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ClearToken Offers Regulated Stablecoin FX, Tokenised Settlement

ClearToken has partnered with the Canton Network to deploy three Daml-based Digital Asset Platforms—CT Register, CT Pay, and CT Settle—to provide institutional-grade settlement infrastructure. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between regulated financial market infrastructure and the rapidly growing $315 billion stablecoin market. By leveraging ClearToken’s UK FCA-authorised status and Canton’s privacy-enabled blockchain architecture, the platforms facilitate atomic Delivery-versus-Payment (DvP) and Payment-versus-Payment (PvP) settlement. The infrastructure supports a diverse range of assets, including fiat, tokenised deposits, stablecoins, and cryptocurrencies. This development is significant as it addresses the lack of post-trade infrastructure for stablecoin FX, which currently lacks the equivalent of traditional market settlement standards. ClearToken is also pursuing Bank of England authorisation for its fourth service, CT Clear, to further reduce counterparty risk. This integration allows institutions to perform end-to-end tokenized asset lifecycle management within a single regulated environment.

#Stablecoins #CantonNetwork #Daml

marketsmedia.com·Sep 8, 20268.5

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Tokenized Assets Were Crypto's Boredom Trade. August Ended the Boredom

Tokenized real-world asset (RWA) perpetual trading volume experienced a 13.5% decline in August, reaching $122 billion. This contraction marks the first monthly drop for the sector since January 2026, effectively ending a six-month streak of consistent growth. The downturn occurred simultaneously with a broad rally in the wider cryptocurrency market, where 83% of the top 100 assets saw positive performance. Data provided by CryptoRank highlights this divergence, suggesting that RWA perpetuals may have previously served as a defensive or 'boredom' trade for investors during periods of market stagnation. The shift in volume indicates a potential rotation of capital away from tokenized derivatives as volatility returned to the broader crypto ecosystem. This cooling period serves as a critical data point for analysts tracking the maturity and cyclical behavior of RWA markets. Understanding these fluctuations is essential for assessing how tokenized assets correlate with traditional crypto market sentiment and liquidity flows.

#MarketAnalysis #RWA #Perpetuals

BeInCrypto·Sep 8, 20267.5

Infrastructure

What Is a Tokenised Bond? How India's first blockchain bond will actually work and why it matters

India has taken a significant step in financial innovation with the introduction of its first tokenized bond, marking a shift toward blockchain-based debt issuance. By leveraging distributed ledger technology, the bond aims to streamline the traditional issuance process, reducing the reliance on intermediaries and lowering administrative costs. This initiative allows for fractional ownership, potentially democratizing access to debt instruments that were previously restricted to institutional investors. The move is part of a broader effort to modernize India's capital markets and enhance transparency through immutable, real-time transaction records. By digitizing the bond lifecycle, issuers can automate interest payments and maturity settlements, significantly reducing the time and complexity involved in manual reconciliation. This development signals a growing appetite among Indian financial institutions to explore blockchain for efficiency gains in the fixed-income sector. As the regulatory framework evolves, this pilot project serves as a critical proof-of-concept for the scalability of tokenized securities within the Indian financial ecosystem.

#Blockchain #TokenizedBonds #CapitalMarkets

cnbctv18.com·Sep 8, 20267.5

Infrastructure

India's first tokenised bond: What changes when debt moves to blockchain

India has officially entered the tokenized debt market with the issuance of its first tokenized corporate bond, marking a significant shift in how domestic debt instruments are managed. By moving traditional electronic bonds onto a programmable blockchain ledger, the initiative aims to streamline settlement processes and enhance operational efficiency. The transition to blockchain-based infrastructure allows for same-day digital settlement, reducing the time and counterparty risk typically associated with traditional clearing cycles. This development serves as a critical test case for the Indian financial ecosystem to determine if distributed ledger technology can provide tangible benefits over existing electronic systems. As the market observes this pilot, the success of the project could pave the way for broader adoption of tokenized securities across the Indian corporate sector. The move aligns with global trends where major financial institutions are increasingly exploring blockchain to modernize legacy debt markets. Ultimately, this milestone highlights India's commitment to integrating advanced financial technology into its capital markets to improve liquidity and transparency.

#Blockchain #TokenizedBonds #Settlement

business-standard.com·Sep 8, 20267.5

Infrastructure

What DBS & Citi’s Tokenized Move Means for Stablecoin Payments

On September 8, 2026, DBS and Citi launched a pilot program enabling instant, 24/7 cross-border USD settlement using tokenized deposits. This initiative allows corporate payments to settle directly between bank accounts on a shared permissioned ledger, effectively bypassing the traditional correspondent-banking network. Unlike public stablecoins such as USDC or USDT, which operate on permissionless blockchains, these tokenized deposits represent digital claims on a commercial bank’s liability within a closed, regulated ecosystem. By wrapping existing dollar deposits into programmable tokens, the banks achieve near-instant settlement without the need for decentralized validators or gas fees. This development signals a significant shift in global treasury operations, as incumbent banks move to match the speed and efficiency previously offered only by crypto-native stablecoin rails. The move validates the growing institutional demand for digital dollar movement while highlighting a bifurcated future where bank-issued tokens and public stablecoins coexist for different use cases. For the RWA market, this underscores the accelerating integration of traditional banking infrastructure with blockchain-based settlement technologies.

#Stablecoins #CrossBorderPayments #TokenizedDeposits

onesafe.io·Sep 8, 20268.0

Infrastructure

KuCoin Institutional Strengthens OES Framework with Asseto's CASH+ and Expanded RWA Collateral Support

KuCoin Institutional has integrated Asseto’s CASH+ token into its Off-Exchange Settlement (OES) framework and new RWA Collateral Mirroring Solution (RCMS). This integration allows institutional clients to use CASH+, a tokenized money market fund, as collateral for trading credit without transferring ownership of the underlying assets. CASH+ provides 1:1 exposure to the CMS USD Money Market Fund, managed by a subsidiary of China Merchants Securities, and offers an annualized yield between 3.5% and 4%. By enabling institutions to maintain yield exposure while simultaneously accessing trading liquidity, the solution addresses the capital inefficiency of holding idle stablecoins. The RCMS framework marks a significant step in bridging traditional finance with digital asset markets by allowing high-grade RWA holdings to serve as active margin collateral. This development highlights a growing institutional demand for yield-generating, on-chain collateral instruments that maintain full asset control. The integration is currently live on both Ethereum and BNB Chain, supporting professional trading desks and market makers.

#Ethereum #RWA #BNBChain

yellow.com·Sep 8, 20267.5

Infrastructure

Larsen & Toubro Takes Tokenized Bonds To The Private Sector

Indian engineering conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has successfully issued its first private placement of tokenized bonds, marking a significant shift in corporate debt management. By leveraging blockchain technology, the company aims to streamline the issuance process, reduce administrative overhead, and enhance transparency for investors. This move represents a broader trend of major corporations exploring distributed ledger technology to modernize traditional financial instruments. The tokenization of these bonds allows for fractional ownership and potentially faster settlement times compared to conventional paper-based systems. As one of India's largest infrastructure firms, L&T's adoption signals growing institutional confidence in the efficiency of blockchain-based capital markets. This development is particularly notable for the RWA sector as it demonstrates the practical application of tokenization beyond government-backed securities. The initiative highlights how private sector entities are increasingly viewing blockchain as a viable infrastructure for corporate financing and debt distribution.

#TokenizedBonds #India #BlockchainFinance

finimize.com·Sep 8, 20267.5

Infrastructure

MEXC On-Chain Daily Report: DBS and Citi Enable Instant 24/7 Cross-Border USD Payments With Tokenized Deposits

DBS Bank and Citi have successfully completed a pilot program utilizing tokenized deposits to facilitate instant, 24/7 cross-border USD payments. This initiative leverages the Singapore-based DBS bank's infrastructure and Citi's global treasury network to streamline liquidity management and settlement processes. By utilizing tokenized deposits, the banks aim to eliminate the inefficiencies associated with traditional correspondent banking, such as delayed processing times and limited operating hours. The pilot demonstrated the ability to execute near-instantaneous transfers, significantly reducing the friction typically found in international financial transactions. This development marks a notable shift toward the institutional adoption of blockchain-based settlement layers for traditional banking services. As major global financial institutions continue to integrate tokenized assets, the broader RWA market gains increased legitimacy and technical validation. The success of this collaboration highlights the growing trend of banks transitioning from experimental blockchain pilots to functional, high-value payment solutions.

#InstitutionalDeFi #CrossBorderPayments #TokenizedDeposits

mexc.com·Sep 8, 20268.0

$Korean brokerages step up tokenised securities business beyond fractional investing to bonds, funds$

Infrastructure

Korean brokerages step up tokenised securities business beyond fractional investing to bonds, funds

South Korean brokerages are shifting their focus from fractional investment management to building robust issuance infrastructure for standardized financial products like bonds and funds. The Financial Services Commission announced a phased policy on September 4, 2024, to support the tokenization of private MMFs, corporate bonds, and unlisted shares, with a full system rollout scheduled for February 4, 2027. To facilitate this, Koscom is developing the 'KoSTO' platform in collaboration with 12 major brokerages to standardize issuance and ledger management. Individual firms like Korea Investment & Securities and Shinhan Investment Corp are also developing proprietary platforms to integrate with existing account systems. This transition marks a significant evolution in the South Korean RWA market, moving toward institutional-grade on-chain financial services. By leveraging distributed ledger technology, these firms aim to enhance market efficiency and align with global trends seen in Japan and the United States. The ability to integrate these new systems with existing payment and account infrastructure is expected to be the primary driver of competitive advantage for these financial institutions.

#TokenizedSecurities #SouthKorea #FinancialInfrastructure

digitaltoday.co.kr·Sep 8, 20268.0

Infrastructure

DTC's Tokenization Service to Connect with Stellar Public Blockchain as DTC Advances its Multi-Chain Strategy

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced a strategic partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation to enable the tokenization of DTC-custodied assets on the Stellar public blockchain. This initiative follows a December 2025 SEC No-Action Letter that authorized the DTCC to implement a service for tokenizing real-world assets. The collaboration aims to bring traditional securities onto a digital rail, offering benefits such as faster settlement, increased asset mobility, and extended trading hours. By integrating with Stellar, the DTCC is advancing its multi-chain strategy to bridge traditional financial markets with digital infrastructure. The project is expected to launch in the first half of 2027, with initial use cases focusing on highly liquid assets like Russell 1000 constituents, major ETFs, and U.S. Treasury securities. This move represents a significant step in institutional adoption, as it maintains existing investor protections and regulatory safeguards while leveraging blockchain efficiency. The partnership underscores the growing trend of major financial infrastructure providers adopting public distributed ledger technology to modernize global capital markets.

#Stellar #Tokenization #InstitutionalFinance

yellow.com·Sep 7, 20269.5

Infrastructure

(Yonhap Interview) Ethereum Institutional welcomes S. Korea's push to build tokenized asset infrastructure: co-founder

Ethereum Institutional co-founder Matthew Dawson recently visited Seoul to express support for South Korea's new regulatory framework regarding Security Token Offerings (STOs). The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has unveiled a three-step roadmap to integrate tokenized assets, beginning with money market funds and bonds in early February 2026. This initiative aims to transition STOs from niche fractional investments into mainstream financial instruments like stocks and funds. Dawson highlighted Ethereum's role as a neutral global infrastructure, positioning it as a secure foundation for Korean institutions seeking to avoid dependency on foreign-controlled models. By facilitating the deployment of tokenized assets, Ethereum Institutional intends to assist local brokerages, banks, and asset managers in their digital transformation. The organization is also expanding its presence in Asia by hiring technical and consulting staff to provide direct support to regional partners. This development is significant as it signals a major sovereign economy formalizing the legal status of tokenized securities on public blockchain networks.

#Ethereum #InstitutionalFinance #SouthKorea

en.yna.co.kr·Sep 7, 20267.5

Infrastructure

Tokenized Cash Management Advisory Group Publishes Core Principles for Digital Money

The Tokenized Cash Management Advisory Group (TCMAG) has released a foundational set of principles to guide the integration of digital money into corporate treasury operations. Formed as an independent body of treasury practitioners, the group aims to bridge the gap between technological innovation and the stringent risk, control, and operational requirements of large-scale corporate finance. By establishing these standards, TCMAG seeks to move tokenized cash solutions—including stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and money market funds—from experimental pilot programs into reliable, real-world production environments. The initiative emphasizes the necessity of interoperability, security, and a client-centric approach to ensure that new digital assets meet the practical needs of corporate treasurers. Supported by major institutions such as HSBC, Barclays, Swift, and SAP, the group provides a collaborative framework for issuers and ecosystem participants to align their development with industry-standard financial practices. This development is significant for the RWA market as it signals a shift toward institutional standardization, which is essential for the widespread adoption of tokenized cash management tools. By embedding practitioner perspectives early in the development cycle, TCMAG aims to foster a more robust and trustworthy infrastructure for digital asset adoption in global treasury management.

#Stablecoins #TokenizedDeposits #TCMAG

yellow.com·Sep 7, 20267.5

Infrastructure

South Korea’s Hanwha Advances Tokenized Securities With Avalanche Platform as Regulations Evolve

Hanwha Investment & Securities has developed a multi-network tokenized securities platform utilizing Avalanche and Hyperledger Besu to prepare for South Korea's upcoming regulatory shift. The firm invested 30 billion won, approximately $22.3 million, into the initiative alongside blockchain partner FairSquare Lab. This development aligns with South Korea's revised capital market laws, which will officially recognize distributed ledgers as valid securities registries starting February 4, 2027. The Financial Services Commission has outlined a three-step implementation plan, beginning with the tokenization of privately placed money market funds and bonds before expanding to unlisted stocks and fractional investments. Hanwha’s strategic positioning is further bolstered by its 9.6% stake in Securitize and its operation of the Canton Network. By building this infrastructure now, Hanwha aims to lead the institutional transition toward blockchain-based securities issuance and management. While the platform is technically prepared, widespread commercial adoption remains contingent on the phased regulatory rollout mandated by the government.

#CantonNetwork #TokenizedSecurities #Avalanche

cryptorank.io·Sep 7, 20268.0

Infrastructure

REC Issues ₹500 Cr Through Tokenised Corporate Bonds, 8x Oversubscribed

REC Ltd, a Maharatna company under India's Ministry of Power, has successfully executed India's first pilot issuance of tokenized corporate bonds. The ₹500 crore issuance, conducted under the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) regulatory sandbox, achieved an 8x oversubscription with total bids reaching ₹796 crore. By utilizing a permissioned distributed ledger under the Demat 2.0 initiative, the process enabled atomic Delivery-versus-Payment (DvP) settlement. This technological shift allowed for the pay-in, allotment, and listing of the bonds to occur within a single day. The bonds carry a coupon rate of 7.30% per annum with a tenor of one year and nine months and are listed on both the NSE and BSE. This milestone demonstrates the integration of distributed ledger technology with existing regulatory frameworks to reduce settlement risks and operational friction. The success of this pilot signals a significant evolution in Indian debt markets, highlighting the potential for digital infrastructure to enhance market efficiency and transparency.

#TokenizedBonds #India #SEBI

outlookbusiness.com·Sep 7, 20268.5

Infrastructure

REC issues India's 1st tokenized bond via RBI digital currency

REC Ltd. has successfully executed India's inaugural tokenized bond issuance, raising ₹5 billion, equivalent to approximately $52.9 million. The transaction involved major financial institutions including HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, marking a significant milestone for the nation's debt capital markets. Notably, the settlement was conducted entirely using the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), demonstrating the practical integration of sovereign digital money with blockchain-based securities. This development highlights a shift toward increased transparency and operational efficiency in debt trading by leveraging distributed ledger technology. Industry experts, such as Taurus Group's Amar Gandhi, emphasize that the synergy between digital currency and blockchain infrastructure significantly accelerates settlement cycles. The successful pilot is expected to catalyze further adoption, with companies like Larsen & Toubro already preparing similar tokenized bond offerings. This event signals a broader institutional trend toward digitizing traditional financial instruments within the Indian regulatory framework.

#Blockchain #TokenizedBonds #CBDC

newsbytesapp.com·Sep 7, 20267.5

Infrastructure

REC raises Rs 500 crore via tokenised bonds

REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Indian Ministry of Power, has successfully raised Rs 500 crore through the issuance of tokenized bonds. This transaction marks a significant milestone in the Indian financial sector, as it leverages blockchain technology to streamline the debt issuance process. The bonds were issued on a private blockchain platform, demonstrating the growing institutional interest in digitizing traditional fixed-income securities to enhance transparency and settlement efficiency. By utilizing tokenization, REC aims to reduce the administrative burden and time associated with conventional bond issuance cycles. This move aligns with broader efforts by Indian state-owned entities to modernize capital market infrastructure through emerging technologies. The successful execution of this issuance serves as a proof-of-concept for other public sector undertakings looking to tap into digital asset markets. Ultimately, this development signals a shift toward more agile, technology-driven debt financing models within the Indian economy.

#Blockchain #TokenizedBonds #India

financialexpress.com·Sep 7, 20267.5

Infrastructure

J.P. Morgan, Binance, Coinbase, Robinhood, and Revolut are reshaping the tokenized RWA market

The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market is experiencing rapid institutional adoption, with total value projected to grow from $25 billion to over $51 billion by mid-2026. Major financial players including J.P. Morgan, Binance, Coinbase, Robinhood, and Revolut are actively integrating tokenized products into their service offerings. J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys platform is expanding its money-market fund capabilities, recently facilitating a commercial paper issuance by Galaxy Digital on the Solana blockchain. Meanwhile, Coinbase and Binance are focusing on tokenized equities and derivatives to bridge traditional finance with on-chain infrastructure. Robinhood has introduced synthetic derivatives of U.S. stocks for European clients, providing exposure to private companies like SpaceX and OpenAI. The adoption of public blockchains like Solana and Base for institutional transactions indicates a shift in reliability standards for traditional finance. Furthermore, the implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework in Europe is providing a clearer compliance pathway for these digital asset services. This collective movement signals a transition for RWA tokenization from a niche sector into a core component of mainstream financial infrastructure.

#Solana #RWA #Tokenization

cryptobriefing.com·Sep 7, 20268.0

Infrastructure

RWA News: On-Chain Market Hits $37B, But Is Half of It Fake?

The total active market capitalization for on-chain real-world assets has officially surpassed $37 billion, reflecting significant growth in tokenized treasuries, credit, and bonds. Data provided by RWA.xyz highlights a critical distinction between genuinely distributed on-chain value and assets held as internal bookkeeping records. Ethereum maintains its dominance in the sector, commanding approximately 46% of total on-chain value, primarily driven by institutional treasury bond products. While Solana leads in retail adoption with over 400,000 holders, the report reveals that some networks, such as Avalanche and XRP Ledger, show significantly lower percentages of truly distributed assets compared to their headline figures. This discrepancy underscores a maturing market where transparency regarding on-chain distribution is becoming a standard requirement for investors. The analysis suggests that the gap between total issuance and actual wallet-level distribution will likely become a key metric for institutional capital allocation. Ultimately, this milestone signals that while the RWA market is expanding rapidly, the quality and transparency of on-chain data are becoming as important as the total volume itself.

#Ethereum #Solana #RWA

coingabbar.com·Sep 7, 20267.5

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