Wall Street Weds Crypto: BlackRock’s BUIDL Breaks the Internet
So, what’s BUIDL when it’s not sounding like something you shout at IKEA? It’s a digital money market fund, which basically means you get a blockchain-y version of U.S. Treasurys. It came to life in March 2024 with backing from Securitize, and it promises about 4.5% annual interest. (Insert applause, and possibly an upside-down spreadsheet emoji. 📉) Money has flocked in faster than influencers to free merch—$2.9 billion already, starring cameo appearances from wallets like Ondo Finance and Ethena Labs.




