State Street Corp., a massive Boston-based custody bank overseeing more than $4 trillion in assets, is stepping further into digital assets with plans to roll out a suite of tokenized financial products aimed squarely at institutional clients.
State Street Joins Tokenization Drive as Custody Banks Eye Digital Assets
According to a Bloomberg report, State Street Corp. plans to develop tokenized versions of money-market funds, exchange-traded funds, and cash products, including tokenized deposits and stablecoins, as part of a broader push into blockchain-based finance.
The bank disclosed the initiative in an emailed statement to Bloomberg rather than a full investor-facing press release, signaling a deliberate but confident step into the space. The tokenized offerings are designed to place traditional financial instruments onchain, potentially allowing for faster settlement, continuous trading, and improved operational efficiency.
While State Street has not released product names or technical specifications, the bank described the initiative as part of an integrated platform that bridges traditional finance (TradFi) and digital infrastructure.
Cash products are also central to the strategy. Tokenized deposits and stablecoins would function as digital cash equivalents, enabling smoother interaction with blockchain networks while maintaining ties to regulated banking rails. For custody banks, that combination is increasingly seen as table stakes rather than an experiment.
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The rollout fits into a longer timeline. State Street has indicated that broader crypto custody services are expected to launch in 2026, supported by partnerships with technology providers and asset managers. One of the more closely watched initiatives is the State Street Galaxy Onchain Liquidity Sweep Fund, a tokenized private liquidity product scheduled to debut on the Solanablockchain early next year.
Industrywide, State Street’s move places it alongside rivals such as BNY Mellon and Citi, which have also expanded into crypto custody and tokenization. As institutional interest in blockchain-based assets continues to build, custody banks appear less interested in sitting this chapter out—and State Street is making that clear.
FAQ ❓
- What products is State Street tokenizing?
The bank plans to tokenize money-market funds, exchange-traded funds, and cash products such as deposits and stablecoins. - Who are the target clients?
The offerings are aimed at institutional investors and asset managers seeking blockchain-based financial infrastructure. - When will these products launch?
State Street has not provided exact dates, but several initiatives are expected to roll out in 2026. - Why is tokenization important for custody banks?
Tokenization can enable faster settlement, continuous trading, and tighter integration between traditional finance and blockchain systems.