Europe’s largest asset manager brings a major traditional finance product on-chain, signaling accelerating institutional adoption of blockchain technology.

Amundi, the largest asset manager in Europe, has launched a €5 billion tokenized money market fund on the Ethereum blockchain, marking one of the most significant institutional commitments to on-chain finance to date. The fund, developed in partnership with the asset servicing giant CACEIS, went live on November 4, 2025, and represents a major step toward bringing regulated financial products into blockchain environments.

A Milestone for Traditional Finance Moving On-Chain

According to the company, tokenizing the fund enables a more efficient structure for issuance, record-keeping, and settlement while maintaining compliance with existing regulatory frameworks. The collaboration between Amundi and CACEIS establishes the infrastructure needed to securely issue and manage tokenized shares of the fund on Ethereum.

In a statement, Amundi described the launch as “a pivotal step in bridging traditional finance with the innovative capabilities of blockchain technology,” highlighting the shift toward hybrid financial models that blend regulated investment products with decentralized infrastructure.

Why Ethereum?

The decision to deploy on Ethereum underscores the network’s growing role as the preferred blockchain for institutional-grade tokenization. The model enables:

• Faster and more transparent transactions
  
• Programmable compliance
  
• Greater operational flexibility
  
• The ability to interact with on-chain systems or custodians
  

Investors are expected to benefit from smoother transitions between traditional custody structures and blockchain-based holdings, potentially streamlining internal operations for asset managers and institutional treasuries.

Potential Impact on Ethereum and DeFi

Market observers anticipate that a tokenized fund of this size could influence liquidity flows within the Ethereum ecosystem, especially as institutions explore on-chain settlement or integrate tokenized shares into their operational frameworks.

While the fund itself remains within traditional regulatory boundaries, its presence on Ethereum may indirectly benefit related DeFi infrastructure by reinforcing blockchain’s credibility as a settlement layer for large-scale financial products.

The move reflects a broader trend in Europe toward tokenizing real-world assets (RWA), with regulators increasingly open to blockchain-based financial innovation. Previous tokenized fund pilots across the region suggest that regulatory support for tokenization will continue to expand as institutions seek improved transparency and operational efficiency.

Tokyo-based blockchain project Janction has entered a strategic partnership with Singapore’s AltLayer to integrate rollup-as-a-service technology into its Layer-2 network. The collaboration aims to improve transaction throughput, lower costs, and expand visibility through coordinated marketing efforts. It also supports Janction’s broader goals of powering decentralized GPU compute and enabling AI data traceability on-chain.

A Partnership First Announced in Early 2025

Janction publicly revealed the partnership on February 20, 2025, confirming plans to incorporate AltLayer’s rollup-as-a-service (RaaS) platform into its Layer-2 chain built on the Optimism Superchain. AltLayer later followed with its own announcement, highlighting Janction’s Phase 1 testnet launch.

The partnership resurfaced in the spotlight in September 2025, when Janction’s global account amplified the news alongside a detailed Medium article outlining technical plans and promotional initiatives. The renewed visibility coincided with Janction’s latest seed funding round and the relaunch of its AI-focused testnet environment.

Janction, incubated by Jasmy Corporation in 2024, positions itself within Japan’s expanding Web3 and IoT landscape by emphasizing personal data sovereignty and decentralized infrastructure.

Janction’s Infrastructure: AI, GPUs, and Cross-Chain Connectivity

Led by CEO Hiroshi Harada, Janction is building a permissionless chain designed for decentralized GPU pools—an increasingly important resource for AI workloads. The network is geared toward SMEs that require cost-efficient, distributed computing.

Key components of Janction’s roadmap include:

• Ethereum-compatible Layer-2 scaling on the Optimism Superchain
• AI compute verification and data traceability
• Integration with Jasmy’s IoT suite for secure data flow and monetization
• Cross-chain functionality for NFTs, RWA tokenization, and DeFi liquidity

Additional partnerships announced in September include Arichain (for cross-chain liquidity and AI/DePIN collaboration) and DMC DAO (for on-chain music and NFT content).

AltLayer’s RaaS Platform: Enabling Faster, Cheaper Rollups

AltLayer specializes in deploying fast, modular rollups for Web3 applications, supporting stacks such as Optimism, Arbitrum, Polygon CDK, ZKSync, and others. Its system uses EigenDA for data availability and EigenLayer restaking for shared security, reducing state update costs and improving reliability.

For Janction, the integration brings:

• Sub-second transaction confirmation
• 90% reduction in calldata costs through EigenDA
• EVM-compatibility for easy developer migration
• Shared security through EigenLayer validators
• Rapid rollup deployment in minutes instead of months

AltLayer’s native token, ALT, is used for governance and staking.

Joint Outreach to Developers and Enterprises

Beyond the technical integration, the two teams will collaborate on marketing, events, and developer initiatives aimed at expanding adoption of AI-enabled Web3 tools.

This includes outreach to builders in:

• AI and decentralized GPU compute
• Web3 gaming and NFT rendering
• Cross-chain liquidity and DeFi
• ESG carbon markets and digital ID solutions

Janction is already linked with Japan-listed Aplix, enabling integrations in digital identity, sustainability tracking, and payments.

Conclusion

The Janction–AltLayer partnership establishes a robust foundation for scaling Janction’s Layer-2 network with enterprise-grade rollup infrastructure. By combining sub-second rollup performance, lower fees through EigenDA, and shared security via EigenLayer, the collaboration strengthens Janction’s mission of delivering decentralized GPU compute and verifiable AI workflows.

With aligned marketing efforts and cross-chain integrations, Janction is positioning itself as a notable player in Japan’s emerging AI-Web3 sector—while leveraging AltLayer’s proven RaaS technology to accelerate its path to mainnet.

The 15th edition of the legendary crypto forum confirms its status as the leading global industry event. This event set a new record with 16,730 attendees from 130 countries, making Dubai the epicenter of the crypto world.

For this special anniversary, the Forum united industry pioneers, major companies, and innovative projects.

Over 160 speakers took to the stage, including global leaders and representatives of the largest ecosystems: Tether, Mastercard, DWF Labs, TRON, Mysten Labs (Sui), CoinMarketCap, TON, Ripple, Google Cloud, Animoca Brands, Trust Wallet, 1inch, Amazon, KuCoin, OKX, ADGM, dYdX, and many others.

The agenda was full of insider insights and exclusive analytics. Attendees discussed the most relevant strategies, new trends, and the future of digital assets, Web3, and mining.One of the key highlights of the forum was the appearance of Pavel Durov, Founder of Telegram, who took the stage for a long-awaited announcement. During his speech, Durov introduced the launch of Cocoon — a new network combining the TON blockchain with decentralized AI technologies. The announcement instantly became one of the most discussed topics of the forum and the entire crypto industry.

Concluding his speech, the Founder of Telegram called on the audience to “stand up for their rights and freedom.”

The exhibition space featured 200 booths, where leading companies showcased their solutions. Among them: OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, HTX, Bitget, BingX, MEXC, Toobit, Bitmex, Ledger, Tron, Trust Wallet, Bitmain, Canaan, Uminers, and many others.

The highlight of the anniversary Forum was the Official Afterparty at Club Iris

More than 1,300 VIP guests enjoyed an all-inclusive evening with fine dining, a vibrant show program, premium networking, and a special performance by Akon, which made the night truly unforgettable.

Around the Forum dates, Dubai also hosted over 300 side events, allowing every participant to immerse themselves into the global crypto community and enjoy networking and entertainment in multiple formats.

The next edition of Blockchain Life will take place in Dubai on December 1-2, right on the eve of the Formula 1 Grand prix.

Tickets and sponsorship applications at early bird prices are already available on the official website:https://blockchain-life.com

General Sponsor — Uminers
Organizers — Listing.Help and Jets.Capital
Afterparty General Sponsor – Bitmain