Why did BlackRock join the DTCC tokenisation project?

BlackRock joined the initiative to help explore how blockchain technology can improve the issuance, settlement and management of traditional securities.

What is the DTCC tokenisation initiative?

The DTCC project brings together financial institutions to develop standards and test blockchain infrastructure for tokenised securities within traditional capital markets.

What does tokenisation mean in financial markets?

Tokenisation converts traditional financial assets into digital tokens that can be issued, transferred and managed on blockchain networks.

Why is the US$114 trillion securities market important?

The US securities market is one of the world's largest financial markets. Improving its infrastructure could reduce costs, speed up settlement and increase efficiency.

Why is BlackRock's involvement significant?

BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager. Its participation highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain technology and tokenised financial assets.

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BlackRock joins DTCC tokenisation project

Written by Heidi Cuthbert Published Jul 16, 2026, 2:18 AM

BlackRock has joined the DTCC's tokenisation initiative.
The project aims to modernise the US$114 trillion securities market.
The effort focuses on using blockchain to improve financial market infrastructure.

BlackRock has joined the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) tokenisation initiative, supporting efforts to bring blockchain technology to the US$114 trillion US securities market.

The project aims to improve how securities are issued, settled and managed by using tokenised assets and shared digital infrastructure.

DTCC said the initiative brings together major financial institutions to develop common standards and test blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

BlackRock's participation adds one of the world's largest asset managers to a growing group of firms exploring tokenised securities and digital asset settlement.

Tokenisation converts traditional financial assets into digital tokens that can be transferred and managed on blockchain networks.

The project reflects growing interest from major financial institutions in using blockchain technology to improve the speed, efficiency and transparency of capital markets.