Apex Group and Coinbase Asset Management Launch Tokenized Bitcoin Fund

On 19 March, 2026, Apex Group Ltd and Coinbase Asset Management (CBAM) announced the launch of the tokenized Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund on the Base blockchain. This collaboration utilizes the ERC-3643 permissioned token standard to integrate identity and compliance directly into the digital share class.

The initiative leverages Apex Group’s global transfer agency capabilities and services over $3.5 trillion in assets to ensure institutional-grade oversight. By embedding eligibility rules into smart contracts, the fund achieves interoperability across the digital asset ecosystem while maintaining strict regulatory safeguards for accredited investors.

Looking ahead, Coinbase Asset Management plans to launch a similar tokenized share class for its US Bitcoin Yield Fund alongside Apex Group. This framework establishes a blueprint for future secondary- liquidity models and digital distribution.

“The tokenized share class of the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund is a concrete demonstration that institutional-grade compliance and blockchain efficiency are not in conflict,” stated Peter Hughes, Founder and CEO at Apex Group.

🧭 FAQs

• What blockchain network hosts the new tokenized bitcoin yield fund? The fund is launched on Base using the ERC-3643 permissioned token standard.

• Which global financial services provider is servicing this new initiative? Apex Group manages the transfer agency and compliance for this digital asset.

• How is investor eligibility enforced for this institutional fund? Identity and compliance rules are embedded directly into the token’s smart contract.

• Where is Apex Group headquartered according to its corporate history? The Group was established in Bermuda and now operates in 50 jurisdictions.