YZi Labs today announced its investment in Digital Asset, joining a $135 million Series E round led by major firms including DRW, Tradeweb, DTCC, Citadel Securities and Goldman Sachs, to advance enterprise tools for regulated markets and expand the Canton Network’s privacy‑focused infrastructure.
Strengthening Institutional Blockchain
Digital Asset created the Canton Network, the only public Layer 1 chain built with configurable on‑chain privacy. As of June 2025, Canton has supported tokenised real‑world assets worth trillions of dollars, including over $1.5 trillion in monthly U.S. Treasury repurchase activity.
Nearly 400 institutions now participate, spanning both traditional banks and decentralised finance platforms.
Solving the Privacy‑Transparency Conflict
Traditional public blockchains expose all transactions, making them unsuitable for banks that handle sensitive data. Private chains protect privacy but often lack the interoperability and scale needed for global markets.
Canton lets institutions tailor privacy settings to their needs while still connecting seamlessly with other networks. This balance removes a key barrier to wider blockchain adoption.
Series E Round and YZi Labs’ Role
Digital Asset’s recent Series E raised $135 million, with YZi Labs reinforcing its commitment to regulated infrastructure. By joining this round, YZi Labs taps into a network already driving trillions in real‑world value.
The funding will accelerate Canton’s growth by improving node software, onboarding new institutional partners and enhancing cross‑chain interoperability.
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Roadmap for Expansion
Over the next 12 to 18  months, Digital Asset plans multiple live deployments with major financial players. Interoperability features will let applications on different nodes share data securely.
The team also aims to enter new global markets, bringing tokenised assets like bonds, real estate and commodities on‑chain under regulatory frameworks.
YZi Labs’ Investment Philosophy
Managing over $10 billion in assets, YZi Labs invests in ventures with strong fundamentals in Web3, AI and biotech.
The firm believes that focusing on real‑world impact drives sustainable returns. This move builds on YZi Labs’ rebrand from Binance Labs and its broader push to back foundational Web3 infrastructure.
Supporting Emerging Founders
Earlier this year, YZi Labs launched a 10‑week, in‑person accelerator for top Web3, AI and healthcare startups.Â
The program provides mentorship, resources and seed funding to help founders scale. By combining early‑stage support with strategic investments like Digital Asset, YZi Labs aims to nurture a full lifecycle ecosystem.
Driving Tokenisation of Real‑World Assets
Tokenising bonds, stock and other assets promises faster settlement, lower costs and new liquidity pools. Canton’s privacy controls ensure that sensitive details aren’t exposed on a public ledger. As more regulators clarify rules for tokenised securities, networks like Canton stand ready to host compliant markets.
Interoperability is key to a unified blockchain future. Canton’s design lets institutions transact across different chains without revealing private data. This approach fosters collaboration among banks, broker‑dealers and DeFi protocols.
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