DLT Weekly Review: Institutional Expansion, Regulatory Milestones, and Real-World Integration

Published on DLTRevolution.io – June 7, 2025

As tokenized markets mature, this week’s news shows how DLT is moving from pilot projects into core business and compliance workflows—bringing blockchain into the heart of finance, regulation, and enterprise operations.

Tradeweb Deepens Blockchain Engagement

Tradeweb joined Goldman Sachs’ initiative to spin out GS DAP®, its industry-owned blockchain for trading digital assets, and co-led a $47 million funding round for Securitize, a pioneer in real-world asset tokenization goldmansachs.comprnewswire.com. It also serves on the Canton Network steering committee, working to enable cross-institution settlement of regulated assets on a privacy-enabled public ledger canton.network.

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SEC Clarifies Crypto Custody Rules

On June 1, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published detailed FAQs for broker-dealers and transfer agents on crypto asset custody sec.gov. Key points include:

  • “Control location” criteria for digital wallets under Rule 15c3-3

  • Applicability of existing customer-protection rules to tokenized securities

  • Guidance on recordkeeping and capital requirements for non-security digital assets

This guidance aims to reduce uncertainty and allow regulated firms to support digital-asset custody with confidence.

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Arrow Electronics Integrates DLT into Supply Chains

Arrow Electronics officially joined the Hedera Governing Council, operating a node to underpin real-time parts tracking, automated compliance checks, and predictive logistics on Hedera’s enterprise-grade network hederacouncil.org. This move reflects a broader trend of using blockchain to drive transparency and efficiency in complex global supply chains.

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EU Reassesses DLT Pilot Regime

The European Commission opened a targeted consultation to refine its DLT Pilot Regime, first enacted in 2021, to tackle operational hurdles and clarify permissions for trading tokenized securities on market infrastructures dlapiper.com. Stakeholders have until June 10 to submit feedback, with the goal of informing permanent legislation that balances innovation with investor protection.

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21Shares Lists Hedera ETP in Amsterdam & Paris

21Shares launched the 21Shares Hedera ETP (HDRA) on Euronext Amsterdam and Paris, offering investors regulated exposure to Hedera’s proof-of-stake ledger globenewswire.com. The product provides a transparent, single-ticket way to invest in Hedera’s high-throughput, low-carbon-footprint network.

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What’s Next?

  • Regulatory alignment: Watch for coordinated SEC and EU rule-makings on tokenized securities by Q4 2025.

  • Enterprise rollouts: Expect banks and logistics firms to move beyond pilots, embedding DLT into core operations and customer offerings.

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DLTRevolution.io will continue tracking these developments. See you next Saturday for your weekly blockchain briefing!