DTCC Integrates Chainlink for Tokenized Securities Platform
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) will integrate ChainLink's infrastructure into its securities management platform ahead of its fourth quarter 2026 launch.
According to DTCC, the Collateral App Chain platform is intended to serve as a common infrastructure for custodians, third-party agents and collateral managers. Blockchain Oracle's provider technology automates processes including margin, collateral facilitation and settlement.
Nasdaq said in its research that 52% of companies expect to manage live tokenized securities by the end of 2026, however, a survey of 70% of investment banks, custodians, prime brokers and asset managers reports daily settlement related and supply issues, reflecting the reliance on manual processes that continue to challenge effectiveness.
The integration aims to connect collateral contracts with pricing, valuation and asset movement data across markets, with plans to enable 24/7 collateral management workflows and improve capital efficiency in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Chainlink is a decentralized blockchain network that connects blockchain to real-world data, enabling smart contracts to operate securely and accurately. DTCC currently holds $114 trillion in liquid assets ranging from stocks to exchange-traded funds.
Earlier this month, the company announced plans to begin trading its token-backed securities in July, ahead of a targeted launch in October. The initiative includes more than 50 organizations across traditional finance and digital assets, including BlackRock, Circle, Anchorage Digital and FireBlocks.
Source: Chainlink on X
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The largest market infrastructure organizations are expanding blockchain and tokenization efforts
DTCC's excellence comes from the expansion of token-backed securities trading and settlement initiatives by some of the world's largest exchange and market infrastructure companies.
In March, Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, signed an agreement with tokenization platform Securities to develop infrastructure for tokenized securities trading and onchain settlement. The initiative includes plans for blockchain-based equities and exchange-traded funds designed to support 24/7 trading and rapid settlement.
Days ago, the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved Nasdaq's proposal to allow tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds to trade on the same exchange infrastructure as traditional securities. The program initially covers ETFs tracking the Russell 1000 stocks and major indexes.
Also in March, Nasdaq partnered with crypto exchange Kraken and tokenization company to develop blockchain-based stock trading infrastructure.
According to data from RWA.xyz, tokenized shares have grown from approximately $511 million in onchain value distributed a year ago to more than $1.4 billion today, a nearly 180% increase.
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