DTCC Plans to Bring Tokenized Assets to Stellar in First Half of 2027
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Wall Street's clearinghouse, announced plans to connect its tokenized securities platform to the Stellar (XLM) network, targeting the first half of 2027. This integration would allow tokenized assets custodied by DTCC's Depository Trust Company, including stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries, to be issued, settled, and managed on Stellar. DTCC and the Stellar Development Foundation will explore use cases for tokenizing highly liquid assets like major indices and U.S. Treasury debt instruments. Tokenization, the process of representing traditional assets on blockchain, has gained traction among Wall Street firms for its potential to reduce settlement delays, free up collateral, and enable 24/7 trading. DTCC's move follows a no-action letter from the SEC in December 2025, allowing tokenization of assets including Russell 1000 stocks, ETFs, and Treasuries. DTCC plans limited production trades in July 2026, with a wider rollout in October 2026. The collaboration is part of DTCC's multi-chain strategy, aiming to enable asset movement across different blockchain networks. This expands on DTCC's existing efforts, which include connecting to multiple layer-1 and layer-2 networks. The announcement led to a 3% jump in XLM price, outperforming the broader crypto market.
Key facts
- DTCC targets tokenized securities on Stellar by first half of 2027.
- Integration will support issuance, settlement, and lifecycle management of tokenized assets.
- DTCC received SEC no-action letter in Dec 2025 for asset tokenization.
- XLM price rose 3% on news, outperforming broader market.
- Part of DTCC's multi-chain strategy for interoperable digital infrastructure.