The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to connect its tokenization service to the Stellar public blockchain, the company announced Wednesday. The move puts one of the world's biggest financial infrastructure providers – whose subsidiaries processed $4.7 quadrillion in securities transactions in 2025 – onto a decentralized network.
The announcement
DTCC said it will link its tokenization platform to Stellar, a public blockchain known for cross-border payments and asset tokenization. The decision was disclosed Wednesday, though the company didn't specify a timeline for when the connection would go live. The integration is expected to let DTCC clients issue and manage tokenized assets on the Stellar network while still using DTCC's clearing and settlement rails.
What DTCC does
DTCC is the backbone of U.S. securities markets. Its subsidiaries clear and settle the vast majority of stock, bond, and derivative trades. The $4.7 quadrillion figure from 2025 gives a sense of scale – that's trillions of dollars in notional value moving through its systems every year. Adding public blockchain connectivity is a significant step for an institution of that size.
Why Stellar
Stellar has positioned itself as a blockchain for financial institutions. The network already hosts stablecoins and tokenized fiat currencies, and its Stellar Development Foundation has courted enterprise partners. DTCC didn't say whether it evaluated other blockchains, but the choice of a public, permissionless network is notable for a firm that typically operates in permissioned environments.
No launch date has been set. DTCC said it will provide more details as the integration progresses. The announcement gives Stellar a marquee name in traditional finance – one that could bring billions in tokenized assets onto the network.
