DTCC launches digital investment tokenization service

DTCC has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide a service that converts traditional investments into digital investments (Tokenized Assets), while maintaining the same property rights and legal protections as traditional investments.

Tokenization will occur on approved blockchain networks under regulatory oversight.

The launch is expected in the second half of 2026.

Importance:

Stocks and bonds will gradually transition to digital investments, facilitating faster settlement and reducing costs.

Beneficiaries: Institutional settlement networks and digital liquidity protocols.

Summary: Financial markets are entering a fully digital transformation phase, and tokenized investments may become the standard for transactions within a few years.