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HashKey Joins DTCC Digital Assets Advisory Group as First Asian Member

By Lauren Towner · 4 September 2026

In brief: HashKey has become the first Asian digital asset provider to join DTCC's Digital Assets Advisory Services Industry Working Group, helping define global institutional tokenised asset standards.

Key facts
MemberHashKey
OrganizationDTCC Digital Assets Advisory Services Industry Working Group
DTC Asset CustodyExceeding US$114 trillion
Working Group SizeOver 100 institutions
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Quick Summary

Asian digital asset group HashKey has joined the DTCC Digital Assets Advisory Services Industry Working Group, becoming its first Asian member. HashKey will collaborate with over 100 top financial institutions to establish global tokenised asset standards across post-trade, custody, and settlement infrastructure.

How Does HashKey Advance Global Tokenised Asset Standards?

HashKey brings extensive Asia-Pacific regulatory experience to help construct global tokenisation frameworks. By joining the DTCC Digital Assets Advisory Services Industry Working Group, the firm aligns its regional expertise in money market ETFs, bonds, and notes with top global financial entities.

  • First Asian provider to join the DTCC Working Group.
  • Broad regional presence across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Bermuda.
  • Deep regulatory engagement with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's Project Ensemble.

What Role Does DTCC Play in Institutional Asset Tokenisation?

DTCC provides critical post-trade market infrastructure, overseeing DTC custody assets exceeding $114 trillion. The working group bridges TradFi and DeFi by establishing standards for on-chain entitlements and operational compliance across global markets.

  • Massive institutional scale safeguarding over $114 trillion in global assets.
  • Comprehensive trial coverage including collateral pledging, securities lending, and Treasury repo DVP.
  • Standardized service rollout aimed at mainstream capital market integration.

FF NEWS TAKE:

Adding the first Asian digital asset group to the DTCC working group represents a vital step toward cross-border liquidity and unified standards for tokenised assets. Fragmented regulatory regimes remain the biggest obstacle for institutional adoption; harmonizing operational frameworks between Western depositories and Asia-Pacific hubs will accelerate global market integration across global capital networks.

Frequently asked questions

What is HashKey's role in the DTCC Digital Assets Working Group?

HashKey joins over 100 institutions as the first Asian digital asset provider to help define global operational, technical, and compliance standards for issuing, settling, and safeguarding tokenised assets.

How large is the asset base managed under DTCC depository services?

DTCC's subsidiary, The Depository Trust Company (DTC), holds custody of global securities assets exceeding US$114 trillion.

Which financial institutions are part of the DTCC Digital Assets Working Group?

The working group convenes over 100 global financial leaders, including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq, and the New York Stock Exchange, alongside digital asset infrastructure firms.

About the companies

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Companies in this story: JPMorganChase, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, HashKey, DTC, Goldman Sachs, DTCC, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, HKMA, New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq , The Depository Trust Company

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