Fasanara Launches FAST, the First Tokenised Money Market Fund Held on the Polygon Blockchain

Developed in collaboration with Apex Group, Tokeny, Chainlink, Fireblocks and XBTO, FAST offers investors a faster, more cost-effective, and transparent way to access money market investments.

Fasanara, a London-based institutional investment management firm, has announced the launch of its first tokenised Money Market Fund on the Polygon Proof of Stake (PoS) public blockchain.

Developed in collaboration with Apex Group, Tokeny, Chainlink, Fireblocks and XBTO, FAST offers investors a faster, more cost-effective, and transparent way to access money market investments.

"With FAST, we are not only reshaping the future of money market investments but also redefining how investors engage with financial markets,” said Francesco Filia, founder and CEO of Fasanara. “By harnessing blockchain technology, we provide an innovative and compliant investment solution that enables seamless access to liquidity, real-time processing and enhanced transparency – all while maintaining the rigor of traditional asset management practices."

The launch of Fasanara's first tokenised Money Market Fund represents a significant milestone for the firm, positioning it as a pioneer in technology-enabled investing. Through FAST, Fasanara is not only modernising fund management but also setting a new benchmark for digital innovation in asset management.

By tokenising a stable asset class like a money market fund, Fasanara aims to redefine how investors engage with these investments, making them more accessible and adaptable to today’s digital-first economy.

FAST is structured using ERC-3643 smart contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational flexibility at the token level. Apex Group, the fund’s administrator, uses Tokeny’s blockchain-based platform for transfer agency management. Security is enhanced through Fireblocks’ key management and wallet infrastructure, safeguarding on-chain operations.

To further enhance the transparency, utility, and liquidity of FAST, Fasanara will employ the Chainlink standard, including Proof of Reserve and Data Feeds to verify AUM and bring NAV data on-chain, and intends to leverage Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to enhance connectivity and scalability across blockchain networks.

For providing secure asset custody, XBTO’s regulated custodial division, Stablehouse, will act as custodian.

This comprehensive, blockchain-native infrastructure is purpose-built to meet the evolving needs of modern investors who seek greater transparency, speed, and liquidity. By bridging traditional finance and decentralised finance (DeFi), FAST is part of Fasanara's strategic commitment to digital transformation in asset management, aligning with broader industry trends toward asset digitisation.

"We are proud to partner with Fasanara in delivering this innovative fund. By leveraging a standardised framework for compliant tokenisation, we are enhancing operational efficiency, while ensuring seamless interoperability and distribution,” said Peter Hughes, founder and CEO of Apex Group. “This approach not only meets the growing demand for interoperable and on-chain solutions but also provides our clients with a future-ready platform for navigating the evolving financial landscape."

"The market is reaching a new level of maturity, and leaders like Fasanara are setting the standard for the future of on-chain finance. We are thrilled to provide the platform that enables institutional-grade on-chain finance for this new ecosystem,” said Luc Falempin, CEO at Tokeny.

“With a token-centric approach, we ensure that tokens are interoperable on-chain with other applications, enforce all compliance rules in every transaction, and ensure, when necessary, that Fasanara and its fund administrator Apex Group have full control over FAST."

"We are thrilled to collaborate with Fasanara on this pioneering step toward the tokenisation of money market funds. FAST exemplifies how financial institutions can leverage blockchain technology to deliver greater efficiency, transparency, and security in traditional assets, all while adhering to rigorous compliance standards,” said Varun Paul, senior director and business lead for CBDC and Financial Market Infrastructure at Fireblocks.

“Thanks to the seamless integration of Tokeny’s smart contract capabilities with Fireblocks’ secure infrastructure, we’re helping to redefine operational standards and facilitate seamless digital asset management for the next generation of financial products."

"We’re excited that Fasanara is adopting the Chainlink standard to bring AUM verifications and NAV data on-chain. This will show how Chainlink’s essential infrastructure for tokenised assets can help leading financial institutions enhance the utility, accessibility, and transparency of assets on-chain,” said Angie Walker, global head of banking and capital markets at Chainlink.

“While paving the way for cross-chain interoperability through protocols like CCIP, it will accelerate the widespread adoption of tokenised assets."

"We are proud to leverage our bankruptcy-remote digital asset services platform to provide unparalleled security for FAST. This partnership with Fasanara not only underscores our commitment to asset protection but also sets a new standard for safeguarding digital assets within a tokenised framework,” said Philippe Bekhazi, CEO and founder of XBTO.

“By utilising blockchain’s efficiency, we are advancing secure, transparent access to traditional financial products in a rapidly evolving market."

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