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DTCC to launch tokenization service in October 2026

asset tokenization DTCC real-world assets blockchain settlement digital securities

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is set to launch its DTC Tokenization Service in October 2026. This initiative will allow financial institutions to convert securities held at its depository into digital tokens and back, facilitating on-chain settlement for a portion of the $4.7 quadrillion in annual securities volume handled by the DTCC. The service will initially utilize a dual-chain strategy involving the Canton Network and the LFDT Besu network, with plans to integrate Stellar in early 2027. This move follows an SEC No-Action Letter issued in December 2025 that authorized the DTC to tokenize custodied assets.

The broader real-world asset (RWA) tokenization market is seeing significant growth. As of September 2026, the RWA Foundation reported tracking over 10,000 tokenized assets, with stablecoins maintaining the largest market cap at approximately $301.4 billion. Additionally, the tokenized equity sector has expanded rapidly, with tokenized stocks reaching a market value of roughly $3 billion in September 2026 and Q3 transfer volumes hitting approximately $100 billion.

Entities

BlackRock · Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation · JPMorgan · RWA Foundation · SEC · Securities and Exchange Commission

Claims

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The SEC issued a No-Action Letter on December 11, 2025, authorizing the DTC to tokenize custodied assets. forkast.news
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The DTCC will use a dual-chain strategy involving the Canton Network and LFDT Besu at launch. forkast.news · blog.bitfinex.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The RWA Foundation is tracking 10,322 tokenized real-world assets. cryptobriefing.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Tokenized stock transfers reached approximately $100 billion in the third quarter of 2026. coinpedia.org
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The DTCC plans to launch its DTC Tokenization Service in October 2026. forkast.news · blog.bitfinex.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The stablecoin market capitalization was approximately $301.4 billion as of September 30, 2026. cryptobriefing.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Tokenized stocks reached approximately $3 billion in value in September 2026. coinpedia.org
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The service will allow institutions to convert securities held at the DTCC depository into digital tokens and back. blog.bitfinex.com

Sources

The Plumbing Goes On-Chain: DTCC’s October Tokenization Launch [forkast.news]
Tokenised Assets Are Only as Liquid as Their Exit - Bitfinex blog [blog.bitfinex.com]
RWA Foundation report tracks 10,322 tokenized real-world assets [cryptobriefing.com]
The 24/7 Stock Market: How Tokenized Equities Could Rewrite Wall Street Trading [coinpedia.org]