Nasdaq expressed support for tokenization on July 15 (local time), describing it as a 'natural extension' of regulated capital markets in a post on X. The statement came after the U.S. Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced the successful completion of its first production transaction using its tokenization service. Nasdaq stated that tokenization will bridge mainstream finance and digital asset ecosystems while maintaining market trust and improving how capital moves, settles, and connects participants.
Nasdaq Describes Tokenization as Natural Extension of Regulated Markets
Nasdaq posted on X on July 15 (local time): "At Nasdaq, we see tokenization as a natural extension of regulated markets, bridging mainstream and digital ecosystems while preserving trust and improving how capital moves, settles, and connects participants." The exchange added congratulations to DTCC for creating an important milestone in the continuous evolution of capital markets. The statement positions tokenization not as a replacement for existing financial markets but as a technology that expands existing markets within a regulatory framework.
DTCC Completes First Production Transaction Using Tokenization Service
DTCC announced the day before Nasdaq's statement that it had begun the first limited real trading of tokenized RWA (Real World Assets). The transaction utilized the tokenization service of its subsidiary, the Depository Trust Company (DTC). The service targets physical assets held by DTC. Tokenized assets are issued and transferred on a blockchain basis while maintaining the same ownership rights, investor protections, and rights structure as existing securities. The operation verified operational and technical procedures using real assets in a live trading environment rather than simulation.
DTCC Plans October Launch of Tokenization Service
DTCC verified through this pilot operation that it can connect traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain-based trading. The organization plans to officially launch its tokenization service in October.
FAQ
What did Nasdaq say about tokenization on July 15?
Nasdaq described tokenization as a 'natural extension' of regulated capital markets in a post on X on July 15 (local time). The exchange stated that tokenization will bridge mainstream finance and digital asset ecosystems while maintaining market trust and improving how capital moves, settles, and connects participants.
What milestone did DTCC achieve with its tokenization service?
DTCC completed its first production transaction using its tokenization service under its subsidiary DTC. The transaction involved tokenized real world assets and was conducted in a live trading environment rather than simulation, verifying that traditional financial infrastructure can connect with blockchain-based trading.
When will DTCC officially launch its tokenization service?
DTCC plans to officially launch its tokenization service in October, following the successful completion of its pilot operation that verified operational and technical procedures.
