’s high-performance rails enable a seamless experience for trading money market funds on-chain—one that exceeds the experience of trading these funds in the traditional world.”
This collaboration addresses persistent pain points in asset management, such as settlement delays and costly intermediaries.
By embedding KYC/AML controls and secure custody solutions, Kaios ensures regulatory alignment and paves the way for broader institutional inflows into tokenized RWAs.
Implications for the SEI token and market outlook
The debut of these high-profile funds is poised to catalyze demand for the SEI token.
As institutional activity grows, network usage is expected to rise, strengthening SEI’s deflationary mechanics and staking returns.
SEI is trading near $0.28, reflecting a weekly gain amid broader crypto market movements.
Short-term forecasts anticipate modest recovery, targeting $0.40–$0.50, supported by Sei’s expanding network and partnerships.
Medium-term outlooks project SEI reaching $1, with the all-time high of $1.14 representing further upside potential.
Price trajectory will depend on continued partnership development and regulatory tailwinds, including potential approvals that affect staking and institutional productization.
A token unlock of $18 million presents a supply-side headwind that could add pressure, though Sei’s staking dynamics and recent weekly gains indicate resilience.
This launch cements Sei’s role in institutional blockchain innovation, with SEI’s price outlook tilted positive as tools, capital, and usage continue to flow into the network.