Institutional Blockchain Adoption: Evidence from Besu and Canton

A financial institution’s participation in a blockchain project does not necessarily mean that it has fully adopted the network. This post examines Besu and Canton by separating official platform technology choices, participation in live transactions and issuance, and involvement in foundations and working groups, then sets out the evidence needed to evaluate institutional adoption.

How DTCC's Tokenization Initiative Is Rewiring Financial Market Infrastructure

DTCC’s securities tokenization initiative is not merely about trading stocks around the clock. It is an attempt to redesign the infrastructure through which securities, cash, and collateral move across U.S. capital markets. This post separates what DTCC has already implemented from what remains a longer-term scenario.