BlackRock has made its initial foray into the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) by officially listing the BUIDL token on Uniswap, a prominent decentralized exchange. This strategic move comes at a time when the value of UNI, the governance token for the Uniswap platform, has experienced a remarkable surge, increasing by 25%. This leap in UNI's price signals heightened investor interest and confidence in both the Uniswap platform and the burgeoning DeFi sector, as major financial institutions like BlackRock begin to explore and engage with innovative financial technologies.
source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/02/11/blackrock-takes-first-defi-step-lists-buidl-on-uniswap-as-uni-jumps-25