The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has outlined new milestones for the rollout of a tokenization service under its subsidiary, Depository Trust Company, marking another step toward integrating blockchain-based infrastructure into traditional financial markets.

The initiative, developed in collaboration with more than 50 financial firms, is to enable the tokenization of real-world assets held within DTC’s custody. Participants in the DTCC Industry Working Group include major institutions such as BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Nasdaq, and Wells Fargo, among others, spanning banking, trading, and digital asset sectors.

DTCC Tokenization Milestones Bridging TradFi and DeFi

DTCC said it plans to begin limited production trades involving tokenized assets in July 2026, with a broader launch scheduled for October 2026. The service will focus on assets already held within DTC, allowing them to be available on blockchain networks while maintaining the same ownership rights, protections, and entitlements as their traditional counterparts.

According to Frank La Salla, the initiative reflects a broader effort to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). He noted that tokenization could reshape how markets operate by improving liquidity, transparency, and efficiency.

The platform will also aim to support interoperability across multiple blockchain networks, a key requirement as institutions experiment with distributed ledger technology at scale. Brian Steele emphasized that the service is being built to align with industry needs, leveraging existing liquidity pools within DTC’s ecosystem, which currently safeguards assets valued at more than $114 trillion.

Regulatory clarity has also played a role in advancing the initiative. In December 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a No-Action Letter permitting DTC to offer the tokenization service for a three-year period. The approval covers select highly liquid instruments, including equities within the Russell 1000, ETFs, and U.S. Treasury securities.

Nadine Chakar described tokenization as a foundational component of future financial infrastructure, highlighting DTCC’s focus on building a scalable and interoperable digital ecosystem.

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