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Infrastructure

Oracle, IBM, Cosmos build routes into Swift’s Ledger as vendors bet on tokenized deposits

Oracle, IBM, and Cosmos have recently announced integrations with Swift’s blockchain-based Ledger, signaling a significant push toward institutional adoption of tokenized deposits. Although Swift’s Ledger launched in July and is currently limited to a pilot program with 17 banks, the rapid influx of major technology vendors suggests strong anticipation of future demand for cross-border payment solutions. The Ledger functions as a validation layer rather than a direct money-movement platform, allowing banks to maintain tokenized deposits on their own systems while Swift records and nets payment commitments. By bridging the gap between traditional banking infrastructure and tokenized flows, these vendors aim to enable near-instant cross-border settlement. Oracle, in particular, is leveraging its existing blockchain platform to integrate Swift’s commitment contracts directly into its Banking Payments product. This development allows financial institutions to manage both traditional and tokenized transactions within a unified operating model. The collective move by these tech giants underscores a strategic bet that tokenized deposits will become a standard component of global interbank settlement infrastructure.

#TokenizedDeposits #Oracle #Cosmos

ledgerinsights.com·Sep 28, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Citi Token Services Expands Global Footprint Into Japan, UAE

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tradingview.com·Sep 28, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Report: Tokenization could reshape how companies manage treasury and cash

A new whitepaper from Standard Chartered and Zanders highlights a strategic shift in corporate treasury management, moving from experimental pilots to core integration of tokenized assets. By utilizing tokenized deposits, regulated stablecoins, and tokenized securities, corporations aim to replace legacy banking settlement cycles with near real-time liquidity management. The report notes that the tokenized money market fund sector has already reached $13 billion in assets, with BlackRock’s BUIDL and Franklin Templeton’s OnChain US Government Money Fund serving as primary drivers. While McKinsey and BCG project massive long-term growth for the tokenized asset market, the authors emphasize that mainstream adoption will be an evolutionary process rather than an immediate disruption. Significant hurdles remain, including fragmented global regulations, interoperability issues between banking networks, and operational risks related to custody and smart contracts. Commercial banks are expected to remain essential intermediaries, providing the necessary compliance and integration layers for corporate treasury systems. Ultimately, the report suggests that treasury departments must begin modernizing their governance and operating models now to orchestrate liquidity across both traditional and digital financial infrastructures.

#Stablecoins #BUIDL #TokenizedDeposits

consultancy.eu·Sep 28, 20268.0

Infrastructure

LSEG Expands Canton Network Role With Super Validator Appointment

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has been appointed as a Super Validator on the Canton Network, a privacy-enabled blockchain designed for institutional finance. This expansion of LSEG's role, formalized through Canton Improvement Proposal CIP-0124, grants the group a maximum earnable weight of 10 within the network's governance and infrastructure framework. By acting as a Super Validator, LSEG aims to strengthen the network's governance and integrate its Digital Settlement House (DiSH) to facilitate institutional-grade settlement. DiSH, which enables the movement of commercial bank money, has already been used for intraday repo settlement proofs of concept on the Canton Network. This move signifies a deeper institutional commitment to blockchain-based market infrastructure, positioning LSEG to provide interoperable settlement solutions across global markets. The appointment follows a series of strategic developments for LSEG, including collaborations with Partior and the ongoing build-out of its digital securities depository. This development highlights the growing trend of major financial institutions adopting decentralized, yet regulated, infrastructure to modernize post-trade processes.

#CantonNetwork #Infrastructure #LSEG

securities.io·Sep 28, 20268.5

U.S. Treasuries

Crypto-friendly institution Franklin Templeton brings its tokenized collateral service to Bybit

Franklin Templeton has expanded its off-exchange collateral program to the Bybit exchange, enabling users to utilize shares of its tokenized money market fund as collateral for crypto trading. This integration allows investors to borrow stablecoins like USDT and USDC while continuing to earn yield on their underlying assets, which currently represent approximately $686 million in net assets. The mechanism relies on ByCustody to hold the assets off-exchange, while the value is mirrored within the Bybit trading environment to unlock liquidity without requiring asset movement. This development marks another milestone in Franklin Templeton's strategy to integrate its Benji-issued tokenized funds across major crypto exchanges, following similar partnerships with Binance and OKX. By allowing investors to optimize collateral usage while maintaining yield exposure, the firm aims to bridge traditional asset management with the crypto ecosystem. This trend reflects a broader industry shift toward using regulated, tokenized money market funds as high-quality collateral for derivatives and spot trading. The initiative highlights the growing utility of blockchain-integrated record-keeping platforms in professionalizing crypto market infrastructure.

#FranklinTempleton #BENJI #TokenizedFunds

CoinDesk·Sep 28, 20268.0

U.S. Treasuries

Tokenized funds rise to $11.39 for every $100 in stablecoins, nearly quadrupling in two years

The ratio of tokenized fund value relative to stablecoins has surged from $2.99 to $11.39 per $100 over the past two years, reflecting a significant shift in on-chain capital allocation. While the $300 billion stablecoin market remains dominated by USDT and USDC, investors are increasingly seeking yield through tokenized Treasury and money market products. Major issuers like Circle, BlackRock, and Ondo have captured billions in assets, with total tokenized fund value estimated between $15 billion and $33 billion. This growth is driven by the desire to earn returns on idle capital, a feature traditional stablecoins lack. Regulatory developments, specifically the anticipated GENIUS Act, may further accelerate this trend by restricting yield on payment stablecoins while favoring tokenized funds as reserves. Despite this momentum, liquidity remains constrained by KYC requirements and redemption windows, limiting the immediate interoperability of these assets. Institutional interest from firms like JPMorgan and BlackRock underscores a long-term strategy to standardize on-chain settlement for traditional financial products.

#Stablecoins #Ondo #BUIDL

cryptobriefing.com·Sep 28, 20268.0

Infrastructure

SEC and CFTC are rushing to write crypto rules after the Clarity Act stalled in the Senate

Following the failure of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act in the U.S. Senate, the SEC and CFTC have initiated independent regulatory actions to address the digital asset landscape. The Senate vote failed to reach the 60-vote threshold, with a 50-49 split driven by concerns over ethics provisions regarding official conduct. In response to the legislative impasse, the SEC issued an order establishing a temporary pathway for trading specific tokenized stocks, signaling a potential shift toward 24/7 financial markets. Simultaneously, the CFTC submitted a rulemaking proposal to the White House, currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget. Industry leaders, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and MoonPay Institutional CEO Caroline Pham, emphasized that agency-level guidance is essential to reduce uncertainty for traditional financial institutions. This regulatory pivot follows the launch of the 'Project Crypto' initiative in July 2025, which aims to align SEC and CFTC oversight. These developments are critical for the RWA market as they represent a transition from legislative gridlock to administrative rulemaking, which could provide the necessary framework for broader institutional adoption of tokenized assets.

#CFTC #SEC #TokenizedStocks

qz.com·Sep 27, 20268.5

Stocks

Tokenized stocks just did $20.9 billion in DEX trading in 30 days

Tokenized stocks, including on-chain versions of Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, recorded $20.9 billion in trading volume across decentralized exchanges over a 30-day period. Uniswap V4 and V3 pools facilitated over 60% of this activity, signaling a transition from pilot programs to a functional market. This surge follows the SEC's September 17 Innovation Exemption, which provides a legal framework for permissioned automated market makers to trade rights-bearing tokenized NMS-listed stocks. Robinhood Chain, launched in July 2026, emerged as a significant venue, processing $9.7 billion in volume within the same window and reaching nearly $1 billion in total value locked. Major issuers like Ondo, bStocks, xStocks, and Securitize currently hold over $2.3 billion in distributed stock token value. While this volume remains small compared to the New York Stock Exchange, it demonstrates a shift from institutional interest to active retail and DeFi-native participation. The integration of tokenized equities into collateral products, such as Ethena Labs' USDe stablecoin, further highlights the expanding utility of these assets. This milestone marks the first time that RWA tokenization has produced sustained, high-volume market data rather than just theoretical proof-of-concept announcements.

#RWA #SEC #TokenizedStocks

startupfortune.com·Sep 27, 20268.5

Infrastructure

Why your tokenized stock could stop trading for three months

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a regulatory framework for Tokenized Securities Venues (TSVs) that includes strict volume-based trading limits for tokenized stocks. Under this five-year experimental program, exchanges must adhere to specific thresholds based on a percentage of the traditional stock's average daily trading volume, categorized into Tier 1 and Tier 2 assets. If a tokenized stock repeatedly exceeds these volume limits, the SEC mandates an immediate three-month trading suspension for that specific asset across the exchange and its affiliates. This measure is designed to mitigate systemic risks and prevent price divergence between tokenized pools and traditional markets while the regulator observes the impact of automated market makers. The framework requires that qualifying tokens preserve full economic and governance rights, such as voting and dividends, explicitly excluding synthetic exposure products. For investors, this highlights the critical importance of understanding redemption processes and liquidity risks, as trading pauses could restrict the ability to exit positions. Ultimately, the policy balances the potential for 24/7 blockchain-based trading with the necessity of maintaining market stability and investor protection.

#SEC #TokenizedStocks #Regulation

cryptoslate.com·Sep 27, 20268.0

Infrastructure

Temple Digital Group Launches 24/7 Institutional Trading on Canton Network

Temple Digital Group has officially launched a private institutional trading platform on the Canton Network, enabling 24/7 digital asset trading through a non-custodial central limit order book. This infrastructure allows financial institutions to execute trades with approved counterparties while maintaining asset custody and regulatory compliance. The platform currently supports cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, with a roadmap to integrate tokenized equities and commodities by 2026. This launch follows significant institutional momentum on the Canton Network, which has recently hosted major initiatives from Franklin Templeton and the DTCC. Notably, Franklin Templeton expanded its Benji platform to the network, allowing its $828 million U.S. government money market fund to serve as on-chain collateral. Furthermore, the DTCC has announced plans to mint U.S. Treasury securities on the network, leveraging infrastructure that processed $3.7 quadrillion in 2024. The integration of JPMorgan’s JPM Coin further underscores the network's growing role in institutional-grade, on-chain financial settlement.

#Tokenization #CantonNetwork #InstitutionalFinance

coinmarketcap.com·Sep 27, 20268.5

Infrastructure

Up to 77% of Institutions Expect Tokenized Collateral Use in 2026

Institutional adoption of tokenized collateral is accelerating as firms seek to mitigate the inefficiencies of traditional settlement systems. Currently, 5% of monthly repurchase agreement volume is executed via tokenized assets, with 77% of institutions projecting usage by 2026. Global systemically important banks manage $74 billion in daily collateral, yet operational frictions leave 25% of these assets idle. For a typical Tier 1 institution, this inactivity results in approximately $15 billion in trapped capital and $346 million in lost annual income. Tokenization addresses these gaps by enabling 24/7 mobility of cash, money-market funds, and government bonds across time zones. A significant milestone is scheduled for October 2026, when the DTCC plans to introduce tokenized U.S. Treasurys to the market. This transition toward programmable collateral represents a fundamental shift in how major financial institutions optimize liquidity and margin management.

#InstitutionalFinance #DTCC #U.S.Treasuries

tokenpost.com·Sep 27, 20268.5

Stocks

Tokenized Stocks Jump Fivefold in 2026 as U.S. Venues Prepare Launch

The global market for tokenized stocks has experienced significant growth in 2026, with assets under management surging nearly fivefold to $4.43 billion. According to a Binance Research report, tokenized equities now represent 13% of the total $34.18 billion real-world asset market, up from 4.9% at the start of the year. This expansion is bolstered by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's new Innovation Exemption, which permits regulated tokenized securities venues to trade on-chain stocks. These venues must ensure tokenized instruments provide identical dividends and voting rights to underlying shares, moving away from synthetic price-tracking models. The SEC's five-year conditional framework requires clear operator identification and compliance standards, with the first platform expected to launch as early as the fourth quarter of 2026. Analysts suggest substantial long-term potential, projecting the market could reach between $61 billion and $987 billion by 2030. This shift marks a pivotal transition toward integrating traditional equity markets with blockchain-based liquidity and lending protocols.

#RWA #Blockchain #SEC

en.sedaily.com·Sep 27, 20269.5

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