Mirae Asset Signs MOU with Ava Labs for On-Chain Funds

26th September 2025 – Avalanche developer Ava Labs has entered a strategic partnership with Mirae Asset Global Investments, the overseas investment arm of South Korea’s Mirae Asset Group. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 25, 2025, to tokenize fund products and create on-chain asset management and settlement systems.

This collaboration marks a significant step in bringing traditional finance (TradFi) closer to blockchain. It also underscores the growing institutional interest in digital assets and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).

A Trillion-Dollar Asset Manager Goes On-Chain

Mirae Asset Group is among South Korea’s largest independent asset managers, with total AUM exceeding ₩1.024 quadrillion ($730 billion). Mirae Asset Global Investments alone contributes **₩430 trillion ($306 billion)** to that figure. The firm ranks 15th globally by AUM and is a top 12 ETF issuer by revenue, according to ETFdb.

Mirae was also the first domestic asset manager to expand globally in 2003. Today, its overseas business spans 16 regions, with offshore assets accounting for 45% of its AUM. Now, it’s looking to blockchain to modernize operations and unlock new efficiencies.

Why Avalanche?

Avalanche offers high-speed, low-latency, and enterprise-grade Layer-1 infrastructure. Its features make it well-suited for complex financial applications, including tokenization.

Using Avalanche’s technology, Mirae plans to tokenize global fund products in regions like the U.S. and Hong Kong, where regulatory conditions allow. This tokenization will support real-world applications such as on-chain settlements, cross-border payments, and automated asset operations.

Ava Labs, which maintains the Avalanche network, has already built strong ties with financial institutions. Previous collaborations include:

• The first state-level stablecoin in Wyoming
• Blockchain experiments with JPMorgan and Citi
• The issuance of a Japanese yen stablecoin

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What Comes Next?

The MoU outlines joint research, pilot programs, and connections with institutional players. Both firms aim to build a scalable tokenization framework and lead the global shift toward on-chain asset management.

“Tokenization is becoming a new standard in global finance,” said John Nahas, Chief Business Officer at Ava Labs. “This partnership reflects a trend extending beyond Asia. Mirae’s global scale combined with Avalanche’s infrastructure will accelerate the on-chain future.”

Kim Young-hwan, President of Mirae Asset’s Innovation and Global Management Division, added:

“This is a critical step in our digital transformation. Ava Labs brings blockchain expertise, while we bring deep financial knowledge. Together, we’ll tokenize real assets and create new investment experiences for our clients.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Avalanche–Mirae Asset partnership about?

The partnership focuses on tokenizing fund products and building blockchain-based asset management and settlement systems using Avalanche’s infrastructure.

Who is Mirae Asset Global Investments?

Mirae Asset Global is the international investment arm of South Korea’s Mirae Asset Group. It manages ₩430T (~$306B) and operates in 16 global markets.

Why did Mirae choose Avalanche?

Avalanche offers fast finality, low fees, and enterprise-grade compliance—making it well-suited for fund tokenization and financial products.

Where will tokenized funds launch first?

Initial rollouts are planned for regulatory-friendly regions like the U.S. and Hong Kong, with plans to scale globally.

What does Ava Labs bring to the table?

Ava Labs brings deep experience in deploying financial applications on-chain and maintains Avalanche, a Layer-1 blockchain built for speed and compliance.

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"Avalanche is adding a $316B giant to its institutional ecosystem. 🔺 Mirae Asset Global Investments, one of Asia’s largest asset managers, signed an MOU with Ava Labs at KBW to pioneer fund tokenization and on-chain fund operations. https://t.co/ZErbGqSTGX"— @

Yulin🔺

@Yu_Lin_Dong

1 day ago

@avax Traditional finance plugging into blockchain rails at this scale is huge.🚀

"Avalanche is adding a $316B giant to its institutional ecosystem. 🔺 Mirae Asset Global Investments, one of Asia’s largest asset managers, signed an MOU with Ava Labs at KBW to pioneer fund tokenization and on-chain fund operations. https://t.co/ZErbGqSTGX"— @

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@SeedliCapital

1 day ago

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"Avalanche is adding a $316B giant to its institutional ecosystem. 🔺 Mirae Asset Global Investments, one of Asia’s largest asset managers, signed an MOU with Ava Labs at KBW to pioneer fund tokenization and on-chain fund operations. https://t.co/ZErbGqSTGX"— @

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about 21 hours ago

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