J.P. Morgan announced today that it has successfully arranged a US commercial paper (USCP) issuance for Galaxy Digital Holdings LP, an affiliate of Galaxy Inc. (Galaxy), on Solana, purchased by Coinbase Global Inc. (Coinbase) and Franklin Templeton. The transaction is one of the earliest debt issuances ever executed on a public blockchain, and among the first in the US to harness blockchain for the issuance and servicing of securities, marking a significant milestone for global financial markets.

J.P. Morgan acted as arranger, created the on-chain USCP token and facilitated delivery-versus-payment settlement of the primary issuance. Both the issuance and redemption proceeds will be paid in USDC stablecoins issued by Circle, representing another market first for the USCP market.

Scott Lucas, head of markets digital assets at J.P. Morgan, said: “Today’s transaction is an important step towards understanding the role blockchain will play in the future of financial markets. This trade demonstrates institutional appetite for digital assets and our capability to securely bring new instruments on-chain using Solana. As a client-centric business, we remain focused on meeting the evolving demand for digital asset exposure while preserving the integrity of traditional markets.”

J.P. Morgan continues to redefine what is possible in digital assets, driving the future of finance with secure, scalable and transparent solutions for institutional clients.

This milestone marks Galaxy’s first commercial paper issuance. The on-chain USCP format strengthens the firm’s short-term funding capabilities and opens access to a growing base of institutional investors incorporating blockchain-based money-market instruments into their portfolios. Galaxy’s investment banking affiliate, Galaxy Digital Partners LLC, acted as structuring agent on the transaction, and the securities were purchased by Coinbase and Franklin Templeton.

Jason Urban, global head of trading at Galaxy, said: “This issuance is a clear example of how public blockchains can improve the way capital markets operate. By bringing our first commercial paper offering on-chain and helping structure one of the earliest US transactions of its kind, we are putting into practice the model we have long believed in: open, programmable infrastructure that supports institutional-grade financial products. We are pleased to collaborate with J.P. Morgan, Coinbase, Solana and Franklin Templeton to help bring these innovations into everyday market activity.”

Sandy Kaul, head of innovation at Franklin Templeton, said: “We have entered a new era where institutions are no longer just experimenting with blockchain — we are transacting on it in a meaningful way. This investment, supporting the innovative work of the Galaxy team, and every new institutional deal with on-chain issuance, accelerates our collective journey towards a more open, efficient and resilient financial ecosystem.”

Nick Ducoff, head of institutional growth at the Solana Foundation, said: “This issuance marks a major step in bringing the security and efficiency of public blockchains to institutional finance. Solana’s architecture makes it possible for firms such as J.P. Morgan to arrange financial transactions with the trust and performance the market has always needed.”

Brett Tejpaul, co-chief executive officer of Coinbase Institutional, said: “This milestone transaction is a powerful demonstration of how institutional finance is embracing public blockchain technology, and Coinbase is proud to have played a foundational role in making this possible. We are proud to play key roles both as an investor and a wallet provider. Providing essential infrastructure and leveraging the strength of our balance sheet are integral to the success of this transaction. By providing private-key custody and wallet services for the newly issued USCP token and delivering critical on- and off-ramp services for USDC, we are not just investing in the future of finance, but actively building the rails that allow real-world assets to move seamlessly and securely on-chain.”

Re-disseminated by The Asian Banker