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BNY Mellon Launches Tokenized Deposits for Instant Settlements

1/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

BNY Mellon has launched tokenized deposits that mirror institutional balances as on-chain assets on a private blockchain.
The service enables near real-time settlement for collateral and margin transactions while maintaining compliance with traditional banking regulations.
Early participants include Intercontinental Exchange and Citadel Securities.
Carolyn Weinberg, BNY Mellon's Chief Product and Innovation Officer, says the development connects traditional banking with digital finance and positions tokenized deposits as foundational for infrastructure.

History

Historical Context

The Financial Stability Oversight Council identified systemic banking risks in 2015, leading to regulatory reforms. By the 2020s, asset tokenization gained traction, with major banks launching pilot programs for digital assets. Innovations like BNY Mellon’s tokenized deposits and early adopters such as Intercontinental Exchange illustrate a significant shift in finance, enhancing operational efficiency and potentially reshaping the financial landscape.

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Story summary

BNY Mellon has launched tokenized deposits that mirror institutional balances as on-chain assets on a private blockchain.
The service enables near real-time settlement for collateral and margin transactions while maintaining compliance with traditional banking regulations.
Early participants include Intercontinental Exchange and Citadel Securities.
Carolyn Weinberg, BNY Mellon's Chief Product and Innovation Officer, says the development connects traditional banking with digital finance and positions tokenized deposits as foundational for infrastructure.

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