Full-Time
Global post-trade market infrastructure provider
$95k - $180k/yr
Jersey City, NJ, USA
Hybrid
Three days on-site and two days remote per week are required.
Master's, PhD
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DTCC is a centralized post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. It automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions across asset classes, handling clearing, settlement, asset servicing, trade reporting, and data services. Its network spans 21 locations worldwide, serving thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks, and asset managers, with industry ownership and governance that aims to reduce risk, increase transparency, and improve efficiency. The company operates through subsidiaries that process large-scale securities transactions ( trillions of dollars in value) and provides custody and asset servicing for issues from over 150 countries. Its Global Trade Repository processes billions of messages annually. DTCC's goal is to simplify market operations, enhance resilience, and support the broader move toward digital assets, while maintaining soundness and reliability for existing financial markets.
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1,001-5,000
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New York City, New York
Founded
1973
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DOL guidance states ERISA inapplicable to most employer Trump Account contributions. * Hall Benefits Law, LLC * August 7, 2026 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance stating that most employer contributions to the newly created children's "Trump Accounts," or 530A accounts, will not trigger application of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Businesses and benefits professionals had asked whether the federal pension law would apply to employer contributions to the 530A accounts ahead of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's July 4th rollout. According to the DOL, Trump Accounts are not considered employee pension benefit plans under ERISA, so long as employers meet certain conditions. The guidance is welcome news for employers considering whether to offer Trump Account contributions as an employee benefit. Trump Accounts are designed as a type of traditional individual retirement account, but they have various governing rules that apply until a beneficiary reaches adulthood at age 18. These rules include set restrictions on investments, withdrawals, and contributions. Beginning July 4, 2026, eligible adults can contribute up to $5,000 per year to Trump Accounts for eligible children during their first 19 years of life. The program also provides for a one-time $1,000 federal contribution for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 for individuals who establish Trump accounts and make the required elections. Employers may also contribute up to $2,500 per year to the accounts, with a limit of $5,000 per year for nonfederal contributions. Additionally, state, local, and tribal governments as well as charities can contribute to Trump Accounts. Furthermore, account funds may be invested only in low-cost diversified U.S. stock index funds. With limited exceptions, withdrawals are prohibited during the beneficiary's childhood. Once the beneficiary becomes an adult, the account largely becomes governed by traditional IRA rules in terms of taxes on withdrawals and eligibility for exceptions to the 10% early-withdrawal penalty. Although the 2025 budget reconciliation law, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, authorized Trump Accounts, it did not state whether those accounts fell under ERISA. After reviewing the law, the DOL has concluded that Trump Accounts do not qualify as employee pension plans governed by ERISA. The primary reason for the DOL's conclusion is that the account funds belong to the child beneficiary, not the employee. The DOL guidance also addresses the relatively rare circumstance in which the account beneficiary is a child who is also an employee. In that situation, DOL advises that ERISA still does not govern the account if the employer maintains a limited role with respect to the account. More specifically, the employer must not: * control the accounts or investments; * impose restrictions other than those required by law; * advertise the accounts as employer-sponsored retirement plans; and * receive any compensation related to the accounts. The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation also announced technical updates to its account transfer system to accommodate Trump Accounts. HBL has experience in all areas of benefits and employment law, offering a comprehensive solution to all your business benefits and HR/employment needs. Hall Benefits Law help ensure you are in compliance with the complex requirements of ERISA and the IRS code, as well as those laws that impact you and your employees. Together, Hall Benefits Law reduce your exposure to potential legal or financial penalties. Learn more by calling 470-571-1007. Search. Are you an attorney? Let's talk! Request your free book. Case Studies in ERISA: Why It Matters And How It Benefits You, A Plan Sponsor's Guide To Employee Benefits Legal Compliance
BlackRock, Mastercard, Visa, SBI Group, stanchar & others named Circle's Arc validators. 2 hrs ago Updated 2 hrs ago Highlights * Circle Internet Group to launch Arc Layer-1 blockchain mainnet on September 16. * Circle names BlackRock, Mastercard, Visa among founding validator group. * CRCL stock jumps despite reporting mixed Q2 financial results. USDC stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group has confirmed September 16 as the mainnet launch date for its Arc Layer-1 blockchain. The firm also announced BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard, Goldman Sachs, SBI Group, and others as founding validators. Circle names BlackRock, Mastercard, Visa among founding validator group. Circle Internet Group announced the founding validator cohort for stablecoin-native Arc Layer-1 blockchain on August 5. Arc aims to meet the trust, security, operational, and compliance standards required of critical financial market infrastructure. BlackRock, The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Galaxy, Global Payments, ICE, Mastercard, MoneyGram, SBI Group, Standard Chartered, Sumitomo Corporation, and Visa are named as founding validators. BlackRock is expected to deploy its BUIDL fund (BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund) on Arc. This will allow institutional investors to subscribe, redeem, and deploy fund assets in a single onchain environment. "Purpose-built rails like Arc can support faster settlement, improved collateral mobility, and broader institutional adoption of digital assets, said Robert Mitchnick, Global Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock. Moreover, Circle is also partnering with DTCC to enable tokenization of DTC-custodied assets on Arc beginning in the second half of 2027. Other financial giants such as BNY and Standard Chartered are also exploring integrations with the network for tokenized asset settlement, digital asset custody, stablecoin access, and FX and repo infrastructure. As traditional financial institutions migrate capital on-chain, compare RWA tokenization issuers to choose the right partners. Arc set for mainnet launch on September 16. Circle also announced September 18 as the date for Arc public mainnet launch. Currently, the Layer-1 blockchain for financial industry is in private mainnet, with more than 100 ecosystem and institutional builders, including BlackRock. Arc aims to meet the trust, security, operational, and compliance standards required of critical financial market infrastructure. USDC captured nearly 70% of stablecoin transaction volume in June, according to Visa Onchain Analytics. In addition, Circle released its Q2 financial results today. The USDC issuer reported $701.3 million in revenue, below the $712.3 million expected. Also, the EPS of $0.18, which beat consensus estimates of $0.16. It also minted just $83 billion in USDC, below the $88.8 billion forecast. Despite the mixed report, CRCL stock price has jumped more than 1% to around $64 in premarket trading today. The stock closed 4.81% higher at $63.25 on Tuesday, with a high of $64.36. Morgan Stanley downgraded Circle Internet Group from 'equalweight' to 'underweight'. Wall Street giant also cut the price target from $106 to $38. Meanwhile, JPMorgan maintains an overweight rating and a $120 price target on Circle. Investment disclaimer: The content reflects the author's personal views and current market conditions. Please conduct your own research before investing in cryptocurrencies, as neither the author nor the publication is responsible for any financial losses. Ad Disclosure: This site may feature sponsored content and affiliate links. All advertisements are clearly labeled, and ad partners have no influence over its editorial content. Why Trust CoinGape * Latest * / * Trending
Circle taps BlackRock, Visa, DTCC among 11 Arc validators ahead of sept 16 mainnet. Circle expects Arc's validator network to expand from 11 institutions to 20-40 operators over time, with proof-of-stake governance planned. Published 5 hours ago · Updated 4 hours ago Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) on Wednesday published the list of founding institutional validators for its Arc blockchain and confirmed a September 16, 2026 public mainnet launch. The 11 institutions joining Circle in the initial validator set are BlackRock, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Galaxy, Global Payments, Intercontinental Exchange, Mastercard, MoneyGram, SBI Group, Standard Chartered, Sumitomo Corporation, and Visa. AI Summary Circle's Arc blockchain to launch on September 16, 2026, after private mainnet testing with over 100 ecosystem builders According to the company's press release, Arc is currently in private mainnet with more than 100 ecosystem and institutional builders. CRCL traded around $66.84 in the pre-market session following the announcement, against a prior close of $63.25, as per YahooFinance data. Details of the announcement. Arc is a Layer-1 network that uses USDC as its native gas asset, with EVM compatibility, sub-second finality, and an in-protocol FX engine called StableFX. It is being operated by a permissioned validator set at launch, with Circle stating that expansion toward broader participation and eventual proof-of-stake governance is on the roadmap. CEO Jeremy Allaire told CNBC the operator count could grow to 20 to 40 over time, and that ARC token holders would eventually be able to stake and vote on protocol decisions. The company also outlined three institutional integrations that are separate from the validator function: * BlackRock is expected to deploy BUIDL, its tokenized institutional liquidity fund, on Arc. BUIDL currently operates across Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Aptos, and Arbitrum. Deploying on Arc would allow subscriptions and redemptions to occur in a single onchain environment using USDC. * DTCC will collaborate with Circle to enable tokenization of DTC-custodied assets on Arc, with work slated to begin in the second half of 2027. The stated design allows Arc-based applications to enable stablecoin-native settlement outside DTC against DTC-tokenized securities. * BNY and Standard Chartered are exploring additional integrations spanning digital asset custody, stablecoin access and settlement services. No timelines were disclosed. Day-one applications listed by Circle include Aave, Aerodrome, FalconX, GSR, Keyrock, Morpho, Nonco and Uniswap on the DeFi side; Rain, Thunes, and Wirex for payments; and Binance Wallet, Chainlink, Fireblocks, Kraken, Ledger, MetaMask, and Upbit for custody, wallets and connectivity. ContexArc's road to mainnet, and the field it enters. Today's announcement follows a sequence of prior Arc disclosures. Circle launched the public testnet in October 2025 with roughly 100 participants. In May 2026, it raised $222 million in an ARC token presale at a $3 billion fully diluted valuation, with a16z, BlackRock, Apollo, ICE, and Standard Chartered among the participants. In late July, it acquired the bulk of IBM's blockchain patent portfolio. Circle has also published a post-quantum security roadmap covering wallets, validators and infrastructure. Arc's design targets a market segment now contested by multiple purpose-built chains. Tether's Plasma is live and using USDT as its native asset; a sister network, Stable, is in testnet. Stripe and Paradigm's Tempo is stablecoin-agnostic, allowing any supported issuer's token to serve as gas. Each network targets a different distribution channel: Plasma and Stable are aligned with Tether's remittance and merchant footprint, Tempo with Stripe's payments network, and Arc with USDC and the traditional-finance participants aggregated by the GENIUS Act framework. What the arrangement changes, and for whom. For Circle, the validator cohort and BUIDL integration expand the surface area on which USDC is used beyond issuance. Gas paid in USDC on Arc, CCTP flows, and StableFX volume all contribute to a revenue base separate from stablecoin reserve yield, which the GENIUS Act restricts. For the validating institutions, participation provides direct access to the network on which their tokenized products may settle, and optionality on future staking economics if Arc transitions to proof-of-stake as planned. BlackRock currently manages roughly $60 billion in USDC reserves for Circle; validating a chain designed around USDC narrows the operational distance between reserve management and settlement. For DTCC, the arrangement is consistent with the multi-chain strategy the company has previously disclosed. If executed on the stated 2027 timeline, it would establish a defined route between DTC-custodied securities and a public blockchain, with stablecoin settlement occurring off the DTC ledger. For DeFi applications listed as day-one participants, Arc offers exposure to whatever institutional flow the founding validators route through the network. The extent of that flow is unknown at this stage. What to watch after September 16. Three variables will determine whether the September launch translates into measurable network activity rather than announced partnerships. First, mainnet performance. Testnet transaction counts do not carry over to production, and the network will need to demonstrate throughput, uptime and settlement finality under real institutional load. Arc is scheduled to launch with post-quantum signature support, which has not been tested at production scale on any comparable network. Second, the ARC token. Presale allocations are subject to vesting that begins after mainnet, and the token generation event has not been dated. Until it clears, validator staking and governance economics remain forward-looking. Third, the DTCC integration. A second-half-2027 timeline leaves roughly 18 months during which competing infrastructure, additional stablecoin legislation, and any bank-issued stablecoin under GENIUS could alter the terrain in which Arc operates. Any slippage on that date reduces the differentiation the announcement establishes today. Circle disclosed that Arc is operated by Arc Network Services LLC, and stated that the network has not been reviewed or approved by the New York State Department of Financial Services or any other regulatory authority. Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation launched a live tokenization pilot on 15 July with nearly 40 financial institutions, including BlackRock, Vanguard, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and the New York Stock Exchange. The trial tokenises Microsoft shares, QQQ and SPY ETFs, and US Treasuries. DTCC, which safeguards over $114 trillion in securities, plans to launch its commercial Tokenization Service in October. Unlike wrapped tokens on public blockchains, DTCC's digital assets remain fully backed by securities held in custody, giving holders identical legal ownership, dividend, and voting rights. Participants tested equity trades, Treasury transactions, repo operations, and delivery-versus-payment settlement using tokenised assets. The transactions were executed across DTCC's private Hyperledger Besu infrastructure and the Canton Network.
DTCC processes $4 quadrillion in annual settlements, says blockchain can't handle volume. Thursday, july 16, 2026. Four quadrillion dollars. Written out, that's $4,000,000,000,000,000. For context, global GDP is somewhere in the $100 trillion range. DTCC moves that much mone * DTCC, a major financial infrastructure provider, processes $4.7 quadrillion annually and states current blockchain technology cannot handle such volumes. * DTCC is developing a hybrid model, integrating tokenized securities (stocks, ETFs, US Treasuries) with traditional infrastructure, and plans a full launch in October 2026. * A strategic partnership with Stellar blockchain is planned for 2027, signaling a multi-chain approach to asset tokenization and improved post-trade efficiency. Topics: Infrastructure providers, Blockchain usage, Institutional adoption, Major financial incumbents, Private enterprise ledgers, Banking depository pilots