Moody’s, the global credit rating giant, has successfully completed a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) integrating credit ratings into tokenized assets using the Solana blockchain. The announcement has fueled a 6% surge in SOL’s price as institutional interest grows.
Moody’s Brings Credit Ratings to Tokenized Securities
Amid the booming trend of real-world asset tokenization, Moody’s partnered with tokenization startup Alphaledger to conduct a trial that links municipal bond credit ratings with blockchain-based securities.
Traditionally, credit ratings are distributed to institutional investors through proprietary data platforms. However, in decentralized markets, investors often struggle to assess the creditworthiness of tokenized asset issuers. This experiment aims to solve that challenge.
In the trial, a simulated municipal bond was tokenized on Alphaledger’s platform, and Moody’s provided its credit rating. The rating was automatically embedded into the token via Alphaledger’s API, which bridges Moody’s off-chain data systems with the Solana blockchain.
“We’ve demonstrated a scalable model that can unlock liquidity for real-world assets by providing investors access to a trusted brand like Moody’s Ratings,” said Alphaledger CEO Manish Dutta.
If commercialized, this model could be applied to DeFi lending, automated risk pricing, and the broader tokenized bond market. Moody’s plans to conduct further studies to explore the full potential of integrating its credit ratings into decentralized finance.
Previously, Ondo Finance launched a tokenized U.S. Treasury fund on XRPL, reflecting the increasing momentum in the tokenization of real-world assets.
Solana Gains Strong Institutional Momentum Amid Price Rally
Moody’s successful trial on Solana further highlights the blockchain’s capability to handle institutional-grade financial data. As a result, SOL’s price has climbed nearly 7%, trading around $166.68 amid surging transaction volumes.
The growing list of institutional collaborations since the start of the year continues to fuel bullish sentiment for Solana, with some analysts projecting a rally toward $300. Just last month, the Solana Foundation partnered with R3 to bring more real-world assets onto the blockchain, joining major players like Securitize and Centrifuge.
In addition to institutional adoption, Solana is also making regulatory progress. Recently, the U.S. SEC instructed Solana ETF issuers to amend their S-1 filings, raising hopes for potential ETF approvals.
