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HSBC, Franklin Templeton, Tradeweb and Fireblocks complete Uber pilot: HSBC tokenized deposits buy tokenized money market fund shares on Canton, with weekend redemption

HSBC Bank USA, with Franklin Templeton, Tradeweb Markets, Fireblocks and pilot client Uber, announced on 30 October 2026 the successful demonstration of a 24/7 liquidity and settlement solution on the Canton Network for corporate treasurers.

Cover: generative artwork from topic and jurisdiction.Primary source: Tradeweb (joint release with HSBC Bank USA, Franklin Templeton, Fireblocks) (tradeweb.com)
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Key takeawaysFact

  1. 1HSBC Bank USA, with Franklin Templeton, Tradeweb Markets, Fireblocks and pilot client Uber, announced on 30 October 2026 the successful demonstration of a 24/7 liquidity and settlement solution on the Canton Network for corporate treasurers.
  2. 2Using HSBC Tokenized Deposits, Uber purchased Franklin Templeton tokenized money market funds on Tradeweb through delivery-versus-payment transactions on Canton via Fireblocks, and was able to liquidate a portion of its tokenized fund holdings, including over a weekend, while continuing to earn yield.
  3. 3The release says the tokenized deposits reflect commercial bank money held in HSBC demand deposit accounts, that redemption proceeds can only settle to KYC-verified corporate bank accounts, and that the deposits are FDIC-insured up to applicable limits.
  • Tokenized deposits
  • payments

Executive summaryFact

HSBC Bank USA, with Franklin Templeton, Tradeweb Markets, Fireblocks and pilot client Uber, announced on 30 October 2026 the successful demonstration of a 24/7 liquidity and settlement solution on the Canton Network for corporate treasurers. Using HSBC Tokenized Deposits, Uber purchased Franklin Templeton tokenized money market funds on Tradeweb through delivery-versus-payment transactions on Canton via Fireblocks, and was able to liquidate a portion of its tokenized fund holdings, including over a weekend, while continuing to earn yield. The release says the tokenized deposits reflect commercial bank money held in HSBC demand deposit accounts, that redemption proceeds can only settle to KYC-verified corporate bank accounts, and that the deposits are FDIC-insured up to applicable limits.

Primary source: Tradeweb (joint release with HSBC Bank USA, Franklin Templeton, Fireblocks) ↗

Using HSBC Tokenized Deposits, Uber purchased Franklin Templeton tokenized money market funds (“MMF”) on Tradeweb, through delivery-versus-payment transactions on the Canton Network via Fireblocks.

— Tradeweb (joint release with HSBC Bank USA, Franklin Templeton, Fireblocks), verbatimString-matched against the live page 2026-10-31

Key factsFact

Event
Pilot
Jurisdiction
US
Source
Tradeweb (joint release with HSBC Bank USA, Franklin Templeton, Fireblocks)
Source tier
Tier 2 · Bank / FMI
Product
Tokenized deposits, Tokenized funds

Adoption statusFact

  • PilotHSBC— HSBC Bank USA tokenized deposits as DvP cash leg for an Uber purchase and weekend redemption of Franklin Templeton tokenized MMF shares on Tradeweb (Canton Network, Fireblocks)

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Who is affectedFact

HSBC Bank USA, pilot client Uber, Franklin Templeton, Tradeweb Markets and Fireblocks; the release addresses corporate treasurers.

Key datesFact

  • Pilot completion announced

More from the sourceFact

“The solution also provided Uber the ability to liquidate a portion of tokenized fund holdings, including over a weekend, while continuing to earn yield throughout the investment lifecycle.”

“Closed-Loop Fiat Settlement: Tokenized Deposits reflect commercial bank money held in HSBC Demand Deposit Accounts.”

“HSBC Tokenized Deposits represent deposit liabilities of HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and are FDIC-insured up to applicable limits.”

Verbatim from Tradeweb (joint release with HSBC Bank USA, Franklin Templeton, Fireblocks)✓ string-matched against the live page 2026-10-31

Why it matters for banksAnalysis

The pilot pairs a bank-issued tokenized deposit with a tokenized money market fund in atomic delivery-versus-payment, positioning tokenized deposits as the cash leg for corporate treasury investment and redemption outside banking hours.

Editorial analysis based on the facts above and the sources below; not legal or investment advice.

What remains uncertain

  • The release does not name the specific fund, give transaction amounts or the pilot dates, or state when or whether the solution will be offered commercially to other clients.

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