CoinShares Deploys Validator on Canton Network to Power the Next Wave of Asset Tokenization
Staff Writer • 2025-08-04
With real-world asset tokenization expected to reach $16 trillion by 2030, the digital asset manager is building for compliance and scale CoinShares, one of Europe’s largest digital asset investment firms with more than $9 billion in assets under management, has just made a strategic move that signals how seriously it is taking the rise of tokenized finance. The Jersey-based firm announced the launch of its whitelabel validator on the Canton Network, a blockchain infrastructure specifically designed to meet institutional compliance requirements for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The launch positions CoinShares to play a foundational role in the infrastructure layer of what many analysts see as the next major phase of blockchain adoption. “We are already future-proofing our business by becoming tokenization-ready,” said Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO of CoinShares. “The Canton Network’s compliance-first design aligns with our commitment to offering institutional-grade solutions that meet evolving regulatory standards.” A New Era of Compliant Tokenization Unlike traditional public blockchains, the Canton Network enables granular privacy controls, permissioned validator infrastructure, and built-in regulatory alignment. These features are not only attractive to institutions—they are essential. Basel III guidelines make clear that regulated banks and asset managers must use infrastructure that can support both interoperability and control. Without this, tokenized assets may be subject to punitive capital charges. Canton aims to solve that. The network’s architecture supports data compartmentalization, auditability, and institutional permissioning while still enabling composability across applications. For CoinShares, this makes it an ideal platform to develop future tokenized products without sacrificing regulatory clarity. Betting on a $16 Trillion Market The announcement comes at a time when tokenization of real-world assets is gaining serious momentum. From tokenized treasuries and real estate to private equity and commodities, major institutions are exploring how to digitize legacy asset classes. According to Boston Consulting Group, the total market value of tokenized RWAs could exceed $16 trillion by 2030. “CoinShares is actively participating in building the infrastructure that eliminates the false choice between innovation and compliance,” said Mognetti. “We want to be ready to develop sophisticated tokenized financial products the moment market demand takes off.” Why Canton? Canton’s founding team has been focused from day one on designing infrastructure that doesn’t compromise between performance, privacy, and compliance. With institutions increasingly wary of networks that fail to meet banking standards, Canton offers a middle path between public blockchains and siloed private ledgers. “CoinShares’ decision to operate a validator on the Canton Network reflects the growing demand for compliance-first blockchain infrastructure tailored to financial institutions,” said Yuval Rooz, CEO and Co-founder of the Canton Network. “Their expertise in digital asset management will accelerate institutional adoption of tokenized assets at scale.” Looking Ahead For CoinShares, the move is both strategic and symbolic. It signals a broader shift in how the firm sees the digital asset landscape evolving. Beyond ETFs and traditional crypto investment products, the next growth engine may come from tokenized finance, where speed, compliance, and composability converge.
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