KAIO, an Abu Dhabi-regulated tokenization platform, announced the completion of an $8 million strategic funding round, with participation from Tether and several crypto and institutional investors, bringing its total funding to $19 million. (CoinDesk) KAIO provides infrastructure for asset managers, supporting the tokenization and on-chain distribution of institutional funds such as BlackRock, Brevan Howard, and Hamilton Lane. The minimum investment for accredited investors is approximately $100. The company stated that it will expand into areas such as credit, structured products, and ETFs, and plans to launch an on-chain fund in partnership with Mubadala Capital, while also introducing USDT liquidity. (CoinDesk)