Crypto News: State Street Becomes First Third-Party Custodian on JPMorgan’s Tokenized Debt Platform

State Street has become the first third-party custodian to join JPMorgan’s tokenized debt platform, enabling it to custody blockchain-based debt securities for institutional clients.Key HighlightsState Street’s Role:As a custodian bank and asset manager with over $49 trillion in assets under custody and $5.1 trillion in assets under management, State Street now holds blockchain-based debt securities on behalf of investors via JPMorgan’s platform.JPMorgan’s Digital Debt Service:This platform facilitates trading and settlement of tokenized debt instruments—securities issued on blockchain representing government or corporate bonds.Inaugural Transaction:State Street purchased $100 million in tokenized commercial debt from Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), marking the platform’s first transaction, according to Cointelegraph.Significance for the Financial IndustryBridging TradFi and Digital Assets:State Street’s custody of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) signals growing institutional adoption of blockchain technology and tokenization in traditional finance.Growth of Tokenized RWAs:The tokenized RWA market has surged approximately 65% in 2025, reaching a market cap of over $26.4 billion (excluding stablecoins), reflecting strong momentum in this emerging sector. JPMorgan’s Kinexys Platform:Formerly known as Onyx, Kinexys is JPMorgan’s RWA tokenization platform launched in 2020 and rebranded in 2024. It supports seamless issuance, trading, and settlement of tokenized assets.Partnerships Enhancing Infrastructure:Oracle provider Chainlink partnered with Kinexys to develop payment infrastructure for tokenized RWA settlements. Recent cross-chain transfers involving Ondo Finance demonstrate growing interoperability in the ecosystem.Industry PerspectivesChainlink founder Sergey Nazarov emphasized the importance of tokenizing high-quality assets onchain to increase capital velocity and strengthen the crypto ecosystem. He highlighted the need for frictionless payment solutions that traditional institutions can easily adopt.