HashKey First Asian in DTCC Tokenization Group
HashKey First Asian in DTCC Tokenization Group
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The DTCC working group's proposed 'digital twins' approach would let participants create blockchain-based representations of assets already held in DTCC custody, with the tokens anchored to the underlying assets in DTCC's regulated infrastructure to preserve ownership rights and investor protections while enabling on-chain transfers to approved wallets.
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In addition to the widely cited members, the group lists BlackRock, Bank of America and Citi among its named members alongside JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange, signaling broader mainstream finance participation.
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DTCC has already run its first live production trades using DTC-tokenised assets in July, testing equity transfers, collateral pledges, securities lending and delivery-versus-payment transactions involving U.S. Treasuries and repos; assets included Microsoft and Circle shares, Invesco QQQ Trust, SPDR S&P 500 ETF and a BlackRock Treasury ETF, with underlying securities kept in DTC custody.
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DTCC has targeted an October 2026 full service launch that will cover tokenized trading for Russell 1000 constituents, major index ETFs and U.S. Treasury securities.
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HashKey Group's Asia-Pacific regulatory footprint includes a Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission retail crypto trading license, participation in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s Project Ensemble Sandbox (since Aug 2024), and involvement in the Tokenised Bond Expert Group (June 2026), with regulated operations across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and Bermuda.
HashKey Group has become the first Asian digital asset provider to join the DTCC's Digital Assets Advisory Services Industry Working Group, CoinCodeCap. The Hong Kong-based firm now sits alongside over 100 global financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Bank of America, Nasdaq, and the New York Stock Exchange. The group advises on DTCC's tokenization framework as the clearing house moves toward launching standardized tokenized securities, with live trials already complete and a full rollout expected in October 2026.
DTCC's 'digital twins' approach lets participants create blockchain-based asset representations anchored to underlying securities held in DTCC custody. FinanceFeeds reports this preserves investor protections while enabling on-chain transfers. HashKey brings regulated Asia-Pacific experience across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Bermuda, positioning it to bridge Asian markets with traditional finance in the tokenization push.
DTCC's Live Trials Already Testing Tokenized Trading
DTCC completed its first live production trades using tokenized assets in July, BigGo Finance reported. The tests covered equity transfers, collateral pledges, securities lending, and delivery-versus-payment transactions. Assets included Microsoft and Circle shares, Invesco QQQ Trust, SPDR S&P 500 ETF, and a BlackRock Treasury ETF, all kept in DTC custody while tokenized on-chain.
The October 2026 full launch will roll out tokenized trading for Russell 1000 constituents, major index ETFs, and U.S. Treasury securities. These trials demonstrate DTCC's ability to bridge traditional finance infrastructure with blockchain technology while maintaining regulatory safeguards and asset custody standards.
HashKey's Footprint Spans Regulated Asia-Pacific Markets
HashKey holds a Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission retail crypto trading license and participates in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Project Ensemble Sandbox since August 2024. BloomingBit notes the firm also joined the Tokenised Bond Expert Group in June. These roles position HashKey as a critical bridge connecting Asian regulators with global tokenization standards.
Mainstream Finance Institutions Rally Around Tokenization
The working group's membership reads like a who's-who of global finance. Beyond JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, it includes BlackRock, Bank of America, Citi, Nasdaq, and the New York Stock Exchange. This breadth signals that institutional adoption of tokenized assets is no longer niche—it's becoming core infrastructure strategy for the world's largest financial players.
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