BNB News Today: BNB Chain Opens $3.8B Bridge Connecting Conventional and Digital Financial Systems

BNB Chain Unveils $3.8 Billion Money Market Fund, Accelerating RWA Tokenization Growth

With the on-chain debut of CMB International’s USD Money Market Fund—a $3.8 billion product designed for institutions—BNB Chain has further established itself as a frontrunner in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The fund, accessible through CMBMINT and CMBIMINT tokens, enables qualified investors to subscribe using either fiat currency or stablecoins, and to redeem their assets instantly via smart contracts engineered by DigiFT and OnChain. Backed by CMB International, a branch of China Merchants Bank, this move highlights

Chain’s increasing significance in connecting conventional finance with decentralized systems.

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The BNB Chain ecosystem’s technical framework—which includes BNB Smart Chain for secure transactions, opBNB for scalable rollups, and Greenfield for decentralized data storage—facilitates smooth RWA integration. This robust infrastructure has already drawn major institutions such as Franklin Templeton, which brought its Benji Technology Platform to BNB Chain and tokenized its OnChain US Government Money Fund shares as BENJI tokens. The network now supports a variety of tokenized assets, including U.S. Treasuries, gold, equities, and private credit, with initiatives like XAUm (gold-backed tokens) and USDO (Treasury-backed stablecoins) enhancing liquidity.

The collaboration with CMB International is part of a larger wave of institutional engagement. BNB Chain’s RWA landscape now features over 100 projects spanning issuance, liquidity, and DeFi applications, with infrastructure partners such as

and Ceffu supporting regulatory compliance and transparency. Thanks to its scalability and minimal gas fees—averaging just $0.04 per transaction—the network has become a top choice for tokenized assets, surpassing rivals like in institutional adoption.

BNB’s native token has reflected this upward trend, recently exceeding $1,000 in value and reaching a market cap of $140 billion. Technical analysis points to sustained momentum, with open interest in derivatives hitting $1.4 billion and Binance accounting for $946 million of that total. Analysts such as Ali Martinez believe the token could rise to $1,300 if it maintains its position above $1,000, driven by growing institutional interest in RWAs and speculation about Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s possible comeback.

Regulatory progress in the Asia-Pacific region is also fueling RWA growth. Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan are developing new frameworks for tokenized assets, and BNB Chain’s partnerships are in step with these regional efforts to standardize cross-border settlements and custody solutions. The network’s recent $45 million airdrop to

coin traders, along with a $300 million recovery fund for liquidated users, demonstrates its commitment to serving both retail and institutional participants.

As BNB Chain broadens its RWA ecosystem, integrating CMBMINT and CMBIMINT tokens into DeFi platforms such as

Protocol and ListaDAO will open up new opportunities for collateralized lending and yield generation. This ongoing development cements BNB Chain’s role as a foundational layer for real-world asset tokenization, with industry leaders like Franklin Templeton and Ondo Finance strengthening its influence in the evolving decentralized finance landscape.