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Infrastructure

Canton Network secures prime broker commitments for on-chain collateral acceptance

The Canton Network has transitioned from pilot programs to production-level adoption as major financial institutions formally commit to using its blockchain for collateral management. Société Générale announced in May 2026 that it will accept tokenized collateral for Prime Services clients and act as a counterparty for repo transactions, citing the network's configurable privacy as a key advantage. Marex further validated the infrastructure by completing a live on-chain repo transaction involving HIFI and DRW in June 2026. These developments are supported by a growing ecosystem of liquidity providers, including B2C2, Cumberland DRW, FalconX, and GSR, which joined the initiative to provide market-making depth. A critical component of this expansion is the partnership between Digital Asset and the DTCC, which enables the tokenization of DTC-custodied U.S. Treasuries directly on the Canton blockchain. By allowing funds to mint digital representations of Treasuries while keeping the underlying assets at the DTCC, the network enables instant margin posting and eliminates legacy settlement delays. This integration of smart contracts with ISDA Credit Support Annex terms automates collateral calls, significantly reducing manual intervention and operational risk. The involvement of the DTCC, which handles the majority of U.S. securities transactions, provides a systemic foundation that could bring thousands of institutional participants into on-chain collateral workflows.

#CantonNetwork #DTCC #Daml

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 17, 20269.5

Stablecoins

Banks' interest in tokenized deposits grew in second quarter

Large financial institutions are increasingly prioritizing tokenized deposits over stablecoins as a preferred method for modernizing cross-border payments and internal business operations. American Banker research indicates that 24 of the top 50 U.S. banks now monitor tokenized deposits, compared to 17 tracking stablecoins. Citi CEO Jane Fraser highlighted that tokenized deposits offer new revenue streams and client acquisition opportunities, with the bank actively exploring both deposit tokens and stablecoin reserve management. Wells Fargo is set to launch a tokenized deposit program this fall for corporate clients, supporting U.S. dollars and British pounds. Furthermore, a consortium including JPMorganChase, HSBC, and BNY is collaborating with The Clearing House to develop a unified tokenized deposit network. While stablecoins remain a focus for some, with the upcoming Open Standard venture launching Open USD, banks currently show higher activity levels in piloting tokenized deposits. This shift reflects a broader institutional preference for regulated, bank-issued digital assets that leverage existing deposit insurance frameworks. The trend signals a significant evolution in how traditional banks intend to bridge legacy payment rails with distributed ledger technology.

#Stablecoins #TokenizedDeposits #Citi

americanbanker.com·Aug 17, 20268.0

U.S. Treasuries

Franklin Templeton receives SEC approval for onchain fund

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a no-action letter allowing Franklin Templeton to allocate capital directly into its own tokenized Franklin OnChain US Government Money Fund. This regulatory milestone enables the firm to utilize its subsidiary, Franklin Templeton Investor Services, as the primary custodian for private keys, bypassing traditional physical custody requirements. The fund, which maintains a stable $1 per share value, is backed by U.S. government securities and cash. To ensure compliance, the SEC mandated 12 strict conditions, including robust administrative controls for freezing or restoring on-chain records during contingencies. This decision validates distributed ledger technology as a viable infrastructure for institutional capital management and reduces reliance on multiple intermediaries. By automating reconciliation and settlement, the move highlights the growing maturity of blockchain-based financial products. As the fifth-largest manager of tokenized assets globally, Franklin Templeton’s integration of digital assets signals a broader shift toward operational efficiency in traditional finance. This precedent sets a significant benchmark for how institutional liquidity can interact with on-chain environments under U.S. regulatory oversight.

#Tokenization #InstitutionalAdoption #FranklinTempleton

news.bit2me.com·Aug 17, 20269.5

Non-U.S. Govt. Debt

MUFG launches blockchain pilot for on-chain Japanese government bond transactions

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has initiated a proof of concept to migrate Japanese government bond (JGB) repo transactions onto the Canton Network blockchain. This pilot, conducted under Japan's Financial Services Agency Payment Innovation Project, involves key partners including Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, Digital Asset Holdings, Progmat, and Secured Finance. The project aims to enable on-chain delivery-versus-payment settlement using tokenized JGBs alongside either tokenized deposits or stablecoins. By leveraging smart contracts, the initiative seeks to automate the repo transaction lifecycle, thereby improving operational efficiency and enabling real-time intraday settlements. The effort addresses the significant demand for liquid, high-quality collateral in on-chain formats by institutional market participants. The first phase focuses on settlement mechanics, while the second phase will target full lifecycle automation via a lending protocol. This development marks a significant step in integrating traditional Japanese financial infrastructure with distributed ledger technology to enhance capital efficiency.

#CantonNetwork #Repo #JGB

fstech.co.uk·Aug 17, 20268.0

Stocks

SEC Tokenized Stock Innovation Exemption: What It Means as Wall Street Moves On-Chain

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is developing an innovation exemption to facilitate the testing of tokenized stocks within a regulated framework. This initiative aims to provide firms with the flexibility to experiment with blockchain-based issuance, trading, and settlement while maintaining core investor protections. Major institutions like Nasdaq and the DTCC are already integrating on-chain infrastructure into established market systems to improve settlement efficiency and collateral mobility. Nasdaq received SEC approval in March 2026 to trade tokenized shares alongside traditional equities, while the DTCC successfully processed live tokenized transactions in July 2026. These developments signal a shift from experimental pilots to production-ready systems, with the DTCC planning a full Tokenization Service launch in October 2026. The SEC's proposed exemption is critical for establishing a clear regulatory path for digital securities, ensuring that tokenized assets remain subject to federal securities laws. Ultimately, this transition represents a broader modernization of U.S. capital markets, potentially enabling fractional ownership and longer trading hours while preserving institutional liquidity.

#SEC #TokenizedStocks #DTCC

techbullion.com·Aug 17, 20269.5

U.S. Treasuries

Franklin Templeton Links Benji Platform to Canton Network

Franklin Templeton has integrated its proprietary Benji platform with the Canton Network, a blockchain infrastructure specifically engineered for regulated financial institutions. This strategic move allows Benji’s tokenized assets, most notably its on-chain U.S. government money market fund, to function as collateral and liquidity within the Canton Global Collateral Network. By connecting to this ecosystem, Franklin Templeton enables institutional participants like HSBC and BNP Paribas to mobilize tokenized assets for more efficient settlement and collateral management. The integration highlights a broader industry trend where major asset managers leverage blockchain as a backend infrastructure to bridge traditional finance with digital markets. With the tokenized U.S. Treasury market reaching approximately $8.4 billion, this development underscores the increasing institutional demand for programmable, on-chain investment products. The expansion follows a $135 million funding round for Digital Asset, the developer behind Canton, signaling robust capital commitment to institutional blockchain infrastructure. This partnership serves as a critical milestone in the maturation of the RWA sector, demonstrating how proprietary platforms can interoperate within regulated, multi-institutional networks.

#RWA #Tokenization #CantonNetwork

coinmarketcap.com·Aug 16, 20268.5

Stocks

Tokenized stocks reach 1.4M holders, up 448% in six months

Tokenized equities have emerged as the fastest-growing segment of the real-world asset market, reaching 1.4 million total holders, a 447.5% increase over the last six months. This growth is primarily driven by BNB Chain and the newly launched Robinhood Chain, which each command approximately 500,000 holders. Robinhood Chain achieved this parity in just six weeks following its July 1, 2026 launch, signaling rapid retail adoption. These tokenized stocks are structured as ERC-20 tokens backed 1:1 by custodied shares, enabling unique on-chain utility such as using positions as collateral in DeFi protocols. While trading volumes for assets like GameStop and Nvidia tokens have reached over $1 million daily, the relatively low total value locked suggests that current participation is dominated by small-scale retail users. This trend highlights a significant shift in how retail investors interact with traditional equities through blockchain infrastructure. The competitive landscape remains tight, with BNB Chain maintaining its position despite the aggressive entry of a major fintech player. Ultimately, this surge underscores the growing demand for 24/7 access and composability in equity markets.

#RWA #TokenizedStocks #BNBChain

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 16, 20268.0

U.S. Treasuries

Solana leads growth in tokenized US T-bills with $378M increase

The tokenized U.S. Treasury market has experienced explosive growth, surging from under $1 billion in early 2024 to over $16.23 billion by mid-August. Solana has emerged as a significant challenger to Ethereum's dominance, recording the largest 30-day increase in tokenized Treasury activity with $378 million in net inflows. While Ethereum maintains a 43% market share and BNB Chain holds 31.5%, Solana has successfully attracted institutional-grade products including BlackRock’s BUIDL, Ondo Finance’s USDY, and Galaxy Digital’s SWEEP. These assets utilize smart contracts to enforce transfer restrictions and accredited-investor requirements, ensuring compliance with existing regulatory frameworks. The broader RWA ecosystem, encompassing private credit and real estate, is now estimated to be worth between $30 billion and $38 billion. This rapid expansion across 18 different blockchain networks highlights a shift toward multi-chain institutional adoption of tokenized government debt. The trend underscores the increasing viability of blockchain infrastructure for managing traditional financial instruments at scale.

#Ethereum #Solana #Ondo Finance

cryptobriefing.com·Aug 15, 20268.0

Infrastructure

BitGo Takes Lead in $26.6B Real-World Asset Market With 27.5% Share

BitGo has emerged as the leading provider in the real-world asset (RWA) sector, capturing a 27.5% share of the total value locked (TVL) which amounts to approximately $7.3 billion. The broader RWA market has reached a total TVL of $26.6 billion across 21 projects, reflecting a significant 174.6% increase. Securitize and Ondo Finance follow as major players with 14.9% and 13.4% market shares respectively, while BlackRock holds 10.3%. Ethereum remains the dominant blockchain for these assets, hosting $15.1 billion or 56.6% of the total sector value. Despite Ethereum's lead, activity is diversifying across other networks including zkSync Era, Avalanche, and Solana. Monthly active addresses have surged by 61.3% to 10.1 million, largely driven by Robinhood's user base. This data highlights a maturing market where institutional and crypto-native infrastructure providers are scaling rapidly to support tokenized assets.

#Ethereum #RWA #Tokenization

cryptotimes.io·Aug 15, 20268.0

Stocks

Tokenized stock holders more than double as monthly volume surges

The market for tokenized equities has experienced significant expansion, with the number of holders doubling to 1.31 million over the past month according to RWA.xyz data. Monthly transfer volume saw a substantial surge of 179%, reaching $23.13 billion, while monthly active addresses grew by 34.62% to approximately 572,000. Total distributed value across the sector rose by 5.9% to $2.38 billion, highlighting increasing investor appetite for on-chain equity exposure. Ondo currently leads the market with $872 million in distributed value, followed closely by Kraken’s xStocks and Binance’s bStocks. The growth is partly attributed to platforms offering tokenized pre-IPO exposure to companies like SpaceX, which drove significant activity earlier this year. This upward trend aligns with broader industry forecasts, such as Standard Chartered’s projection that the RWA market could reach $4 trillion by 2028. The rapid adoption of these products demonstrates a maturing ecosystem where traditional financial assets are increasingly integrated into blockchain infrastructure.

#RWA #Ondo #TokenizedEquities

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Aug 15, 20268.0

Infrastructure

BlackRock's Fink Backs Tokenization To Widen Investor Access

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has reaffirmed his commitment to tokenization, comparing its current developmental stage to the internet in 1996. Fink emphasizes that while tokenization will not replace traditional finance immediately, it serves as a critical bridge between legacy systems and modern digital infrastructure. BlackRock currently manages nearly $150 billion in digital-linked assets, including the BUIDL fund, which stands as the world's largest tokenized fund. The firm also oversees $65 billion in stablecoin reserves and $80 billion in digital asset exchange-traded products. To facilitate broader adoption, Fink is calling for policymakers to establish clear buyer protections, counterparty-risk standards, and robust digital identity verification. This institutional push is supported by recent regulatory developments, such as the SEC's approval of a Nasdaq pilot program for tokenized share trading. Furthermore, partnerships like the one between Nasdaq and Talos for tokenized collateral demonstrate a growing industry trend toward integrating blockchain-based settlement into institutional workflows.

#BUIDL #Tokenization #InstitutionalFinance

coinmarketcap.com·Aug 15, 20268.5

Stocks

After the tokenization of U.S. Treasury bonds, tokenized stocks are becoming the new battlefield for RWA

The RWA market is shifting its focus from tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds, which have stagnated at approximately $15 billion since April 2026, toward the rapidly expanding sector of tokenized stocks. Between January 2025 and mid-2026, the tokenized stock market grew 6.5-fold to reach $1.9 billion, attracting major players like Securitize, Ondo, Robinhood, and Nasdaq. The industry is currently navigating diverse tokenization models categorized by the SEC, ranging from direct issuer-sponsored securities to third-party synthetic products. Securitize leads the former category by leveraging its transfer agent status to tokenize shares that retain full legal rights, including voting and bankruptcy claims. Conversely, platforms like Ondo and xStocks utilize offshore SPVs to issue debt securities backed by underlying stocks, prioritizing accessibility and DeFi integration over the strict compliance constraints of direct tokenization. This divergence in structural approaches highlights the ongoing tension between regulatory adherence and on-chain utility. As traditional financial infrastructure providers and Web3-native firms enter the space, the market is maturing through distinct regulatory frameworks. Ultimately, this evolution signals that tokenized equities are becoming the next primary growth engine for the broader RWA ecosystem.

#RWA #Ondo #Securitize

chaincatcher.com·Aug 15, 20268.0

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