The world’s largest post-trade infrastructure provider, DTCC, will use Chainlink technology in its tokenized collateral platform ahead of a planned launch in the fourth quarter of 2026.
DTCC said the new platform, called Collateral AppChain, is designed to help financial institutions move, value and settle tokenized collateral in near real time across traditional markets and blockchains. The system will support firms such as custodians, triparty agents and collateral managers.
Chainlink’s infrastructure will automate key processes including margin management, collateral optimization and settlement, with the goal of enabling 24/7 collateral operations and improving capital efficiency.
DTCC cited Nasdaq research showing growing institutional interest in tokenized collateral. According to the survey, 52% of firms expect to manage live tokenized collateral by the end of 2026. At the same time, 70% of investment banks, custodians, prime brokers and asset managers still face settlement and delivery problems caused by manual workflows.
Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that connects blockchains with real-world data, allowing smart contracts to securely access pricing, valuation and other market information. DTCC currently custodies around $114 trillion in liquid assets, including stocks and exchange-traded funds.
The announcement comes as major financial infrastructure firms continue expanding blockchain and tokenization efforts.
Earlier this month, DTCC said it plans to begin a pilot for tokenized securities trading in July ahead of a targeted October launch. More than 50 companies are involved in the initiative, including BlackRock, Circle, Anchorage Digital and Fireblocks.
Other major firms are also moving deeper into tokenized markets. In March, Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, partnered with Securitize to build infrastructure for tokenized securities trading and onchain settlement. Nasdaq has also launched several blockchain initiatives, including partnerships tied to tokenized stocks and blockchain-based equities trading.
According to data from RWA.xyz, the value of tokenized stocks onchain has grown from about $511 million a year ago to more than $1.4 billion today.
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