Clearstream Unveils Next-Generation Digital Securities Infrastructure
Clearstream has announced a next-generation digital securities infrastructure to support both traditional and tokenized securities markets. The new infrastructure will operate as a digital-first and fully hybrid platform. Clearstream is the post-trade business of Deutsche Börse Group.
Covering the Entire Securities Lifecycle
Clearstream plans to roll out the infrastructure in stages. The platform will support the complete securities lifecycle, subject to regulatory approval. This includes issuance, distribution, settlement, custody, asset servicing, liquidity, and financing.
The infrastructure will serve clients operating in traditional and digital markets. It will support assets regulated under the European Union's MiFID and MiCA frameworks, regardless of the technology used, asset type involved, or form of money used in transactions.
Bringing Blockchain Into Mainstream Finance
Clearstream is developing the platform to ensure it addresses practical industry needs. The initiative includes large-scale tokenization of securities, settlement directly on blockchain networks, and the ability to reuse the same assets as collateral across multiple transactions. Clearstream aims to bridge blockchain technology and institutional finance in a practical way.
Building on Existing Digital Capabilities
The new infrastructure builds on Clearstream's previous digital initiatives. These include its D7 platform, MiCA-compliant crypto custody services, digital financing solutions, and automated investor communication services. At the same time, the company continues to rely on its experience in operating institutional financial market infrastructure on a global scale.
Supporting European Capital Markets
Clearstream said the infrastructure will support the European Union's Savings & Investments Union by helping simplify and strengthen investment flows across Europe and beyond.
The company issues more than 5 million securities each year, holds EUR 22 trillion in assets under custody, and connects 60 markets worldwide. With this scale, Clearstream believes it can help advance the development of digital securities markets while supporting existing financial systems.
About Clearstream
Clearstream is a major European post-trade services provider and international central securities depository (ICSD). It settles over 250,000 transactions daily. The company holds more than €16 trillion in assets under custody for around 2,500 clients in 110 countries. It offers settlement, custody, securities financing, collateral management, cash services, and fund processing via its Vestima platform.
Wrapping Up
Clearstream's new digital securities infrastructure integrates traditional finance with digital assets. The company aims to create a single platform that supports the evolving needs of institutional investors and capital markets by combining blockchain capabilities with established post-trade services.
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