SEC Clears DTCC for Tokenization Services: 3 Altcoins Stand to Benefit

The SEC’s approval of the DTCC (the world’s largest settlement and clearing institution) to offer tokenization services is one of the most important regulatory breakthroughs of 2025. It signals that traditional finance isn’t just experimenting with blockchain anymore — it’s preparing to run on it. And when the biggest clearinghouse in the U.S. steps in, the ripple effects move far beyond Wall Street.

This decision gives a green light for institutions to tokenize equities, bonds, funds, and eventually new financial products. But in the crypto market, it also shines a spotlight on a few altcoins that already play directly in the tokenization and real-world asset (RWA) narrative.

Here are three altcoins that stand to benefit the most from the DTCC’s move:

1️⃣ Chainlink (LINK)

Chainlink remains the backbone of RWA tokenization. Institutions rely on its proof-of-reserve, oracles, and data feeds to verify off-chain assets. DTCC entering the space means even higher demand for secure data networks — a sector where Chainlink dominates.

Why it benefits: LINK becomes even more critical infrastructure for bringing TradFi assets on-chain.

2️⃣ Ondo (ONDO)

Ondo is one of the fastest-growing RWA platforms, offering tokenized Treasuries and yield-bearing products. DTCC legitimizing tokenization could drive a major wave of institutions toward platforms like Ondo that already have regulatory-friendly structures.

Why it benefits: More institutions → more tokenized Treasuries → more demand for ONDO’s ecosystem.

3️⃣ Ethereum (ETH)

Even with new chains rising, Ethereum is still the default settlement layer for most tokenized financial assets. With DTCC involved, the demand for ETH blockspace, staking, and settlement throughput could increase significantly.

Why it benefits: Tokenized assets typically launch on Ethereum first — driving fees, activity, and developer interest.