Taurus strengthens institutional custody on Canton Network

Canton Network, the public blockchain specifically designed for the regulated financial sector and already adopted by giants like Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Deutsche Börse, takes a decisive step towards expanding its infrastructure.

The network, which hosts over 6 trillion dollars in tokenized assets, has announced a strategic partnership with Taurus SA, a global leader in digital asset custody for financial institutions.

Taurus: the new Super Validator of the Canton network

Founded in 2018 in Switzerland, Taurus has quickly established itself as a benchmark in digital asset infrastructure, offering issuance, custody, and trading services for cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, NFTs, and digital currencies.

With a global presence that includes 13 offices and regulation under the supervision of FINMA, Taurus serves over 35 leading banks, including State Street, Santander, Credit Suisse, and Deutsche Bank.

Taurus enters the Canton Network in a dual capacity: on one hand as a strategic partner for the custody of digital assets according to the Canton Token standard, and on the other as a Super Validator (SV).

This role involves active participation in the security, maintenance, and governance of the network, through the validation of critical operations and contribution to the consensus of the blockchain.

The Added Value of Institutional Custody

The integration of Taurus allows existing financial institution clients to directly and compliantly access the Canton ecosystem, without the need to develop new infrastructure or enter agreements with additional providers.

This marks the first time a major institutional custodian commits to supporting the Canton Token standard, representing a turning point in the mass adoption of blockchain for financial instruments such as bonds, repos, and tokenized money market funds.

Canton Network: Privacy, Compliance, and Interoperability

Canton Network stands out as the first public blockchain designed to meet the needs of regulated financial institutions.

The network ensures 24/7 operational markets, instant settlement, collateral mobility, and interoperability among different applications, while maintaining high standards of privacy and regulatory compliance.

The platform is governed by the Canton Foundation and powered by the native token Canton Coin. The open-source architecture promotes decentralized governance and collaborative application development, offering a shared and scalable infrastructure for real-time synchronization and settlement of multiple asset classes.

A Rapidly Expanding Ecosystem

The growth of the Canton Network is evidenced by the increasing adoption by prominent institutions and the management of tokenized assets exceeding 6 trillion dollars.

The integration of Taurus as a Super Validator further strengthens the network’s solidity and operational resilience, ensuring transaction security and service continuity in an increasingly demanding market environment.

Statements from the Key Players

Victor Busson, Chief Marketing Officer of Taurus, emphasizes the strategic importance of the agreement: “Expanding our custody capabilities to the Canton ecosystem and becoming a Super Validator represents a crucial milestone for Taurus. Our infrastructure already supports many of the world’s leading banks. By enabling these institutions to leverage Canton’s advanced privacy and collateral management features, we create new institutional use cases and offer greater value to the regulated digital asset ecosystem.”

Melvis Langyintuo, Executive Director of the Canton Foundation, also highlights the key role of Taurus: “Taurus is one of the most reliable digital asset infrastructure providers globally. Their participation as an infrastructure partner and Super Validator strengthens the Canton Network and supports its mission to connect financial institutions through a platform built for privacy, compliance, and operational resilience.”

A Bridge Between Traditional and Digital Finance

The entry of Taurus into the Canton Network represents a further step towards the integration between traditional finance and the world of digital assets.

The ability for banks to access secure and compliant custody services, without having to reinvent their own infrastructure, accelerates the adoption of blockchain solutions for complex financial instruments.

The presence of global players such as Deutsche Bank, Santander, and State Street in the Canton ecosystem, now strengthened by the support of Taurus, confirms the growing trust of institutions in blockchain as a tool to optimize efficiency, security, and transparency in financial markets.

The Future of Institutional Blockchain

With the integration of Taurus as a Super Validator and institutional custodian, Canton Network strengthens its position as a leading platform for regulated finance.

The combination of privacy, compliance, scalability, and interoperability provides institutions with a secure and reliable environment for financial innovation.

The collaboration among the leading industry players, combined with decentralized governance and advanced technological standards, lays the foundation for a new era of digital finance, where blockchain becomes the cornerstone of the global market infrastructure.

For more information on Taurus and Canton Network, you can visit the official websites www.taurushq.com and www.canton.network.