Mantle and Securitize have partnered to launch MI4, a $400 million tokenized cryptocurrency index fund. This development comes shortly after Volatility Shares announced the first US Solana ETFs.
The MI4 fund represents a significant step in institutional-grade crypto investment products, offering regulated exposure to multiple digital assets through a single tokenized instrument.
- Fund will track major cryptocurrencies
- Provides institutional-grade investment vehicle
- Follows regulatory compliance standards
- Leverages Securitize's tokenization infrastructure
This launch signals growing institutional interest in structured crypto investment products.
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