#Edel

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Edel Joins DTCC Digital Assets Working Group to Advance Tokenized Collateral and Securities Lending
Infrastructure

Edel Joins DTCC Digital Assets Working Group to Advance Tokenized Collateral and Securities Lending

Edel, a provider of infrastructure for tokenized equity and commodity markets on the Canton blockchain, has joined the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) Digital Assets Solutions Industry Working Group. This group includes over 100 major financial institutions, such as BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan, and is tasked with providing feedback for the development of the DTCC Tokenization Service. The move highlights a shift in the RWA market from simple asset issuance to creating functional, programmable utility for tokenized assets. By integrating securities lending veteran Brad Klaas into its board, Edel aims to solve the complexities of using tokenized assets as collateral, margin, and for lending. The company is currently exploring whether securities tokenized by the DTCC could be recognized directly as margin within Edel Markets. This development is critical because it addresses the institutional need for capital efficiency, allowing firms to put idle assets to work rather than holding extra cash liquidity. Ultimately, the collaboration underscores the industry's focus on building the necessary plumbing to ensure tokenized assets are as productive and liquid as their traditional counterparts.

chainwire.org·Sep 30, 20268.0
Edel Expands Institutional Push as Wall Street Tokenization Matures
Infrastructure

Edel Expands Institutional Push as Wall Street Tokenization Matures

Edel, a digital asset infrastructure provider, has announced an expansion of its institutional services to support the growing demand for tokenized real-world assets among Wall Street firms. The company is enhancing its platform to facilitate the issuance and management of tokenized securities, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional finance and blockchain-based settlement. By focusing on compliance-first architecture, Edel seeks to provide the necessary technical framework for large-scale financial institutions to migrate legacy assets onto distributed ledgers. This move reflects a broader industry trend where infrastructure providers are positioning themselves to capture the increasing volume of institutional capital entering the RWA space. As Wall Street matures in its adoption of tokenization, the demand for robust, regulatory-compliant middleware has become a critical bottleneck for market participants. Edel's expansion underscores the shift from experimental pilot programs to production-grade infrastructure capable of handling complex financial instruments. This development is significant as it signals that institutional players are moving beyond proof-of-concepts toward full-scale integration of blockchain technology in their core operations.

theblock.co·Sep 17, 20267.0

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