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Canton Network is a public blockchain with institutional-grade privacy that features a highly configurable privacy-preserving mechanism at its core. Its on-chain tokenized assets are massive, and its proven institutional-grade scale synchronizes previously siloed systems with the configurable privacy and control needed to unlock asset liquidity in the tradfi and crypto ecosystems. Governed by the Canton Foundation and with the participation of global financial institutions, Canton enables real-time, secure synchronization and settlement across multiple asset classes on a shared, interoperable infrastructure. Originally developed by Digital Asset, the network is now open-source, powered by its native token, Canton Coin, and supports decentralized governance and collaborative application development.
Derivnex completes first OTC swap on Canton Network
According to the Canton website, Derivnex announced the completion of the first over-the-counter (OTC) swap trade on the Canton network with DRW and Marex, as well as the first on-chain derivatives trade referencing the S&P Dow Jones Indices iBoxx USD Investment Grade Index, with index tokenization handled by Kaiko. Recorded on-chain via smart contracts, this trade enables DRW and Marex to perform valuation management and lifecycle event processing based on a single shared ledger, effectively replacing the inefficient model of traditional OTC derivatives markets that relies on multiple systems, bilateral communication, and continuous reconciliation. Derivnex employs the industry-standard Common Domain Model (CDM) to create standardized digital representations of derivative trades.
Digital Asset, developer of the Canton Network, has completed a $355 million funding round led by a16z.
According to CoinDesk, Digital Asset, the blockchain developer behind Canton Network, has announced a $355 million funding round led by a16z crypto, with participation from global institutions including ABN Amro, Apollo Funds, BNP Paribas, Citadel Securities, HSBC, SBI Group, and a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The round exceeded its original target of $300 million, valuing the company at $2 billion. Canton Network is designed specifically for large financial institutions and enables the issuance and trading of tokenized real-world assets—such as bonds, loans, and funds—on a shared ledger, while maintaining privacy and meeting regulatory compliance requirements. In addition to financial support, a16z crypto will provide specialized assistance in development, policy, and research.
Bitwise CIO: The GENIUS Act Opens the Floodgates for Institutional Funding, with Three Enterprise Chains Raising Over $1 Billion Combined
According to The Block, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, noted that three enterprise-grade blockchains—Arc (by Circle), Canton Network, and Tempo (by Stripe)—have collectively raised over $1 billion in funding recently. All three funding rounds occurred after the signing of the GENIUS Act in July 2025. Hougan believes this legislation broke a prior regulatory stalemate that had discouraged institutional capital from entering the space. Hougan identified three key signals: First, all three blockchains prioritize native privacy-preserving transactions as a core design feature, addressing institutions’ need for transaction confidentiality. Second, the implementation of the GENIUS Act has significantly reduced regulatory uncertainty; the next critical variable is the pending Clarity Act, from which stablecoins and tokenization infrastructure stand to benefit. Third, these blockchains are backed by top-tier institutions—including Goldman Sachs, Citadel, BlackRock, Stripe, and Visa—marking a stark contrast to Ethereum and Solana, which emerged from grassroots origins. Hougan stated that his firm’s capital remains primarily allocated to native crypto projects, and he believes these emerging enterprise chains will raise the overall competitive bar and attract additional capital inflows.
Canton Network developer seeks to raise $300 million at a valuation of approximately $2 billion
Digital Asset (the developer of Canton Network) is reportedly raising approximately $300 million in funding at a valuation of around $2 billion, led by a16z crypto, the venture arm of Andreessen Horowitz.The funding round is expected to close within the next few weeks and would be the company's largest financing round to date. Canton Network has attracted participation from institutions including Visa, Goldman Sachs, and DTCC.The network focuses on a privacy-configurable public chain designed for institutions and has already processed or issued over $6 trillion in tokenized assets.
DTCC tokenization service officially launches, initially supporting 34 securities
According to the DTCC official website page, the DTCC Tokenization Service has officially launched, with 34 types of securities available for tokenization at launch. DTC currently holds approximately $30 trillion in custody assets, with tokens backed 1:1 by securities held by DTC, carrying the same legal and ownership rights as the underlying securities. Tokenized assets share a single CUSIP, enabling 24/7 on-chain peer-to-peer transfers between wallets registered with DTC. The service incorporates built-in compliance controls that support near real-time ownership tracking. It currently connects to approved blockchain networks including Besu and Canton Network, with the page indicating that additional networks are scheduled to join in 2027.
Three Companies Plan to Operate Tokenized Securities Trading Venues Under SEC Innovation Exemption
Odaily reports: A Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X platform that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that three companies have notified it of their plans to operate tokenized securities trading venues (TSVs) under the new innovation exemption policy. TSV LLC is held by Obsidian Systems co-founders Ali Abrar and Ryan Trinkle, with Ryan Trinkle also serving as a board member of the Canton Foundation; the platform plans to operate on Canton Network. OKXICE is a joint venture between OKX and ICE Markets, planning to operate on OKX's Ethereum Layer 2 network X Layer. Kephas Corp. is the U.S. subsidiary of Perpetuals.com, led by founder @PGruhnPDC, who previously served as head of FTX Europe; the platform plans to operate on Kronos X Public, a public, permissionless Layer 2 network that adopts permissioned trading pools. The SEC stated that inclusion on this list does not mean the relevant companies have met the conditions of the innovation exemption.
DTCC Tokenization Service Initially Supports 25 Securities Backing Approximately $30 Trillion in Underlying Assets
According to information released by DTCC regarding its tokenization service, the platform will initially support 25 categories of tokenizable securities, backed by DTC-custodied securities worth approximately $30 trillion. Tokens maintain a strict 1:1 peg with their underlying securities, utilize the same CUSIP identifiers, and carry identical rights and investor protections as traditional book-entry instruments, with the official ledger remaining under DTC custody. Peer-to-peer transfers between DTC-registered wallets operate 24/7, subject to built-in compliance restrictions on token transfers. Participants may submit conversion orders via the UI and API during Eastern Time business hours from 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a target processing window of under 15 minutes. U.S. Treasury coupon distributions and maturity redemptions will be processed on-chain, with fiat proceeds disbursed directly to participants’ traditional banking accounts. The inaugural asset lineup comprises Russell 1000 constituents (initiating with select large-cap equities), select ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries. Initial network integrations feature Canton Network (CIP-56) and DTCC’s private Besu network (ERC-20), with Stellar (SEP-41) and Circle’s Arc (ERC-20) targeted for 2027 deployment. The extended roadmap encompasses broadening the universe of tokenizable securities, deploying governance controls such as single sign-on and maker-checker approvals, scaling corporate action capabilities for equities and ETFs, merging book-entry and on-chain position records, and enabling on-chain netting, collateral management, and number
Visa Teams Up With Brale to Test SBC Settlement on Canton Network
Visa has partnered with Brale to leverage the SBC stablecoin on the Canton Network for a proof of concept, exploring privacy-compliant payment and settlement solutions for institutional users.
Virtu Financial, M1X Global, and Tradeweb Complete First On-Chain Repo Transaction Using Sovereign Digital Bond as Collateral in Under 10 Minutes
Odaily News - Financial services firm Virtu Financial, M1X Global, and electronic trading platform Tradeweb have completed an on-chain repo transaction using the Republic of the Marshall Islands' USDM1 sovereign digital bond as collateral. The entire transaction was executed on the Canton Network and settled in under 10 minutes.USDM1 is a U.S. dollar-denominated, on-chain issued sovereign bond, backed 1:1 by short-term U.S. Treasuries. It pays a coupon while serving as collateral and constitutes a fully collateralized sovereign obligation under New York State law. The parties involved stated that this is the first repo transaction combining natively issued sovereign collateral with fully on-chain atomic settlement.USDM1 is available for electronic trading via Tradeweb, with institutional custody services provided by Anchorage Digital, BitGo, and tZERO. The Canton Network is designed for institutional finance, featuring privacy and permissioning mechanisms for regulated transactions and tokenized assets. (Cointelegraph)
Franklin Templeton Becomes Canton Network Super Validator, Further Expanding Into Institutional-Grade Blockchain Infrastructure
Franklin Templeton Digital Assets stated that traditional finance and decentralized finance are converging at an accelerating pace, and institutions should not only use blockchain but also participate in its infrastructure operations. To deepen its investment in the blockchain infrastructure sector, Franklin Templeton has become a super validator of the Canton Network. The institution stated that this move will help enhance transaction security and compliance, and lay the foundation for future institutional capital on-chain.
DTCC Digital Transformation Leverages HyperLedger Besu and Canton Network
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas posted on X platform, stating that DTCC’s digital transformation occurs on HyperLedger Besu, which is DTCC’s private network, as well as on the Canton public chain. This is part of DTCC’s multi-chain strategy aimed at ensuring resilience, scalability, and selectivity.
Gate launches USDCx deposit and withdrawal services on Canton Network, simultaneously introducing a $150,000 CC incentive program
crypto asset trading platform Gate has officially announced support for USDCx deposit and withdrawal services on the Canton Network. Users can now utilize USDCx in scenarios such as trading and asset management on the platform. To coincide with the launch of this feature, Gate is rolling out multiple activities including CandyDrop, the USDCx Deposit Challenge, and the Yu Bi Bao wealth management product, with total rewards amounting to $150,000 worth of Canton ecosystem tokens, CC.According to public information, USDCx is a stablecoin natively issued on the Canton Network, backed 1:1 by USDC. Its reserves are held in the Circle xReserve smart contract and comply with the CIP-56 standard. It offers interoperability and full composability across different applications and asset scenarios, while also addressing privacy requirements.Gate's launch of USDCx, accompanied by multi-dimensional incentives, helps enhance the liquidity and user coverage of the Canton ecosystem. It also reflects the platform's ongoing commitment to integrating emerging public chain ecosystems, expanding interoperable digital asset infrastructure, and supporting the evolution of institutional-grade on-chain finance. Looking ahead, Gate will continue to expand high-quality on-chain assets and ecosystem partnerships, driving more innovative assets and application scenarios to global users.
Bitwise CIO: The GENIUS Act Opens the Floodgates for Institutional Funding, with Three Enterprise Chains Raising Over $1 Billion Combined
According to The Block, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, noted that three enterprise-grade blockchains—Arc (by Circle), Canton Network, and Tempo (by Stripe)—have collectively raised over $1 billion in funding recently. All three funding rounds occurred after the signing of the GENIUS Act in July 2025. Hougan believes this legislation broke a prior regulatory stalemate that had discouraged institutional capital from entering the space. Hougan identified three key signals: First, all three blockchains prioritize native privacy-preserving transactions as a core design feature, addressing institutions’ need for transaction confidentiality. Second, the implementation of the GENIUS Act has significantly reduced regulatory uncertainty; the next critical variable is the pending Clarity Act, from which stablecoins and tokenization infrastructure stand to benefit. Third, these blockchains are backed by top-tier institutions—including Goldman Sachs, Citadel, BlackRock, Stripe, and Visa—marking a stark contrast to Ethereum and Solana, which emerged from grassroots origins. Hougan stated that his firm’s capital remains primarily allocated to native crypto projects, and he believes these emerging enterprise chains will raise the overall competitive bar and attract additional capital inflows.
DTCC tokenization service officially launches, initially supporting 34 securities
According to the DTCC official website page, the DTCC Tokenization Service has officially launched, with 34 types of securities available for tokenization at launch. DTC currently holds approximately $30 trillion in custody assets, with tokens backed 1:1 by securities held by DTC, carrying the same legal and ownership rights as the underlying securities. Tokenized assets share a single CUSIP, enabling 24/7 on-chain peer-to-peer transfers between wallets registered with DTC. The service incorporates built-in compliance controls that support near real-time ownership tracking. It currently connects to approved blockchain networks including Besu and Canton Network, with the page indicating that additional networks are scheduled to join in 2027.
DTCC Tokenization Service Initially Supports 25 Securities Backing Approximately $30 Trillion in Underlying Assets
According to information released by DTCC regarding its tokenization service, the platform will initially support 25 categories of tokenizable securities, backed by DTC-custodied securities worth approximately $30 trillion. Tokens maintain a strict 1:1 peg with their underlying securities, utilize the same CUSIP identifiers, and carry identical rights and investor protections as traditional book-entry instruments, with the official ledger remaining under DTC custody. Peer-to-peer transfers between DTC-registered wallets operate 24/7, subject to built-in compliance restrictions on token transfers. Participants may submit conversion orders via the UI and API during Eastern Time business hours from 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a target processing window of under 15 minutes. U.S. Treasury coupon distributions and maturity redemptions will be processed on-chain, with fiat proceeds disbursed directly to participants’ traditional banking accounts. The inaugural asset lineup comprises Russell 1000 constituents (initiating with select large-cap equities), select ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries. Initial network integrations feature Canton Network (CIP-56) and DTCC’s private Besu network (ERC-20), with Stellar (SEP-41) and Circle’s Arc (ERC-20) targeted for 2027 deployment. The extended roadmap encompasses broadening the universe of tokenizable securities, deploying governance controls such as single sign-on and maker-checker approvals, scaling corporate action capabilities for equities and ETFs, merging book-entry and on-chain position records, and enabling on-chain netting, collateral management, and number
Titan Launches Testnet on Canton Network, Waitlist Users to Get Early Mainnet Access Within Weeks
Odaily — Decentralized privacy trading platform Titan has announced that its testnet is now live on Canton Network. Users who join the waitlist will receive early mainnet access within the coming weeks.
Virtu Financial, M1X Global, and Tradeweb Complete First On-Chain Repo Transaction Using Sovereign Digital Bond as Collateral in Under 10 Minutes
Odaily News - Financial services firm Virtu Financial, M1X Global, and electronic trading platform Tradeweb have completed an on-chain repo transaction using the Republic of the Marshall Islands' USDM1 sovereign digital bond as collateral. The entire transaction was executed on the Canton Network and settled in under 10 minutes.USDM1 is a U.S. dollar-denominated, on-chain issued sovereign bond, backed 1:1 by short-term U.S. Treasuries. It pays a coupon while serving as collateral and constitutes a fully collateralized sovereign obligation under New York State law. The parties involved stated that this is the first repo transaction combining natively issued sovereign collateral with fully on-chain atomic settlement.USDM1 is available for electronic trading via Tradeweb, with institutional custody services provided by Anchorage Digital, BitGo, and tZERO. The Canton Network is designed for institutional finance, featuring privacy and permissioning mechanisms for regulated transactions and tokenized assets. (Cointelegraph)
World Liberty Financial natively launches USD1 on Canton Network
The Trump family's World Liberty Financial announced the native deployment of the USD1 stablecoin on Canton Network, enabling cross-chain interoperability without bridges.
Grayscale: Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Canton Network Poised to Benefit from Stock Tokenization
on July 9 that Grayscale released research stating that stock tokenization will undergo three stages of development, with Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Avalanche, and Canton Network most likely to benefit as ownership models evolve. Grayscale noted that third-party wrapped tokens account for over 70% of the tokenized stock market capitalization. In this model, traditional stocks are placed in special purpose vehicles, and investors receive tokens representing claims on the vehicle's equity, rather than direct ownership. Such wrapped assets operate on Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, and can be traded and integrated into decentralized finance applications. Grayscale identified the pilot program planned by DTCC as the second stage of tokenized stock development, with Canton Network set to be the first blockchain used for the DTCC tokenization pilot. The third stage is issuer-sponsored tokenization, where companies natively issue securities on-chain. Securitize became the first publicly traded company to tokenize its own common stock when it listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Grayscale expects that wrapped tokens, the DTCC equity model, and issuer-sponsored issuance will coexist for the next several years. (Bitcoin.com News).
Related news
Uber Joins Blockchain Investment Pilot with HSBC, Franklin Templeton, and Other Institutions
Uber recently participated in a blockchain investment pilot involving institutions such as HSBC and Franklin Templeton. Using HSBC's tokenized deposits, Uber purchased tokenized money market fund shares issued by Franklin Templeton on Thursday and sold them on Sunday, earning an extra 1.5 days of yield. The model enables fund investment and settlement via public chains, allowing companies to avoid having to sell assets before banks and markets close on Friday as they would under traditional methods. The pilot also involved Tradeweb and Fireblocks, with liquidity and settlement provided by Canton Network.Corporations are seeking to improve treasury management yields while reducing reliance on overdraft facilities and credit lines. Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov expects hundreds of large enterprises to adopt this model within the next 18 months. HSBC said the pilot has verified the technical feasibility, and the related services are now ready to be promoted and scaled to other clients. (Bloomberg)
DTCC tokenization service officially launches, initially supporting 34 securities
According to the DTCC official website page, the DTCC Tokenization Service has officially launched, with 34 types of securities available for tokenization at launch. DTC currently holds approximately $30 trillion in custody assets, with tokens backed 1:1 by securities held by DTC, carrying the same legal and ownership rights as the underlying securities. Tokenized assets share a single CUSIP, enabling 24/7 on-chain peer-to-peer transfers between wallets registered with DTC. The service incorporates built-in compliance controls that support near real-time ownership tracking. It currently connects to approved blockchain networks including Besu and Canton Network, with the page indicating that additional networks are scheduled to join in 2027.
Three companies plan to operate tokenized securities trading platforms under the SEC's exemptive relief.
据记者 Eleanor Terrett（@EleanorTerrett）报道，美国证券交易委员会（SEC）表示，已有三家公司通知该机构，计划依据其新推出的创新豁免运营代币化证券交易场所（TSV）： • TSV LLC：由 Obsidian Systems 联合创始人 Ali Abrar 和 Ryan Trinkle 持有。Trinkle 同时担任 Canton 基金会董事会成员。该公司计划在 Canton Network 上运营。 • OKXICE：OKX 与 ICE（洲际交易所）的合资企业，计划在 OKX 的以太坊 Layer 2 网络 X Layer 上运营。 • Kephas Corp.：Perpetuals.com 的美国子公司，由创始人 Peter Gruhn 领导，他曾任 FTX Europe 负责人。该公司计划在公共、无许可的 Layer 2 网络 Kronos X Public 上运营，并采用许可制交易池。 SEC 同时强调，名单上出现某家公司，并不代表该公司已满足豁免条件。
Three Companies Plan to Operate Tokenized Securities Trading Venues Under SEC Innovation Exemption
Odaily reports: A Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X platform that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated that three companies have notified it of their plans to operate tokenized securities trading venues (TSVs) under the new innovation exemption policy. TSV LLC is held by Obsidian Systems co-founders Ali Abrar and Ryan Trinkle, with Ryan Trinkle also serving as a board member of the Canton Foundation; the platform plans to operate on Canton Network. OKXICE is a joint venture between OKX and ICE Markets, planning to operate on OKX's Ethereum Layer 2 network X Layer. Kephas Corp. is the U.S. subsidiary of Perpetuals.com, led by founder @PGruhnPDC, who previously served as head of FTX Europe; the platform plans to operate on Kronos X Public, a public, permissionless Layer 2 network that adopts permissioned trading pools. The SEC stated that inclusion on this list does not mean the relevant companies have met the conditions of the innovation exemption.
DTCC Tokenization Service Initially Supports 25 Securities Backing Approximately $30 Trillion in Underlying Assets
According to information released by DTCC regarding its tokenization service, the platform will initially support 25 categories of tokenizable securities, backed by DTC-custodied securities worth approximately $30 trillion. Tokens maintain a strict 1:1 peg with their underlying securities, utilize the same CUSIP identifiers, and carry identical rights and investor protections as traditional book-entry instruments, with the official ledger remaining under DTC custody. Peer-to-peer transfers between DTC-registered wallets operate 24/7, subject to built-in compliance restrictions on token transfers. Participants may submit conversion orders via the UI and API during Eastern Time business hours from 2:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a target processing window of under 15 minutes. U.S. Treasury coupon distributions and maturity redemptions will be processed on-chain, with fiat proceeds disbursed directly to participants’ traditional banking accounts. The inaugural asset lineup comprises Russell 1000 constituents (initiating with select large-cap equities), select ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries. Initial network integrations feature Canton Network (CIP-56) and DTCC’s private Besu network (ERC-20), with Stellar (SEP-41) and Circle’s Arc (ERC-20) targeted for 2027 deployment. The extended roadmap encompasses broadening the universe of tokenizable securities, deploying governance controls such as single sign-on and maker-checker approvals, scaling corporate action capabilities for equities and ETFs, merging book-entry and on-chain position records, and enabling on-chain netting, collateral management, and number
Derivnex completes first OTC swap on Canton Network
According to the Canton website, Derivnex announced the completion of the first over-the-counter (OTC) swap trade on the Canton network with DRW and Marex, as well as the first on-chain derivatives trade referencing the S&P Dow Jones Indices iBoxx USD Investment Grade Index, with index tokenization handled by Kaiko. Recorded on-chain via smart contracts, this trade enables DRW and Marex to perform valuation management and lifecycle event processing based on a single shared ledger, effectively replacing the inefficient model of traditional OTC derivatives markets that relies on multiple systems, bilateral communication, and continuous reconciliation. Derivnex employs the industry-standard Common Domain Model (CDM) to create standardized digital representations of derivative trades.