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Infrastructure

JPMorgan, Citi Plan Tokenized Bank Network for 2027

A consortium of major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo, is developing a shared tokenized deposit network targeting a launch by the first half of 2027. This initiative, internally referred to as "the bridge" or "the chain," aims to facilitate instant, 24/7 settlement of traditional deposits across different financial institutions. By leveraging the Clearing House infrastructure, the network seeks to eliminate the limitations of standard business hours for large multinational corporate clients. The project focuses on streamlining treasury operations, enhancing liquidity management, and improving the efficiency of cross-border payments. This development represents a significant shift toward blockchain-based settlement for traditional banking, following similar moves by institutions like BNY. Furthermore, the effort aligns with broader industry trends, such as the interoperability framework being developed between DBS and JPMorgan’s Kinexys. The move underscores the growing institutional commitment to integrating tokenized assets into core banking systems to modernize global payment rails.

#JPMorgan #TokenizedDeposits #Citigroup

coinmarketcap.com·Jul 22, 20269.0

U.S. Treasuries

UK Digital Bond 2027: How DIGIT Launch Will Transform Government Bond?

The United Kingdom has announced plans to issue its first digital sovereign bond, known as the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT), by early 2027. This initiative makes the UK the first G7 nation to place government debt on distributed ledger technology. The bond will be issued through HSBC's Orion platform and will operate within the joint Securities Sandbox managed by the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority. By leveraging blockchain, the Treasury aims to improve settlement efficiency, reduce reconciliation workloads, and lower operational costs compared to traditional gilt issuance. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has indicated that the central bank intends to make DIGIT eligible collateral for market operations, which could significantly boost tokenized repo activity. While specific details regarding issuance size and coupon rates remain undisclosed, the project represents a major shift toward modernizing government debt markets. This development serves as a global benchmark that may encourage other G7 nations to explore similar tokenized sovereign debt strategies.

#Blockchain #HSBC #SovereignDebt

coingabbar.com·Jul 22, 20269.5

Infrastructure

The Company Behind Wall Street's Plumbing Is Looking To Tokenize MSFT Stock: Report

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. (DTCC) is launching a pilot program to tokenize traditional securities, including stocks like Microsoft and various U.S. Treasury ETFs. Nearly 40 major financial institutions, including JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, and Vanguard, are participating in this initiative to test blockchain-based settlement. The program aims to enhance system resiliency and unlock trapped liquidity by digitizing assets currently held within the clearinghouse's infrastructure. This move represents a significant shift toward a digital Wall Street, as the DTCC safeguards over $114 trillion in securities. The initiative follows SEC approval granted to a DTCC subsidiary late last year to operate a tokenization service for highly liquid assets. By integrating blockchain technology into its core operations, the DTCC is positioning itself to modernize the plumbing of global financial markets. The formal launch of the program is scheduled for October, marking a critical milestone for institutional RWA adoption.

#Tokenization #InstitutionalFinance #DTCC

finance.yahoo.com·Jul 21, 20269.5

U.S. Treasuries

UK bets on tokenization to reinforce London’s financial edge

The U.K. government has unveiled a strategic roadmap to establish the nation as a global leader in tokenized financial markets, projecting an additional £33 billion in annual economic output by 2035. Led by HM Treasury’s Chris Woolard and a task force of 54 major financial institutions, the initiative prioritizes the integration of distributed ledger technology into wholesale markets, specifically targeting government bonds, repo markets, and collateral management. The plan recommends the issuance of a digital gilt by early next year and the development of a regular issuance program to modernize capital market infrastructure. By shifting focus from speculative cryptocurrencies to institutional-grade assets, the U.K. aims to reduce settlement times and operational costs while securing £14 billion in new tax revenue over the next decade. Major global players including BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase, and Barclays are participating in this effort to ensure the U.K. remains competitive against jurisdictions like Singapore and the UAE. The report emphasizes that failing to execute this transition risks losing critical liquidity and international standard-setting influence to rival financial hubs. This move underscores a broader global trend where traditional finance increasingly adopts blockchain to enhance transparency and efficiency in the $88 trillion projected market for tokenized real-world assets.

#Tokenization #InstitutionalFinance #DigitalGilts

crypto-reporter.com·Jul 21, 20269.0

Stocks

3 charts on the tokenized stocks boom

The market for tokenized stocks has experienced rapid expansion, with total market capitalization surging from $329 million to $1.7 billion over the past year. This growth is driven by significant new issuance rather than mere price appreciation, as over half of the current market cap consists of assets that were not onchain a year ago. The composition of these assets has shifted dramatically, with crypto-linked products declining in dominance while megacap tech, ETFs, and AI-related equities gain substantial traction. Monthly transfer volume has seen an explosive 170x increase, reaching $9.22 billion in June, signaling heightened utility in DeFi collateral and trading. Major financial institutions including the DTCC, NYSE, and Robinhood are actively building infrastructure to support this transition. Coinbase and Binance have also introduced 1:1-backed tokenized U.S. stocks to provide global users with 24/7 access and shareholder rights. These developments represent a critical bridge between traditional Wall Street equities and blockchain-based financial systems, offering increased liquidity and accessibility.

#RWA #CantonNetwork #TokenizedStocks

a16zcrypto.com·Jul 20, 20269.0

Infrastructure

What Nasdaq's Role in the DTCC Tokenization Event Means for Capital Markets

On July 15th, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) partnered with Nasdaq and over 30 industry firms to conduct a landmark test of tokenizing U.S. equity trades. The exercise successfully converted production trades from The Nasdaq Stock Market, including the Invesco QQQ ETF, into tokens held within digital control accounts and member wallets. This event served as a critical proof-of-concept for the upcoming launch of the DTCC Tokenization Service, scheduled for October. By demonstrating that tokenization can function within existing regulatory frameworks, the initiative highlights a path toward modernizing capital market infrastructure. The project emphasizes that digital assets can maintain institutional rigor, transparency, and investor protection while operating on blockchain rails. DTCC will continue to act as the official recordkeeper, ensuring that the transition to digital twins does not compromise market safety or integrity. This collaboration between major market operators and technology providers marks a significant step in bridging mainstream financial systems with digital ledger technology.

#Tokenization #DTCC #Nasdaq

nasdaq.com·Jul 20, 20269.5

Stocks

Ondo Global Markets Becomes Ondo Stocks as Tokenized Equities Cross $1 Billion

Ondo Finance has rebranded its tokenized equities platform from Ondo Global Markets to Ondo Stocks, signaling a strategic focus on its dominant position in the tokenized U.S. equity sector. Since its launch in September 2025, the platform has achieved significant milestones, including surpassing $1 billion in total value locked and expanding its catalog to over 438 assets. By capturing between 59% and 70% of the tokenized equity issuer market, Ondo has outperformed competitors like Backed Finance, Swarm, and Dinari. The platform recently introduced 24/7 minting and redemption for major assets like NVDAon and TSLAon, effectively removing the constraints of traditional market hours. Furthermore, the integration of Chainlink price feeds has enabled these tokenized shares to function as productive collateral within DeFi lending protocols. The launch of Ondo Perps, offering up to 20x leverage, further integrates these assets into the broader decentralized finance ecosystem. This evolution from simple exposure to active financial utility marks a critical shift in how retail and institutional investors interact with traditional equities on the blockchain.

#Ethereum #Solana #Ondo Finance

genfinity.io·Jul 20, 20269.5

Commodities

Tokenized gold Is a $4.4B market with no EU rulebook

The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, specifically the Asset-Referenced Token (ART) framework, has failed to attract a single authorized issuer two years after its inception. Despite the regulation being designed to govern commodity-backed assets like gold, the $4.4 billion market for Tether Gold (XAUT) and PAX Gold (PAXG) continues to operate entirely outside the EU's formal oversight. Issuers have avoided the ART regime due to prohibitive compliance costs, including heavy reserve requirements and the potential for 'significant ART' designations that impose additional capital burdens. Consequently, European investors are left without the intended consumer protections, while issuers face fragmented market access across different venues. This regulatory gap has forced major exchanges like Binance and Revolut to delist non-compliant products for EU users. The situation has sparked a debate in Brussels over whether to scrap the ART category entirely or reform it, as the current rules have effectively blinded regulators to a multi-billion dollar sector. Ultimately, the MiCA framework appears to have been overbuilt for its intended purpose, failing to account for the specific economic realities of commodity-backed tokenization.

#MiCA #XAUT #TokenizedGold

crypto.news·Jul 20, 20269.0

PE / VC

Connecting Closed Companies and Investors, Citi Launches First Tokenized Depositary Receipts

Citi has officially launched Digital Depositary Receipts (DDRs) for closed-market shares, marking a significant milestone in the tokenization of private equity assets. By acting as both the issuer and the custodian, Citi eliminates the need for complex third-party Special Purpose Vehicles, thereby reducing hidden costs and operational friction. The platform utilizes blockchain infrastructure operated by SIX, a regulated digital custodial and settlement institution, to ensure institutional-grade security and transparency. This initiative addresses the growing liquidity gap for private companies facing longer timelines for traditional IPOs. The inaugural transaction involved Kaleido, a Citi portfolio company, and investors from Citi's Wealth business line. This model allows issuers to expand their investor base without altering primary ownership rights or complicating capitalization tables. By integrating these tokenized assets into its existing Wealth platform, Citi provides clients with familiar, secure access to previously illiquid private market opportunities. The project represents a coordinated 'One Citi' effort to build an expandable, interoperable framework for future digital asset issuances across various blockchain networks.

#Blockchain #Tokenization #PrivateEquity

voi.id·Jul 20, 20269.0

U.S. Treasuries

Tokenized Securities on Wall Street

Tokenized securities are transitioning from experimental pilots to core Wall Street infrastructure, focusing on U.S. Treasuries, money market funds, and settlement rails rather than speculative assets. Major financial institutions like BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and J.P. Morgan are leveraging blockchain to improve operational efficiency, with Citi estimating the market reached 17 billion dollars by April 2026. The shift is driven by the need to solve fragmentation in traditional settlement, where shared ledgers can replace redundant recordkeeping by brokers and custodians. Regulatory progress is evident, with the SEC granting clearance for DTCC’s tokenization pilot and approving Nasdaq’s framework for tokenized Russell 1000 stocks. These issuer-backed tokens maintain identical legal rights to off-chain equivalents, ensuring compliance and investor protection. By enabling atomic settlement and faster collateral mobility, tokenization addresses systemic liquidity issues in cross-border and repo markets. As institutional adoption grows, the focus remains on integrating blockchain rails into existing regulated frameworks to reduce administrative drag and capital inefficiency.

#Tokenization #InstitutionalFinance #BlackRock

blockchain-council.org·Jul 20, 20269.5

Infrastructure

XRP-Tied Wall Street Giant Lands DTCC’s Equity On-Chain

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has officially launched its inaugural production phase for tokenized equity conversions and securities lending. Citadel Securities has been identified as the first participant to roll out assets within this new infrastructure, which aims to modernize the clearing and settlement of a market valued at $114 trillion. This development is significant for the RWA sector as it integrates institutional-grade tokenization with Ripple’s technology stack, given Citadel’s reported $500 million investment in Ripple. While the DTCC maintains its own internal systems, the involvement of Ripple-linked entities suggests a strategic move toward utilizing the XRP Ledger for enhanced liquidity and faster settlement. The initiative represents a major milestone in the breadth of asset classes and participants involved in Wall Street's transition to on-chain operations. Furthermore, the growth of Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, which has surpassed $1.5 billion in market capitalization, complements this institutional push. As the Clarity Act remains a focal point for regulatory progress, the collaboration positions Ripple as a primary contender in the multi-trillion-dollar tokenization landscape.

#XRP #Tokenization #Ripple

dailycoin.com·Jul 20, 20269.0

Infrastructure

BlackRock targets $500M digital assets revenue by 2030, doubles down on tokenization

BlackRock has announced a strategic roadmap to expand its digital assets business into a $500 million revenue stream by 2030, leveraging its current $110 billion footprint in the sector. CFO Martin Small outlined a three-pillar strategy focused on bridging traditional and decentralized finance, establishing the firm as the primary stablecoin reserve manager, and tokenizing long-term investment products. The firm is actively pursuing the tokenization of iShares ETFs, Treasury funds, and private market vehicles to reach the $2 trillion crypto and digital wallet market. Recent SEC filings indicate plans for tokenized money market funds on Ethereum that support onchain subscriptions and redemptions via stablecoins. By integrating these products into digital wallets, BlackRock aims to transform into a digital-wallet-native asset manager. This shift represents a significant institutional push to capture new investor demographics through blockchain-based distribution. The announcement coincided with record Q2 financial results, including $15.3 trillion in total assets under management, signaling the firm's commitment to scaling its digital infrastructure.

#Ethereum #Stablecoins #BUIDL

cryptobriefing.com·Jul 19, 20269.5

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