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DTCC Tokenization Service

Built on proven market infrastructure, the DTCC Tokenization Service helps firms access the potential benefits of tokenization through enhanced interoperability, asset mobility, market connectivity and support for capital efficiency.

DTCC Tokenization Service

Advancing Tokenization With the Strength of Market Infrastructure

Tokenization is increasingly influencing financial markets, but realizing its potential depends on infrastructure that can connect traditional and digital ecosystems at scale. Through the DTCC Tokenization Service, DTCC extends its established market infrastructure capabilities to support tokenized assets, with a focus on fostering interoperability, efficiency and connectivity across the digital ecosystem, while aligning with the safeguards market participants rely on today.

Building on recent industry initiatives that have explored the use of tokenized assets in production workflows, DTCC is working toward a more connected digital ecosystem in which assets can move more seamlessly across platforms, networks and asset representations. By bridging traditional and blockchain-based environments, the DTCC Tokenization Service is designed to support asset mobility, liquidity movement and broader institutional participation in tokenized markets.

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Key Features & Benefits

Common Liquidity Pool Across TradFi and DeFi

Tokenized DTC assets can move between traditional and blockchain ecosystems using the same CUSIP, supporting a unified liquidity model and facilitating 24/7 access across approved networks.

Identical Legal and Ownership Rights

DTC-issued tokens are designed to represent the same legal rights, economic interest and investor protections associated with the underlying securities, while supporting corporate action processing across tokenized, traditional or mixed holdings.

Embedded Compliance and Controls

DTC-issued tokens include controls such as mint, burn, pause and clawback functionality to support compliance and operational oversight. ComposerX LedgerScan provides near real-time ownership tracking across traditional and blockchain ledgers.

Programmable Assets

DTCC’s smart contracts are expected to launch with compliance and distribution controls, linking tokenized assets to on-chain reference data, with additional trade lifecycle automation anticipated in future releases.

Interoperable Settlement Infrastructure

Built on DTC’s established market infrastructure, tokenized assets can integrate with existing custody, settlement and servicing processes, supporting technology adoption while minimizing operational disruption.

Enhanced Market Transparency

Near real-time visibility into asset ownership and movement across traditional and blockchain environments enhances oversight, supports reconciliation and enables more informed decision-making.