Chainlink Could See Major Upside With DTCC Getting SEC Approval for Tokenized ETFs

Blockchain is gradually making its way into finance, and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has taken an important step. The U.S. SEC has allowed DTCC to tokenize selected traditional assets. This move could impact the securities market and blockchain projects such as Chainlink.

While tokenization has existed before, SEC approval gives it more credibility. Chainlink, already famous for decentralized oracles, may play a key role in linking finance with blockchain.

SEC Approval Signals a New Era for Asset Tokenization

In an official statement, DTCC announced that its subsidiary, Depository Trust Company (DTC), has received a No Action Letter from the SEC. This lets DTC run a three-year pilot tokenization service starting in the second half of 2026. The program will use Chainlink’s platform to handle blockchain-based securities settlements.

SEC approval like this is rare and may signal a change in how regulators see blockchain-backed financial products. At first, only a small set of liquid assets will be included, such as ETFs tracking major indices, top Russell 1000 stocks, and U.S. government bonds and bills. The choice of assets shows a careful balance between innovation and safety.

Frank La Salla, DTCC’s CEO, noted benefits like faster movement of collateral, 24/7 access, and programmable assets. While still early, the project could change how traditional markets operate. Only DTC participants and their clients will have access at first, keeping the rollout controlled.

Why Chainlink Could Gain From DTCC’s Move?

Chainlink could benefit a lot from DTCC’s tokenization plans. It has already worked with DTCC and major U.S. banks to turn traditional securities into digital tokens. Using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, DTCC has tested ways to share Net Asset Value (NAV) data across blockchains, making settlement faster and easier.

DTCC CTO Dan Doney recently said that Chainlink’s technology is important for modernizing the market. By connecting traditional finance to blockchain, demand for Chainlink’s oracles and data services could grow, especially as institutions look for reliable ways to handle tokenized assets.

“By using partners like Chainlink, we’re able to move … very quickly & completely update financial markets.”

—Dan Doney, Managing Director, CTO at DTCC pic.twitter.com/d7gJKwhCPY

— Chainlink (@chainlink) November 10, 2025

Interest in blockchain-based financial products is rising. Monthly transaction volumes recently passed $1.4 billion, showing strong interest in digital assets. As more institutions explore tokenization, Chainlink could become a key infrastructure provider.

Market Implications and Next Steps

Although tokenized ETFs and securities remain a niche market, SEC approval could encourage wider adoption. Analysts say early adopters like Chainlink may benefit from both the technology and increased trust from institutions.

From an investor perspective, DTCC approval could signal gradual yet significant changes in how traditional assets are accessed and traded. Institutions may gain from faster settlement times and real-time data sharing.

Still, challenges remain. Regulatory clarity, network security, and liquidity management will be key to the pilots’ success. The focus on high-liquidity assets reflects a cautious approach, but a successful pilot could accelerate digital asset integration into mainstream portfolios.

What Impact Could It Have?

The SEC’s approval of DTCC is an important step in connecting traditional finance with blockchain. Сhainlink’s role as a partner could give it more influence in the space.

For now, the focus is on building the systems that might one day let investors trade tokenized ETFs and government bonds as easily as regular securities. It is a careful step, but with potential long-term effects.