Canton Network supports native issuance of USD1 stablecoin

World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin is now natively issued on the Canton Network, a blockchain built specifically for institutional finance and real-world asset tokenization. The move, announced on August 25, gives USD1 access to atomic settlement capabilities alongside Canton’s built-in privacy and compliance controls. For a stablecoin that has grown to roughly $4.1 billion in circulation since launching in March 2025, this isn’t just another chain deployment. It’s a deliberate play for the institutional corridors where compliance isn’t optional, it’s the price of admission. Why Canton matters The Canton Network isn’t a typical Layer 1 competing for DeFi degens and memecoin traders. It’s a purpose-built blockchain that already supports more than $6 trillion in tokenized assets, making it one of the largest platforms for institutional-grade digital finance by sheer asset volume. The network’s core selling point is privacy-enabled settlement. Unlike public blockchains where every transaction is visible to anyone with a block explorer, Canton allows counterparties to transact with granular control over who sees what. Canton has attracted integrations from heavy hitters like DTC...