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Global banking group issuing digital bonds on Canton Network

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Activity81/100
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Documentation66/100

HSBC is a well-established financial institution with a significant global presence and a live product in the form of its HSBC Orion platform for digital bond issuance. Its participation in EIB digital bond transactions and the exploration of tokenization of traditional assets demonstrate real-world impact and institutional credibility. However, the lack of comprehensive documentation and open-source resources may limit transparency for some users.

Last analyzed: Apr 14, 2026

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HSBC on Canton

Joined Canton Foundation Sep 9 2025 alongside BNP Paribas. Contributes to governance of privacy-preserving institutional blockchain.

About HSBC

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services institutions in the world, serving millions of customers across four global businesses. Participates in Canton Network as an issuer of digital bonds and tokenized assets.

Features

What the product does

HSBC Orion

Proprietary digital asset platform for tokenized bond issuance and lifecycle management

EIB Digital Bonds

Participated in European Investment Bank digital bond issuances on Canton

Global Reach

40 million customers across 60+ countries providing massive distribution capability

Institutional Tokenization

Exploring tokenization of traditional assets including bonds and money market funds

HSBC Team

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Georges Elhedery

CEO

HSBC FAQ

HSBC Orion is HSBC's digital asset platform for issuing and managing tokenized securities, including digital bonds on distributed ledger technology.
HSBC uses Canton Network through its Orion platform for digital bond issuance and has participated in landmark EIB digital bond deals.
HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organizations, serving around 40 million customers with operations in 60+ countries.

Connected Projects

HSBC is a Canton Foundation member as of September 9, 2025, joining the same announcement cohort as BNP Paribas. The Foundation roster at the time of HSBC accession included over 30 institutions such as Digital Asset, Broadridge, Tradeweb, Goldman Sachs, HKFMI, and Moody Ratings, placing HSBC among Tier 1 global banks already participating in Canton (notably Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas). John O'Neill, HSBC Group Head of Digital Assets & Currencies, framed the membership as a way for HSBC to contribute to infrastructure supporting complex, multi-asset transactions with trust and transparency, and to drive liquidity in digital asset markets via Canton connectivity. HSBC broader digital asset footprint includes the HSBC Orion tokenisation platform and tokenised gold initiatives.