DTC builds tokenization service to bring US securities onchain
- —A July 15, 2026 pilot saw more than 30 firms trade DTC-tokenized assets across Hyperledger Besu and the Canton network
- —Initial scope covers Russell 1000 stocks, major-index ETFs and US Treasuries
- —Over 50 firms, spanning traditional finance and digital-native players, contributed to development
- —DTC plans to add Stellar integration by 2027; smart contracts include mint, burn, pause and clawback controls
Why it matters: Tokenizing the backbone of US clearing could speed settlement and unlock institutional demand for blockchain-based securities.
Source: Crypto Briefing