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Moody’s Launches Token Integration Engine to Bring Credit Ratings On-Chain, Runs First Ratings Node on Canton

The initiative embeds Moody’s methodology inside permissioned workflows to satisfy regulatory expectations with institutional-grade privacy.

Overview

  • Moody’s introduced the Token Integration Engine as a network-agnostic layer that ingests financial data and delivers credit insights directly within blockchain workflows.
  • Moody’s became the first credit rating agency to operate a node on the permissioned Canton Network, enabling secure distribution of risk analysis to authorized participants.
  • The issuer-led design lets token issuers integrate ratings data into their processes while Moody’s retains methodological control and oversight.
  • The company published a formal stablecoin rating methodology assessing reserve quality, liquidity, operational resilience, and technology risks for on-chain use.
  • Moody’s says the platform will extend to additional networks and instruments over time to support broader digital finance adoption under compliance-focused guardrails.