DTCC Tests Tokenized Assets With 25+ Firms as JPMorgan Converts Invesco QQQ Trust
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Updated · CNBC · Jul 15
DTCC Tests Tokenized Assets With 25+ Firms as JPMorgan Converts Invesco QQQ Trust
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jul 15
Summary
More than 25 firms joined DTCC on Wednesday in a day-long test of tokenized transactions, with JPMorgan opening the event by converting the Invesco QQQ Trust into a digital asset.
DTCC said the trial is designed to show tokenized assets can work across collateral, repo, equities, margin and asset transfers using existing market infrastructure, ahead of a hoped-for scalable launch in October.
Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Vanguard and the New York Stock Exchange are participating, while the demonstration is expected to include tokenized versions of Microsoft shares, SPY, SGOV and Treasurys.
The push marks a concrete step for a market that has debated tokenization for years, as crypto-native firms such as Ondo and Securitize press legacy post-trade players with partnerships including BlackRock.
DTCC's move carries weight because its subsidiaries processed $4.7 quadrillion in securities transactions last year, making it central to any broader shift in U.S. market plumbing.
As Wall Street tokenizes trillions, will it centralize power with incumbents or truly democratize finance for everyone?
Could Wall Street's instant token settlement system turn the next financial crisis into an unstoppable, instantaneous contagion?
With every bank creating its own tokens, how will the financial system avoid a new era of digital fragmentation?
DTCC Launches $1 Billion Live Tokenization of Stocks and Treasurys: Transforming Global Finance with Blockchain Integration
Overview
On July 15, 2026, the DTCC launched its live tokenization program, moving major assets like stocks and Treasurys onto a blockchain-based settlement system. This marks a major shift in how traditional assets are managed and traded, signaling the integration of distributed ledger technology into mainstream finance. By choosing private or consortium-based blockchains such as HyperLedger Besu or the Canton network, DTCC prioritizes security, regulatory compliance, and scalability. This strategic move sets a strong precedent for traditional financial institutions, showing how they can embrace blockchain technology for real-world asset tokenization in a controlled and efficient way.