JPMorgan Chase & Co. has achieved a significant milestone in blockchain technology with the completion of its Tokenized Collateral Network (TCN) live transaction. This groundbreaking transaction involved major financial giants BlackRock Inc. and Barclays Plc, marking a pivotal moment in adopting blockchain technology for financial processes. The TCN, developed by JPMorgan, has proven its ability to expedite collateral movements, offering near-instantaneous transfers compared to the traditional day-long process. This efficiency has the potential to unlock capital for use as collateral in ongoing transactions, leading to increased liquidity and transaction speed. JPMorgan plans to expand the scope of TCN to allow clients to use a broader range of assets as collateral, including equities and fixed-income instruments. This expansion aligns with JPMorgan’s aim to cater to a wider array of collateral requirements across various trading activities. The successful launch of TCN signifies a significant moment in the financial industry’s acceptance of blockchain technology, paving the way for more efficient financial transactions. In a related development, Chainlink (LINK) has seen a price decline following JPMorgan’s inaugural live transaction. While JPMorgan’s recent blockchain collateral settlement did not involve Chainlink, its success could potentially encourage more companies to explore tokenization, indirectly benefiting Chainlink in the long run.

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Geography	North America
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Sentiment	neutral
Relevance Score	1
People	BlackRock Inc., Barclays Plc
Companies	Goldman Sachs, Depository Trust Company, Swift, BlackRock Inc., Societe Generale, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Banco Santander, Barclays Plc
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