Moody’s became the first rating agency to begin publishing analytical data and ratings directly in an on-chain format by deploying a node on the Canton Network blockchain.
Moody’s, one of the three largest and most influential global rating agencies, announced the launch of its own solution, the Token Integration Engine (TIE), which enables the integration of credit analytics into digital financial networks.
The new tool serves as a universal integration layer not tied to any specific network. It enables the uploading of analytical data and the distribution of credit ratings directly within blockchain environments. Moody’s emphasizes that the solution is designed to enhance transparency and operational efficiency in digital markets while maintaining regulatory compliance.
The first step was integration with the Canton Network blockchain, built for institutional financial organizations with privacy and regulatory requirements in mind. The network connects major global institutions and enables synchronization of data and processes in a decentralized environment.
According to Fabian Astic, Global Head of Digital Economy at Moody’s, the shift of financial markets to digital formats doesn’t eliminate the need for independent risk assessment. The new technology brings traditional analytical standards into the digital space while preserving principles of transparency, control, and compliance.
Digital Asset, a co-founder of Canton Network, noted that integrating Moody’s analytical tools will allow market participants to access credit ratings directly within on-chain processes. This reduces interaction costs, accelerates data exchange, and increases transaction transparency while maintaining access control.
Participation in the system will be initiated by issuers, ensuring data consistency and preserving Moody’s role in the global capital markets system. Going forward, the agency plans to expand TIE across other digital networks, financial instruments, and business areas as demand grows.
The Canton Network infrastructure is already used by organizations such as the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), Fireblocks, Chainlink Labs, and others.
