The Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA) adopted the Chainlink interoperability standard in December, changing its tokenization environment. This is a strategic move that allows CMTA tokens to freely exchange between different blockchain networks. This represents a further advancement between traditional finance and decentralized infrastructure.
CMTA knowledge in tokenization
Since its founding in 2018, the Capital Markets and Technology Association has established itself as the leading standards body for tokenized securities. Geneva-based CMTA brings together more than 40 members from the finance, technology and legal sectors to create open standards for distributed ledger technology in capital markets.
The association’s flagship product, the CMTA Token (CMTAT) Framework, is an open-source smart contract framework specifically designed for the tokenization of financial instruments. Originally created to align Swiss lawyers, the framework has gained international status and is now referenced in major initiatives such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian. CMTAT supports a variety of financial assets including stocks, bonds, structured products, and stablecoins.
Chainlink interoperability solution
Chainlink used Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to allow CMTA tokens to move between any blockchain. CMTA tokens can now be easily traded while providing compliance and security. Chainlink CCIP is currently the go-to solution for cross-chain interoperability connecting over 60 EVM and non-EVM blockchains.
The protocol has a staggering $24 billion in total token value and has attracted industry giants such as Aave’s GHO stablecoin, Franklin Templeton, and UBS. This integration achieved ISO 27001 and SOC-2 Type-1 certification in 2025, demonstrating enterprise-grade security credentials.
The adoption of the Chainlink standard by the CMTA solves one of the most ongoing challenges in asset tokenization: blockchain fragmentation. Until now, tokenized securities issued on a single blockchain were relatively close to their ecosystem, had limited liquidity, and were inefficient for both issuers and investors.
Market impact and growth
The CMTA’s move to embrace the growing tokenization ecosystem is indicative. Chainlink announced 15 standard connectors covering 6 services and 10 blockchains in January 2025. Integration of incentive use cases between World Chain, Aptos, and institutional use cases in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia increases momentum in Europe.
Market analysts see serious growth in tokenized real-world assets. Coinbase Institutional predicts the market will grow from $13.5 billion to $2 trillion to $30 trillion in five years. Given these expectations, a standardized cross-chain infrastructure is essential to effectively scale the industry.
CMTA’s Chainlink standard represents a proven way for financial institutions to tokenize while balancing innovation and compliance. Swiss companies Magic Tomato SA, Qoqa Brew and Cité Gestion SA produce based on the CMTAT framework and demonstrate its feasibility.
conclusion
The integration of existing tokenization standards such as CMTAT with proven cross-chain infrastructure is a sign of the maturation of the digital asset industry. For those focused on the convergence of blockchain and traditional finance, the CMTA’s adoption of Chainlink interoperability means more than just a technological change. As more standards-setting groups adopt this model, the vision of seamless movement of digital assets across all blockchains is becoming increasingly achievable. Blockchain is gaining momentum with 2025 set to be the year of transition to institutional adoption.
