Chainlink Technology Selected for DTCC's Round-the-Clock Collateral Platform
Leading global post-trade infrastructure provider DTCC plans to incorporate Chainlink's blockchain oracle network into its digital collateral system, targeting a fourth-quarter 2026 deployment.
In preparation for a scheduled fourth-quarter 2026 deployment, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced plans to incorporate Chainlink infrastructure within its collateral management system. The integration is designed to facilitate near real-time transfer, pricing and settlement of digital tokenized collateral across multiple financial markets and blockchain networks.
According to DTCC, the Collateral AppChain platform will function as a common infrastructure layer accessible to financial institutions such as custodians, triparty agents and entities managing collateral. Chainlink's blockchain oracle technology will enable automated execution of key processes, including margin calculations, collateral optimization strategies and final settlement procedures.
Research conducted by Nasdaq revealed that 52% of financial firms anticipate actively managing tokenized collateral in live environments by the conclusion of 2026. However, the same study found that 70% of surveyed investment banks, custodians, prime brokers and asset managers encounter settlement matching and delivery challenges on a daily basis, highlighting the persistent reliance on manual workflows that hinder operational efficiency.
According to the announcement from DTCC, the technological integration aims to link collateral agreements with data streams covering pricing, valuation and asset transfer information across various markets. The objective is to facilitate continuous 24/7 collateral management operations while enhancing capital efficiency, with full implementation expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
As a decentralized oracle network, Chainlink serves as a bridge between blockchain systems and real-world information, allowing smart contracts to operate with security and precision. DTCC maintains custody of $114 trillion in liquid assets spanning stocks to exchange-traded funds.
The company revealed earlier this month its intentions to conduct a pilot program for tokenized securities trading in July, with a full launch targeted for October. This effort encompasses participation from over 50 organizations spanning traditional finance and digital asset sectors, with notable participants including BlackRock, Circle, Anchorage Digital and Fireblocks.
Biggest market infrastructure firms expand blockchain and tokenization efforts
The DTCC deployment emerges during a period when major global exchange operators and market infrastructure providers are scaling up their tokenized securities trading and settlement programs.
Intercontinental Exchange, which operates as the parent entity of the New York Stock Exchange, entered into an agreement with tokenization platform Securitize in March to build infrastructure supporting tokenized securities trading and onchain settlement capabilities. The collaboration encompasses plans for blockchain-enabled shares and exchange-traded funds engineered to facilitate round-the-clock trading and instantaneous settlement.
Just days before that announcement, the US Securities and Exchange Commission granted approval to Nasdaq's proposal for piloting the trading of tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds in tandem with conventional securities using identical exchange infrastructure. The pilot program will initially encompass selected Russell 1000 stocks and prominent index-tracking ETFs.
In addition, Nasdaq formed a partnership in March with cryptocurrency exchange Kraken and tokenization firm Backed to create infrastructure enabling blockchain-based equity trading capabilities.
According to data published by RWA.xyz, tokenized stocks have expanded from approximately $511 million in distributed onchain value one year ago to exceeding $1.4 billion at present, representing growth of approximately 180%.