DTCC to Bring Tokenized Securities to the Stellar Blockchain by 2027

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is preparing to bring traditional securities onto public blockchain rails, announcing plans to tokenize DTC‑custodied assets on the Stellar network by 2027.

The move marks one of the most significant steps yet by a major market‑infrastructure provider toward integrating regulated financial assets with open blockchain ecosystems. The initiative follows a No‑Action Letter the SEC issued in late 2025, clearing DTC to operate a tokenization service for real‑world assets held in its custody. DTCC says the shift will allow market participants to access faster settlement, greater asset mobility, extended trading hours, and lower operational risk, all while preserving the same investor protections and entitlements that apply to traditional securities.

DTCC and the Stellar Development Foundation expect tokenized assets to be available on Stellar in the first half of 2027. The integration is designed to support rapid conversion of conventional assets into tokenized form and maintain the full lifecycle of those assets, including corporate actions and reporting.

DTCC President and CEO Frank La Salla said the partnership is part of a broader effort to build an open, interoperable digital infrastructure that connects traditional markets with public blockchain networks. He emphasized that tokenization can unlock new levels of efficiency, transparency, and collateral mobility without compromising regulatory safeguards.

Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon called the collaboration a milestone for public blockchain adoption in regulated markets, noting that Stellar’s architecture was built with compliance and risk management in mind. She said connecting DTCC’s tokenization service to Stellar brings institutional‑grade market infrastructure directly onto public blockchain rails.

In the meantime, the two organizations will evaluate tokenization opportunities across a range of eligible asset classes. Early candidates include highly liquid securities such as components of the Russell 1000, major index‑tracking ETFs, and U.S. Treasury bills, bonds, and notes. Any expansion will remain aligned with DTC’s regulatory obligations.

DTCC executives said the organization is focused on enabling tokenization safely and at scale, leveraging decades of clearing and settlement expertise to guide the industry toward a trusted, regulated framework. The company’s digital‑assets leadership noted that Stellar’s track record with institutional on‑chain assets, along with its emphasis on compliance, throughput, and low‑cost operations, made it a strong fit for DTCC’s multi‑chain strategy.