Tokenization: The Future of Financial Market Infrastructure Is Here

Tokenization: The Future of Financial Market Infrastructure Is Here

February 21, 2026
📈The future of financial market infrastructure is no longer theoretical — it’s being built right now. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) — the backbone of clearing and settlement for U.S. equities and fixed income — has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to custody and recognize tokenized equities and real-world assets on-chain. This isn’t just another pilot. It’s a signal that tokenization is moving from experimentation to integration within the core of the financial system. With this approval, DTCC can now offer tokenization services on pre-approved blockchains over the next three years — a major step toward modernizing how securities are issued, transferred, and settled. Even more ambitious? CEO Frank La Salla shared on Bloomberg Crypto, alongside hosts Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec, that the organization ultimately aims to bring its entire depository — representing $100 trillion in securities — onto blockchain rails, pending further regulatory action. Why this matters: Tokenization is entering systemically important infrastructure, not just startups and sandbox environments. Settlement modernization could reduce friction, risk, and reconciliation costs across global markets. Regulatory alignment is accelerating, creating a bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain-based systems. Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is becoming a foundational layer of next-generation capital markets. The conversation is no longer if blockchain will reshape financial plumbing — it’s how fast institutions can adapt to it. Curious how tokenization, digital assets, and blockchain infrastructure are reshaping global finance? Don’t just follow the transformation — understand how to work within it. Our courses are designed to give professionals, innovators, and decision-makers the practical knowledge needed to navigate real-world applications of blockchain, digital identity, and tokenized markets. 👉 Build the skills. 👉 Understand the risks and opportunities. 👉 Stay ahead of where the industry is going next. Explore our courses series and start future-proofing your expertise today. 🔘Blockchain Accounting Course Series 🔘Blockchain Audit Course Series 🔘Blockchain Finance Course Series 🔘Blockchain Law & Digital Assets Course Series https://hubs.li/Q0445Cs60 #BlockchainEducation #DigitalAssets #Tokenization #FutureOfFinance #Web3Learning #CryptoEducation #FintechInnovation #OnChain #ProfessionalDevelopment #FinanceTransformation #EmergingTech #LearnBlockchain #DigitalEconomy #Upskill #InnovationInFinance #RealWorldAssets #FinancialInnovation #NextGenFinance #TechForProfessionals

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Tokenization: The Future of Financial Market Infrastructure Is Here

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Larry Liermann
February 21, 2026
5 min read
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📈The future of financial market infrastructure is no longer theoretical — it’s being built right now. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) — the backbone of clearing and settlement for U.S. equities and fixed income — has received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to custody and recognize tokenized equities and real-world assets on-chain. This isn’t just another pilot. It’s a signal that tokenization is moving from experimentation to integration within the core of the financial system. With this approval, DTCC can now offer tokenization services on pre-approved blockchains over the next three years — a major step toward modernizing how securities are issued, transferred, and settled. Even more ambitious? CEO Frank La Salla shared on Bloomberg Crypto, alongside hosts Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec, that the organization ultimately aims to bring its entire depository — representing $100 trillion in securities — onto blockchain rails, pending further regulatory action. Why this matters: Tokenization is entering systemically important infrastructure, not just startups and sandbox environments. Settlement modernization could reduce friction, risk, and reconciliation costs across global markets. Regulatory alignment is accelerating, creating a bridge between traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain-based systems. Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is becoming a foundational layer of next-generation capital markets. The conversation is no longer if blockchain will reshape financial plumbing — it’s how fast institutions can adapt to it. Curious how tokenization, digital assets, and blockchain infrastructure are reshaping global finance? Don’t just follow the transformation — understand how to work within it. Our courses are designed to give professionals, innovators, and decision-makers the practical knowledge needed to navigate real-world applications of blockchain, digital identity, and tokenized markets. 👉 Build the skills. 👉 Understand the risks and opportunities. 👉 Stay ahead of where the industry is going next. Explore our courses series and start future-proofing your expertise today. 🔘Blockchain Accounting Course Series 🔘Blockchain Audit Course Series 🔘Blockchain Finance Course Series 🔘Blockchain Law & Digital Assets Course Series https://hubs.li/Q0445Cs60 #BlockchainEducation #DigitalAssets #Tokenization #FutureOfFinance #Web3Learning #CryptoEducation #FintechInnovation #OnChain #ProfessionalDevelopment #FinanceTransformation #EmergingTech #LearnBlockchain #DigitalEconomy #Upskill #InnovationInFinance #RealWorldAssets #FinancialInnovation #NextGenFinance #TechForProfessionals
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Larry Liermann
Larry Liermann is Co-Founder and Head of Sales & Partnerships at MMBA, where he leads the company’s business development efforts and discussions with strategic partners, including Higher Education Institutions, Enterprise clients, and various industry organizations. He has led global sales teams at trading technology companies and is also a former Co-Founder of another Educational Technology startup.

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