Institutional blockchain adoption fuels renewed momentum for real-world asset tokenization
Canton Coin surged approximately 27% over the past week as markets reacted to a major institutional signal in blockchain finance. The rally followed confirmation that a key piece of US financial market infrastructure plans to bring US Treasury securities onchain, reinforcing confidence in regulated tokenized assets.
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation outlined plans to tokenize a portion of US Treasurys held through its depository subsidiary using the Canton Network. The organization processes roughly $3.7 quadrillion in securities transactions annually, making the move one of the strongest endorsements yet for blockchain-based settlement in traditional finance.
Canton Network operates as a hybrid blockchain designed for regulated institutions, combining privacy controls with onchain settlement. Canton Coin functions as the network’s native utility token, supporting transactions and core operational processes, which helps explain its sensitivity to adoption news.
Tokenized real-world assets have become one of the fastest-growing segments in digital markets. Data shows total tokenized RWA value has climbed from about $5.6 billion to nearly $19 billion in one year. US Treasurys account for roughly $9 billion of that figure, more than doubling since early 2025.
By moving government debt onchain, institutions are signaling that blockchain settlement, 24/7 liquidity, and faster clearing are no longer experimental concepts. The Canton rally highlights how infrastructure-focused tokens may benefit as traditional finance deepens its shift toward tokenization.
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