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VanEck and Securitize Partner with Aave to Unlock Institutional DeFi Through Tokenized Treasuries
Tokenization platform Securitize has announced the expansion of VanEck’s tokenized Treasury fund, VBILL, to Aave’s new real-world asset (RWA) platform, Horizon — marking another significant step in bridging traditional finance with decentralized finance (DeFi).
Aave’s Horizon Welcomes VBILL
On November 6, Securitize and VanEck revealed that the VanEck Treasury Fund (VBILL) is now available on Horizon, Aave’s RWA marketplace that launched on August 27, 2025. Since going live, Horizon’s onchain RWA footprint has grown rapidly, surpassing $500 million in market value.
The integration brings Aave v3.3’s institutional-grade compliance and hybrid finance framework to VBILL, allowing for greater interoperability between tokenized real-world assets and DeFi liquidity pools.
A Collaboration of DeFi Leaders
“This partnership brings together Securitize’s high-quality tokenized assets, Chainlink’s industry-leading NAV pricing data, and Aave’s deep liquidity and battle-tested infrastructure within Horizon,” said Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave Labs.
Horizon now supports VBILL as a collateral asset, powered by Chainlink’s trusted oracle network. Qualified institutional investors can borrow stablecoins against their VBILL holdings, effectively turning tokenized Treasuries into onchain collateral.
Bridging Traditional and Decentralized Finance
According to Kyle DaCruz, Director of Digital Assets Product at VanEck, “VBILL’s integration into Aave Horizon represents a natural evolution for tokenized securities. Institutional investors can now leverage the safety and transparency of tokenized Treasuries while accessing the efficiency and composability of DeFi.”
This move highlights the accelerating convergence between traditional finance (TradFi) and DeFi, as institutions increasingly explore onchain infrastructure.
Tokenized Assets Continue Rapid Growth
The tokenized asset market has expanded significantly, with onchain RWA value surpassing $35 billion in recent months. Analysts expect this sector — encompassing tokenized stocks, Treasuries, private credit, and alternative funds — to surge even higher in the coming years.
With Aave’s Horizon and partnerships like Securitize and VanEck leading the way, the institutional DeFi era appears closer than ever.
