According to reports from Wu, Canton network developer Digital Asset has announced the completion of a $135 million strategic financing round. This round of financing was led by DRW Venture Capital and Tradeweb Markets, with participation from BNP Paribas, Circle Ventures, Citadel Securities, DTCC, and others. Canton is a privacy-focused blockchain for institutions that supports configurable privacy and on-chain applications for real-world assets. The new funding will be used to expand asset types and the network ecosystem.