Overview
- DTCC, which custodies more than $114 trillion in securities, announced Monday it will start limited live trades of DTC-backed tokenized assets in July 2026 and aim for a broader launch in October.
- The SEC granted DTC a no-action letter in December 2025 that allows a three-year service covering Russell 1000 stocks, major index ETFs, and U.S. Treasury bills, notes, and bonds.
- More than 50 firms joined an Industry Working Group across banks, asset managers, exchanges, and crypto platforms to shape standards and test live workflows across multiple blockchains.
- DTCC says each token will carry the same ownership rights and investor protections as the underlying security because the asset stays in DTC custody.
- Industry reporting indicates Nasdaq and NYSE will support trading of tokenized shares with settlement through DTC, a step that could enable faster settlement, better collateral use, and round-the-clock operations.