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Cosmos Launches 17‑Firm Partner Network for Bank Tokenization

Designed to shorten banks' vendor search, the network will underpin a Wells Fargo cross‑border tokenized‑deposit test that Cosmos says is planned for this fall.

Overview

  • Cosmos launched the Partner Network on Sept. 9 and disclosed 17 founding firms that will work with its Tokenization Suite to support bank tokenization.
  • Cosmos will supply ledger and tokenization software while partners provide custody, KYC/KYB, compliance tooling, settlement rails and node infrastructure.
  • The announcement lists participating suppliers but does not show any signed bank contracts, live production deployments, deposited value, fee terms or published integration certifications.
  • BitGo is named as the network's institutional custody and settlement provider, offering regulated custody, wallets, trading and settlement services to banks that choose the network.
  • Tokenized deposits are bank liabilities recorded on ledgers that need clear redemption rules, KYC, transaction monitoring and audit controls; past Cosmos software vulnerabilities and overlapping partner roles mean the next things to watch are named bank customers, completed custody and ledger integrations, published certifications, and whether any role is defined for the ATOM token.