Utila Integrates Canton Network

Utila Integrates Canton Network

Utila now supports Canton Network, the privacy-first Layer 1 blockchain built for regulated finance. This integration strengthens Utila's position as institutional-grade infrastructure for digital asset operations.

Canton Network addresses a critical barrier in institutional blockchain adoption: public transaction transparency. Traditional public blockchains expose all transaction data to network participants. For banks and asset managers handling sensitive client information, this creates unacceptable regulatory risk. Canton solves this through protocol-level privacy. Only direct stakeholders in a transaction see and validate their data. The network enables atomic settlement across independent applications without exposing sensitive positions to validators or the public.

Canton's architecture solves the transparency problem blocking institutional adoption. Privacy is built into the protocol. Counterparties set data permissions for each transaction, enabling confidential operations like repo and commercial paper settlements. The Canton ecosystem includes Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, DTCC, Citadel Securities, and DRW. Circle plans to bring USDC and its $1.5 billion USYC fund onto the network. This institutional backing demonstrates market validation for privacy-enabled blockchain infrastructure.

Utila provides the operational layer institutions require. The platform offers non-custodial, MPC-based wallet infrastructure. Assets remain under complete client control with cryptographic security that eliminates single points of failure. Utila is trusted by 200+ institutions, processes $15B+ in monthly volume, and has secured $90B+ in transactions. These numbers demonstrate market traction in the target institutional segment.

Canton delivers specific advantages for regulated markets. Privacy is built at the base layer. Counterparties control data permissions. Assets move directly between protocols in one operation, eliminating bridges and preventing data exposure. The validation model gives control to transaction parties, not shared validators. This architecture enables institutions to maintain full governance over their own settlement while participating in a shared network.

The integration provides immediate value for Utila customers. Institutions send, receive, and custody Canton-based tokens through Utila's MPC infrastructure. They apply sophisticated governance with role-based access and multi-signature approval flows. Treasury teams automate Canton workflows with full API support and connect to liquidity through exchange integrations. Customers manage Canton positions alongside all other blockchain assets from a single interface.

Institutions issuing tokenized securities on Canton handle the complete operational lifecycle through Utila. Treasury teams settle transactions knowing their position data remains confidential. Organizations holding tokenized real-world assets manage these positions with institutional-grade security and policy controls. The integration unlocks these applications by combining Canton's privacy features with Utila's operational capabilities.

The platform's existing customer base of 200+ institutions now accesses Canton's privacy features through familiar operational tools. This combination addresses two core requirements for institutional blockchain adoption: privacy at the protocol level and enterprise-grade operational security. Together, they remove barriers that have prevented regulated institutions from deploying blockchain infrastructure at scale. This integration aligns with Qino Cyber Capital's thesis supporting institutional crypto infrastructure that combines privacy, security, and regulatory compliance.

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