BlackRock takes first DeFi step, lists BUIDL on Uniswap as UNI jumps 25%

Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email BlackRock takes first DeFi step, lists BUIDL on Uniswap as UNI jumps 25% BlackRock will make shares of its $2.2 billion tokenized U.S. Treasury fund tradable on the decentralized exchange Uniswap. By Helene Braun , AI Boost | Edited by Stephen Alpher Feb 11, 2026, 2:57 p.m. Make us preferred on Google (Getty Images) What to know : BlackRock will make shares of its $2.2 billion tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, BUIDL, tradable on the decentralized exchange Uniswap, marking its first move into DeFi. UNI, the exchange's governance token, jumped 25% on the news. Trading BUIDL on UniswapX will allow pre-qualified, whitelisted investors to swap the tokenized Treasury fund around the clock with approved market makers using stablecoins, with Securitize handling compliance. BlackRock, the world-wide largest asset manager, on Wednesday said it will make shares of its tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, BUIDL, tradable on Uniswap, marking the asset manager’s first step into decentralized finance (DeFi). STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy . As part of the move, BlackRock also disclosed a strategic investment in Uniswap and purchased an undisclosed amount of UNI, Uniswap’s governance token, which surged 25% on the news, now trading at $4.11. BUIDL, which launched in 2024, is the largest tokenized U.S. Treasury fund on the market with nearly $2.2 billion in total value locked, according to data from rwa.xyz. It’s a blockchain-based fund backed 100% by U.S. Treasury bills and cash, offering yield on-chain. Its arrival on Uniswap — one of the largest decentralized exchanges — means investors can now trade the tokenized fund in a peer-to-peer setting without a traditional intermediary. To make this work, BlackRock partnered with Uniswap Labs and Securitize, a firm that handles the regulatory and compliance legwork of tokenizing real-world assets. BUIDL shares will be available through UniswapX, a trading system that sources quotes from approved market makers and settles trades on the blockchain. All users must be pre-qualified and whitelisted through Securitize, which will facilitate the transactions. “This collaboration with Uniswap Labs alongside Securitize is a notable step in the convergence of tokenized assets with decentralized finance,” Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s global head of digital assets, said in a statement. “The integration of BUIDL into UniswapX marks a major leap forward in the interoperability of tokenized USD yield funds with stablecoins.” DeFi platforms like Uniswap allow users to trade assets, borrow, or earn yield without relying on centralized financial institutions. Instead, they run on smart contracts — self-executing code stored on public blockchains. Uniswap, in particular, is the largest decentralized exchange on Ethereum ETH $ 1,950.42 . It lets users swap tokens directly from their wallets, often within seconds. By enabling trading of BUIDL, Uniswap expands beyond crypto-native assets into the world of tokenized government bonds. The integration allows qualified investors to swap BUIDL 24/7 with approved market makers using stablecoins. BlackRock Tokenization Securitize Uniswap AI Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards . For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy . More For You Analysts react as Robinhood slumps 10%, with slowdown in crypto trading weighing on results By Will Canny , AI Boost , Helene Braun | Edited by Stephen Alpher 14 minutes ago JPMorgan and Compass Point were among the sell-side teams trimming price targets on HOOD. What to know : Robinhood shares dropped 10% after fourth-quarter revenue of $1.28 billion missed estimates. Crypto revenue slid 38% year over year to $221 million, dragging transaction revenue and contributing to misses in adjusted EBITDA and net interest income. 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