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Morgan Stanley Joins Tokenization Push as Banks Double Down on Blockchains
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Morgan Stanley has become one of the first banks to tokenize U.S. equities and Treasuries using DTCC's new tokenization service, which aims to improve liquidity, collateral mobility, and capital efficiency for tokenized securities. The service launched with participation from major banks including JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Bank of America, integrating regulated tokenized assets with established market infrastructure.
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You must prepare for real-world asset tokenization as major Wall Street banks now use DTCC’s service to trade equities and Treasuries digitally. This opens a direct path to integrate with regulated token markets and requires adjusting your infrastructure to handle tokenized securities soon.
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