Official blog: why “broadcast everything” fails for on-chain finance
Canton Network’s official blog contrasts broadcast-style public chains with Canton’s network-of-networks model, need-to-know privacy, and composability without a global mempool.
News & updates
Major developments, governance votes, and ecosystem milestones. Most recent first.
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BitGo launches custody & settlement for Canton Coin
BitGo becomes the first U.S.-regulated provider to offer custody, trading, and instant settlement of CC on a unified platform.
Protocol Development Fund — open for applications
Canton Foundation opens the CIP-0082 Development Fund to external builders. Three paths: committee-led, community proposals with a sponsor, or targeted RFPs.
HashKey Exchange lists CC/USD for professional investors
Hong Kong-based HashKey launches CC/USD spot trading exclusively for qualified professional investors.
Visa approved as Super Validator (Weight 10)
CIP-0109 approved — Visa becomes a Canton Super Validator at the highest weight tier, marking its first formal blockchain governance role.
CIP-0105 approved — SV Locking Framework
Voluntary locking of SV rewards with 365-day vesting. Three tiers: 70%/45%/35% lock for 100%/60%/40% weight. 9 votes in favor, 4 abstentions.
LayerZero integration goes live
Canton becomes the first major institutional blockchain to integrate LayerZero omnichain interoperability — tokenized assets can now move across 165+ public chains.
Industry working group: cross-border intraday repo with tokenized Gilts on Canton
Digital Asset announced a fourth set of Canton industry working-group transactions—highlighting cross-border intraday repo using tokenized UK Gilts and expanded participation (e.g. LSEG, Euroclear, Tradeweb, DTCC, Citadel Securities). PRNewswire release dated February 24, 2026.
OKX lists Canton Coin (CC/USDT)
CC/USDT spot trading goes live on OKX, one of the top global exchanges.
Fireblocks adds Canton Network support for CC custody and settlement
Fireblocks announced Canton Network integration—including governed custody paths for Canton Coin via Fireblocks Trust—targeted at banks, custodians, and asset managers preparing regulated tokenization and settlement workflows. PRNewswire release dated February 3, 2026.